Howdy, and welcome.
Bob McGowan is an English-speaking therapist living and working in Paris who is passionate about guiding individuals and couples toward deeper emotional well-being, stronger intimacy, and more fulfilling relationships.
What We Can Work On Together
Relationship Challenges & Couples Work – Strengthening communication, intimacy, and emotional connection.
Sexual Health & Intimacy – Exploring desire, sexual function, identity, and authentic connection.
Substance Use & Behavioural Addictions – Support for alcohol, drugs, and compulsive patterns.
Shame, Self-Criticism & Inner Narratives – Reworking the stories we carry about ourselves and building self-compassion.
Trauma & Nervous System Regulation – Healing through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care.
Self-Esteem & Confidence Building – Cultivating self-trust, self-worth, and personal empowerment.
Life Changes & Personal Growth – Navigating moves, career transitions, and major life shifts with clarity and intention.
Depression & Anxiety Support – Restoring emotional balance and building resilience.
Stress, Burnout & Overwhelm – Developing sustainable ways to navigate work, school, and daily life.
Expat & International Identity Support – Navigating belonging, cultural adjustment, and identity abroad.
Queer & LGBTQ+ Identity Support – Exploring identity, relationships, and living more fully as your authentic self.
Therapy Approaches & Modalities
Bob takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-informed psychological frameworks to support meaningful and lasting change. His work is informed by approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method for couples. He also integrates systemic and narrative perspectives to explore the relational patterns and personal stories that shape how people understand themselves and others.
Alongside these frameworks, Bob incorporates mindfulness and somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and emotional awareness, particularly when working with stress, trauma, and overwhelming experiences. His work is grounded in a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective that helps clients better understand themselves, deepen their relationships, and move toward a more balanced, intentional way of living.
Education
Master of Social Work - McGill University, Montreal, Canada - 2023
Bachelor of Social Work - McGill University, Montreal, Canada- 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Family and Social Relations - University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada - 2018
Certifications
SIRET : 9436 0354 8000 26
Member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ) as a social worker.
Currently completing my qualifying hours and coursework to become a psychotherapist with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
About Bob
Bob McGowan is a Canadian therapist based in Paris who works with individuals and couples navigating relationships, intimacy, and personal growth. Fluent in both English and French, he offers therapy sessions in English for clients from a wide range of international backgrounds.
With a background in social work and experience in outpatient psychiatry and community mental health, Bob brings a grounded and engaged presence to his work. His perspective is also informed by a close connection to the recovery community, which shapes how he approaches questions around substance use, compulsive behaviours, self-esteem, and long-term personal change.
Bob is known for being thoughtful, direct, and deeply invested in the therapeutic process. He believes meaningful change comes from curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to explore the patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. His goal is to create a space where clients feel both supported and challenged as they work toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.
Outside of therapy, Bob enjoys hiking, running, exploring Paris and beyond with his dog, attending concerts, and learning about human behaviour.