About | Calgary | Renew Psychology

About Renew Psychology: A warm, welcoming, non-judgemental space

Registered psychologist with compassion

Renew Psychology’s Oludotun Ogunfowora, MC. is a registered psychologist in Calgary. Her name, Dotun, translates to “renew” or “become new” in Yoruba language, which is a reflection of her commitment to helping clients renew their perspectives and co-create pragmatic solutions that can be easily sustained, regardless of their lifestyles.

With varied treatment approaches to her clients’ concerns, Dotun Ogunfowora provides compassionate support for clients of all ages and in all walks of life. She has a comprehensive understanding of psychology and common mental health complaints. Dotun consistently upholds her responsibilities to her clients, providing them with insight and support as they navigate unique challenges and circumstances.

Mission

Renew Psychology is committed to co-creating sustainable outcomes with clients in a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space.

Values

Welcomeness

Clients should feel welcome during their visits and will be treated with warmth and sincerity.

Openness

We are open to co-creating unique solutions that suit the lifestyles and unique circumstances faced by our clients.

Sustainability

Clients are provided with the tools they need to sustain long-term, positive outcomes.

Insightfulness

We help our clients attain new perspectives and a better understanding of their mental health.

Transparency

Clients play an active role in their treatment and are provided with clear information about proposed treatment techniques.

Experience & specialties

Dotun’s compassion and commitment to patient care are evident in every session. Using a variety of proven treatment techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and exposure therapy, she creates tailored treatment plans that ensure long-term success for her clients.

Dotun specializes in a diverse range of mental health concerns and life challenges, including:

Sex and intimacy
Stress management
Workplace bullying and harassment
Anxiety and depression
Children’s mental health
Forensic psychology, including domestic violence and abuse
Grief and loss
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Education, certifications & affiliations

Dotun holds a Master of Counselling Psychology from Seattle City University in Calgary. Her Master’s thesis focused on the Experiences of Gay Men Accessing PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in North America. Dotun completed a poster presentation at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference in 2017, showcasing her thesis.

She’s certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals, and has participated in several professional development workshops, including:

Outside the Binary: Supporting Youth With Non-Binary Sexual and Gender Identities
Supporting LGBTQ+ Clients
SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) and SAFE For Supervisors
DBT informed Play Therapy
Narrative Therapy – Tools For Exploring Stories
Dynamic Risk Assessment For Individuals With History of Sexual Crime: Reassessment Improves Prediction