Sports Performance Counselling in Wakefield

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David Camm
MSc
Verified Verified
I take a holistic approach to my practice, working at a mental, physical and emotional level, often drawing on my experiences as a Sports Therapist and Yoga/Pilates instructor to work with you body and mind.
Do you ever feel a little frazzled? Find it difficult to make a change? Struggle to find meaning and purpose? Want to address an imbalance in your life? Can't seem to find your way? You may be at a turning point in your life or want to work on your personal development. We all face these challenges and at times, the support of a coach can help you to make progress. I use established coaching techniques to help you explore your current situation, deepen your self awareness and move towards an improved way of being.
I take a holistic approach to my practice, working at a mental, physical and emotional level, often drawing on my experiences as a Sports Therapist and Yoga/Pilates instructor to work with you body and mind.
Do you ever feel a little frazzled? Find it difficult to make a change? Struggle to find meaning and purpose? Want to address an imbalance in your life? Can't seem to find your way? You may be at a turning point in your life or want to work on your personal development. We all face these challenges and at times, the support of a coach can help you to make progress. I use established coaching techniques to help you explore your current situation, deepen your self awareness and move towards an improved way of being.
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Kevin Westwood
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Nea Clark
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
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Tracy Simpson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor and supervisor with 15 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
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Nadine Naughton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
I work with a wide area including Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, illness, Long term health issues, Terminal illness, Bereavement, Loss, Work related stresses, Sports professionals etc.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
I work with a wide area including Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, illness, Long term health issues, Terminal illness, Bereavement, Loss, Work related stresses, Sports professionals etc.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
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Irfan Qureshi
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heywood OL10
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.
My work includes counselling referees to deal with the stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
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.
My work includes counselling referees to deal with the stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
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Well Minds PTS
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leanne Alston and Sally Willan are therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, Couples Therapy and Sports Psychology.
We're passionate about helping people live well and in alignment with their goals and values. Our aim is to support you to understand yourself, your triggers, habits, and patterns and give you the tools to create meaningful change. We offer a safe, confidential space, with both in-person and remote appointments available to suit your lifestyle and schedule.
Leanne Alston and Sally Willan are therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, Couples Therapy and Sports Psychology.
We're passionate about helping people live well and in alignment with their goals and values. Our aim is to support you to understand yourself, your triggers, habits, and patterns and give you the tools to create meaningful change. We offer a safe, confidential space, with both in-person and remote appointments available to suit your lifestyle and schedule.
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Danny Morley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
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 philosophy is to provide an authentic, reflective and insightful approach to therapy that will aim to provide long-term benefits. I will use my diverse knowledge of psychology and psychotherapy to work holistically and use evidence-based approaches to ensure you can improve all areas of your life.
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 philosophy is to provide an authentic, reflective and insightful approach to therapy that will aim to provide long-term benefits. I will use my diverse knowledge of psychology and psychotherapy to work holistically and use evidence-based approaches to ensure you can improve all areas of your life.
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Dr John Kenneth Pates
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’ve coached elite athletes, including Olympic and world champions, Major Winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup Team, and world-class sports teams in different countries.
I use advanced psychological strategies to help people manage anxiety, build confidence, master flow, and consistently perform at their best in results-focused cultures.
I’ve coached elite athletes, including Olympic and world champions, Major Winners in golf, the 2014 Ryder Cup Team, and world-class sports teams in different countries.
I use advanced psychological strategies to help people manage anxiety, build confidence, master flow, and consistently perform at their best in results-focused cultures.
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Vicky Warburton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS18
Maybe a recent life event is changing how you are in the world. Maybe a past event needs to be worked on and understood. Maybe you do not feel yourself and are suffering with a change in mood and outlook. If you are experiencing difficult and overwhelming feelings, we can work through them together. You will have a space to find some understanding and relief from what is happening to you, without being judged. Family and friends often try and give advice and make us feel better, but sometimes this is not what is needed and does not help. Counselling and psychotherapy can offer a different approach.
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Dr Jennifer Vaughan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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Jacquibird Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
York YO26
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Lisa Coleman Counselling Services
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Verified Verified
Online Only
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Joshua Oliver Jake Corner
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Niki Stavrianou
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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Serves Area
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Hamed Rehman CBT Ltd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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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.