Charis Counselling and Wellness Services

15 Fossa Terrace
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
K2J6W4

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About

David Oluwajuyigbe, RP
Registered Psychotherapist | Couples & Family Therapist | Pastoral Counselor

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Adjusting to a different culture while maintaining strong family relationships and mental well-being presents unique challenges. Whether you are struggling with communication in your relationship, facing parenting difficulties in a new environment, or simply feeling lost, anxious, or disconnected, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

In my therapy practice, I specialize in working with couples, families, parents, and individuals to help them thrive in new communities. I take a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach, supporting you in holding on to values that are important to you from your homeland while also letting go of those that may no longer serve your family’s well-being. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can learn new skills, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence and peace.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with deep compassion and understanding. My background as both a pastor and psychotherapist, along with my own lived experience of migration, allows me to uniquely support individuals and families navigating cultural transitions, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns.

I invite you to connect for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about how we can work together on your journey toward healing, connection, and resilience.

My Christian Faith and My Professional Practice

Faith and Healing: A Journey of Grace and Therapy

From the pulpit to the therapy room, my journey has been one of faith, resilience, and purpose. Growing up in a faith-centered home, I was always drawn to the call of ministry—the sacred duty of walking with people through their joys and struggles. Yet, as I matured in my understanding of human suffering, I realized that while the church provides spiritual nourishment, many individuals need more—tangible support, emotional healing, and a space to process their pain. This realization led me to pursue a career in psychotherapy, a path that has allowed me to integrate my faith with the science of mental health.
As a psychotherapist, I have witnessed firsthand the silent battles that people face—debilitating anxiety, crippling grief, fractured marriages, and deep-seated trauma. Many of my clients arrive at my office feeling lost, questioning their worth, and wondering if healing is even possible. Some are believers who wrestle with their faith in the midst of suffering, while others have never known the hope that Christ offers. Regardless of their background, I approach each session with the understanding that healing is a holistic journey—one that intertwines the mind, body, and soul.
My faith does not serve as a doctrinal hammer but rather as a lens of compassion. I do not impose my beliefs, but I allow the love of Christ to guide my interactions. In sessions with clients navigating broken relationships, I reflect on biblical principles of forgiveness and reconciliation, not as forced mandates but as invitations to freedom. With those battling despair, I help them find meaning in their pain, often drawing from the resilience of biblical figures like Job, David, and Paul. I have sat with clients in their lowest moments, offering a listening ear, a word of encouragement, and sometimes, the silent presence that reminds them they are not alone.
One of the most profound experiences in my practice was counseling a couple on the brink of divorce. The weight of past wounds had left them resentful and exhausted. As I facilitated their sessions, I witnessed the power of honest communication, self-reflection, and grace. Though reconciliation was not immediate, their willingness to explore forgiveness and healing was a testament to the transformative nature of love—a love I believe mirrors God’s own patience with us.
In my role as both a therapist and a believer, I am constantly reminded that healing is a divine partnership. Science gives us the tools—cognitive restructuring, behavioral therapy, emotional regulation—but it is faith that breathes life into transformation. The mind may heal through practiced techniques, but the soul finds restoration through hope, purpose, and connection.

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David Oluwajuyigbe
David Oluwajuyigbe

David Oluwajuyigbe

Registered Psychotherapist
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." – Kahlil Gibran
I’ve always believed that healing isn’t just about finding solutions—it’s about feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. That belief led me from leadership roles in engineering to my true calling: helping people navigate life’s challenges through psychotherapy and pastoral care.
My journey has taken me across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families facing grief, separation, addiction recovery, and relationship struggles—including pre-marital counseling. No matter the circumstances, I’ve learned that real change happens when people feel safe enough to explore their struggles without fear of judgment.
That’s why I focus on creating a space that balances authenticity, warmth, and evidence-based techniques. With nearly 30 years of counseling experience, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Di

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