About

Dr. Noman Giesbrecht is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Insight & Growth Psychological Services.  He specializes in providing coaching, assessment, and support services to children, adults, and families with quirky characteristics (e.g. Autistic traits ).

He also provides counselling to couples who have neurological differences; and support to quirky adults who experience work problems (e.g., stress leave) or legal / court -related problems arising from their neurological difference.   

His approach focuses on recognizing and affirming the unique gifts of neuro-diverse individuals, and implementing strategies to promote effective communication and problem-solving.

Dr. Giesbrecht has provided professional development and consultation to schools and other organizations on working effectively with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

His qualifications include a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology. and post-doctoral work at U.B.C.  He has taught more than thirty courses in Education and Psychology at the University of Calgary and University of B.C.  

He received training in Family and Divorce Conflict Mediation with the Legal Education Society of Alberta, and has served as a Parenting Expert (Practice Note 7) with the Alberta QB Court.