Sports Performance Counselling in Alderley Edge
I am a dedicated and passionate sports performance mindset coach with extensive experience in both football and athletics.
Sport demands both individual excellence and seamless teamwork, I have honed my expertise in fostering a winning mindset. From working with players and to enhance their focus during high-pressure situations to guiding teams in building resilient and cohesive mental frameworks, I have been instrumental in elevating performance levels on and off the field.
I am a dedicated and passionate sports performance mindset coach with extensive experience in both football and athletics.
Sport demands both individual excellence and seamless teamwork, I have honed my expertise in fostering a winning mindset. From working with players and to enhance their focus during high-pressure situations to guiding teams in building resilient and cohesive mental frameworks, I have been instrumental in elevating performance levels on and off the field.
Sometimes life can throw up challenges, which can be overwhelming or provoke anxiety. You may feel like you aren't good enough or you are experiencing low self esteem. You may want to stop binge drinking, or reduce your alcohol intake, stop smoking, get ride of anxiety, stress or a bad habit, overcome a phobia or lose weight. Perhaps you are going through a divorce? Struggling to sleep? Overcoming abuse? Or maybe you are coping with grief? It could be that work is stressful? I can help you overcome a range of challenging emotions, so that you can reconnect to your inner peace and start to feel positive and confident.
Sometimes life can throw up challenges, which can be overwhelming or provoke anxiety. You may feel like you aren't good enough or you are experiencing low self esteem. You may want to stop binge drinking, or reduce your alcohol intake, stop smoking, get ride of anxiety, stress or a bad habit, overcome a phobia or lose weight. Perhaps you are going through a divorce? Struggling to sleep? Overcoming abuse? Or maybe you are coping with grief? It could be that work is stressful? I can help you overcome a range of challenging emotions, so that you can reconnect to your inner peace and start to feel positive and confident.
SPACE is an organisation creating a space for change, health and wellbeing through a variety of services. All of which can offer you a safe and confidential space within which to think, feel and explore whatever it is you may be facing.
SPACE is an organisation creating a space for change, health and wellbeing through a variety of services. All of which can offer you a safe and confidential space within which to think, feel and explore whatever it is you may be facing.
I work with many clients Individually and in Couples Therapy. As I have training in person centred, transactional analysis and psychosexual therapy, I can touch upon many subjects.
Our sessions offer a non judgemental space where anything can be discussed in a safe environment. I try to be as flexible as I can to suit your timetable and to get a session booked in.
I work with many clients Individually and in Couples Therapy. As I have training in person centred, transactional analysis and psychosexual therapy, I can touch upon many subjects.
Our sessions offer a non judgemental space where anything can be discussed in a safe environment. I try to be as flexible as I can to suit your timetable and to get a session booked in.
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I’ve supported premier league football clubs, the RFU, and RYA, and through the UK Sports Institute, Olympic athletes.
I help high performers balance career demands and personal life, building mental resilience and clarity. Using a confidential, research-informed approach, I guide you in understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I support your growth with effective coping strategies and emotional regulation, fostering lasting change and enhancing mental fitness.
I’ve supported premier league football clubs, the RFU, and RYA, and through the UK Sports Institute, Olympic athletes.
I help high performers balance career demands and personal life, building mental resilience and clarity. Using a confidential, research-informed approach, I guide you in understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I support your growth with effective coping strategies and emotional regulation, fostering lasting change and enhancing mental fitness.
Sports expertise only helps to apply this general knowledge to specific issues.
As a psychologist specialising in performance, my approach is centred on the belief that every individual has the potential for growth, self-awareness, and fulfilment. I focus on creating a safe, empathetic environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, particularly as they relate to your well-being, and overall life balance. We will collaborate together to discover your needs and find ways to support them. Through this shared experience, I found clients experience more fulfillment in a way that is true to themselves.
Sports expertise only helps to apply this general knowledge to specific issues.
As a psychologist specialising in performance, my approach is centred on the belief that every individual has the potential for growth, self-awareness, and fulfilment. I focus on creating a safe, empathetic environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, particularly as they relate to your well-being, and overall life balance. We will collaborate together to discover your needs and find ways to support them. Through this shared experience, I found clients experience more fulfillment in a way that is true to themselves.
I have worked with diverse groups/individuals from a wide range of sports, sporting levels, demographics and age ranges and believe that sport psychology support is for everyone.
Sport psychology isn't one size fits all. In our initial call I will collaborate with you to understand why you are interested in sport psychology and the possible next steps.
I am experienced in supporting a range of issues including: competitive anxiety, purpose and meaning, sporting transitions, injury, motivation, confidence and sport/life balance.
I have worked with diverse groups/individuals from a wide range of sports, sporting levels, demographics and age ranges and believe that sport psychology support is for everyone.
Sport psychology isn't one size fits all. In our initial call I will collaborate with you to understand why you are interested in sport psychology and the possible next steps.
I am experienced in supporting a range of issues including: competitive anxiety, purpose and meaning, sporting transitions, injury, motivation, confidence and sport/life balance.
A limited number of sliding-scale concession slots are reserved specifically for injured athletes or individuals facing difficult sports career transitions.
My ideal clients are athletes, professionals, and high achievers trapped in cycles of severe anxiety, perfectionism, or performance blocks. They come to my practice because overthinking, fear of failure, or high alert has taken over their lives, causing profound distress and physical exhaustion. Working together, we don’t just talk about the pressure; we use structured, Trauma-Focused CBT to break these cycles. I provide practical tools to calm your nervous system, dismantle your inner critic, and process setbacks. We tackle both thoughts and behaviours to rebuild your psychological safety, confidence, and peak well-being.
A limited number of sliding-scale concession slots are reserved specifically for injured athletes or individuals facing difficult sports career transitions.
My ideal clients are athletes, professionals, and high achievers trapped in cycles of severe anxiety, perfectionism, or performance blocks. They come to my practice because overthinking, fear of failure, or high alert has taken over their lives, causing profound distress and physical exhaustion. Working together, we don’t just talk about the pressure; we use structured, Trauma-Focused CBT to break these cycles. I provide practical tools to calm your nervous system, dismantle your inner critic, and process setbacks. We tackle both thoughts and behaviours to rebuild your psychological safety, confidence, and peak well-being.
Georgina offers an exploratory space for adults, young people and couples who feel hopeless, helpless or at a loss. She provides warm and gentle therapy to anyone experiencing distress, from anxiety and depression, to trauma and abuse. She aims to hold you securely and buttress you strongly so that you can examine things that are frightening or that seem impossible to deal with. Georgina has particular clinical experience with C-PTSD and bereavement. Her first career was as a competitive swimmer and so particularly enjoys working with other athletes who are examining their relationship with their sport.
Georgina offers an exploratory space for adults, young people and couples who feel hopeless, helpless or at a loss. She provides warm and gentle therapy to anyone experiencing distress, from anxiety and depression, to trauma and abuse. She aims to hold you securely and buttress you strongly so that you can examine things that are frightening or that seem impossible to deal with. Georgina has particular clinical experience with C-PTSD and bereavement. Her first career was as a competitive swimmer and so particularly enjoys working with other athletes who are examining their relationship with their sport.
Something brought you here. I work with young adults and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, burnout, and the pressures that come with high performance and perfectionism. Often these things overlap. You might be an athlete, a high-achiever, or someone who looks fine from the outside but is quietly struggling. You might be neurodivergent, or suspect you are; many of my clients are. You don't have to be at crisis point to deserve support. Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you found this page.
Something brought you here. I work with young adults and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, burnout, and the pressures that come with high performance and perfectionism. Often these things overlap. You might be an athlete, a high-achiever, or someone who looks fine from the outside but is quietly struggling. You might be neurodivergent, or suspect you are; many of my clients are. You don't have to be at crisis point to deserve support. Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you found this page.
I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS for over 20 years, and in independent practice for the past 8 years. I am interested in helping people identify their challenges, clarify their values and what matters to them, and take meaningful steps towards positive and lasting change.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, working towards your individual goals to ensure that therapy focuses on what truly matters to you.
It’s important to me that my practice is evidence-based and effective, I only agree to work with someone who I genuinely feel I can help.
I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS for over 20 years, and in independent practice for the past 8 years. I am interested in helping people identify their challenges, clarify their values and what matters to them, and take meaningful steps towards positive and lasting change.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, working towards your individual goals to ensure that therapy focuses on what truly matters to you.
It’s important to me that my practice is evidence-based and effective, I only agree to work with someone who I genuinely feel I can help.
I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport.
I’m Dr. John Pates, a performance psychologist with 30+ years’ experience helping elite performers excel. I specialise in flow, mindset, and high-performance psychology, working with Major champions, Ryder Cup teams, Olympic athletes, leaders, and creatives to unlock clarity, confidence, and peak performance under pressure.
I have coached 5 Major winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup team, over 30 PGA tour winners, World champions, Olympic champions, National and International Sports teams, and athletes from almost every sport.
I’m Dr. John Pates, a performance psychologist with 30+ years’ experience helping elite performers excel. I specialise in flow, mindset, and high-performance psychology, working with Major champions, Ryder Cup teams, Olympic athletes, leaders, and creatives to unlock clarity, confidence, and peak performance under pressure.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
When you are navigating rehabilitation, it is common to feel stuck. I work with individuals who are physically recovering from an injury but find themselves struggling with the psychological impact. You might be experiencing a fear of re-injury, anxiety about returning to your training, or feeling a profound loss of identity now that your usual routine has been disrupted. Rehabilitation is a slow, often gruelling process. My aim is to help you process these changes, rebuild confidence in your body, and safely cross the final hurdle back to the activities you value.
When you are navigating rehabilitation, it is common to feel stuck. I work with individuals who are physically recovering from an injury but find themselves struggling with the psychological impact. You might be experiencing a fear of re-injury, anxiety about returning to your training, or feeling a profound loss of identity now that your usual routine has been disrupted. Rehabilitation is a slow, often gruelling process. My aim is to help you process these changes, rebuild confidence in your body, and safely cross the final hurdle back to the activities you value.
We are Leanne Alston and Sally Willan, experienced therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, couples therapy and sports psychology.
We specialise in practical, structured therapies that help you understand patterns and change what isn’t working. Together we explore triggers, habits and blind spots, building straightforward strategies to strengthen resilience, confidence and emotional balance. Sessions are calm, confidential and available in person or online to fit around work and life.
We are Leanne Alston and Sally Willan, experienced therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, couples therapy and sports psychology.
We specialise in practical, structured therapies that help you understand patterns and change what isn’t working. Together we explore triggers, habits and blind spots, building straightforward strategies to strengthen resilience, confidence and emotional balance. Sessions are calm, confidential and available in person or online to fit around work and life.
I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a 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 am a former cricket player and now enjoy endurance running, so I have insights into how I can help in wider areas, either sports-specific or day-to-day issues.
I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a 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 am a former cricket player and now enjoy endurance running, so I have insights into how I can help in wider areas, either sports-specific or day-to-day issues.
Award Winning Mental Performance Coach Specialising In Youth Sport
Proud to be developing and improving athletes from tier 1 Academies such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, as well as amateur and professional athletes in rugby, golf, tennis, athletics, swimming, boxing, ice hockey and triathlon.
Have you or your child suffered a dip in confidence and self-belief?
Struggling with pre-competition nerves or performance anxiety that is preventing you from performing at your best when it counts?
Is your child struggling with the mental demands that youth sport can bring?
Is your team struggling to fulfil its potential?
Award Winning Mental Performance Coach Specialising In Youth Sport
Proud to be developing and improving athletes from tier 1 Academies such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, as well as amateur and professional athletes in rugby, golf, tennis, athletics, swimming, boxing, ice hockey and triathlon.
Have you or your child suffered a dip in confidence and self-belief?
Struggling with pre-competition nerves or performance anxiety that is preventing you from performing at your best when it counts?
Is your child struggling with the mental demands that youth sport can bring?
Is your team struggling to fulfil its potential?
Does it feel like you’re constantly running a marathon in a world that wasn't built for your stride? If you are a woman navigating the exhausting cycle of burnout, 'masking,' and the feeling that you’re simply too much yet never ever enough? I want you to know: you aren't broken, you’re just processing the world differently.
Whether you are navigating a late-in-life ADHD discovery, struggling with executive dysfunction, or carrying the invisible weight of past trauma, my approach is designed to meet you where you are now, and support you to moving forwards at a pace that suits you.
Does it feel like you’re constantly running a marathon in a world that wasn't built for your stride? If you are a woman navigating the exhausting cycle of burnout, 'masking,' and the feeling that you’re simply too much yet never ever enough? I want you to know: you aren't broken, you’re just processing the world differently.
Whether you are navigating a late-in-life ADHD discovery, struggling with executive dysfunction, or carrying the invisible weight of past trauma, my approach is designed to meet you where you are now, and support you to moving forwards at a pace that suits you.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. Together we will unpack what this really means, and develop a plan of how to make it happen.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. Together we will unpack what this really means, and develop a plan of how to make it happen.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR. to support and provide therapy. My work and life experience means i am able to relate well and work with sufferers of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Spectrum disorders. Additionally, i provide therapy for OCD, phobias and other behavioural issues.
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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.