Athletes and High Performance Settings

High performance often comes with high expectations, from others and from yourself. Whether you’re competing in sport, performing academically, or working in a demanding professional role, the mental load can be significant.

When High Performance Starts to Feel Harder…

Many athletes and high performers seek therapy not because they’re “failing,” but because the strategies that once worked are no longer enough or are coming at a personal cost.

You might relate to:

• Performance anxiety or fear of mistakes

• Overthinking before, during, or after performance

• Perfectionism or harsh self-criticism

• Difficulty switching off or resting

• Burnout, mental fatigue, or loss of motivation

• Imposter syndrome or ongoing self-doubt

• Pressure around expectations, identity, or results

• Difficulty coping with injury, setbacks, or transitions

• Balancing life requirements outside of performance and the pressure on relationships

Therapy for athletes and high performers focuses on understanding the mental patterns that influence performance, confidence, and wellbeing, and developing more flexible, sustainable ways of responding to pressure.

The aim is not to remove ambition or drive, but to support performance without constant fear, pressure, or exhaustion.

If you’re considering support and would like to explore whether therapy feels right for you, you’re welcome to book a free, no-obligation discovery call.