Find A Psychologist in Redwater, AB.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I approach counselling with the mind to help you face whatever your current challenge is and help you develop the ability to cope with future challenges, armed with coping skills you have developed yourself, awareness of your emotions, feelings, reactions, and responses, and the self-control to use each of those things appropriately.

In Nicolas's approach, he utilizes a form of therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT). 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. 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.

My approach to counselling is grounded in my faith that people are intrinsically worthy, are able to make sound decisions, have successful relationships, and create the life they want. I integrate a variety of treatment methods into therapy including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family of origin, and systems therapy. I focus on people's strenghts, and encourage people to trust themselves. As a registered psychologist I am recognized by most insurance companies.

Using a Registered Psychologist, such as myself, for your counselling, ensures that you will get a professional who has the breadth and depth of training to provide you with optimum treatment. In addition to my solid professional backing, my work with you will be heart-cantered and compassionate creating a conducive environment in which to make change.

Registered Psychologists offer the perspective and insight, while still being able to compassionately listen. The professional skills developed through the university and registration process ensure that we are able to provide the best possible care to help you find the solutions you need in the way that suits your needs. In Edmonton, Alberta, Registered Psychologists also are able to have their services billed through private extended health care insurance plans such as Blue Cross.

I am a registered psychologist who provides professional counselling services in St. Albert, Alberta. I help individuals, couples, and families in areas such as: marriage and couple issues, communication and conflict resolution, life transitions, anxiety and panic, stress-related concerns, depression, trauma, loss/grief, and anger management. I also provide clinical hypnotherapy.

Being a psychologist isn't just a career for me; it's a passion and calling. I consider myself fortunate that the definition of my job is to make genuine connections with a variety of wonderful people such as yourself, and to help to support you on your path towards wellness. I believe that a good psychologist leads by example and I am committed to learning and growing personally and professionally. I won't tell you how to run your life, but I am happy to share any strategies, tools and information that will help you navigate whatever situation you are in.

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 with the College of Alberta Psychologists (3687). Although I value my professional designation, it is not the most influential factor for promoting client change. Researchers have found that the connection between the client and counsellor, also known as the working alliance, is one of the most powerful indicators of client change. For more research on how clients change in therapy, search Common Factors in Psychotherapy. In my work, it is very important to receive regular feedback from clients about our sessions. To this end, I ask clients to complete a feedback questionnaire at the end of each session. I consider myself fortunate to collaborate with clients to promote change.

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.

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.

As a Registered Psychologist, I am able to diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional and physical issues. My therapeutic style utilizes techniques from various clinical orientations .I choose the orientation depending on the individual's needs. I am empathic, supportive and respectful in my practice and use my vast experience to treat everyone as a unique individual. Together with the client, I set treatment goals and a plan while always being flexible when the need arises to change direction.

Sometimes life presents us with events that challenge our ability to cope. The ways we have used in the past no longer seem to work, and the search beings for a better way. As a Registered Psychologist I work to faciliate each individual journey towards personal growth and wellness. I use a variety of treatment methods to assist those struggling with; stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem and body issues, mood distrubances, trauma and loss.