Sports Performance Counselling in Edgware

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Nabila El-Zanaty
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
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Jane Newman
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
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As entailed in the sunrise, I look to offer hope; to bring about change in your current direction.
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Sarah Majid
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Sport Psych.
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Psychology and Sports have always intrigued me.
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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.
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1 Endorsed
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Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
So whoever you are - a business leader, sports athlete, plumber, carer, student, not working or retired - we can help you thrive.
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So whoever you are - a business leader, sports athlete, plumber, carer, student, not working or retired - we can help you thrive.
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Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Serves Area
We offer a range of proven recommended psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR & Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and Sports Psychology.
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Dr Ilan Ben-Zion
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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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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Trevor Manning Hall
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I've also published various academic papers on the psychology of sports injury, stress and anxiety.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ranging from trauma, eating disorders, self harm and suicide ideation to weight management and sports performance and plenty of areas between those.
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Ranging from trauma, eating disorders, self harm and suicide ideation to weight management and sports performance and plenty of areas between those.
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Dominik Czekman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
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Rowan Gray
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
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Trevor Gray, Therapy for Sport & Performing Arts
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1W
I am the Mental Wellbeing and Psychological Performance Consultant for Liverpool FC Women's First Team. I specialise in psychotherapy for performers in the arts and sport, helping people better understand themselves and their relationships with others. I am a qualified therapist, counsellor and performance coach working mostly online, but also offer bespoke services for those on set, on tour or in need of face-to-face consultations. I offer therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, abuse, personal relationships and self-esteem.
I am the Mental Wellbeing and Psychological Performance Consultant for Liverpool FC Women's First Team. I specialise in psychotherapy for performers in the arts and sport, helping people better understand themselves and their relationships with others. I am a qualified therapist, counsellor and performance coach working mostly online, but also offer bespoke services for those on set, on tour or in need of face-to-face consultations. I offer therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, abuse, personal relationships and self-esteem.
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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.