Sports Psychology therapists in Kentville, NS
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sports
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 Kentville, NS
Sports
Colleen Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, C.C.C., Msc, MA
Having grown up as a competitive athlete and earning a Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology, I help athletes with their mental performance and support them through challenges faced inside and outside of sport.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kentville, NS (Online Only)
Sports
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Success in sports requires more than physical ability—it also depends on confidence, focus, resilience, and mental preparation. Performance anxiety, fear of failure, injuries, setbacks, or pressure to succeed can affect athletes at every level. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help athletes and active individuals strengthen mental performance, improve emotional resilience, manage stress, and build the confidence needed to perform at their best both on and off the field. We offer sports psychology and performance counselling in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and unlock your full potential.
18 Years Experience
Online in Kentville, NS
Sports
Caroline Lacelle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
My treatment approach follows the three phases of trauma treatment; resourcing, reprocessing, and reorienting. Together we will determine the resources you may need to tap into a grounded sense of self through somatic practices and parts work. Deep Brain Reorienting, EMDR, and ART guide reprocessing to shift past experiences into the past so you can reorient and engage fully in the present.
6 Years Experience
Online in Kentville, NS
Sports
Alexia Wensing
Therapist, Hons. B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
As someone who values athleticism and sport, I look forward to helping you achieve your healthiest self. I have experience working with athletes or those supporting athletes (spouse, parent, child of athlete).
4 Years Experience
Online in Kentville, NS
Sports Psychology therapists in Kentville, NS Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Kentville, NS average 13 years of experience and charge around $183 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$183
Accept insurance
64%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 39% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 79% |
In Person and Online |
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| 21% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Women |
| 29% | Asian |
| 29% | Christian |