ABOUT ME
I work with adults and couples navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, identity questions, anxiety, low mood and the pressure to keep functioning when something no longer feels right. With a background in both clinical psychology and kinesiology, I’m especially interested in the relationship between emotional wellbeing, the body, movement and identity.
As a former student-athlete, I also understand the physical, emotional and time demands of competitive sport—as well as the often-overlooked transition that occurs when injury, burnout, changing priorities or retirement alters your relationship with sport.
Outside of the counselling room, I enjoy staying active through running, swimming, and strength training. Movement has long been an important part of my life and continues to shape my interest in the relationship between emotional wellbeing, physical health, identity, and connection.
I value time outdoors, meaningful connections, and maintaining an unrelenting sense of curiosity.
What it feels like to work with me
who i work with
I work with people who appear to be managing well on the outside, but who internally might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or tired of repeating the same patterns.
You may be:
Moving through a major life, career, relationship, or identity transition
Struggling to understand what you need or what direction to take
Feeling disconnected from yourself or someone important to you
Caught in recurring patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, conflict, or avoidance
Putting significant pressure on yourself to perform or hold everything together
Adjusting to injury, burnout, changing priorities, or a shift in your athletic identity
Looking for a space to slow down, make sense of your experience, and create meaningful change
my approach
I draw from attachment-based, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance-based and somatic approaches. This allows us to combine deeper exploration with practical strategies suited to your needs.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, and professional knowledge to our work while helping you explore your experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
Together, we may look at what is happening in the present, the experiences and relationships that have shaped you, and the practical changes that could support you moving forward.
my background
I’m Emma Watt, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
I have been working with people for over a decade in different capacities to feel more capable and confident in their lives.
A few examples of my past roles:
Personal trainer
Group fitness leader
Clinical Kinesiologist
Inclusion facilitator for kids and teens with cognitive and developmental disabilities