Sports Performance Therapists in Whitby, ON
Live your best life now! As a Life Coach specializing in high performance and mindset, I work with high achievers, leaders, and athletes to reach their full potential, be their best and become unstoppable in life and work. My coaching is high performance driven and is designed to help you build resilience, mental toughness, confidence and courage, so you may achieve your most ambitious goals without burning out.
Live your best life now! As a Life Coach specializing in high performance and mindset, I work with high achievers, leaders, and athletes to reach their full potential, be their best and become unstoppable in life and work. My coaching is high performance driven and is designed to help you build resilience, mental toughness, confidence and courage, so you may achieve your most ambitious goals without burning out.
I support teens, young adults, student athletes, competitive athletes, and high performers who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges, identity stress, performance pressure, grief, and major life transitions. I am particularly passionate about working with teen boys, student athletes, and their families, helping them build confidence, resilience, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies both on and off the field, court, or classroom. I also work closely with parents who are seeking support for children experiencing stress, motivation challenges, behavioural changes.
I support teens, young adults, student athletes, competitive athletes, and high performers who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges, identity stress, performance pressure, grief, and major life transitions. I am particularly passionate about working with teen boys, student athletes, and their families, helping them build confidence, resilience, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies both on and off the field, court, or classroom. I also work closely with parents who are seeking support for children experiencing stress, motivation challenges, behavioural changes.
I also offer a sports resilience program that supports athletes in building emotional regulation, confidence, and mental skills to manage pressure, respond to mistakes, and strengthen performance over time.
Therapy should support your life, not add to your stress. I provide a calm, respectful space where we build practical tools for lasting change. Limited appointments are available before or after work or school to better accommodate busy schedules.
I also offer a sports resilience program that supports athletes in building emotional regulation, confidence, and mental skills to manage pressure, respond to mistakes, and strengthen performance over time.
Therapy should support your life, not add to your stress. I provide a calm, respectful space where we build practical tools for lasting change. Limited appointments are available before or after work or school to better accommodate busy schedules.
Voice Of Hope Counselling & Wellness Ltd.
Registered Psychotherapist, BTh, MACP, D Min
3 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M
Hugh Watkins works alongside a team of medical doctors as a psychotherapist/psychologist and counsellor. He is exuberant, motivating, passionate and has an infectious sense of humor. Hugh wraps a commanding presence around a gentle heart being able to deliver powerful messages that help people overcome the many issues that life may bring their way.
Hugh Watkins works alongside a team of medical doctors as a psychotherapist/psychologist and counsellor. He is exuberant, motivating, passionate and has an infectious sense of humor. Hugh wraps a commanding presence around a gentle heart being able to deliver powerful messages that help people overcome the many issues that life may bring their way.
You’re used to holding a lot together on the outside while quietly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected, or constantly “on” underneath. Maybe you’re carrying critical calls home after shifts, struggling to shut your brain off at night, navigating fertility grief or major life changes, or feeling exhausted by the pressure to keep functioning while everyone assumes you’re “fine.” You want therapy to feel human: a space to exhale, feel understood, calm your nervous system, make sense of what’s happened, and reconnect with yourself again.
You’re used to holding a lot together on the outside while quietly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected, or constantly “on” underneath. Maybe you’re carrying critical calls home after shifts, struggling to shut your brain off at night, navigating fertility grief or major life changes, or feeling exhausted by the pressure to keep functioning while everyone assumes you’re “fine.” You want therapy to feel human: a space to exhale, feel understood, calm your nervous system, make sense of what’s happened, and reconnect with yourself again.
We all feel lost sometimes or face life challenges and relationships that can feel overwhelming. Life is tough, but I believe we all have the ability to overcome hardships. Together, we can explore your concerns and past traumas, working towards lasting change that helps you progress toward the person and future you desire and deserve. I believe in a collaborative approach that empowers and motivates you during the therapeutic process. It's important to me to not only understand and address your concerns throughout therapy, but also to remind you of your strengths and capacity to contribute to goal setting and problem solving.
We all feel lost sometimes or face life challenges and relationships that can feel overwhelming. Life is tough, but I believe we all have the ability to overcome hardships. Together, we can explore your concerns and past traumas, working towards lasting change that helps you progress toward the person and future you desire and deserve. I believe in a collaborative approach that empowers and motivates you during the therapeutic process. It's important to me to not only understand and address your concerns throughout therapy, but also to remind you of your strengths and capacity to contribute to goal setting and problem solving.
Maybe you've spent so long holding everything together that no one realizes how much you're struggling. On the outside, life looks fine. You show up for work, your family, and the people who depend on you. But when you're finally alone, you're left wondering why you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you're never quite enough. Or maybe you keep finding yourself in the same patterns and asking, "Why do I keep feeling this way?" or "What's wrong with me?" If any of that feels familiar, I want you to know that you're not alone. I believe your story deserves to be understood before we begin writing the next chapter together.
Maybe you've spent so long holding everything together that no one realizes how much you're struggling. On the outside, life looks fine. You show up for work, your family, and the people who depend on you. But when you're finally alone, you're left wondering why you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you're never quite enough. Or maybe you keep finding yourself in the same patterns and asking, "Why do I keep feeling this way?" or "What's wrong with me?" If any of that feels familiar, I want you to know that you're not alone. I believe your story deserves to be understood before we begin writing the next chapter together.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating challenges as an individual or seeking to strengthen your relationship, I provide a safe space to explore and heal. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and together, we will uncover the tools and insights you need to thrive. I aim to create a collaborative and nonjudgmental environment where you feel truly seen and heard. Sessions are tailored to your goals, helping you gain clarity and make sustainable changes.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating challenges as an individual or seeking to strengthen your relationship, I provide a safe space to explore and heal. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and together, we will uncover the tools and insights you need to thrive. I aim to create a collaborative and nonjudgmental environment where you feel truly seen and heard. Sessions are tailored to your goals, helping you gain clarity and make sustainable changes.
Do you ever feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? At times, life can feel extremely overwhelming, which can lead to feelings like anxiety and sadness. You do not have to go through this alone.
Do you ever feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? At times, life can feel extremely overwhelming, which can lead to feelings like anxiety and sadness. You do not have to go through this alone.
Martin Luciani- Relationship Self Growth Life Transitions
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
12 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
On paper, you are reliable and ambitious. But internally, you feel like you're running on a treadmill that never stops. You don’t just need to "vent"; you need a strategy. For couples, the spark has been replaced by repetitive conflict or silent drift.
Hi, I’m Martín. I specialize in strengthening the two most critical connections: with your partner, and with yourself. I help individuals build self-worth based on who they are, not just what they do, and provide couples a practical roadmap to navigate communication breakdowns and find their way back to one another.
On paper, you are reliable and ambitious. But internally, you feel like you're running on a treadmill that never stops. You don’t just need to "vent"; you need a strategy. For couples, the spark has been replaced by repetitive conflict or silent drift.
Hi, I’m Martín. I specialize in strengthening the two most critical connections: with your partner, and with yourself. I help individuals build self-worth based on who they are, not just what they do, and provide couples a practical roadmap to navigate communication breakdowns and find their way back to one another.
We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.
We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.
Struggling with anxiety, feeling sad or low, worrying about the future, coming to terms with past trauma, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or concerns about relationship issues are some of the reasons you may decide to reach out and work with me. Understandably, it can be scary and hard to take the step of reaching out for help. However, working with a psychotherapist can help with understanding your situation, setting a goal, and striving to towards a point where you are no longer feel stuck. Additionally, it may help you reach a point of flourishing where you have taken steps to feeling better.
Struggling with anxiety, feeling sad or low, worrying about the future, coming to terms with past trauma, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or concerns about relationship issues are some of the reasons you may decide to reach out and work with me. Understandably, it can be scary and hard to take the step of reaching out for help. However, working with a psychotherapist can help with understanding your situation, setting a goal, and striving to towards a point where you are no longer feel stuck. Additionally, it may help you reach a point of flourishing where you have taken steps to feeling better.
You’re a smart, hard-working, highly sensitive person in your 20s or 30s — but you feel stuck.
You might recognize the patterns: people-pleasing, over-apologizing, oversharing, overworking, and putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. Your anxiety feels constant. Your inner critic analyzes every word and decision. You’re always trying to improve yourself, yet it never feels like enough.
Maybe you’ve wondered: Is this anxiety? ADHD? Depression? Trauma?
You’ve read the self-help books, tried meditation, journaling, mental health walks - you know you’re supposed to “love yourself,” but you’re not sure how to actually get there.
You’re a smart, hard-working, highly sensitive person in your 20s or 30s — but you feel stuck.
You might recognize the patterns: people-pleasing, over-apologizing, oversharing, overworking, and putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. Your anxiety feels constant. Your inner critic analyzes every word and decision. You’re always trying to improve yourself, yet it never feels like enough.
Maybe you’ve wondered: Is this anxiety? ADHD? Depression? Trauma?
You’ve read the self-help books, tried meditation, journaling, mental health walks - you know you’re supposed to “love yourself,” but you’re not sure how to actually get there.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
My ideal client may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or complex family dynamics. They need a safe, empathetic space to feel understood and supported, with a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers them to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and identify patterns. Their goals include reducing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, improving emotional regulation, fostering healthier relationships, and building resilience. They value practical tools and strategies to navigate life effectively, striving for empowerment, and personal growth in a supportive environment.
My ideal client may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or complex family dynamics. They need a safe, empathetic space to feel understood and supported, with a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers them to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and identify patterns. Their goals include reducing anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, improving emotional regulation, fostering healthier relationships, and building resilience. They value practical tools and strategies to navigate life effectively, striving for empowerment, and personal growth in a supportive environment.
Feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, people pleasing, or the pressure to be someone you're not? Therapy with me, Holl, is a collaborative space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, build practical skills, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and aligned with your values. As a queer, trauma informed, integrative therapist, I support 2sLGBTQIA+ folks, athletes, first responders, partners, and individuals looking to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, people pleasing, or the pressure to be someone you're not? Therapy with me, Holl, is a collaborative space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, build practical skills, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and aligned with your values. As a queer, trauma informed, integrative therapist, I support 2sLGBTQIA+ folks, athletes, first responders, partners, and individuals looking to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Root to Rise Psychotherapy + Wellness is a virtual clinic where growth and healing go hand in hand. Just like roots strengthen before rising, we help you build the foundation you need to move through life with clarity and confidence. Our team supports youth, teens, adults, and couples with care that is modern, accessible, and deeply human. From first responders and healthcare workers to students, athletes, and those navigating fertility, anxiety, or life changes, we’re here to walk beside you — offering both standard and low-rate options to make therapy more accessible.
Root to Rise Psychotherapy + Wellness is a virtual clinic where growth and healing go hand in hand. Just like roots strengthen before rising, we help you build the foundation you need to move through life with clarity and confidence. Our team supports youth, teens, adults, and couples with care that is modern, accessible, and deeply human. From first responders and healthcare workers to students, athletes, and those navigating fertility, anxiety, or life changes, we’re here to walk beside you — offering both standard and low-rate options to make therapy more accessible.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
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Sports Performance Counsellors
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualisation, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.