Support tailored to performance, pressure, and change
Waterstone Psychology offers evidence-based therapy and performance psychology services for athletes, professionals, first responders, and high-achieving individuals navigating stress, burnout, confidence challenges, and life transitions.
The people we work with are often capable, driven, and used to managing things on their own, but have reached a point where:
stress becomes harder to recover from
confidence feels less reliable
burnout begins affecting performance and relationships
motivation drops
life starts requiring more effort than it should
Our work focuses on helping clients understand what’s happening, develop effective strategies, and move forward with greater clarity and consistency.
Service Offerings
Individual Therapy & Performance Psychology
Support for people looking to improve functioning, performance, and overall wellbeing.
This work is tailored to the challenges that often come with pressure, responsibility, and high expectations.
Clients commonly seek support for:
burnout and mental fatigue
anxiety and overthinking
performance inconsistency
confidence and self-doubt
emotional regulation under pressure
communication and relationship challenges
identity shifts and life transitions
difficulty balancing performance with wellbeing
Our work combines evidence-based therapy with practical strategies designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.
This may be a good fit if you:
feel stuck despite putting in effort
are functioning, but not sustainably
want a practical and structured approach
are looking for support that understands high-performance environments
Sport & Performance Psychology
Mental performance support for athletes and performers across developmental and competitive levels.
Confidence, focus, pressure tolerance, emotional regulation, and recovery all play a role in consistency and performance.
Clients commonly seek support for:
performance anxiety
rebuilding confidence after setbacks or injury
consistency under pressure
motivation and mental fatigue
return-to-performance support
identity beyond sport
focus and attentional control
communication and team dynamics
family challenges related to professional sport
The goal is not simply to “think positively,” but to develop durable mental skills that hold up in demanding environments and translate beyond sport.
Professionals, Leadership & Burnout
High-responsibility roles often require people to continue functioning long after stress has stopped being manageable.
Over time, this can lead to:
chronic stress and exhaustion
emotional detachment or irritability
reduced motivation
loss of meaning or direction
difficulty recovering outside work
strained relationships
decreased confidence or clarity
Therapy provides a structured space to step out of survival mode and develop more sustainable ways of functioning.
Support may focus on:
burnout recovery
stress management
perfectionism and over-responsibility
leadership and communication challenges
work-life boundaries
emotional regulation
navigating career or identity transitions
This work is often a good fit for:
physicians and healthcare professionals
executives and leaders
entrepreneurs
helping professionals
individuals in high-pressure careers
Men & First Responders
Chris works with men navigating stress, pressure, burnout, communication challenges, and the demands of high-responsibility environments.
This includes first responders and individuals in roles where expectations are high and stepping back often does not feel like an option.
The work is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping clients regain clarity, direction, and a greater sense of control.
Support may focus on:
chronic stress and burnout
anger and irritability
emotional shutdown or withdrawal
relationship and communication difficulties
identity and purpose
operational stress
adjustment after critical incidents or major transitions
This may be a good fit if you:
prefer a direct, action-oriented approach
want practical strategies rather than abstract discussion
are struggling but finding it difficult to talk about
feel stress is affecting work, relationships, or daily functioning
Teams, Groups & Organizations
Waterstone Psychology also provides consultation, workshops, and group-based services for teams and organizations.
Topics may include:
burnout prevention
performance under pressure
leadership and communication
team culture and psychological safety
stress management
resilience and recovery
athlete mental performance
Services can be tailored to athletic organizations, workplaces, healthcare settings, and leadership teams.
Session Information
Sessions are available:
in-person in Calgary
virtually across Alberta
A free 20-minute consultation is available to discuss fit and answer questions before booking.
Sessions are $235/hr as per recommended by our professional regulatory body.