Sports Psychology therapists in Bracebridge, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
“Keeping your mind clear from doubts by building resilience is key to maintain your mental health.”
- Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer player
Being in any type of sport including high-performance sport (as an athlete, coach, or support staff) can be incredibly rewarding. However, playing a sport, managing one’s personal life, and can also be challenging.
At MindFit, our skill-building programs are focussed on:
• Enhancing performance in and outside of sport, building mental toughness, coping with pressures of competitions/sport, staying in the zone/being in the flow, recovering from injuries, keeping up with the demands of sport, and enjoying sport/promoting healthy self-esteem
• Techniques include: relaxation, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, goal-setting, self-compassion exercises, distress tolerance strategies, etc.
MindFit has experience working with Game Plan and MindFit’s team have supported athletes (and support staff) participating in sport from recreational to Olympic levels.
9 Years Experience
Kim Foster Yardley, The Mental Game Clinic
Psychologist, MA C. Psych
We identify the specific mental skills the client needs, help them develop an understanding of what it takes for them to perform at their full potential and then teach them these mental skills based on the strategies that work best for their sport or workplace.
19 Years Experience
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
Using IFS parts therapy and EMDR
16 Years Experience
Miranda Arellano
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A. (Psych), MC, RP
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is increasingly being used in the field of sport psychology to help athletes improve their mental performance. While EMDR is primarily known for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related issues, it can also be adapted to address various challenges athletes face, such as performance anxiety, self-doubt, and past failures.
In sports psychology, EMDR can assist athletes in reprocessing and reducing the emotional impact of negative experiences or limiting beliefs that may hinder their performance. By doing so, it can help athletes develop greater mental resilience, enhance their focus, and overcome mental barriers that may be holding them back in their athletic endeavors. While EMDR is not a universal solution for all sports-related challenges, it can be a valuable tool when tailored to address an athlete's specific psychological needs. Working with a sports psychologist trained in EMDR can be beneficial for those seeking to optimize their mental game in sports.
3 Years Experience
Simply Connected Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Jillian played Division I hockey and has plenty of experience and knowledge with sports related anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure. Reegan continues to participate in CrossFit programming and understands the ongoing pressures that come with competing and training.
8 Years Experience