Sports Psychology therapists in Nanaimo, BC
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are an athlete or performer, you know that mindset can impact performance just as much as physical training. You may struggle with performance anxiety, loss of confidence after injury, pressure to succeed, or difficulty staying focused under stress. Even highly skilled athletes can feel mentally blocked at times.
At Selah Counselling, we approach sports psychology with practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen mental resilience. We focus on performance mindset, emotional regulation, confidence-building, and pressure management in high-demand environments. Together, we work on sharpening focus, recovering from setbacks, and building consistency so your mental game supports your physical ability. The goal is not just peak performance, but sustainable confidence and steadiness both on and off the field.
29 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC
Sports
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
The key to sports psychology is maintaining the awareness and a healthy well being of one’s athletic abilities. This ought to include CBT, relaxation, talk therapy, on and off the sports activities. Validating, managing stress, helping them cope with challenges and maintaining positivity and self validation for their special and qualified skills.
21 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC
Sports
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 Nanaimo, BC (Online Only)
Sports
Freedom of Expression Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW, T.S., RPT, CPT
I have supported athletes for the last 9 years. I was also a high achieving athlete and I live with 2 elite athletes. I work on the specific presentations of the athlete's unique psychological struggle brought forth and collaboratively design customized strategies to support individuals living their best lives in alignment with their values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, BC (Online Only)
Sports
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist , 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 Nanaimo, BC (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Nanaimo, BC Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Nanaimo, BC average 16 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (45%), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Male |
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| 46% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 45% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 45% | Narrative Therapy |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Senior |
| 73% | Teen |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Jewish |
| 36% | Women |