Sports Performance Counselling in Stretford
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Manchester (North West) offering remote therapy to anywhere! My NHS work includes delivering therapy to children/young people, and I also offer private therapy for children and adults (aged 18+) that is tailored to you. Difficulties I've supported include anxiety, depression, phobias, traumas & OCD. Having completed a Masters in Eating Disorders and Nutrition, I also specialise in supporting those with eating difficulties/disorders. Finally, I work privately with athletes to support their mental health. I'll always focus on your goals and what you would like to achieve from attending therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Manchester (North West) offering remote therapy to anywhere! My NHS work includes delivering therapy to children/young people, and I also offer private therapy for children and adults (aged 18+) that is tailored to you. Difficulties I've supported include anxiety, depression, phobias, traumas & OCD. Having completed a Masters in Eating Disorders and Nutrition, I also specialise in supporting those with eating difficulties/disorders. Finally, I work privately with athletes to support their mental health. I'll always focus on your goals and what you would like to achieve from attending therapy.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
I also work with performance enhancement for sports, business, and education and provide psychotherapy supervision for other therapists and counsellors.
I work with a wide variety of individuals in order for them to reach their therapeutic goals. I have a clinical interest in motivation and this type of work features in the work I provide. Anxiety tends to be the most common issue I work with, but I assist in a variety of psychological, emotional and behavioural issues as well.
I also work with performance enhancement for sports, business, and education and provide psychotherapy supervision for other therapists and counsellors.
I work with a wide variety of individuals in order for them to reach their therapeutic goals. I have a clinical interest in motivation and this type of work features in the work I provide. Anxiety tends to be the most common issue I work with, but I assist in a variety of psychological, emotional and behavioural issues as well.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
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.
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.
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.
For 20 years, I've dedicated my career to supporting others—first as a teacher and senior leader in schools, then as a sports psychology coach and now combined as a person-centred therapist.
You’re used to coping—but that doesn’t mean you’re not struggling. I offer person-centred counselling for high-functioning adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions. From the outside, things may look fine, yet inside can feel overwhelming, pressured, or stuck. I provide a warm, non-judgemental space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Working at your pace, I support you to build clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting balance. I also support adolescents with anxiety and emotional wellbeing, offering a safe, supportive environment grounded in professional training and lived experience.
For 20 years, I've dedicated my career to supporting others—first as a teacher and senior leader in schools, then as a sports psychology coach and now combined as a person-centred therapist.
You’re used to coping—but that doesn’t mean you’re not struggling. I offer person-centred counselling for high-functioning adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions. From the outside, things may look fine, yet inside can feel overwhelming, pressured, or stuck. I provide a warm, non-judgemental space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Working at your pace, I support you to build clarity, emotional resilience, and lasting balance. I also support adolescents with anxiety and emotional wellbeing, offering a safe, supportive environment grounded in professional training and lived experience.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, and misophonia, often those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or misunderstood. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally struggling with intrusive thoughts, emotional intensity, or relational difficulties. I offer warmth, safety and empathy so that we can work together, to understand what’s driving your experience. Through deep therapeutic work, I help you process underlying emotions, reduce distress, and build a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, and misophonia, often those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or misunderstood. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally struggling with intrusive thoughts, emotional intensity, or relational difficulties. I offer warmth, safety and empathy so that we can work together, to understand what’s driving your experience. Through deep therapeutic work, I help you process underlying emotions, reduce distress, and build a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
Nearby Sports Performance Counsellors Searches for Stretford
See More Sports Performance Counsellors 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.