More about Dr Darren Britton

Dr Darren Britton is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist, the highest standard of certification and regulation in the UK. He is also a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider and certified in numerous counselling approaches, including Rational Emotive Cognitive Therapy and Solution-focused Brief Therapy, which he applies across his practice within sport and performance psychology. 

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While running his own private practice, Darren is also the lead academy psychologist for Harlequins Rugby Club, delivering a programme that prepares players for future success in the professional game.​ With a PhD and published research in the field of Sport Psychology and Adolescent Development, Darren has significant experience working numerous teams and organisations developing the country's most talented athletes.

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Darren regularly appears in the media to give expert comment on the psychology of performance. Outlets have included the BBC World Service, the Telegraph, and Premier League TV (see video).