Psychology
At times we need outside help from a trained, licensed professional in order to work through life’s problems. Through therapy, psychologists help people of all ages live healthier, more productive lives. Psychologists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Our areas of special interest and expertise include Sport and Exercise Psychology, Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders.
Counselling
Counselling is a collaborative effort between an individual and a psychologist. It provides a supportive environment to talk openly and confidentially about concerns and feelings. Psychologists consider maintaining your confidentiality extremely important and will answer your questions regarding those rare circumstances when confidential information must be shared.
Sport Psychology
Sport psychologists focus primarily on helping athletes use psychological principles to achieve optimal mental health and to improve performance. One must become equally fit both mentally and physically; an individual’s success or failure in the sport lies in the ability of the individual to practice both physical and mental skills. Some of the common reasons individuals and teams may seek out sport psychology services include: motivation and goal setting, visualization, focus and attention, pre‐performance routines, positive thinking and confidence, competitive stress, relaxation, communication, leadership, injury prevention/ recovery, eating disorders, and substance use/abuse. Clearly, there is a wide range of reasons why athletes may work with a sport psychologist.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Every therapy session is as unique as each individual client. Initial sessions are intended to provide the therapist with a thorough description of your problem, what solutions you have tried, and what your goals for therapy and the future may be. This typically requires the duration of the initial session. Subsequent sessions focus on solving your problem and any new issues that you choose to address. Our counselors try to resolve therapy in five to ten sessions, but treatment can take more time; expecting a quick and easy fix in one or two sessions is generally unrealistic.