Ben Hofs, MA

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Feeling stuck? Lost? Disillusioned?

Are you looking at yourself, your relationships, or your life and realizing they’re not what you imagined they would be?

Do you want something better?

My passion is helping people move through what’s standing in the way of a fuller, more meaningful life. I believe therapy can help people get where they long to be — within themselves, in their marriages, in their families, and in their work.

We all deserve a life that is fulfilling.

Ben Hofs, Counselling Therapist, Vital Mind Psychology, Cochrane, Alberta

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  • Individual Therapy for Adults

    I work with adults, both men and women, who are experiencing life transitions that have left them feeling stuck, frustrated, and anxious. These areas of "stuckness" may have left them feeling relationally disconnected, unsatisfied in their careers, and worried that they are repeating the same unhelpful patterns. In individual therapy we will learn the real reasons behind your struggles and find solutions that authentically fit who you are. 

    Couples Counselling and Marriage Therapy

    I also specialize in couples counselling and work with couples who are feeling disconnected, frustrated, and longing for more. Communication issues, intimacy and sex challenges, and resentment have filled the space between two people who want better. In couples therapy we will explore what has tripped you up and what can be done to get back to the relationship that originally brought you so much joy. 

    Neurodiverse Couples Therapy (ADHD & Autism in Relationships)

    As a neurotypical person married to a neurodiverse partner, I understand firsthand the complexity of relationships shaped by different neurotypes. I help neurodiverse couples explore how ADHD and autism impact their dynamic and equip them with tools to begin learning each other’s language.

  • Therapy can feel intimidating — whether you’re brand new or returning after a difficult experience. So how do I approach it differently? I bring my full humanity into the counselling room. In therapy, we should be able to laugh, cry, wrestle with hard things, and even swear — but most importantly, we should be real.

    If you’re looking for a perfectly polished professional who hides behind clinical language and a clipboard, I might not be your guy.

    But if you want to sit across from a genuine human who leads with curiosity, empathy, and a bit of well-placed humour, we’ll probably work well together.

  • Like you, my life is beautifully complicated. In just the past few years, I’ve married a neurodiverse widow with five incredible daughters, moved to Cochrane, bought a home, completed my Master’s degree, and stepped into life as a practicing therapist.

    I care deeply about people — their stories, their resilience, and the journeys they want to take.

    And when I’m not in session, you’ll likely find me hiking, whitewater rafting, or watching corgi videos.

    • Monday - 1pm to 9pm

    • Tuesday - Noon to 6pm

    • Wednesday - 11am to 7pm

    • Thursday - Noon to 6pm

    • Friday - 8.30 to 3pm

    • Saturday - 8.30 to Noon

  • $180 per 50 minutes session for individual and couples therapy.

  • I offer in person appointments at our office on 1 Avenue in Cochrane, Alberta, as well as secure network video sessions and phone sessions.

    We all have busy lives and it my aim is to make it easier for us to connect.

    • Canadian Certified Counsellor through Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

    • Masters of Counselling through City University of Seattle

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