Coming from a sporting background myself, I have a keen interest in sports psychology and have worked with a number of athletes from a multitude of disciplines (rugby, cricket, tennis, swimming, athletics, cycling, equestrian, ice-hockey and gymnastics). I use mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour therapy to help improve athletes mental tenacity, resilience, coping strategies and ultimately their performance. Issues addressed in sports psychology include:

• Sporting self-concept
• Coping strategies
• Resilience training
• Dealing with disappointment
• Coping with pressure to succeed
• Loss of fear
• Enhance FLOW
• Focusing on the present
• Addressing negative performance interfering thoughts

The ultimate goal for sports psychology is a well-adjusted athlete who can perform to the best of his or her ability and cope with the unique pressures the sport arena brings.