At Skillpoint, we believe in the transformative power of acquiring essential skills for emotional well-being.

Located in Calgary with a second location in Cochrane, Skillpoint Psychology offers individual therapy utilizing evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to address a wide range of mental health concerns such as trauma, anxiety, and other challenges.

We personalize our approach using these modalities to ensure that all clients receive the support they need for their specific concerns while focusing on developing the therapist-client relationship. We believe strongly that the therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone to offering effective mental health support, and is what differentiates us from other services.

Our Clinic

Andrew Nicholson

Registered Psychologist / Owner

I have been providing therapy for 9 years in both the private and public sectors, and I have been involved in the broader helping profession for 17 years. I have always strongly believed in paying forward the support that has been offered to me throughout my life which is what led me to pursue a career in psychology. I love talking to people, hearing their story, and working together to balance acceptance of who we are with change that is meaningful and lasting.

I specialize in offering treatment informed by CBT, DBT, and ART. I have experience working with highly sensitive individuals, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, burn-out, and emotion dysregulation. I additionally have an interest working with parents of highly sensitive kids/teens.

I put a strong emphasis on learning and integrating skills to forge a healthy relationship with our emotions. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and I am passionate about unravelling the puzzle and shifting the pieces to fit for each unique person and circumstance.

Outside of the world of psychology, I love spending time with my wife and kids, I play guitar and sing, and I am an avid video game player (when time allows!).

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology - University of Calgary - 2013

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Counselling Psychology - University of Calgary - 2017

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Foundational Training - Behavioural Tech 2018

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals - University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work, Dr. Deb Dobson - 2020

  • 4-Day Intensive Workshop: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD - Cognitive Behaviour Institute, Dr. Steven Tsao, Dr. David Yusko, and Dr. Christina DiChiara - 2022

  • Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy Training - Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery, Colleen Clark - 2022

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT for PTSD) - Cognitive Behaviour Institute, Dr. Christina DiChiara - 2023

  • Understanding and Supporting Highly Sensitive Clients - Hexagon Psychology, Michelle Agopsowicz - 2024

Education and Training

Skillpoint Psychology