Nicolas is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. He holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle. Nicolas also has a Bachelor’s of Physical Education from the University of Alberta where he specialized in Sports Performance and Sport Psychology. Nicolas enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and integrates his approach with general counselling populations as well as amateur and professional athletes.

In Nicolas' approach, he utilizes a form of therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT) which was developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. In this approach, the client learns to build on current abilities in order to find new ways of conquering their problems. By helping people identify the things they wish to have changed in their lives and further develop the skills they already have, clients begin to construct a concrete vision for themselves and work toward making that vision a reality.

Nicolas uses a unique approach to meet client needs. His flexible approach ensures that client’s needs are the primary focus and that therapy is only as long as it needs to be. This allows you the client to get back to living life faster and utilize the skills you develop in therapy.

Nicolas’s counselling practice includes working with individuals who face a variety of issues including:

            -Anxiety and Stress

            -Depression

            -Identity Issues

            -Managing Chronic Pain

            -Eating Disorders

-Weight Loss

-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Nicolas has an extensive background in sport psychology and counselling with over fifteen years of athletic coaching and mentoring experience and was a five-time member of the Canadian National Fencing Team. With a background in Exercise and Wellness combined with training in Exercise Rehabilitation, he offers unique insight into eating disorders, weight control challenges, chronic pain management, and sport psychology needs.

Whether you just need someone to talk to or have a specific mental health concern, we invite you to visit River Valley Counselling Services for help. Feel free to send us an