I qualified as a Sport Psychologist in 1998. I have worked with the British Speed Skating Squad, British Diving and UK athletics. It has been a privilege to work with a range of elite athletes as part of the interdisciplinary team that supports our athletes to prepare for and contend major events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, World & European championships, Commonwealth Games, and national competition.
As well as working closely with adult elite athletes, I have significant experience in supporting junior elite and potential athletes through platforms such as the Junior Olympic Diving programme. Navigating the world of elite performance as a youth is complex, and the psychological skills that enable the athlete to cope and thrive during this exciting and challenging period are fundamental. It continues to be important to support the young athlete and their family. I have supported parents individually and as groups of parents united by their child’s sport.
I have supported individual amateur athletes from a range of both team and individual sports who have been referred by their coach. Over the past 15 years have worked closely with a top European Tour Golf Coach, and through our partnership have supported professional and amateur golfers to develop the mental skills that are a fundamental part of golfing success. Close work with the athlete and coach ensures that we are a cohesive team, clear about the goals we are working towards and complimenting each other’s work as we strive to achieve.
Whether you are trying to overcome a specific issue that you believe in limiting your progress in sport, or are interested in developing the range of psychological skills that are necessary to compete and achieve at every level, we can work together to enable you to unlock your potential and succeed.
What athletes say about my coaching
I cannot thank Michele enough for the countless times she has helped and supported me. We first met in 2014 when I was almost 18. There was a lot of things going on in my sport at the time and Michele helped me find a way to deal with them – always giving a listening ear and providing strategies to help me to deal with things I found difficult. She has helped me through two Paralympic Games, three World championships, two Commonwealth Games and a Pandemic. I always feel so much stronger knowing Michele is in my corner helping me to believe in myself and be the best version of myself and will always be grateful to her – she is quite literally amazing!
Athlete
Michele has been supporting us for the last 8 years. Michele has offered incomparable help and advice in the whole period – she just totally gets things! There are no dramas with Michele – she gets to the heart of the issue very quickly and gives the athlete ways to help themselves wherever they may need it. During Tokyo I think my daughter had Michele on speed dial. Obviously, no family and friends were on hand to support the athletes but being able to FaceTime Michele made all the difference for my daughter and she came back with a bronze medal. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we are indebted to her for everything.
Parent of an elite athlete
