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Personal History:

I grew up in North Vancouver where I was involved in competitive sports and outdoor recreation from a young age.  I chose to combine my interests in sport and psychology throughout my education. My wife and I moved to Melbourne Australia in 2002 where I continued my education and professional development. In 2010 my family returned home to the North Shore. I am excited to be practicing in the community that I have grown up and thrived in for much of my life. I continue to be passionate about sports; and compete and participate enthusiastically in a variety of sports—particularly high-risk sports where I get to explore issues around fear, courage, grit, and mental focus.

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I am dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance that encompasses family, outdoor sport and recreational pursuits, volunteer work, and coaching. I value and consistently invest time and energy into Mindfulness, nutritional balance, ongoing professional development, and the fostering of close interpersonal relationships. These things, I believe, are fundamental to a healthy and fulfilling life.

 

Educational Background:

I have a  Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Science degrees from the University of British Columbia. My focus throughout these degrees was the psychology of learning, skill acquisition, and human behavior. I was also a varsity Cross-country Ski team athlete, coach, and team manager during my time at UBC. My passion and interest in sport and high performance mindsets took me to Australia where I completed my Doctorate in Psychology. I have specialist training in Sport Psychology and Performance Psychology.  Grief and loss, and the psychology of chronic pain and injury and illness rehabilitation are also areas I have specialized training.

 

At UBC I was awarded Academic All-Canadian and Athletic All-Canadian awards for my commitment to academic and athletic excellence. I have also been a member of our Provincial and National Teams competing internationally up to the World Championship level. 

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I have taught in the Sport Science departments of: The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Victoria University, and Douglas College. In addition to teaching, I have been in private practice since 2005.

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Areas of Practice:

I work with people to help them achieve their maximum potential. This holds true for individuals struggling with mental health issues, chronic health issues, and athletes and top performers. 

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The three key pillars of my practice are: 

(1) general mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, anger management, career transitions, couple counselling,  

      depression, grief and loss, overwhelm, work & life balance, etc.)

(2) Chronic pain & illness and injury rehabilitation and prevention

(3) Mental Performance Consulting --the development of “CHAMPION MINDSETS” Sport Psychology and

      Performance psychology skills for athletes, performing artists, executives, and entrepreneurs, and other

     business people in high stress/high demand roles). 

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I look forward to helping you achieve your maximum potential!

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