Sports psychologist
Ottawa
What is a Sports Psychologist?
A psychologist trained in sport and performance psychology works with athletes to strengthen the mental skills that support consistent and confident performance. Athletic performance is shaped by physical skill, mindset, confidence and emotional resilience. Whether you have a teen athlete navigating pressure for the first time or an adult striving to perform at a higher level, working with a psychologist who has expertise with sports psychology can help you or your teen train your mind to match your physical abilities.
Sports psychology is about much more than winning – it’s about helping athletes perform at their best while maintaining mental health and a positive experience with sport. Through evidence-based strategies, athletes learn skills they can apply both in competition and everyday life.
What is Sports Psychology?
Common areas of sports psychology focus include:
- Managing performance anxiety and fear of failure
- Building confidence
- Improving focus, concentration and mental toughness
- Recovering from mistakes, setbacks or injuries
- Improving emotion regulation
- Enhancing motivation and goal setting