Sports Performance Counselling in Worcester

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Dr John Kenneth Pates
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Worcester WR1
Are you struggling to perform at your best, finding it difficult to manage your emotions, or letting fears hold you back, I can help. I’m Dr. John Pates, a Chartered, HCPC-registered Psychologist with 20 years of experience. While I have a proven track record with top athletes, including The Ryder Cup Team, World Champions, Olympic Champions, and Major winners, my expertise extends beyond sports. I've helped individuals from all walks of life achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and enhance well-being. Whether improving performance, managing stress, or seeking personal growth, I can guide and support you.
Are you struggling to perform at your best, finding it difficult to manage your emotions, or letting fears hold you back, I can help. I’m Dr. John Pates, a Chartered, HCPC-registered Psychologist with 20 years of experience. While I have a proven track record with top athletes, including The Ryder Cup Team, World Champions, Olympic Champions, and Major winners, my expertise extends beyond sports. I've helped individuals from all walks of life achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and enhance well-being. Whether improving performance, managing stress, or seeking personal growth, I can guide and support you.
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Steven Michael Millership
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Worcester WR1
It can be daunting trying to find the right therapist, it takes a little courage but it can be very rewarding. I offer face to face or online therapy with both young and older adults from two safe and private locations in Bewdley and Worcester areas. Life can be very difficult and hard to manage at times, sometimes we find ourselves stuck not knowing where to turn. I help clients feel less anxious, increase their confidence, improve relationships and find emotional balance with increased assertiveness. I help with stress relief, the ability to set boundaries, find resolution to past trauma and help dealing with grief and loss.
It can be daunting trying to find the right therapist, it takes a little courage but it can be very rewarding. I offer face to face or online therapy with both young and older adults from two safe and private locations in Bewdley and Worcester areas. Life can be very difficult and hard to manage at times, sometimes we find ourselves stuck not knowing where to turn. I help clients feel less anxious, increase their confidence, improve relationships and find emotional balance with increased assertiveness. I help with stress relief, the ability to set boundaries, find resolution to past trauma and help dealing with grief and loss.
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John Tibbetts
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Worcester WR1
I have been counselling since 1997 offering clients the opportunity to explore, understand and change. I am an integrative therapist and I always aim to adapt my approach to suit client needs. I can offer short term counselling or work to a more open ended agenda. I spent twenty years working at Relate where I developed skills that have enabled me to work with a broad range of client needs. I can offer counselling to individuals, couples, young people and families. I work from my own office in the village of Rock in North Worcestershire.
I have been counselling since 1997 offering clients the opportunity to explore, understand and change. I am an integrative therapist and I always aim to adapt my approach to suit client needs. I can offer short term counselling or work to a more open ended agenda. I spent twenty years working at Relate where I developed skills that have enabled me to work with a broad range of client needs. I can offer counselling to individuals, couples, young people and families. I work from my own office in the village of Rock in North Worcestershire.
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Julie Ingram
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Worcester WR8
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma. I provide a welcoming, safe space (indoors or out doors) which provides a relationship based approach to working together.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma. I provide a welcoming, safe space (indoors or out doors) which provides a relationship based approach to working together.
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Online Therapists

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Masoumeh Minou
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Swansea SA2
My practice will help equip you for stronger relationships, successful marriage, healthy separation, new parenting, difficult children, career change, weight management, sports performance, retirement, loss, Veterans' PTSD etc.
Hi, my name is Dr Mas Minou and I'm a Behavioural Psychologist, Coach & Psychotherapist, MBACP. Our relationship with ourselves or with others, our health, financial situation, career, family, fitness can all get complicated. Within a safe and confidential space I offer effective and practical approaches to help you reach your desired outcomes. I apply relational approaches combined with psychologically-informed behaviour change techniques to help you work through any psychological problems you might be experiencing. Whether you are seeking change or want to leave behind shame, old hurt or work through your grief, I can help.
My practice will help equip you for stronger relationships, successful marriage, healthy separation, new parenting, difficult children, career change, weight management, sports performance, retirement, loss, Veterans' PTSD etc.
Hi, my name is Dr Mas Minou and I'm a Behavioural Psychologist, Coach & Psychotherapist, MBACP. Our relationship with ourselves or with others, our health, financial situation, career, family, fitness can all get complicated. Within a safe and confidential space I offer effective and practical approaches to help you reach your desired outcomes. I apply relational approaches combined with psychologically-informed behaviour change techniques to help you work through any psychological problems you might be experiencing. Whether you are seeking change or want to leave behind shame, old hurt or work through your grief, I can help.
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Dr Ilan Ben-Zion
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London N3
Aside from my work, I’m an avid sports fan.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
Aside from my work, I’m an avid sports fan.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
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Call Me Al Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading RG7
Who am I? You can of course, call me Al! I’m an integrative therapist working with Individuals and Couples, I don’t practice one “Brand” of therapy, I bring many trains of thought from the therapeutic world, tailored to your needs. I am human first, therapist second. I love keeping myself active physically through fitness and sports as well as mentally through art and sometimes photography.
Who am I? You can of course, call me Al! I’m an integrative therapist working with Individuals and Couples, I don’t practice one “Brand” of therapy, I bring many trains of thought from the therapeutic world, tailored to your needs. I am human first, therapist second. I love keeping myself active physically through fitness and sports as well as mentally through art and sometimes photography.
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Danny Morley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S1  (Online Only)
I am a BACP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist. My qualifications include two Masters degrees; one in MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and another in MSc Psychology and I hold a background in Sports Science. My modalities involve incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory and Person-Centred Approach. The Integrative approach is a holistic approach which allows therapy to be tailored to individual needs. I have worked in private practice, schools, sports settings and as a counselling lead in a specialist eating disorder organisation, amongst other settings.
I am a BACP qualified Integrative Psychotherapist. My qualifications include two Masters degrees; one in MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and another in MSc Psychology and I hold a background in Sports Science. My modalities involve incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory and Person-Centred Approach. The Integrative approach is a holistic approach which allows therapy to be tailored to individual needs. I have worked in private practice, schools, sports settings and as a counselling lead in a specialist eating disorder organisation, amongst other settings.
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Charlotte Davies
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Southwell NG25  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am qualified and Accredited for the following therapies; Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Clinical Hypnotherapy and Mind Coaching Sports Psychology.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist qualified in several types of therapy, this is because I believe everyone to be unique with individual treatment needs. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach and therapy is tailored to each individual, couple or family using a variety of skills and experience to help you achieve the life you deserve. I work with adults, children and teens. I am online or by telephone only.
I am qualified and Accredited for the following therapies; Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Clinical Hypnotherapy and Mind Coaching Sports Psychology.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist qualified in several types of therapy, this is because I believe everyone to be unique with individual treatment needs. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach and therapy is tailored to each individual, couple or family using a variety of skills and experience to help you achieve the life you deserve. I work with adults, children and teens. I am online or by telephone only.
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Urmston Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M41
Please call me if you need help with: FERTILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, ANXIETY AND STRESS, INSOMNIA, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, WEIGHT, POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND DEPRESSION, PHOBIAS, QUITTING SMOKING, TINNITUS, MOTIVATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, LIFE CHANGES, IMPROVING SPORTS PERFORMANCE .
Hello, I`m Andrea. We will work together to change your life, response, thinking patterns, and habits or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. More details are on my website, or you can always contact me for more information.
Please call me if you need help with: FERTILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, ANXIETY AND STRESS, INSOMNIA, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, WEIGHT, POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND DEPRESSION, PHOBIAS, QUITTING SMOKING, TINNITUS, MOTIVATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, LIFE CHANGES, IMPROVING SPORTS PERFORMANCE .
Hello, I`m Andrea. We will work together to change your life, response, thinking patterns, and habits or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. More details are on my website, or you can always contact me for more information.
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Sports Performance Mindset Coach
Verified Verified
Manchester M21
My approach to sports performance mindset coaching is rooted in a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between the mind and physical prowess.
I am a dedicated and passionate sports performance mindset coach with extensive experience in both football and athletics. My journey in the realm of sports psychology has been marked by a profound commitment to helping athletes unlock their full potential by mastering the mental aspects of their performance. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with Premier league footballers and world class athletes. These experiences have helped equip me with a versatile skill set to address the diverse needs of athletes.
My approach to sports performance mindset coaching is rooted in a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between the mind and physical prowess.
I am a dedicated and passionate sports performance mindset coach with extensive experience in both football and athletics. My journey in the realm of sports psychology has been marked by a profound commitment to helping athletes unlock their full potential by mastering the mental aspects of their performance. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with Premier league footballers and world class athletes. These experiences have helped equip me with a versatile skill set to address the diverse needs of athletes.
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Irfan Qureshi
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heywood OL10
I am working not only with sports specifics but people in day-to-day life helping them identify underlying cause or hindrance that is holding them back from enjoying their lives and empowering them for their peak performance.
As a psychologist I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to healthy lifestyle. I am specialised in sport and exercise psychology primarily concerned with the application of psychology to increase exercise participation and motivational levels in athletes/general public. I work with athltes and general public optimising the benefits to derive from exercise participation and helping individual clients with the implementation of goal-setting strategies
I am working not only with sports specifics but people in day-to-day life helping them identify underlying cause or hindrance that is holding them back from enjoying their lives and empowering them for their peak performance.
As a psychologist I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to healthy lifestyle. I am specialised in sport and exercise psychology primarily concerned with the application of psychology to increase exercise participation and motivational levels in athletes/general public. I work with athltes and general public optimising the benefits to derive from exercise participation and helping individual clients with the implementation of goal-setting strategies
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Sarah Majid
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified Verified
Hemel Hempstead HP3  (Online Only)
I am currently working towards my Qualification in Sports and Exercise Psychology with the British Psychological Society.
Psychology and Sports have always intrigued me. I specialized in Sports and Exercise Psychology in 2016. I have competed as an international Judo athlete for India and won many national medals. I am experienced in supporting athletes individually and working with teams to improve their psychological skills as a unit. I have worked with young athletes who are breaking into the National level and also worked with professional and GB athletes. My clients range from 11yrs old to 55 years old in sports such as Golf, Tennis, Table tennis, Basketball, Football, Equestrian, Rowing, and many more sports.
I am currently working towards my Qualification in Sports and Exercise Psychology with the British Psychological Society.
Psychology and Sports have always intrigued me. I specialized in Sports and Exercise Psychology in 2016. I have competed as an international Judo athlete for India and won many national medals. I am experienced in supporting athletes individually and working with teams to improve their psychological skills as a unit. I have worked with young athletes who are breaking into the National level and also worked with professional and GB athletes. My clients range from 11yrs old to 55 years old in sports such as Golf, Tennis, Table tennis, Basketball, Football, Equestrian, Rowing, and many more sports.
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Craig Everard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Reading RG1
Ranging from trauma, eating disorders, self harm and suicide ideation to weight management and sports performance and plenty of areas between those.
I am qualified TA Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with 3 years formal training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I have also worked for 3 years in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit working with individuals struggling with acute mental health conditions. Whether it’s wanting to understand yourself better or Life has thrown you one of its many curveballs, it’s okay to be overwhelmed by it. I hold the belief that everyone is OK and that the relationship built between Therapist and Client holds the key to creating change for the better. I want to help give you back your power to control and enjoy your life to its fullest.
Ranging from trauma, eating disorders, self harm and suicide ideation to weight management and sports performance and plenty of areas between those.
I am qualified TA Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with 3 years formal training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I have also worked for 3 years in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit working with individuals struggling with acute mental health conditions. Whether it’s wanting to understand yourself better or Life has thrown you one of its many curveballs, it’s okay to be overwhelmed by it. I hold the belief that everyone is OK and that the relationship built between Therapist and Client holds the key to creating change for the better. I want to help give you back your power to control and enjoy your life to its fullest.
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Mindset for Performance
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Leicester LE19
Are you struggling to break through mental barriers that hinder your peak performance? Do setbacks in sports or exercise leave you feeling overwhelmed? Drawing from over 8 years of experience in mental health services, I recognised a gap in support for individuals seeking psychological help in the realm of sports and exercise. This realisation drove me to undergo training as a sport and exercise psychologist, merging my two greatest passions. My mission is to ensure athletes receive the necessary support to thrive in sport, regardless of their skill level.
Are you struggling to break through mental barriers that hinder your peak performance? Do setbacks in sports or exercise leave you feeling overwhelmed? Drawing from over 8 years of experience in mental health services, I recognised a gap in support for individuals seeking psychological help in the realm of sports and exercise. This realisation drove me to undergo training as a sport and exercise psychologist, merging my two greatest passions. My mission is to ensure athletes receive the necessary support to thrive in sport, regardless of their skill level.
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Jenna Ashford
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I am a Sport Psychologist and Performance Consultant. I work with sports people of all ages and abilities, helping you to reach your sporting potential. Whether you are struggling with a particular aspect of your performance or are just looking to find an extra gear, I can support you to learn more about yourself and your mind. Through my experience competing in elite-level sport and with years of working as a psychologist in sport, business and education, I have an in-depth understanding of how the mind works. I am passionate about supporting others to develop their mindset and reach their potential.
I am a Sport Psychologist and Performance Consultant. I work with sports people of all ages and abilities, helping you to reach your sporting potential. Whether you are struggling with a particular aspect of your performance or are just looking to find an extra gear, I can support you to learn more about yourself and your mind. Through my experience competing in elite-level sport and with years of working as a psychologist in sport, business and education, I have an in-depth understanding of how the mind works. I am passionate about supporting others to develop their mindset and reach their potential.
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Retrain Your Brain
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Esher KT10
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
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CM Sport Psychology
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester M4  (Online Only)
Navigating youth sport can be an exciting but also challenging experience. Many youth athletes struggle with the pressures of sport and others just want to take their game to the next level. This is where I can support. With experience of supporting youth athletes at the amateur, national and international level in a variety of sports, I can equip youth athletes with the skills needed to reach their potential.
Navigating youth sport can be an exciting but also challenging experience. Many youth athletes struggle with the pressures of sport and others just want to take their game to the next level. This is where I can support. With experience of supporting youth athletes at the amateur, national and international level in a variety of sports, I can equip youth athletes with the skills needed to reach their potential.
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Claudia Eva Kempinska
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Rushden NN10
-Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for: sports performance, trauma, anxiety, Low mood, self esteem ( not exhaustive).
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR. I work with gender identity and sexuality issues and have many years of experience of working with complex and developmental trauma.
-Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for: sports performance, trauma, anxiety, Low mood, self esteem ( not exhaustive).
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR. I work with gender identity and sexuality issues and have many years of experience of working with complex and developmental trauma.
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Jake Brown - Sport Performance Psychology
MSc
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE6
My studies in Sport Science (BSc) and Sport psychology (MSc) combined with my playing experiences at a high level across a number of sports (Football, Golf, Tennis, Cricket) place me in a good position to understand my clients needs.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
My studies in Sport Science (BSc) and Sport psychology (MSc) combined with my playing experiences at a high level across a number of sports (Football, Golf, Tennis, Cricket) place me in a good position to understand my clients needs.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
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Sports Performance Counsellors

How does sports psychology work?

Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualisation, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.

How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?

The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.

How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?

Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.

What are the limitations of sports psychology?

Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.