Build a Mental Game You Can Trust
Evidence-based psychology support for golfers who want to think more clearly, commit to their shots and respond more effectively when things do not go to plan.Work individually with an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist to develop practical strategies tailored to your gameHCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Online consultations available across the UK
Does This Sound Familiar?
You know psychology affects your golf, but changing your mental game is not as simple as telling yourself to relax, stay positive or stop thinking.
Pressure changes how you playYou become tense, cautious or overly focused on the consequences of the shot when the round matters.
You overthink your techniqueYour attention becomes filled with swing thoughts, corrections and doubts, making it difficult to commit.
Mistakes stay with youOne poor shot affects your mood, decisions and attention over the following holes.
Confidence feels unpredictableYou play more freely when things are going well but struggle to trust your game when confidence drops.
These difficulties are common. With the right psychological approach, they do not have to control how you play.
Programme Overview
Choose the right level of support for your gameEvery golfer’s situation is different. You may want help with one clearly defined issue, a structured programme addressing recurring performance patterns, or ongoing support across the competitive season.For most golfers, Perform Under Pressure is the recommended starting point because it provides enough time to understand what is happening, implement practical changes and review how those changes work on the course.
RECOMMENDED STARTING POINTPerform Under Pressure
Four-session golf psychology programme
£400Perform Under Pressure is designed for golfers experiencing recurring difficulties with pressure, confidence, overthinking, commitment or recovering from mistakes.Across four individual consultations, we will develop a clear understanding of the psychological patterns affecting your game and build practical strategies tailored to you.The programme covers1. Understand your performance pattern
Identify what changes in your thoughts, emotions, attention and behaviour during difficult moments.2. Attention, decisions and commitment
Develop a clearer approach to shot selection, routines and committing to your decisions.3. Respond effectively to mistakes
Build a personalised approach to frustration, disappointment and resetting after poor shots.4. Create your Competition Blueprint
Bring the work together into a practical plan for preparation, competition and reflection.Your programme includes✓ Four individual online consultations
✓ A personalised psychological performance profile
✓ Pre-shot, post-shot and reset routine development
✓ Practical activities between consultations
✓ Brief written check-ins during the programme
✓ Your personalised Competition Blueprint
✓ A follow-up review after completionThe programme provides a strong foundation for improving your psychological approach to golf. Development does not have to end after the fourth session.After completing the programme, you can book follow-up sessions at the reduced rate of £90 per session or continue through the Monthly Performance Partnership
Individual Performance Session
£110A one-off 60-minute consultation focused on a clearly defined psychological performance issue.This option may suit you when you:✓ Have one specific challenge you want to explore
✓ Want professional input before committing to a programme
✓ Need support ahead of a particular competition
✓ Have previously completed psychological work and require a reviewThe session includes a short pre-consultation questionnaire and a written summary of the main actions agreed.A single session can provide useful clarity and direction. However, recurring or complex performance patterns will usually benefit from the four-session programme.
Monthly Performance Partnership
£95 per monthOngoing support for golfers who want to continue developing their mental game throughout the season.The partnership includes:✓ One individual online consultation each month
✓ Review of recent practice and competition experiences
✓ Continued development of your Competition Blueprint
✓ One brief written check-in between consultations
✓ Priority access to additional appointments
✓ Flexible support as new challenges emergeThis option is best suited to golfers who have completed Perform Under Pressure. It may also follow an initial individual assessment where ongoing work is appropriate.Initial commitmentAn initial three-month commitment provides enough time to review, apply and refine the work across different golfing situations.
About Me
I am an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Chartered Psychologist and university academic.I help golfers understand the psychological patterns affecting their performance and develop practical approaches to attention, confidence, emotions, decision-making and competitive pressure.My approach is evidence-based, collaborative and tailored to the individual. The aim is not to remove every difficult thought or feeling. It is to help you respond more effectively and continue playing in a way that reflects your intentions.Alongside my private practice, I work as a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and have experience supporting athletes, coaches and organisations across performance sport.My work and expertise have featured across national and regional media, including BBC Sport, BBC Radio and TalkSport.
How it Works
The process is straightforward and begins with a short, no-obligation conversation.
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Complete an Equiry FormComplete the enquiry form
and select a timeslot for a free 10-minute phone call.We will briefly discuss your golf, the difficulty you are experiencing and what you would like to change.02
Decide whether the programme fitsI will explain how I would approach the work and whether Perform Under Pressure is an appropriate option.There is no obligation to book.03
Complete your assessmentBefore the first consultation, you will complete a short questionnaire about your golf, competitive experiences and current challenges.04
Begin the programmeWe will complete four focused consultations over approximately six weeks, supported by practical activities during practice and competition.You will finish with your personalised Competition Blueprint.
CLUBS, ACADEMIES AND PGA PROFESSIONALSI provide golf psychology workshops and consultation for clubs, academies, teams and PGA professionals.The work is designed to complement technical coaching and help golfers apply their skills more effectively during practice and competition.Possible workshop topics• Performing effectively under pressure
• Building effective pre-shot and post-shot routines
• Attention and commitment during competition
• Responding to mistakes and difficult rounds
• Developing confidence without relying on positive thinking
• Helping junior golfers manage expectations and competition
• Integrating psychological principles into golf coachingWorkshops are available in person across the North West and online throughout the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a low-handicap golfer?No. The service is based on the psychological difficulties you are experiencing rather than your handicap.You may be an experienced competitive golfer, a developing player or someone who has only recently begun entering competitions.Are consultations online or in person?The main programme is delivered online, allowing golfers across the UK to access the service.In-person club workshops and selected consultations may also be available in the North West.Will you change my swing?No. My role is to support the psychological aspects of your performance.Technical swing coaching should remain with your PGA professional. With your consent, I can work collaboratively with your coach where this would be helpful.Is this only for golfers with competition anxiety?No. Golf psychology can also support attention, decision-making, confidence, motivation, emotional responses, practice quality and returning following injury or a loss of form.Will the programme guarantee lower scores?No responsible psychologist can guarantee a particular score or handicap reduction.The programme is designed to help you develop psychological skills, strategies and behaviours that support more effective performance.What happens during the introductory call?The call is a brief conversation about what is currently happening in your golf, what you would like support with and whether my service is appropriate.It is not a consultation and there is no obligation to book afterwards.
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