What is Performance Psychology?
We often admire professionals for their physical and skilled attributes, some natural and some learned. However, people often fail to see the mental side to performance and the effect that faulty cognition can have on a professional working under pressure. People will see the coaches that work with an athlete on the physical attributes of performance, whilst in the background the psychologists tackle the mental and cognitive elements that can inhibit or enhance performance.
Performance Psychology is about understanding the mental processes that performers require to succeed. These mental variables can vary across individual and people learn to regulate thoughts and feelings in different ways.
A performance psychologist aims to pick the correct intervention for each unique client whilst also providing them with a toolkit to manage the psychological side of their performances.
Who might require Performance Psychology?
You might think that performance psychology might be designed only for athletes or musicians, however, it can be useful for anyone. Everyone, at some point in their life, will experience stress, anxiety and numerous different challenges that test their physical and mental toughness. Therefore, connecting with a performance psychologist can aid individuals with managing their adverse emotions and allowing them to overcome their obstacle.
An individuals psychological needs can vary from person to person, and no issue is too small or 'silly' to be tackled using therapy or counselling. If something is negatively effecting your emotions, then you deserve the help to conquer those feelings
Why might someone need psychological intervention?
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What might psychological intervention look like?
Psychological intervention can be a variety of different things. Stereotypically, performance psychology might involve an initial consultation either in person or virtually. A psychologist will spend a lot of time listening and trying to understand a client's situation, and although it might seem a bit client-led, disclosure is the first hurdle a client has to face.
What can Forward Drive do for you?
Forward Drive can provide you with new tools to unlock your full potential. We can support you to achieve your health, sporting, professional and lifestyle goals by managing your thoughts and feelings and learning how to use them to your advantage.
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