Registered Psychologist · Calgary, AB

Every change starts at a single point.

Compassionate, evidence-based counselling for individuals — with specialized care for anxiety, OCD, Tourette syndrome, and tic disorders. Find clarity, build practical tools, and move toward the life you want.

Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists

Clinical neuroscience research background

Evidence-based CBIT & ERP methods

Why ChangePoint

Therapy that meets you where you are

A safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s keeping you stuck, and a clear, practical path toward change.

Specialized expertise

Formal CBIT certification for Tourette’s and tic disorders and exposure-based care for OCD.

Grounded in science

A clinical neuroscience background means your care is informed by current research and the brain’s real capacity to adapt and grow.

Tools you can use

Every session aims to leave you with practical strategies for everyday life, so progress continues well beyond the room.

How I can help

Focused, personalized care

Whether you’re navigating a specific diagnosis or simply feeling stuck, support is tailored to your goals.

Quality care

Individual Counselling

One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, stress and life transitions.

Specialized intervention

Tourette’s, Tics & OCD

Evidence-based CBIT for tic disorders and ERP for OCD, delivered with patience and care.

Credentials & approach

Care you can trust

Specialized training, professional regulation, and an evidence-based approach, so you know exactly who you’re working with.

Registered & regulated

Registered Psychologist (BA, MC, R. Psych.) with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

CBIT certified

Formal certification in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, with focused training in tic disorders and OCD.

Research-informed

A published clinical neuroscience researcher, with care grounded in current evidence and an understanding of the brain.

Meet Beatrice Achen

A steady, science-informed partner in your change

Registered Psychologist (BA, MC, R. Psych.) with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I pair a clinical neuroscience background with genuine warmth to help you find the stuck points and work through them.

5+

peer-reviewed publications

CBIT

certified clinician

Calgary

in-person & virtual

Ready to find your change point?

Booking your first session takes a few minutes. Let’s take that first step together.