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I have a masters degree in psychology from the University of Northampton. I also have a masters degree in sport and exercise psychology from Staffordshire University. I am enrolled on the British Psychological Society (BPS) training qualification to become a HCPC registered Sports Psychologist. I plan to complete my training in 2027. Whilst training I am supervised by Dr Brian Hemmings who is a experienced and qualified sports psychologist.
Sports psychology techniques can be used by players, athletes and teams to improve performance. The approaches and methods that are used are backed up by research and have a scientific underpinning. As a trainee sports psychologist I can help players and athletes with issues such as low confidence, anxiety, perfectionism, fear of failure and many other problems that can affect performance.
Teams thrive when they share the same set of values and beliefs. I can support teams so that they play as a team and not a set of individuals. I can also help with communication and leadership skills so that the team plays to their full potential.
Yes. Sports coaching is an evolving field and new coaching methods and techniques are constantly being tried and tested. I can support coaches to help them to teach their athletes and players in the most affective way. If a coach feels that his coaching methods are outdated or not working the way that he or she wants then I am happy to help.
Sessions are face to face or they can be online. In the first session we will get to know one another and you can ask questions about the way that I work. I will ask about your background and why you have asked for support. Conversations are confidential and I work according to the guidelines of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Not all my clients have a problem or issue. Some get in contact because they realise that sports psychology is so important that they want to get ahead of their competitors. Once I have a clear idea of your goals then I can give you a plan of how many sessions I think we will need. If all is well then we will continue to work together before reviewing the work. As a guide I tend to work with clients for 6-10 sessions.
No. Sports psychology is all about supporting someone so that their thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact in a positive way. The sport being played is not important. Many of the techniques can be used outside of sport such as when giving a speech, taking an exam or being interviewed. I have worked with athletes, footballers, golfers, snooker players and basketballers. If you feel that your mindset is stopping you from fulfilling your potential then please get in touch.