Natascha Wesch
Natascha
PhD, CMPC

Professional Affiliations
Owner, Natascha Wesch Consulting; Consultant and Counsellor, Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport; Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario.
Bio
Natascha Wesch is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Certified Mental Health Professional and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She is registered with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and she is a certified professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA). Natascha is also a Sport-Informed Care Provider with the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) and services the mental health and performance of our country's competitive and high-performance athletes and coaches. Natascha specializes in Mental Performance Training, Counselling and Mental Health; she works with athletes, coaches and performing artists of all ages, backgrounds and levels. Natascha is fluent in French and English, and welcomes Francophone and English-speaking clients to her practice. Natascha is a former university dual-sport varsity athlete and international-level athlete and coach. Natascha's unique combination of her education, athletic, coaching and administrative backgrounds enables her to provide a holistic approach to support her clients in the areas of mental performance, counselling and mental health. Natascha's lived experiences give her a thorough understanding of the demands of high performance sport and competition.
Additional Training
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto, ON), High-Performance Coaching Diploma (Canadian Sport Institute Ontario)
Yes, individuals and teams
Yes, individuals and teams
Are you accepting new mentees?
Dual-Practitioner
Certified Counsellor
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Are your services covered by health insurance ?

Languages Spoken
English, French
Service Delivery Format
Hybrid
Ages
Adults (18-34), Masters (35-64), Seniors (65+), Teens (13-17), Youth (12 & Under)
Sports (non-adaptive)
Bobsled/ Luge/Skeleton, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Speed Skating, Swimming, Track and Field, Triathlons
Performance Setting
Business, Education, Exercise, Medical/Clinical Settings, Performing Arts, Sports
Clientele
Competitive, High Performance (i.e., Olympic/ Podium pathway), Professional, Recreational, Semi-professional/amateur, University
Sports (adaptive)
Boccia, Ice Hockey, Motor Sports, Swimming, Track and Field, Speed Skating
Special Interests or Additional Training
Career Transitions, Coach Education, Elite performance, Emotional Regulation, Injury and Rehabilitation, Leadership, Mental Health and Well-Being, Mindfulness, Parent Education
