About Sport Psychology for Youth Athletes
Performance Psychology sessions can help young athletes competing in a range of different sports. We work with athletes of all ages and abilities from 11 years old and upwards. We tend to support young athletes who are looking to...
Develop and maximise performance
We'll do a full assessment of their strengths and areas for improvement, developing goals and strategies to improve their 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 them manage what gets in the way, whether its pressure, performance anxiety, or low confidence.
How it works
Parents begin by booking a starter package. This consists of 2 sixty minute sessions designed to provide a comprehensive profile of your child as an athlete and a person. It helps us get to know each other, understand their goals, and assess their strengths and areas for improvement.
Youth athletes tend to then need 6-12 sessions to make progress with their plan. These sessions are typically spaced out every 2 weeks. This gives them time to complete homework exercises that typically involve practicing some mental skills that will help them make progress with their plan.
Some youth athletes competing at a very high level can benefit from support provided on a monthly ongoing basis, structured around their own individual needs and schedule.
Expertise
Dr Darren Britton is a leading youth sports psychologist with over a decade of experience helping young athletes build the mental resilience needed to succeed—and enjoy their sport.
Having served as a performance psychology consultant for premier institutions like Harlequins Rugby Club and Surrey County Cricket Club, Dr Britton translates elite sports psychology into practical, age-appropriate strategies for developing athletes. Through his private practice, he works closely with junior competitors, Premier League academy footballers, and national-level youth athletes to foster strong mental skills in early in their careers.
