Welcome

I'm Veronika Moore. Here's a little bit about me!

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Certifications, Education, & Background

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant®

• Professional Member (Canadian Sport Psychology Association)

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors)

• BA Psychology (UBC)

• MC Counselling Psychology (Athabasca University)

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• Former soccer goalkeeper (UBC, Vancouver United FC, VFC)

• Former assistant soccer coach (VFC)

• Former soccer referee (BC Soccer)

• Ongoing sports and movement enthusiast

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What I Actually Do

• Combine mental health research with performance science

• Use a person-first and solutions-based approach

• Offer a space of warmth, compassion, and practical strategies to create significant change

• Emphasize self-awareness and skills facilitation to break barriers and unlock potential

• Collaborate on a strengths-based and realistic mental health plan

• Individual and team-based sessions and workshops for ages 13+

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and acceptance and mindfulness techniques

• Performance topics: performance anxiety, managing stress & pressure, identity & transitions (e.g., injury, retirement), increasing confidence & motivation, managing attention & emotions, and navigating team dynamics

• Counselling topics: anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship struggles, communication, identity & life transitions, & ADHD counselling
   

My "Why"

• Sport was and is a metaphor for my life. As a teen, I learned so much about myself and how I showed up in the world through mentorship in sport. I want to give others an opportunity to unlock their infinite potential through Edge CC

• To increase others' love and understanding of who they are and what they want in life, with and without sport

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Whom I've Worked With

• Athlete, coaches, & parents

• Fusion FC (high performance teams, soccer)

• Pacific Sea Wolves (national group, swimming)

• Basketball BC

• Douglas College men's basketball

• UFV women's volleyball

• Additional sports: baseball, rowing, ringette, & hockey

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Fun Facts

• I love quality time with family & friends (I'm an extravert!)

• I have two cats

• I incorporate a number of activities for my physical and mental health (strength training, running, soccer, counselling, and learning golf)

• Additional hobbies include watching shows and movies, music, travelling, reading, and learning to play keyboard piano

 

Takeaways

Overall, I believe in helping people discover who they truly are so they can achieve their bravest and most optimal goals. Whether you feel alone, misunderstood, or simply want help to achieve more for yourself, I would love to connect and establish a good fit to achieve your goals together!

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Reach out if you have thoughts or questions about counselling and sports psychology.

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