Athletes can experience significant pressure from competition, expectations, injury, coaching relationships and the fear of disappointing others. Mental-health support can help athletes perform effectively while protecting their overall well-being.
Our clinicians support athletes experiencing:
• Performance anxiety
• Fear of failure or making mistakes
• Loss of confidence
• Perfectionism
• Difficulty recovering after a poor performance
• Pressure from coaches, parents or teammates
• Sports-related burnout
• Anxiety before competitions
• Emotional reactions during games or training
• Identity difficulties following injury
• Returning to sport after an injury
• Balancing sport, school, work and relationships
• Loss of enjoyment or motivation
• Retirement or transition away from competitive sport
Therapy may focus on emotional regulation, confidence, concentration, coping with pressure, realistic goal-setting and separating personal worth from performance. Our approach can incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, visualization, mindfulness and practical performance strategies. Therapy can also address anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma or relationship concerns occurring outside of sport.
Untwist provides sports and performance therapy for youth and adult athletes in Midland and virtually across Ontario, with particular familiarity with hockey and equestrian environments. Your extended-health benefits may cover psychotherapy with an eligible regulated clinician. Coverage varies by plan, and receipts are provided.
Individual Session Fee: $175/50 minute
In-Person in Midland or Virtually across Ontario. Evening availability.
