• I'm Dr Victor Thompson, a Sports Psychologist AND competitive sportsperson
• I am an expert in anxiety, stress and confidence
• I help with other issues too (ask me)
• I see clients in Victoria and East Dulwich (London)
• I hold consultations over the phone
• Rates are £60 for 50 min session (in-person or telephone)

Latest news

Read about how football goal-keepers can apply the latest psychological research to save more penalty kicks.

Can you be too mentally tough - I think so. You might think that this is counter-intuitive, but I believe you can be too determined and this can have a flip-side.

Subscribers to Peak Performance's Sports Injury Bulletin can read my two articles on how to prevent an injury from derailing your season by using straightforward psychological techniques.

Ever wondered why Roger Federer is the best? Read why I think he's the best in New Zealand's M2 magazine. Learn how to develop your psychological skills over 4 months in the 220 Triathlon Magazine (part 2 out now).

If you missed me on Channel Five's Diet Doctors TV programme you can read my Ironman survival story on the About me page.

On this site

You will find out about the common psychological difficulties that can effect your sports performance, explanations of what sports psychology is, free sports psychology tips to improve your performance, recommended books if you want to 'do-it-yourself,' and how I can help you directly (programmes via email, telephone or face-to-face consultations in London UK, or stress management CDs). If you don't find what you are looking for, or don't have time to read this site then send me an email.

Do you have a performance question? Then why not take advantage of the straight-forward £10 email Q&A offer. Email your question and get an answer. Or, if you know that you'd like to book a consultation in Victoria (see map) or East Dulwich (see map), then send me an email.

I have helped to improve the performance of athletes in a wide range of sports including golf, tennis, fencing, swimming, cricket, triathlon, football, table tennis, ten-pin bowling, cycling, running, shooting, rowing (from 2 KM to across the Atlantic races), boxing and motor-racing. Visit the most relevant section to you:

• Golf
• Swim, bike, run
• Tennis
• Other sports

Not only am I a sports psychologist, I compete too. I race triathlons. High points have been winning a silver medal at the Nationals, and racing the World Championships twice. Many people I work with comment on how beneficial it is to be able to bring an insight as a competitor myself. Read more about my sports experience.

I have another advantage - I'm a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This means that I've had an additional three years of full-time training in assessing, understanding the person's difficulty, and helping people with a range of psychological difficulties (e.g., stress, anxiety, low-mood, addictive behaviours, low-self esteem, problems with eating...). Not everyone has any of these difficulties, but I bring my interview skills to every consultation. Read more about the clinical advantage.

It's amazing what the mind can help you endure. Read my summer 2006 Ironman survival story.

I've added a sports psychology comment section which explains how goal-keepers can alter strategy to save more penalty kicks by overriding their usual psychology, one reason that Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix at a track that he'd never driven before. I also comment on how difficult it is to stay at the top in sport - using the case of English cricket, English rugby and Valentino Rossi. I also describe what I think set Michael Schumacher apart from his fellow drivers: It wasn't just his driving ability. I plan to add comment on other sport situations.

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Dr Victor Thompson

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