Robert Hammel

Psychologist

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“I'm a professional and caring Registered Psychologist, and former Social Worker ,with over 20 years in the helping professions. I try hard to connect deeply with and help my clients navigate all the good and bad twists and turns in their lives. I am trauma informed and also have a lot of experience working with neurodivergent clients. ”

About Me

With over two decades in the helping professions, I bring extensive experience to our work. As a Registered Psychologist and former Social Worker, my approach is both professional, practical and caring. I guide individuals seeking clarity and support through difficult times and challenges in their lives. In sessions, we explore those concerns together --- fostering a safe, empathic space where you can feel truly heard. My background and life experience makes me a strong match for those valuing a grounded, experienced, creative perspective.

Approach

That steady, caring practical stance shapes how I work with you. Sessions move at a pace you can manage, blending focused problem-solving with taking time to truly understand and make sense of your thoughts and feelings. I offer appointments in Calgary and safe secure online sessions in English. I really try to help my clients build a sense of hope and gain the forward momentum to create significant life change, while trying to avoid feelings of pressure and overwhelm. I use trauma-informed framing and provide pragmatic supports for my clients, regularly checking in with them to make sure what we're doing together is safe and helpful. Therapy should be collaborative and I like my clients to feel supported and comfortable. People looking for warm, caring, thoughtful, steady collaboration often do well here.

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Basic Information

Calgary, Canada

In-person & Online

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Services

I help clients with managing all the different problems and issues that life brings. I help them explore how to improve their lives, careers and relationships. I help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, I'm neurodivergent myself and I love to help ADHD and neurodivergent people better manage their complicated lives. I also work with couples and especially if one or both members are neurodivergent. With respect, kindness, compassion and understanding, I work with each individual help them build on their strengths and attain the change or growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Addiction Counseling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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