About Me

Sport Psychologist Lucy

I’m Lucy Ballinger

I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Sport & Exercise Psychologist.

I have worked across many sports including football, tennis, rugby, cricket, swimming, golf, athletics and boxing, and a range of ages from 8-63 years.

My interest in sport psychology came as a result of getting injured playing netball and as sport played a big part of my life, I found it difficult when I couldn’t play.

I know first-hand how frustrating and challenging being injured can be.

It was the psychological side that I struggled with most (e.g., feeling that I had been forgotten about, missing out and not knowing what to do with my time when I should have been training) and I felt that I didn’t get the support that I needed, so I was determined to make sure that others didn’t go through what I went through.

Whilst I am still passionate about supporting injured athletes/players, I am also passionate about supporting all athletes/players, no matter their age, level or sport.

My Approach

I believe that building relationships is key to sport psychology.

Who is going to open up to someone if they do not trust them?

Therefore, I place an emphasis on building a rapport and relationship with whoever I am working with, whilst I am also keen to get to know the ‘person’ behind the athlete/player or coach/staff.

I aim to create a safe space where you can be yourself and feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.

Whilst I am also passionate about performance and wellbeing and believe that they go hand in hand.

My Experience

  • Liverpool FC Women (1st team)
  • Lancashire CCC/Thunder
  • England U17 Men’s Water Polo
  • Barnsley FC Academy
  • Bury FC Academy
  • St Helens RLFC U16 & U19
  • Blackpool FC Academy
  • Private Practice (in various sports)

My Education

  • BPS Qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology
  • MSc Sport Psychology
  • BSc Applied Sport Psychology
  • Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid

Get Started

Whether you require support as an Individual, Group/Team or in Education, you are just an email or telephone call away from getting the help you need.

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