About Performance Psychology for Sailing
Performance Psychology sessions can be for both olympic sailors and passionate amateurs. We work with sailors of all ages and abilities from 11 years old and upwards. We tend to support sailors who are looking to...
Develop and maximise performance
We'll do a full assessment of your strengths and areas for improvement, developing goals and strategies to improve your performance.
Overcome injuries and career hurdles
We'll set goals for your recovery, identifying stressors and developing new coping strategies.
Deal with psychological performance obstacles
We'll help you manage what gets in the way, whether its pressure, performance anxiety, or low confidence.
How it works
Sailors begin by booking a starter package. This consists of 2 sixty minute sessions designed to provide a comprehensive profile of you as a sailor and a person. It helps us get to know each other, understand your goals, and assess your strengths and areas for improvement.
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Amateur and youth sailors tend to then need 6-12 sessions to make progress with their plan. These sessions are typically spaced out every 2 weeks. This gives you time to complete homework exercises that typically involve practicing some mental skills that will help you make progress with your plan.
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For elite sailors, support is provided on a monthly ongoing basis, structured around your own individual needs and schedule.
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Expertise
Dr Darren Britton is an experienced performance psychologist dedicated to helping sailors, crews, and windsurfers master the psychological demands of high-level racing.
Dr Britton brings extensive experience working at the pinnacle of the sport, having supported Olympic sailors as well as emerging talent on Sport England’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). From youth racers climbing the pathway to elite competitors targeting international regattas, he helps sailors turn pressure into peak performance.
