for ATHLETES
Counselling & Mental Skills Training for Athletes Across BC
GROUNDED, PERFORMANCE-INFORMED SUPPORT FOR COMPETITIVE ATHLETES NAVIGATING INJURY, PRESSURE, AND TRANSITION.
From the Back Row to the Therapy Room
Rugby shaped me in profound ways. I played back row and represented Canada at the U19 and U23 levels. The sport gave me confidence, grit, belonging, and empowerment at a young age. It also brought one of my hardest losses — an ACL tear that ultimately ended my competitive career.
I know what it feels like to train hard, to push through pain, to carry responsibility on the field — and to suddenly face uncertainty when your body or role changes. I understand how deeply identity can become woven into performance, and how disorienting transition can feel.
That lived experience informs how I sit with athletes now — grounded, direct, and steady.
Counselling for Athletes
Relational, trauma-informed therapy supporting the emotional and psychological demands of sport and life beyond it.
I work with athletes navigating:
Performance anxiety and pressure
Injury and rehabilitation grief
Career-ending or season-ending loss
Burnout and overtraining
Leadership stress and team dynamics
Identity shifts and retirement from sport
Body image and self-worth
Relationship strain connected to training or competition
This work goes deeper — exploring how your nervous system, relationships, and life experiences intersect with confidence and performance.
Mental Skills Training
Performance-focused support designed to strengthen clarity, composure, and confidence under pressure.
Together, we develop skills in:
Pre-competition routines
Focus and attentional control
Emotional regulation in high-stakes moments
Confidence rebuilding after injury
Resilience following mistakes or setbacks
Return-to-play mindset
Goal setting and performance planning
Mental skills training is structured, practical, and goal-oriented. Some athletes seek this work alone; others integrate it alongside counselling.
Whole-Person, Performance-Informed Care
My work integrates relational, attachment-informed therapy with body-based nervous system regulation and performance psychology principles. I believe sustainable performance grows from emotional steadiness, secure relationships, and a sense of identity that extends beyond sport.
Athletes are often taught to push through. In our work, we build capacity — not just endurance. We strengthen regulation, clarity, and confidence that hold under pressure, in competition and in life.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor based in British Columbia, offering virtual services across BC. Whether you’re competing, recovering from injury, or navigating transition, this is a space where the whole person is welcome — not just the athlete.
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BOOK A FREE 20-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH KRISTIN — WE’LL EXPLORE IT TOGETHER