Julia Deklein

Julia Deklein is a Mental Performance Consultant who holds a Master of Human Kinetics specializing in Mental Performance Consulting from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology from Laurentian University. She is an Apprentice in Mental Performance Consulting with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), and is currently working toward her Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) designation.

Julia works with individuals and teams to develop practical mental skills that can be applied in sport, work, and everyday life. She supports clients with areas such as confidence, stress management, performing under pressure, energy management, recovery, focus, and goal setting. She has worked with junior, provincial, national, and intercollegiate teams, as well as individual clients across sports including volleyball, hockey, ringette, swimming, motocross, golf, and rugby. She has also worked with individuals in military and professional settings, with clients ranging from 9 to 60 years old.

Julia takes a collaborative and individualized approach, believing that clients are the experts in their own experiences and should play an active role in the process. Her work is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), allowing her to draw from different approaches based on each individual's needs, goals, and experiences. Julia works alongside clients to understand what matters most to them, identify what may be getting in the way, capitalize on strengths the client already possesses, and develop practical strategies that they can carry into sport, work, and everyday life.

Outside of her work, Julia continues to curl competitively and is taking up running and spending more time on the golf course. She enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, and can often be found at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in the early mornings working on the golf course.

Julia is currently practicing at the Main Street location and is pleased to offer mental performance services to athletes, professionals, and individuals looking to build confidence, navigate pressure, and perform at their best.