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Sport & Performance Psychology Coaching

Helping you become your best, overcome mental blockers and perform under pressure.

Welcome

I’m a sport and performance psychologist who works with athletes at every level, from amateurs chasing a personal best to elite and professional athletes.

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I know this world from the inside. Cycling has been my life for more than 30 years. I raced at junior World Cup and at World Championship, so I understand the pressure of the start line, the pain and discomfort of pushing yourself and the self-doubt that comes with both.

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Professionally, I hold a BSc in Psychology and Sport Science, an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology and am registered with the HCPC as a sport and exercise psychologist.

 

My work is grounded in peer-reviewed theory and research, sports and performance psychology and behavioural science, and tested in the real world. That gives you practical tools that are backed by science and tested in real competition.

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In our work together, I’ll help you understand how your mind works, how you think and behave under pressure and give you simple, repeatable skills you can use on event day and beyond. My aim is for you to perform better and enjoy your sport more.

I’m based in Brighton and work with athletes in person and online, anywhere in the world.

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My approach balances high performance with long-term mental wellbeing, so you don't have to sacrifice your health to hit your goals.

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Let’s talk about what you want to achieve. Book a free intro call. 

Nick Coley, Mountain bike racing, riding in rapha kit and on a Cannondale Scalpel

Time to be your best version

You Training Hard, But Lose the Mental Battle on Race Day?

Physical fitness only gets you so far. When fatigue hits or the stakes rise, pressure builds and your mindset determines the outcome. I help clients overcome:

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  • Pre-race anxiety and overthinking that drains your energy before the gun goes off.

  • Hitting the mental wall late in endurance events (cycling, ultra-running, triathlon).

  • Fear of failure or re-injury holding you back from committing at 100%.

  • Imposter syndrome and burnout in high-pressure corporate or creative roles.

 

Nick Coley finishing Leadville 100 MTB race

About Me

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychologist

I am a HCPC registered sport and exercise psychologist. Working across multiple performance contexts, where my passion lies in understanding the mental aspect of performance and how people can achieve their best.

 

Specialising in endurance sports, applying performance psychology concepts to help individuals go beyond what they thought was possible. Ive also worked across a range of team sports, physical activity, performing arts and business environments.

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Based in Brighton UK, my purpose is to understand your performance context and support you to become the best version of yourself. I do this by raising self-awareness and developing mental strategies to enable you to thrive and become more focused on what matters to you.

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If you are looking to develop and enhance the mental aspects of your performance, then let's talk.

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Don't leave performance to chance, you train, practice and rehearse physically, don't just hope the mental side will follow. 

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Areas of Work

Working across a range of different performance environments

Runners Taking Off

Performance Psychology 

For Athletes, Artists and Professionals

Overcome performance blocks, build unshakeable confidence, and develop the mental tools required to sustain peak performance across a demanding season.[

Business Presentation

Business and Team Performance

Equip your leaders and teams with the psychological frameworks used by elite athletes to build psychological safety,prevent burnout, and thrive under pressure.

For Businesses, Start-ups & Sports Teams

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