Mr Richard Anton
Chartered Psychologist
“I’m a Chartered Psychologist and Executive Coach in downtown Calgary with over 20 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, life transitions, performance challenges, and personal growth. I combine evidence‑informed approaches, including humanistic and cognitive‑behavioural strategies, to create a safe, non‑judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Together, we explore what’s meaningful to you, strengthen resilience, and build practical skills that translate into real‑life improvements. Whether you’re seeking clarity during transitions, managing workplace stress, or wanting greater confidence and direction, my goal is to walk with you toward lasting, positive change.”
About Me
Welcome—I’m Richard Anton, a Chartered Psychologist serving adults, couples, and individuals in Calgary, Alberta, and online. I believe real therapy begins with safety, understanding, and a collaborative space where authentic change can take root.
For over 20 years, I’ve supported people navigating life transitions, stress and burnout, identity and career questions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Rather than “fixing” you, my focus is on helping you understand yourself more deeply, build emotional clarity, and create sustainable changes that align with your values and goals.
I bring a compassionate, CBT‑informed, relational approach to every session—balancing thoughtful listening with clear framing and practical strategies you can apply between sessions. Together, we gently explore patterns, test new ways of being, and strengthen your confidence in everyday life.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in a period of stress or transition, want clearer direction, or are ready to deepen your resilience and self‑understanding, I’m here to walk with you. My commitment is to create a thoughtful, respectful, and empowering therapy experience—whether in my downtown Calgary office or online.
Approach
My Approach to Therapy
I believe therapy is most effective when it feels practical, grounded, and personally meaningful — not abstract or distant from your everyday life.
Collaborative & Skillful
Your therapeutic journey with me blends collaborative work and real‑world skills designed to help you move forward with confidence. Sessions focus on:
Clear CBT‑informed framing to help make sense of what you’re experiencing
Deep listening, so what matters most to you is actually heard
Simple experiments and between‑session tasks that test new approaches in everyday life
These elements help make change feel tangible and applicable, not just theoretical.
Balanced & Flexible
Whether you meet in person here in Calgary or online, we work at a steady, flexible pace that honours your timing and readiness.
Gentle but honest conversations
Regular check‑ins on progress
Space to explore both comfort and challenge
This style suits adults facing transitions, burnout, stress reactions, or questions about identity and direction.
Support That Feels Human
My approach isn’t just about techniques — it’s about building a therapy experience that feels:
✔ safe and compassionate
✔ strengths‑focused and respectful
✔ relevant to your life right now
That means we move beyond simply talking about problems to practising new ways of being that you can take into your relationships, work, and daily routines.
If you’re looking for support through life’s transitions or deeper self‑understanding, I’ll walk with you in a way that is grounded, clear, and oriented toward meaningful change.
Services
Therapeutic Services I Provide
I offer a range of evidence‑informed, collaborative services designed to support you through life’s challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re dealing with stress, seeking clarity, or navigating relationships, my focus is on creating a space where you can understand yourself more deeply and build the changes you want to see.
✔ Individual & Online Therapy
One‑on‑one sessions tailored to your needs — in person in downtown Calgary or virtually throughout Alberta. Ideal for exploring anxiety, stress, identity questions, self‑esteem, and personal growth.
✔ Coaching & Performance Support
Goal‑oriented coaching to clarify direction, strengthen motivation, and build the skills you need to thrive in your personal or professional life.
✔ Clinical Supervision
Structured support for emerging psychologists and clinicians, helping develop practice skills and reflective professional growth.
✔ Counseling for Life Transitions
Support for major life changes — career decisions, relationship shifts, retirement planning, or adjustment periods that feel confusing or overwhelming.
Areas of Focus
Here are some common areas where I help clients build clarity, resilience, and confidence:
Stress, Burnout & Anxiety
Career & Life Transitions
Self‑Esteem & Personal Development
Men’s Issues & Identity Work
Performance & Direction Challenges
Relationship Growth and Support
Each service is delivered with a compassionate, relational focus, balancing practical skills with deep listening to stretch your sense of possibility gently.
How Sessions Work
Sessions are typically 60 minutes and adapt to your goals and pace — whether you’re looking for consistent weekly support or targeted work around a specific concern. Both in‑person and secure online appointments are available to fit your schedule.
Services Offered:
- •Clinical Supervision
- •Coaching
- •Counseling
- •Personal Development
- •Online Therapy
- •Organisational Psychology
- •Psychology
- •Individual Therapy
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Career Issues
- •Men's Issues
- •Online Therapy
- •Performance
- •Personal Development
- •Self-Esteem
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Career Planning
- •Relationship Issues
Professional Title:
- •Chartered Psychologist
Qualifications
Gonzaga University
Registrations
College of Alberta Psychologists
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