Sports Performance Therapists in V5G
Rob Roy
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5G
I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders, personality issues, adjustment difficulties, and common life problems. I also provide performance enhancement services for athletes, performing artists, employees, and students. That said, I believe that there is more to therapy than symptom relief and crisis management. Ultimately, therapy is about creating a good life with daily helpings of joy, acceptance, compassion, meaning, and connection to others. If you aspire to live like this, I am committed to helping you on your way.
I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders, personality issues, adjustment difficulties, and common life problems. I also provide performance enhancement services for athletes, performing artists, employees, and students. That said, I believe that there is more to therapy than symptom relief and crisis management. Ultimately, therapy is about creating a good life with daily helpings of joy, acceptance, compassion, meaning, and connection to others. If you aspire to live like this, I am committed to helping you on your way.
Andrew Herfst
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RCC, CCC, RYT
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5G
*I offer an Online / Telephone option* Do you feel blocked from living your best life? Perhaps you're stressed, anxious, or panicked? Do you feel sad, burnt out, or numb? Have you've lost someone or something important to you? Are you finding it tough to get over past experiences? I work with Experience Seekers in Service of Others. That means I work with First Responders, Medical Professionals, Athletes, Creatives, and anyone else who finds themselves living deeply and in connection with others. These roles can bring fulfillment and joy, but they can also cause personal pain.
*I offer an Online / Telephone option* Do you feel blocked from living your best life? Perhaps you're stressed, anxious, or panicked? Do you feel sad, burnt out, or numb? Have you've lost someone or something important to you? Are you finding it tough to get over past experiences? I work with Experience Seekers in Service of Others. That means I work with First Responders, Medical Professionals, Athletes, Creatives, and anyone else who finds themselves living deeply and in connection with others. These roles can bring fulfillment and joy, but they can also cause personal pain.
Jeffery Norell
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, CCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5G
With over 15 years experience successfully applying evidence-based addiction counselling techniques, Jeffery has the knowledge and skills to help you recover from addiction. He brings a vibrant and dynamic personality to his work. Jeffery has an innate ability to build strong rapport and trust with his clients. The services he offers are made to complement your individual needs and create a precise path to your treatment goals. Utilizing evidence-based treatment models he will help you to understand the root causes for the substance use and begin the healing process that will lead to stability and wellness.
With over 15 years experience successfully applying evidence-based addiction counselling techniques, Jeffery has the knowledge and skills to help you recover from addiction. He brings a vibrant and dynamic personality to his work. Jeffery has an innate ability to build strong rapport and trust with his clients. The services he offers are made to complement your individual needs and create a precise path to your treatment goals. Utilizing evidence-based treatment models he will help you to understand the root causes for the substance use and begin the healing process that will lead to stability and wellness.
Alexandra Cope
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5G
Welcome! My name is Alex and I bring to the therapy room over nine years of experience working with and supporting individuals and families in need. I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MCP) from Adler University, and while I have called Vancouver home for many years, I am originally from Quebec. I appreciate that each person’s journey through life is unique, and therefore my approach to counselling is primarily person-centred. I believe that authentic connection, empathy, and unconditional acceptance are essential in fostering the safety needed for healing to occur. My work in sessions is collaborative and trauma-informed.
Welcome! My name is Alex and I bring to the therapy room over nine years of experience working with and supporting individuals and families in need. I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MCP) from Adler University, and while I have called Vancouver home for many years, I am originally from Quebec. I appreciate that each person’s journey through life is unique, and therefore my approach to counselling is primarily person-centred. I believe that authentic connection, empathy, and unconditional acceptance are essential in fostering the safety needed for healing to occur. My work in sessions is collaborative and trauma-informed.
Versatility Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5G (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with youth and young adults. I like to take a philosophical approach that targets the heart of emotional concerns. I believe that emotional well-being can be achieved through finding purpose and meaning in life. I enjoy helping my clients heal through building intimate connections, collaborating on finding meaningful activities, and addressing emotional challenges that may be holding them back from moving forward with their life.
I am passionate about working with youth and young adults. I like to take a philosophical approach that targets the heart of emotional concerns. I believe that emotional well-being can be achieved through finding purpose and meaning in life. I enjoy helping my clients heal through building intimate connections, collaborating on finding meaningful activities, and addressing emotional challenges that may be holding them back from moving forward with their life.
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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.