Frequently Asked Questions

There are four ways to work with Mind Mechanics: 1:1 support for athletes, performers, coaches and teams; a 6-week small group programme for young people; Psychology for Coaches, a year-long development membership; and supervision and practitioner development for sport and exercise psychology practitioners. Full details are on the Services page.

Common areas include confidence and self-belief, performance pressure and nerves, perfectionism and self-criticism, motivation, burnout, and transitions such as injury, selection, deselection, changing teams or retirement. You don't need to be struggling to benefit. Many people come along simply to perform more consistently or enjoy their sport more.

Not quite. Sport and exercise psychology focuses on how you think, feel and respond in performance settings, and on your wellbeing as a performer. It isn't a replacement for clinical mental health care. If something comes up that would be better supported elsewhere, Dean will talk it through with you and help you find the right support, such as your GP.

Yes. 1:1 work starts with understanding you, your sport or performance setting, and what you'd like to change. Sessions are then built around your goals using evidence-based approaches, so no two programmes look exactly the same.

It depends on what you'd like to work on. Some people come for a few focused sessions ahead of a competition or season; others prefer ongoing support. You'll agree a plan together early on and review it as you go, so you're never committed to more than you need.