What is Performance Psychology?

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You do not have to be in a crisis to benefit from working with a psychologist. In fact, being proactive can help prevent some challenges in the first place. If you are looking to reach your potential in sport/work/school/life, performance psychology can bring numerous benefits.

Potential benefits of performance psychology:

• gain knowledge and mental skills

• increase focus

• manage anxiety and stress

• build a high-performance team

• enhance leadership abilities

• effective communication

• understand the mind/body connection

• increase your ability to overcome challenges

• improve health and wellness

• time management and organization

• develop a vision and goals

• conquer fears

• gain clarity with decision making

• speed recovery from illness or injury

• develop a growth and solution-focused mindset

• perform under pressure

• achieve your best results

Performance psychology can bring these benefits and more. You can learn how to lead yourself and others in order to maximize potential. Working with a psychologist brings all the benefits of performance coaching as well as a deeper understanding of yourself, why you do what you do, and how to breakdown any barriers getting in the way.

Tonia Anderson is a Registered Psychologist (RPsych) specializing in health and performance psychology. With over 25 years of experience in peak performance, she has worked with junior, amateur and professional athletes competing at the local, provincial, national and international levels including World Championships, Olympic trials, Pan-Am Games, and more. Tonia works with business executives, emerging leaders, youth, and individuals wanting to achieve their career and life goals. Book a free consultation or email tonia@toniaandersonpsychology.ca to learn more and get started on achieving your peak performance.