Build a sporting mindset and fulfil your potential
Learn how sports psychology can unlock your potential
Build a sporting mindset and fulfil your potential
Learn how sports psychology can unlock your potential
Trainee Sports and Exercise Psychologist
Gavin York
Hello. I am based in Northampton, UK. I offer sports psychology services face to face and virtually. If you are interested in working with me then get in touch for a free 30 minute consultation.
Sports psychology
Do you feel that you are struggling to achieve your full potential? Are you struggling with the mental side of your chosen sport? If this sounds like you then have you considered sports psychology?
How can sports psychology help you
Performance anxiety
Are you great in practice but then struggle when it really matters? Perhaps you don't like playing or competing in front of friends or family. It can be frustrating when performance anxiety stops you from competing at the level you know you can. Sports psychology techniques can help to reduce anxiety and help you to perform at your best.
Focus and concentration
Do you seem to get distracted easily? Maybe you struggle to perform consistently. Focus and concentration are important attributes in sport and performance coaching can help with this.
Choking under pressure
Choking affects players and athletes in all sports and at all levels. Often it is the player that stays calm when the pressure is on that wins. Sports psychology techniques can be used to help players cope with the demands of competing even under the most intense pressure.
Confidence and self doubt
The top performers believe in themselves and their abilities. You can learn to build a sporting mindset using sports psychology. You will feel more confidence and belief in your ability.
Injuries and recovery
Sports psychology can be a great help when recovering from injury. Sometimes injury can mean that an athlete is unable to play the sport they love. If this sounds like something that you are experiencing then maybe you could use your time to work on your mindset and prepare yourself so that you can return to your sport stronger and better than ever before.
Team dynamics
Sports psychology can be used with teams to improve team dynamics and improve resilience. Techniques can be taught to boost team morale and eradicate toxic team environments.
Skill acquisition and coaching
Are you a coach and want to improve your coaching methods? Sports psychology can help you to use the latest techniques to teach your players new skills or enable them to get rid of bad habits. Players and athletes can then bring these new skills into their matches and tournaments.
Well being and health
Are you no longer enjoying your sport or career? A chat with a sports psychologist can help to see your sport or career in a different way. They will also be able to spot the signs that you may need help with your mental health. Sports psychology can help you to enjoy your chosen sport even more!
Concerns and questions
Gavin York is currently enrolled on stage 2 of the qualification to be a sports and exercise psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Gavin has obtained a masters degree in psychology and a masters degree in sports and exercise psychology in order to get to this stage. Stage 2 is completed under the supervision of a qualified HCPC registered sports and exercise psychologist. Gavin York is supervised by Dr Brian Hemmings. If you have any questions or concerns about Gavin's professional practice then please contact him on brian@bjhconsulting.co.uk