Explaining my services:

CBT counselling with a special focus on sport psychology

My CBT counselling services and sport psychology support are based on creating a trusting two-way relationship. This means you are central to the process, and we work together. Your views and reasons for seeking support are accepted without judgement and your well-being, autonomy, and progress are supported at your pace. Achieving your sport-related goals and overcoming your barriers is my focus. We will work together one-to-one; either in person, via video or phone call based on your preference.

One to one coaching

Whether your goals are short-term, long-term, or lifelong my coaching support is bespoke. You may have multiple concurrent goals, or a single focus event. We will work together considering how best to achieve what you want; taking into account who you are, what motivates you, what feels realistic, and importantly what makes you happy. We will work together one-to-one; via phone or video call catch-ups and using the Training Peaks platform based on your preference. You can find me on Training Peaks here

Workshops, Talks, and Presentations

I deliver interactive workshops for groups, teams, or clubs. These are a fresh way of looking at sports development and performance. Depending on your requirements this might mean working on a single, fun, and light-hearted session introducing a new way of thinking to your team, club, management, or coaches. We might pick a single topic such as motivation; developing ideas for improvement in your environment. Alternatively, you could try a series of workshops tracking progress and allowing time to develop and practice new ideas and behaviour. My talks and presentations are delivered on a topic of your choice, agreed in advance. Audience questions and participation are definitely encouraged.

Team, club, or small group sessions are available in person or via online platforms to suit your needs.

Here are a few examples of workshops, talks and presentations I have delivered recently;

Dirt Divas Gravel Cycling together with my colleague Dr Elanor Cormack (in our partnership Fit-Think) on Managing Menopause Symptoms and Mental Wellbeing in the Saddle.

NES (NHS Education for Scotland): Dental Vocational Training at the Glasgow Dental Education Centre on the topic of Giving Better Feedback by developing a better understanding of personality and character in the people you work with. Dentists supporting graduates in their practices attended this session to learn new ways of tailoring feedback.

Scottish Masters Hockey Women (Over 40’s): Managing Menopause and Eat to Beat your Symptoms in collaboration with Kelly Ludwig Health and Wellness. A preparatory session for the ladies in the lead up to an international championship event.

Dirt Diva’s MTB Festival Workshop at their MTB Festival in Aberfoyle on Managing Menopause with Kelly Ludwig of Kelly Ludwig Health and Wellness.

Let’s talk Managing Menopause; a series of events delivered in collaboration with Kelly Ludwig of Kelly Ludwig Health and Wellness.

Montane Dragon’s Back and Cape Wrath Ultra Webinars; delivered in collaboration with Dr Elanor Cormack of Cormack Psychology and Ourea Events in our Fit-Think partnership

Psychological Insights into Coaching Practice Conference; delivered at Newcastle University as part of their conference programme

Sport Psychology for You; an online workshop delivered as part of a secondary school education programme in the City of Edinburgh area

Women on Wheels; a talk about perimenopause and menopause with ladies at the Govan-based organisation

Elgin Cycling Club, Ladies; an online introductory session explaining what to expect at the onset of, and during menopause in relation to cycling

Bellahouston Road Runners; ‘Get Psyched Up’ workshop delivered as part of an anniversary celebration event

Glasgow Triathlon Club; a series of sports psychology workshops for triathlon club members throughout the winter season delivered in collaboration with Dr Michelle Smith.

Performance Reviews & Programme Development

This aspect of my services is more in line with traditional coach programming. Together we develop SMART* (or SMARTER**) goals against which to measure your progress. This might take the form of video footage of your current performance, analysing previous performances from results or benchmarks and, importantly, learning to reflect on and respond to those experiences. *Specific, Measured, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based, **Evaluated/Enjoyable and Reviewed/Re-adjusted goals for the future.

Costs

One to one counselling sessions begin with a half hour introductory consultation at no cost.

Workshops – please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Talks and Presentations – please get in touch to discuss your requirements

Linked Sessions and Coached Programme Develpment – please get in touch to hear about my current plans.

Please do not hesitate to contact Vicky with any questions about costs or to have an informal discussion.