Find A Psychologist in Gibbons, AB.

Psychology focuses on understanding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and making sense of our past, present, and future to understand more about why we are the way we are, but also to help shape growth into the type of life we want to live. Working with a psychologist means you will have the chance to learn more about yourself, understand long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, or acting, and take charge of your future. I draw from approaches including CBT, ACT, EFT and EMDR to help customize a plan that supports your unique goals. You can expect to leave each session with new insights or new ideas to put into practice to help you feel better and live life more fully outside of therapy sessions.

Looking for Edmonton or Calgary Psychologists? Counselling that utilizes an innovative approach to therapy with a combination of effective techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation, which promotes structure, quick and progressing outcomes, and the identification & treatment of the origins of concerns, not just short-term symptom alleviation.

I believe that you are valuable, not because of your accomplishments, skills, or traits, but simply for who you are. I will work with you to recognize your value, to overcome your challenges, and to focus on what is important to you in life. Together we will form an effective treatment plan that reflects your needs and desires. I will help you to set goals that are achievable and valuable and our work together will help you to attain your goals. Therapy is an amazing opportunity for you to grow and to thrive as an individual, and as your Psychologist I will work hard to ensure that you get the greatest benefit possible from our time together.

As a psychologist I have been trained to understand and continue to study the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, personality and behavior. To understand the whole of the psyche in relationship to the contributing factors of society supports better mental health outcomes. As a psychologist I am rooted in the science of brain and behavior and as a human being I recognize that there is a whole lot more to this experience of being alive.

I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies/skills, while simultaneously working through the causes of issues so that symptoms reduce in the long term. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving awareness and regulation of emotions, identifying parts of yourself that are in conflict, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone's' needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach. I integrate therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Psychologists are required to have at least a masters degree and go through a rigorous accreditation process to ensure that you are paying for a competent professional. Psychologists are skilled at listening and have extensive training in the most effective therapeutic approaches to help you improve your life. Developing a therapeutic relationship with a trusted psychologist can change your life. You can begin to let go of destructive beliefs and patterns, and develop a more joyful way of being in the world.

People come to see me and I try to help them through listening with compassion and speaking from the heart. I hold space for the extraordinary and I keep secrets for a living. I am no-teacher no-healer no-doctor no-therapist. I am Paul. Most of what I know about helping people I learned from the people I have helped so far. Although I have a great formal education and helpful expertise to share, when I listen to someone speak of the facts of their experience, I am listening to the world's foremost expert on the topic. If I keep my mind open, this experience is the best education humanly possible.

Sometimes life’s up’s and downs feel really hard. Relationships can be challenging, and it’s hard to understand what gets in the way of peace and happiness. As a psychologist I am trained to assist you in figuring out how to get life back on track. I incorporate faith and spirituality with psychological principle to assist you in letting go of limiting thoughts and reconnecting to your Wise/Devine Self. Why a psychologist? Psychologists generally have more extensive education and clinical training than counsellors and are able to address more complex issues.

I help clients by listening intently to what a client is struggling with in life. I try to formulate a complex understanding of what the problem is and then consider how best to address it. Once we have collaboratively identified the problem, we begin to strategize ideas for how to see change that is possible and sustainable for the client. There are many ways to find an adequate solution to a problem, but the point of working with a psychologist is to have these ideas tailored to your personality.

My approach to working with clients is in the first counselling session to get a detailed understanding of the symptoms regarding mental health that you identify with, and more specifically the impacts they have on your day to day functioning. Once the symptoms have been established the goal is then to work towards developing skills and strategies to help you manage those symptoms better and to improve your overall functioning.

As a psychologist I try to provide a safe, confidential environment within which my clients can explore their feelings and values. People seek therapy when they are in pain, when they feel overwhelmed by stress and when they are struggling in relationships. I try to help my clients to resolve these issues by looking within themselves and by allowing debilitating wounds to heal.

I have been registered as a psychologist for the past 11 years, and have undergone training in a variety of counselling methods with many different types of clients. I use a variety of techniques depending on a client's personality, presenting issue, and what they are experiencing from week to week. I also focus on both shorter term counselling that is directed towards resolving a particular issue, as well as longer term psychotherapy that is more focused on internal exploration and deeper change. I provide a safe, empathic environment so that clients are comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and find the strength to overcome adversity and make healthy choices.

I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in counselling and sport psychology. I use a cognitive behavioural approach and also utilize other modalities to best meet the needs of the individual. I view therapy as a collaboration and work with you to establish and reach your goals. In doing so I help to facilitate the change process by helping bring out existing strengths in addition to other coping strategies and increased self-awareness and understanding.