ABOUT US


About the
Okanagan Ability Centre


We are a group of doctoral level clinical psychologists trained in assessment and treatment. We specialize in the assessment and diagnosis of children and youth with a variety of presenting problems including developmental delays, learning and cognitive/intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, as well as social-emotional and behavioural difficulties. We also specialize in the assessment and diagnosis of adults with presenting problems including learning and cognitive/intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. Note that we do not assess/diagnose adult mental health disorders (please contact your community mental health centre to explore related services). Our psychologists are registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.

Our group includes:

Dr. Andrea Welder
R. Psych, (BC #1605) Centre Director

Dr. Tavi Nicholson
R. Psych, (BC #1485) Centre Director

Dr. Christy Bryceland
R. Psych. (BC #1798)

Dr. Ann-Louise Ellwood
R. Psych. (BC# 1869)
Our staff include:

Andrea Klassen, M.A.
Psychometrician

Tara Scoullar, B.A.
Psychometrician

Tracy Ivanitz
Office Manager

Lora Pires
BookKeeper