Areas of Expertise
Mental Health in Sport
Helping athletes and coaches be psychologically healthy and resilient so they can thrive in sport and in life.
The demands of competitive sport can have an impact on the athletes and the coaches' mental health and wellbeing. I provide psychological support to help athletes and coaches navigate the emotional and mental challenges that can arise throughout their journey in sports.
Mental Performance & Performance Enhancement
I help athletes develop individualized coping skills and mental strategies to perform at their best while having fun and maintaining their overall wellbeing. I also work with athletes to develop personalized mental performance plans for before, during, and after competition to enhance confidence, focus, and performance.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Athletes experience many forms of loss and transition throughout their career, whether related to loosing an important game or tournament, an injury, changes in team, retirement, personal loss, or unexpected life events. In addition, elite and professional athletes often relocate to pursue their athletic goals, a transition that may involve grieving the loss of familiar routines, relationships, support systems, and a sense of home. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help athletes process these experiences, navigate change, and rebuild a sense of balance, confidence, and wellbeing both in sport and in life.
My Approach
I believe in a holistic approach to sport that recognizes the connection between mental health, mental performance, and overall wellbeing. Through presentations and workshops, I provide practical, evidence-based education to athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations to help them thrive both in sport and in life.
Therapeutic approaches include:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Mindfulness-based Strategies
Additional training and areas of expertise include:
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Sport and performance psychology
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The Grief Recovery Method (GRM)
Services are tailored to each athlete's or client's unique goals, needs, and challenges.
