Mental Skills Training

A Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC®) is a qualified professional who helps individuals and teams strengthen the mental side of performance. Backed by science and certified by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), CMPCs use proven strategies to support athletes, coaches, performers, and high achievers across fields.

CMPCs are trained to teach skills like focus, confidence, emotional regulation, motivation, and resilience—skills essential for performing well under pressure and bouncing back from setbacks.

To earn the CMPC® designation, consultants must:

• Hold a graduate degree in sport psychology or a related field

• Complete rigorous coursework and over 400 hours of supervised practical experience

• Pass a comprehensive certification exam

• Follow a strict code of ethics and engage in ongoing professional development

While CMPCs are not clinical therapists, they work alongside other professionals to support performance and mental well-being. When you work with a CMPC, you're working with someone who understands what it takes to perform at your best—consistently and confidently.

Whether you're working with Sharleen one-on-one or as part of a team, each session is purposeful and focused on developing specific mental skill(s) —what Sharleen calls training in the "mind gym." Sessions begin with a brief check-in to support overall well-being and ensure psychological safety. Together, you’ll review the mental skill targeted for that session and then engage in guided activities designed to build that skill. Throughout the session, Sharleen monitors your engagement and progress, adapting as needed. Every session ends with time to reflect, share feedback, and identify next steps for continued growth. Individuals are encouraged to bring notebooks to write down exercises, responses to questions, and any notes that they want to remember from the sessions.

No. Certified Mental Performance Consultants services are not covered by extended medial plans in British Columbia nor Canada.

Coastal Human Performance offers flexible pricing options designed to meet the unique needs of each client. It starts with a FREE online discovery call (30 minutes) to discuss your performance goals.

Whether you're an individual athlete, a coach, or a team, Sharleen works with you to create a customized plan that aligns with your goals and budget. An individual session begin at $150.00 (+GST, CAD) per 50-minute session, while a group session (up to 15 participants) begin at $350.00 (+GST, CAD).

Many clients choose monthly programs, which provide greater value by combining formal training, assessment, ongoing informal communication, and access to supporting resources such as handouts and audio files. These programs are designed to enhance learning, support development, and offer scheduling flexibility.

Investing in a mental skills assessment before beginning training provides a clear starting point and ensures your program is personalized and purposeful. A mental skills assessment determines your mental strengths and areas for development that affect how you train, compete, and recover. The results help Sharleen tailor your training to your unique profile—highlighting what’s already working for you and identifying areas where focused development can enhance your performance. This approach saves time, builds confidence, and increases the effectiveness of your mental performance training from the very first session.

The assessment itself is completed online and takes less than 15 minutes to finish, making it an efficient and valuable first step in your training journey.

For one-on-one sessions and monthly programs, all learning materials—such as handouts, audio files, slide presentations, app suggestions, and video resources—are included in the session/program fee.

For team or group sessions (including workshops for parents), there will be an additional charges for learning materials provided. To help manage costs, individuals are encouraged to bring a notebook and use their phones to record audio or take photos of visual materials during the session whenever appropriate.

Sharleen is committed to meeting the unique learning needs of each client. While standard mental skills training sessions are conducted online in a quiet and private setting, there are additional options available to enhance your experience and support your goals. For an added fee, clients may choose to include extras such as between-session communication via text, WhatsApp, or email; in-person sessions in a private office space in Victoria; live observation at training or competition settings; and coordinated meetings with coaches or parents. These options can help deepen the impact of your training and ensure that your support system is aligned and engaged in your development.

Fees for add on

• Coach/parent strategy session (30 - 60 minutes telephone/video call) $60 - $90 (+GST, CAD)

• Training or competition observation (with 30 min drive Victoria) $250 (+GST, CAD)

• Between session online communication - non emergent (text, Whatsapp, up to 15 minutes of time) $15 (+GST, CAD)

• In-person sessions (Victoria) $25 (+GST, CAD)

A mental skills training package provides a structured, evidence-based approach to building a mindset to perform your best in pressure moments. Over four or eight months, performers are provided with the opportunity to do more than learn about mental skills — they practice them, personalize them, and integrate them into their sport.

A four month training program is most appropriate for those curious about the benefits of mental skill training and/or are most interested in developing core skills affecting performance in training and competition. A four month program starts at $1600.00 (+GST CAD) and includes:

• Initial assessment and goal setting

• Customized training plan

• Up to 8 online or in-person (location dependent) training sessions

• Between session messaging support

• Learning resources supplied

• Evaluation & Plan for Maintenance

An eight month training program offers performers the time and structure to support deep skill development and the real-time application during a competitive season. This program is well suited for performers preparing for a major competitive event or selection for the next competitive level in their athletic career. An eight-month program starts at $2750.00 (+ GST CAD) and includes:

• Comprehensive intake interview and assessment

• Goal setting and customized training plan that addresses core skill development, performance integration, sustain and transition elements

• Up to 16 online or in-person (location dependent) training sessions

• Between session practices & messaging support

• Post competitive event debriefing

• Progress reviews and mid-program assessment

• Learning resources supplied

• Personalized performance maintenance plan

Sharleen accepts e-transfer and cheques as forms of payment.

Individual and Team-based training sessions with Sharleen are due upon service receipt.

There are payment options available for mental skill training packages and team-based contracts. These options include:

• 10% discount for full payment up front.

• 50% of package cost up front, with 50% implement at mid-point. (5% discount offered).

• Monthly installments available.

As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Sharleen follows professional ethics and standards that include keeping secure records of client sessions. These notes help her track progress, document completed activities, and inform her approach to supporting your mental skill development. All records are password protected and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Adult clients may request access to these notes at any time. For clients under the age of 18, sharing notes involves a discussion with both the client and their legal guardian to ensure confidentiality and consent are respected.

When providing mental skills training to athletes under the age of 18, Sharleen adheres to the highest ethical standards to ensure a safe, respectful, and developmentally appropriate environment. Before any services begin, informed consent is obtained from a parent or legal guardian, and assent is secured from the athlete. This ensures that both the youth and their guardian understand the purpose of the training, the process involved, and the boundaries of confidentiality. While sessions are private, confidentiality is not absolute—any concerns related to safety or harm are handled with transparency and care, and these limits are clearly communicated at the outset. Sharleen uses communication and activities that are appropriate for the athlete’s age and developmental stage, ensuring that the athlete can meaningfully engage in the training process. Parents may receive general updates or guidance to help support their child’s progress, but only in ways that respect the athlete’s comfort and privacy. All sessions follow Safe Sport guidelines and the Rule of Two, which means that a second adult is present or aware of the interaction to maintain a professional and secure setting, whether the session is in person or online.

The Rule of Two is a key principle in Canadian sport safety designed to protect athletes—especially minors—and those supporting them. It ensures that all interactions between a practitioner and an athlete are open, observable, and justifiable.

In line with this rule, Sharleen follows the Responsible Coaching Movement standards by ensuring that she is never alone in an unsupervised setting with a minor athlete. This means:

• Sessions with youth athletes are held in settings where another screened adult (e.g., parent, coach, or staff member) is present or nearby.

• For virtual sessions, a parent or guardian is notified and may be present or nearby.

• Electronic communication is transparent and includes a second adult when appropriate.

These practices are in place to create a safe and professional environment, protect the wellbeing of all participants, and support ethical service delivery.

For more on the Rule of Two, visit coach.ca.