Gestalt Therapy for Athletes
Psychological support for athletes navigating pressure, performance, confidence, and life in sport.
Why Buurman Counselling?
Understanding the Psychological Side of Sport
What Athletes Often Struggle With
Pressure during competition
Athletes may feel pressure to perform, whether from themselves, coaches, or expectations around them.
Overthinking during performance
Instead of trusting instinct and training, some athletes find themselves analysing every action.
Harsh self criticism after mistakes
A single error can lead to internal criticism that affects confidence and focus.
How Therapy Can Support Athletes
Understanding performance patterns
Exploring how psychological patterns influence focus, pressure, and reactions during competition.
Developing awareness and presence
Helping athletes stay present rather than caught in past mistakes or future outcomes.
Working with pressure and expectations
Learning to recognise internal expectations and respond to them differently.
Services
Choose Your Path
Sessions with Andrew helped me rebuild confidence after a difficult period in my sport. I now approach training and competition with a clearer mindset.
Paul Mason
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Features
Why Choose Me
Gestalt Approach
Explore patterns that affect confidence, pressure, and performance rather than focusing only on symptoms.
Flexible Therapy Options
Online, in person, or walk and talk sessions depending on what feels most supportive.
Outdoor Sessions Available
Sessions can take place while walking in Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens if that feels more natural.
Understanding Pressure
Explore how pressure, expectations, and internal criticism influence performance in training and competition.
Working With Confidence
Develop greater trust in your instincts and training rather than becoming caught in overthinking.
Supporting Life in Sport
Work through challenges such as injury, career transitions, loss of form, or balancing sport with other areas of life.
Pricing
Flexible pricing tailored to your business needs
Standard
Individual therapy sessions tailored to your needs and schedule.
£75
/Session
50-minute sessions
Online or in-person options
Walk and talk available
Flexible scheduling
MBACP accredited therapist
Concession rates available
Package
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Commit to your journey with a session package and save £15.
£285
For 4 Sessions
Four 50-minute sessions
All therapy formats included
Priority booking
Valid for 16 weeks
Save £15 on standard rate
Continuity and consistency
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Free Consultation
Book a 15 minute call where we can talk about what is happening in your sport or training environment and whether this work might be helpful. There is no pressure to continue.
Choose How We Work
Sessions can take place online, in person in West London, or as walk and talk sessions in nearby parks. We can adapt the format depending on what feels most useful.
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Start Your Journey
We begin meeting regularly and exploring the psychological patterns that influence confidence, pressure, and performance. Sessions move at your pace and focus on what feels most relevant to you.ne
FAQ
Answers to your most common questions
I'm not sure if therapy is for me?
Can therapy help with performance pressure?
Do you work with amateur athletes or only professionals?
Can therapy help with confidence in sport?
What happens in a Gestalt therapy session?
Can therapy help after injury or a difficult sporting experience?
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