Sports Psychology therapists in Kelowna, BC
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Carl Malmsten
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CHyp
Peak performance requires mental strength. I help athletes build focus, manage pressure, and overcome mental barriers to achieve their full potential in and out of competition.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
Online in Kelowna, BC
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Stuart Hellebrand, M.S., C.Ht.
Hypnotherapist
Hypnosis is a valuable tool for those seeking a competitive edge in sports performance. I have been involved with sports performance improvement since the 1970’s through my work with sports competitors to include recreational golfers, collegiate middle-distance runners and swimmers, marathon runners, and others. Noteworthy, among my clients, has been a CIF track and field champion, a swimmer on Cal Berkeley’s 2X national championship team, a collegiate middle-distance champion, and a marathoner who successfully completed the Mount Everest Marathon.
Addressing the performance aspects of sports through hypnosis complements physical training and can lead to breakthrough performances. My use of hypnosis works by reprogramming negative self-talk, empowering performance through affirmations and guided imagery, boosting confidence, and reducing anxiety. In that pre-competition jitters or fear of failure can derail an athlete’s mindset, hypnosis employs subconscious relaxation techniques and guided imagery to reduce cortisol levels and promote a calm composed state of mind, while fostering a winning attitude.
Studies have shown the efficacy of hypnosis in sports. For example, a 2016 review in the International Journal of Sports Science highlighted significant performance improvements in athletes who used hypnosis compared to those who did not. Those who used hypnosis reported better focus, reduced pre-competition anxiety, and enhanced execution of skills after hypnosis sessions.
In sports performance counseling, my use of hypnosis facilitates vivid mental imagery, allowing athletes to visualize successful performance. Research has shown that mental rehearsal can strengthen neural pathways, helping the body to perform as if it has already achieved the desired outcome. Using hypnotic relaxation to tap into an athlete’s subconscious allows the competitor to tap into their commitment to training, discipline, and goal achievement in a stress-free manner.
59 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC
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Lindsay Milligan
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, MST, C.C.C.
I have experience supporting clients with sport psychology.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
To be a sustainable in your efforts to excel, it's important to be able to not only access your drive, but also to actually fully rest on your off-time. Somatic Experiencing can help with both of those things.
And if you have an injury or trauma on the way that starts blocking your ability to do the things you want to do, we can work together to help your body bounce back from the stress of that incident.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
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Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Athletes and active individuals often face pressure related to performance and competition. Therapy focuses on building mental resilience, focus, and emotional balance to support both performance and well being.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
Kelowna is British Columbia's Okanagan Valley hub, a lakeside city whose combination of wine tourism, outdoor recreation, and rapid real estate growth has transformed it into one of BC's most sought-after places to live, with a correspondingly growing demand for mental health services. Interior Health provides public mental health services to the region, and a growing private therapy sector serves the city's mix of retirees, young families, tech workers, and seasonal residents. Wildfire risk has become an increasingly prominent source of climate anxiety and community stress as BC's fire seasons have intensified, and several local therapists have developed expertise in disaster trauma and environmental grief. Common therapy concerns include relocation and life transition stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the financial pressure of living in a market where housing costs have risen dramatically.
Sports Psychology therapists in Kelowna, BC Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Kelowna, BC average 15 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (50%), and Narrative Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 50% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Senior |
| 75% | Teen |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 33% | Christian |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Jewish |
| 25% | LGBTQ+ |