Sport Psychology for Athletes
Sport psychology can help you understand the psychological factors influencing your performance and develop practical strategies to perform more consistently.
I provide one-to-one sport psychology support to athletes across the UK, with online sessions available nationwide and in-person support available in London where appropriate.
What is Sport Psychology?
Sport psychology focuses on the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that influence how we perform, train and respond to the challenges of competitive sport.
Working with a sport psychologist provides a dedicated space to explore the psychological side of your performance and develop skills that can be applied in training and competition.
The aim isn't to make difficult thoughts, nerves or emotions disappear. Instead, we work on developing the skills to respond to them effectively and stay focused on what matters to you.
What can sport psychology help with?
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Confidence
Build greater trust in your ability and learn to perform without being held back by self-doubt.
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Performing under pressure
Learn how to respond effectively when expectations, consequences or pressure are high.
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Performance anxiety
Develop strategies to manage nerves, overthinking and anxiety when competition arrives.
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Focus & concentration
Develop strategies to stay present, maintain concentration and focus on what matters when it counts.
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Motivation
Understand what's affecting your motivation and develop sustainable ways to stay engaged with your sport or training.
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Setbacks & injury
Develop the psychological skills to manage mistakes, setbacks and the challenges of returning to performance.
Sport psychology isn't only for elite athletes or athletes experiencing a major problem.
It can be useful for anyone who wants to better understand the psychological side of their performance and develop skills that support them in training and competition.
Who can benefit from sport psychology?
Developing athletes
Build strong psychological foundations as you progress through your sport and learn skills that support both performance and wellbeing.
Competitive athletes
Develop confidence, consistency and the ability to respond effectively to pressure, setbacks and the demands of competition.
Elite athletes
Refine psychological skills and navigate the demands of high-performance environments, where small margins can make a significant difference.
MY APPROACHA psychological approach built around you
There is no single psychological formula for performing at your best.
My approach is collaborative, practical and tailored to you. We'll explore your individual goals, your sporting environment and the psychological factors that are influencing your performance.
I draw on evidence-based psychological approaches to help athletes develop psychological flexibility, respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions, and focus on what matters most.
The aim isn't to eliminate nerves, doubt or difficult thoughts. It's to help you respond to them in ways that allow you to keep performing and move towards what matters to you.
01 - UNDERSTAND
We'll explore what's happening in your sport, what you'd like to change and what's currently getting in the way.
What happens in sport psychology sessions?
02 - DEVELOP
Together, we'll identify psychological skills and strategies that are relevant to your goals.
03 - PRACTISE
You'll have opportunities to apply what you're learning within your training and competition environment.
Sessions are tailored to the individual, so the content and frequency of sessions will depend on what you're looking to achieve.
Work with an experienced Sport Psychologist
I'm Dr Sarah Findlay, an HCPC-registered Sport Psychologist based in London, working with athletes across the UK and beyond.
My experience includes working across professional football, international rugby and Olympic and Paralympic sport, including Tottenham Hotspur Women, Birmingham City FC, England Rugby and the UK Sports Institute.
Sport Psychology across the UK
Online sessions make it possible to access one-to-one sport psychology wherever you are based, while in-person support is available in London where appropriate.
Whether you're competing at club, national, international or elite level, you can access tailored psychological support around your sporting goals.
Ready to work on the psychological side of your performance?
If you're considering sport psychology and aren't sure whether it's right for you, book a free 20-minute discovery call.
We can talk about what you're looking for and whether I might be able to help.