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Godfrey Benjamin
Godfrey Benjamin is a Registered Psychotherapist who takes an integrative and collaborative approach, using different tools and strategies based on each client’s unique needs and goals. He believes therapy is a space where clients can safely explore emotions, curiosity, and vulnerability without pressure to have everything figured out. Influenced by growing up in a culture where mental health was rarely discussed, he is passionate about creating supportive spaces for emotional expression within and beyond the Tamil community. Clients can expect a flexible, nonjudgmental environment where feedback and fit are valued as part of the therapeutic process. He has a special interest in helping clients feel safe exploring emotions and building supportive therapeutic relationships. Godfrey invites you to show up as you are, whether you have clear goals or are simply curious about starting the process.
- What it's like to grow up with survivor's guilt over being unable to save a loved one.
- How living as a 2nd generation child of immigrants brings to light the balance between the community while attempting to build my own story.
- Living with a low-income single parent and assuming adult responsibilities while navigating post-secondary education.
- Building resilience and a life worth living in circumstances that society tends to look away from.
- 2nd generation Tamil who was born in Canada.
- Gentle and warm
- Discerning
- Invested
- Asks a lot of questions.
- Interested in their lives.
- Authentic
- Calm and collected
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- People who feel left out of society.
- Older adults that are exhausted from the complexities of life.
- Individuals who grew up under invalidating environments.
- People who are shy and want to connect with others.
- People who are looking for nuance in a world of black or white.
- You're feeling overwhelmed with expectations about how to live a good life.
- You are new to therapy and have a distrust over the process.
- You've lost touch with the best parts of yourself and want to find that again.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Safe when bringing up vulnerable parts of yourself.
- Empowered to understand different perspectives.
- True to yourself and how you work with the world around you.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What your priorities are and how my approach can work with you.
- The resources that helped you in your life.
- How we fit together in the journey of therapy.
- Support you in identifying the best parts of yourself, and using those parts to make sense of the world around you.
- Hold space for the parts of you that are hard to bring out in the world.
- Create a space that is safe for you to explore yourself in depth, without judgment.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Toronto Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education
Certificate of Psychotherapy
2025
Durham College
Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate
2018
University of Toronto Scarborough
Honours Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Studies
2017
Certifications
LifeWorks
ASIST Certification
2025
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage.
We always recommend you check with your insurance provider to confirm what coverage you have.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.