About Us

If we haven't yet met, I'm Bena Stock - founder of The Lawyer Mindset.

What is The Lawyer Mindset?

The Lawyer Mindset provides counselling and educational workshops that empower lawyers to be their best for their clients, spending quality time with family and friends, or doing whatever brings them joy. We offer one-on-one counselling sessions, and because we’ve practiced law, we understand the deeper workings of the legal profession. We also design online and in-person courses to provide you with the tools to help you thrive in your practice and in life.
The Lawyer Mindset is comprised of concrete evidence-based therapeutic strategies that will help you conquer anxiety, depression, procrastination, imposter syndrome, or other life challenges, whether they feel like a whisper you are unable to silence or a tsunami of emotion.

Areas of Practice

Our approach is client-focused and tailored to meet the needs of each client. With evidence-based research and collaboration, we create a treatment plan to identify goals, and obstacles that are preventing clients from attaining optimal performance and satisfaction. The Lawyer Mindset works with clients struggling in areas such as imposter syndrome, perfectionism, career uncertainty, burnout, addiction, procrastination, workplace dynamics, anxiety, depression, and work/life integration. Utilizing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), we help clients understand and embrace their “I’m the boss of my thoughts” mindset. With absolute confidentiality, we help lawyers maximize efficiency and effectiveness to reach excellence. We do this by identifying and helping them build on their strengths and work with concrete strategies that enable the highest level of performance.

We support lawyers to excel in work and in life.
Here's how we can help:

Counselling: In-Person or Virtual

Customized Webinars and Workshops for Organizations

CPD-Approved Online Courses

Read The Lawyer Mindset Blog

Free Workbooks and Resources

Bena Stock

Master of Counselling, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Former Lawyer & Founder

As a former litigation lawyer with over two decades of experience, and as a former Associate Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC, Bena brings a unique perspective to her work as a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Her firsthand understanding of the demanding and often stressful nature of the legal profession allows her to empathize with the challenges lawyers face. Bena has guided countless lawyers through a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship difficulties, and career transitions. Her approach is collaborative and solution-focused. She relies on evidence-based science to help you attain your goals. These include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Dr. John Gottman’s Model for Relationship Therapy
• Attachment Theory
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Bena is married to a commercial litigator, and together they raised two daughters, so she knows the joys and challenges of balancing career and family.

Jayne Rossworn

Master of Counselling Psychology, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Former Lawyer

Jayne’s counselling practice is informed by her former career as a corporate solicitor in various settings. She combines this first-hand experience navigating a legal career with an extensive background providing career counselling in the legal field. As a former Director of Career Services in two B.C. law schools, she counselled hundreds of law students and alumni on all aspects of career planning and satisfaction.

Jayne helps clients struggle less and find more meaning and vitality in work, life, and relationships. She uses a collaborative strength-based approach that integrates techniques from various evidence-based methods, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Attachment Theory
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

Jayne also uses her background in elite sports and coaching to help individuals enhance their mental performance, overcome challenges, and develop resiliency.

Michelle Lamer

Digital Marketing and Website Design Specialist

Michelle Lamer is a freelance digital marketing consultant specializing in the Health & Wellness sector. Her current work with the Lawyer Mindset includes optimizing website design and social media content creation to support the promotion of The Lawyer Mindset’s CPD-approved online courses. In the past, Michelle has also assisted in the development of digital marketing strategies and online social media campaigns for local start-up companies. Additionally, her work showcasing a client’s business achievements and revenue growth led to them winning a highly competitive “Ready to Rocket” award in the BC Tech Sector.

After graduating from the University of Victoria’s School of Business with an additional French Language & Culture certificate, Michelle moved abroad to Japan to gain international experience. For 2 years, she taught English in rural areas and also worked with global health companies in the recruitment industry in Tokyo. Now based in Vancouver, Michelle wishes to support her clients’ work of empowering others by helping their companies achieve growth and visibility online.

Jack Stock

Registered Therapy Dog, Pawsitivity Ambassador

Jack has been a beloved member of our therapy team for the past two years, offering warmth and emotional support to clients in Bena’s in-person sessions. As a registered therapy dog, Jack helps to create a calming and welcoming atmosphere, bringing smiles to everyone he meets. However, it's no secret that his true motivation is the promise of treats! Whether offering a gentle nuzzle or resting at your feet, Jack is always ready to make your session a little brighter.