DR Ian Cookson

 I’m a psychologist with a doctorate in social psychology, currently working as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist in training with CASES and as a psychology tutor in higher education. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, performance, and practical change, helping individuals, teams, and organisations improve how they think, feel, and act under pressure.

I’ve worked across different sectors, from business to sport and academia to charities, bringing insight, structure and change to complex challenges. Whether it’s coaching elite athletes, supporting students, or designing behavioural change strategies, my approach is always collaborative and focused on what works.

People I work with say I’m curious and a clear thinker, and fun to have around. If you want a psychologist who understands real-world context, then let’s talk. Contact details at iancooksonsportpsychology.co.uk 

As a psychologist I can work with you to develop an understanding of how psychology can improve performance, and develop skills and techniques to enable your ability to thrive in competition.

Individually thia might mean dealing with anxiety, motivation, stress, and confidence related to performance, or around issues away from your sport that are creating a distraction to performance. Additionally from a team perspective we might look at values, cohesiveness and role clarity.

The principles behind sport psychology can also be applied in the business world, building understanding and cohesiveness, improving communication, and creating high performing teams.