Bob West BA, BEd, MA, RMFT, CACFT, RP
Individual, Couples and Family Counsellor
book now About Bob
Bob is an experienced, pragmatic therapist for people who want practical insight, honest conversations and actionable support - not just passive listening.
Each counselling need is unique. Many people seek out help when they feel stuck in patterns that aren't serving them, repeating the same conflicts, struggling with anger or anxiety, or feeling disconnected from the people around them.
Bob's approach is collaborative and direct. He will work with you to explore what may be driving those patterns, and to identify practical ways to reach different, better outcomes. Clients often appreciate that sessions with Bob combine empathy with honest and constructive challenge, creating a space where real change can happen.
Over the years, I’ve learned as much from my clients as from formal training. That experience continues to shape how I work: listening carefully, understanding each person’s unique situation, and helping clients move toward the goals that matter most to them.
Many clients tell me they value the balance of safety and challenge in our sessions, feeling heard and supported while also gaining clear insight into the issues that brought them to counselling.
Bob provides confidential, in-person therapy in Nepean for clients across the Ottawa area. If you’re considering counselling, you’re welcome to reach out to discuss whether working together would be a good fit.
Who Bob Works Best With
The people best served by Bob's approach are ready to understand patterns, have honest conversations, and make meaningful changes.
Specializations
- Individual, Couple and Family Counselling
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression
- Anger and Emotional Regulation
- Trauma and past experiences that continue to affect daily life
- Self-esteem and identity
- Parenting & Blended Family Issues
- Co-Therapy (Male/Female Team)
Professional Memberships
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Clinical Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- Canadian Association of Couple and Family Therapists
Education
- MA in Counselling, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, 1997
- B.Ed., Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, 1995
- BA (Honors) in Religious Studies, Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, 1994
- Collaborative Law Certification, Level I
