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Esports Psychologist - Professional gaming psychology support
Watch the video above to learn more about my work as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist with Team Endpoint in esports.
Trusted Experience
From Local Clubs to International Esports Organisations
Why choose a qualified esports psychologist?
As one of the few chartered sport psychologists with professional esports tournament experience, I understand the unique mental challenges of competitive gaming.
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Esports is one of the fastest growing competitive disciplines globally, and with that comes increasing recognition that mental performance is just as crucial as mechanical skill. Professional teams like FaZe Clan, Fnatic, and Team Liquid are now hiring qualified esports psychologists to support their players; because at the highest levels, the mental game can determine who wins.
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As a chartered sport and exercise psychologist specialising in esports psychology, I bring both professional qualifications and real tournament experience to help competitive gamers perform at their best.​
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Whether you're struggling with ranked anxiety, tilt management, or inconsistent performance between scrims and tournaments, I help esports athletes develop the mental resilience needed to perform when it counts most. From casual competitive players climbing ranked ladders to professional esports athletes competing at the highest level, my esports psychology services are tailored to your specific challenges and goals. If you're looking for a mental coach to support your gaming performance, why not choose a qualified sport psychologist?
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I have worked with teams to create organisational identities, a positive culture, and with individual players on nerves, goal-setting, confidence, performance enhancement and much more. If you'd like to work together, see the services page here.
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Common Esports Psychology Challenges I Help With
Competition anxiety and performance nerves
Building mental resilience and confidence
Developing pre-game routines and mental preparation
Managing tilt and emotional regulation
Team communication and dynamics
Goal setting and motivation
Career transitions and burnout prevention
Content creator support
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​My Approach as an Esports Psychologist:
I prepare esports athletes for the pressures of competition, provide mental skills training beyond their respective games, and help develop robust, supported players ready to represent their teams at the highest level.​
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Starting Your Esport Psychology Journey
A simple, professional process designed to help you achieve your sporting goals
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your esports challenges, mental game goals, and how sport psychology can improve your performance on the course. No commitment required.
4. Skill Development
Work through your personalised esports psychology program, developing confidence, focus, and mental resilience.
2. Comprehensive Assessment
Complete a detailed exploration of your current mental approach to esports, including, pre-game routines, pressure situations, and specific performance goals you want to achieve.
5. Ongoing Support
Continue with ongoing support, progress monitoring, and mental game refinement. Maintain contact between sessions with email support and performance tracking.
3. Tailored Programme
Receive a bespoke esport psychology program designed specifically for your playing level, challenges, and individual needs. Every plan is evidence-based and focused on practical application.
6. Review and Refine
Regular program reviews to assess progress, celebrate achievements, and adapt techniques based on your evolving esports game. Esports psychology is dynamic so we'll adjust your plan as you develop and face new course challenges.
Esports Mental Performance Training Services
Individual Esports Psychology Sessions
One-on-one mental performance coaching
Personalized strategies for your specific game and role
Available online globally with flexible scheduling
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Esports Team Workshops
Team sessions for professional and semi-professional squads
Communication and coordination training
Pre-tournament mental preparation programs
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Content Creator Support
Performance psychology for streamers and content creators
Managing live audience pressure and performance anxiety
Building confidence for on-camera performance
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Organisation Consulting
Wellbeing and performance programs for esports organizations
Coach education on psychological principles
Player development and wellbeing initiatives
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Previous esport clients include:​
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G2 Esports​
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Team Endpoint​
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Solary
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Munster Rugby Gaming
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Pixel Bars
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The International Federation of Esports Coaches
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Akolyte
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Accepting clients in all esports games, including:
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League of Legends
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DOTA 2
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Valorant
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CS2
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Overwatch 2
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Rainbow Six: Siege
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Rocket League​
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Fortnite
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Street Fighter
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Why choose a Sport Psychologist for esports performance coaching?
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Professional Experience That Matters
I work with athletes across all sports and performance levels:
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Traditional sports: Football, rugby, athletics, cycling, golf, tennis
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Combat sports: Boxing, MMA, martial arts
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Team sports: Hockey, netball, basketball
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Individual sports: Swimming, gymnastics, running
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Esports: League of Legends, Valorant, Counter Strike, Rocket League
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Youth to elite level: From junior athletes to professional competitors
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Professional Qualifications That Matter
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Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
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HCPC Registration ensuring professional standards and ethical practice
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International tournament experience including work with professional esports teams
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Published research in sport and performance psychology
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Full professional insurance for your protection and peace of mind
Why esports psychology is so important in competitive gaming performance
Esports is widely recognised as one of the most mentally demanding competitive disciplines, with coaches and professional players attributing much of what makes elite gaming performance to psychological resilience and esports mental training. Professional esports has embraced esports psychology and gaming mental coaching, with many top-tier teams openly discussing their work with esports performance coaches and competitive gaming psychology specialists. From visualisation techniques to tilt management, esports mindset training has become a recognised component of professional gaming development.
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By working with a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, you can cultivate a mindset which prioritises both wellbeing and performance. Doubts can become determination, and tilt can transform into focused determination. With esports psychology, you're not only refining your gaming skills but also tapping into your mental potential, propelling you from being a skilled player to standing out as an exceptional competitor both in-game and in your overall approach to competitive gaming.
Unlike traditional sports where physical factors play a major role, competitive gaming is almost entirely mental, requiring sustained focus, rapid decision-making, precise mechanical execution, and emotional regulation throughout intense matches that can last hours. The difference between winning and losing can come down to esports mental strength, strategic thinking under pressure, and the ability to maintain peak performance during crucial moments. Esports mental game coaching addresses these challenges, as the mental demands vary significantly depending on competitive level:
Professional Level
At the professional level, where mechanical skill and game knowledge are highly refined, esports mental performance often determines success. Professional players face unique psychological pressures including live audiences, streaming viewers, financial stakes, team expectations, and career pressure. Even minor esports mental blocks can mean the difference between winning and losing crucial tournaments or maintaining roster spots. Professional esports athletes increasingly recognise that maintaining peak esports mental game performance, through esports psychology techniques like pre-game routines, tilt management, and confidence maintenance, is essential for consistent success at the highest level.
Semi-Professional Level
Semi-professional and aspiring professional players face a particularly challenging mental landscape, balancing competitive gaming aspirations with work, education, or other commitments while often lacking the full support systems available to established professional players. These players must manage gaming performance anxiety in important tournaments, deal with the pressure of pursuing professional dreams, and maintain motivation through intensive practice schedules. Success at this level requires not just mechanical improvement but significant esports mental strength and gaming mindset training to handle the psychological demands of high-level competitive gaming.
Aspiring/Ranked Level
For amateur and ranked players, the esports mental game challenges can be just as significant. Players might struggle with ranked anxiety, tilt management, and inconsistent performance between casual and competitive play. Many gamers search for an esports mental coach or gaming mindset coach to address these issues. The good news is that the same evidence-based esports psychology techniques used by professionals can support performance at any level, from climbing out of lower ranks to competing in local tournaments and building confidence for streaming or content creation.
Ultimately, by addressing the mental aspects of competitive gaming, esports psychology can be an indispensable resource which helps unlock a player's full potential, ensuring they perform at their best and excel in the face of adversity, whether that's a crucial clutch situation, leading a team as an in-game leader, or bouncing back from a losing streak.
Ready to improve your competitive gaming mental performance? Whether you're a ranked player or professional esports athlete, I provide esports psychology services tailored to your level and goals. See my services here or book a free discovery call.
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