Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) | Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) | Sport Psychology Professional
Whether you’re striving for peak athletic performance, overcoming mental barriers, supporting your mental health, or helping a team reach its full potential, success starts with a strong mindset.
Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa combines clinical counselling, sport psychology, mental performance consulting, and decades of coaching and sport science experience to help athletes, coaches, teams, professionals, and individuals develop resilience, confidence, and the mental skills needed to thrive both in competition and in everyday life.
Based in British Columbia, Kolin works with clients in Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Calgary, Winnipeg, and virtually across Canada.
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Registered Clinical Counselling
Mental health plays an essential role in personal wellbeing, relationships, and performance. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa provides compassionate, evidence-based counselling for adolescents, adults, athletes, coaches, professionals, and individuals navigating life’s challenges.
Clients seek support for:
- Anxiety and stress
- Burnout
- Depression
- Performance anxiety
- Life transitions
- Self-confidence
- Emotional regulation
- Motivation
- Grief and loss
- Injury recovery
- Identity beyond sport
Kolin works collaboratively with every client to build practical coping strategies, improve emotional wellbeing, and create lasting positive change.
Sport Psychology & Mental Performance
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®), Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa helps athletes and performers strengthen the mental skills needed to compete with confidence and consistency.
Areas of focus include:
- Mental toughness
- Confidence
- Focus and concentration
- Competition preparation
- Emotional control
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Team communication
- Injury recovery
- Performance consistency
- Managing pressure
His evidence-based approach supports athletes at every stage of their development, from youth and collegiate competitors to elite and professional performers.
Supporting Athletes, Coaches, Teams & High Performers
Every client has different goals, challenges, and experiences. Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa works with individuals and organizations seeking to strengthen both wellbeing and performance.
SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR:
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Youth athletes
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Collegiate athletes
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Professional athletes
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Coaches
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Teams
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Parents
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Sport organizations
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Executives
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Leaders
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High-performing professionals
Whether preparing for competition, developing stronger leadership, improving team culture, or navigating personal challenges, clients receive practical strategies grounded in research and real-world experience.
Education & Professional Credentials
Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa has dedicated his career to understanding human performance, leadership, and mental wellbeing.
His education includes:
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Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology - University of Western States
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Master of Business Administration - Athabasca University
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Master of Human Kinetics - University of British Columbia
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Bachelor of Human Kinetics — University of British Columbia
Professional designations include:
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)
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Professional Member, Canadian Sport Psychology Association
This unique combination of education and experience allows Kolin to integrate psychology, counselling, coaching, and sport science into every client relationship.
Why Work With Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa?
Choosing the right counsellor or mental performance consultant is about finding someone who understands both the science of human performance and the realities of everyday life.
Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa offers an integrated approach that combines:
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Clinical counselling
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Sport psychology
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Mental performance consulting
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Leadership development
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Coaching expertise
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Sport science
Rather than focusing solely on performance or mental health, he helps clients develop the confidence, resilience, and skills needed to succeed in every aspect of life.
Serving Vancouver, Fraser Valley & Clients Across Canada
Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa provides professional counselling and mental performance services to clients throughout Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Calgary, Winnipeg, and across Canada through secure virtual appointments.
Whether you’re looking for support close to home or prefer the convenience of online sessions, you’ll receive personalized care tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)?
A Registered Clinical Counsellor is a licensed mental health professional who provides evidence-based counselling for a wide range of emotional, psychological, and life challenges.
What is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®)?
A CMPC® helps athletes, coaches, teams, and other high performers develop the mental skills needed to perform consistently under pressure while supporting long-term wellbeing.
Do you work with athletes of all ages?
Yes. Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa works with youth, collegiate, high-performance, and professional athletes, as well as coaches, parents, and sport organizations.
Do you provide online counselling and mental performance coaching?
Yes. Virtual appointments are available for clients across British Columbia and Canada.
Which areas do you serve?
Clients regularly connect from Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Calgary, Winnipeg, and communities across Canada.
How can sport psychology help improve athletic performance?
Sport psychology helps athletes develop the mental skills needed to perform consistently, manage pressure, build confidence, improve focus, and respond effectively to challenges. Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa uses evidence-based mental performance strategies to help athletes, coaches, and teams strengthen resilience and achieve their performance goals.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re seeking clinical counselling, sport psychology, or mental performance coaching, Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa provides evidence-based support to help you build resilience, strengthen your mindset, and perform at your best.