About
Hi, I'm Mike
Sport psychology practitioner with 25 years' experience teaching sport psychology and supporting athletes and teams. I'm in the final year of the CASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR), the last step to HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist.
How I got here
Like a lot of people in sport psychology, my route in started with sport itself. I was a footballer, and an injury ended my playing ambitions.
During that time, my academy director introduced me to imagery work, and that experience showed me how much the mental side of sport shapes what happens on the pitch.
I've since spent 25 years teaching sport psychology, including lecturing in sport, exercise and health psychology, alongside applied work with athletes and teams. Today I work with individuals and teams across a range of sports, from football and golf to tennis and running.
Away from work I’m an endurance athlete. I’ve completed several IRONMAN triathlons and the Arc of Attrition 50, so I know the pressure, doubt and low points of a long race first-hand.
Training and standards
Working the right way
I’ve spent 25 years teaching sport psychology, including modules such as Athletic development: a psychological perspective. Alongside that, I work with individual athletes and teams across football, golf, tennis, running and more.
I hold an MSc in Sports Science, Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications in psychology, an FA Level 5 Diploma in Psychology, training in CBT and ACT, and a UEFA B coaching licence.
I’m now in the final stage of professional accreditation through the CASES SEPAR route, which leads to HCPC registration. Until registration, my title is Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist. My practice is supervised by an HCPC-registered psychologist and follows professional standards on ethics, confidentiality and safeguarding.
What I believe
People first, athletes second
Performance matters, but so does the person. The best results come when athletes understand themselves, enjoy their sport and have skills that last beyond one season.
What to expect
Working with me
Practical
Every session ends with something you can use in your next training or competition.
Evidence-informed
My approach draws on established sport psychology research, adapted to you and your sport.
Honest
I'll be straight with you about what's working, and I'll ask for your feedback on my support too.