SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Summerside Physio is very proud to partner with Katie Castle (Reg Psych) to also offer sports psychology and counselling services for young athletes. Read below for a summary of how Katie can help you and your family

Hi! My name is Katie Castle and I'm a Registered Psychologist supporting children, teens, and athletes through life's challenges including depression, divorce, grief, anxiety, sport performance, social challenges, and relationship stressors. I offer a compassionate environment for individuals to make sense of themselves and the world and can help families find coping strategies that are tailored to their individual needs. I am passionate about athlete mental health and combine years of experience as a competitive athlete and elite coach with the principles of child development to provide athletes, parents, and coaches with essential support. I can help athletes work through performance anxiety, achieve life-sport balance, cope with injuries, manage retirement, and move past fears and mental blocks.

My Treatment Focus

Children and adolescents are continually developing and changing, often presenting new challenges. My goal is to help children, teens, and athletes develop coping skills for life and to help their caregivers understand and respond to their needs. Whenever possible, I support the use of a family-centered approach with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy.  I also use and enjoy sandtray therapy and am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Types of Sessions

Therapy sessions should be tailored to each individual seeking support. I offer a variety of ways to meet the needs of children, teens, athletes, adults, and parents. This may include one on one sessions, parent/child sessions, sessions which take place at an athlete's training centre, collaboration with school counsellors, family doctors, and sometimes referrals to specialists. I believe children and teens benefit greatly from family-centered treatment approaches. This means that when possible and appropriate, parents will be invited to be part of the treatment process. 

All Summerside Physio Psychology sessions are virtual, meaning the session will take place over a private and secure video-conference. This means that you are welcome to login from anywhere, and visit availability is much more flexible.

Email Katie today to discuss if a visit would be right for you, and to find a convenient time to book in!