Psych to Perform | Sport Psychology

About Us

What is Sport and Performance Psychology?

Sport and performance psychology is the science of developing the mental skills that help people perform at their best, whether in sport, business, or the performing arts.

A sports psychologist works much like a personal trainer, but instead of building physical strength, they help you strengthen your mindset, focus, and emotional control under pressure.

Working on your mental game can help you:

Boost confidence
Reduce anxiety and nerves
Avoid overthinking during high-pressure moments
Stay focused and composed when it matters most

You’ll also learn powerful tools and techniques used by top-level performers, including:

Imagery and visualisation
Emotional regulation
Goal setting and motivation
Cognitive defusion (detaching from unhelpful thoughts)
Thought reframing for a stronger, more productive mindset

Whether you're an athlete, artist, or high performer in any field, sport and performance psychology gives you the mental edge to rise above the competition.

What We Do

What We Can Do for You

At Psych to Perform, we help you take control of your mental performance so you can thrive in high-pressure environments, whether you're competing, performing, or navigating life’s challenges.

We combine the science of sport and performance psychology with a personalised, practical approach. Our aim is to:

Reduce the impact of mental barriers
Increase your sense of clarity, confidence, and control
Help you consistently perform at your highest level

We believe true performance comes from the balance of mental health, psychological skills, and tailored strategies, and we work with you to strengthen all three.

You’ll learn how to:

Gain control over your mindset and reactions to thoughts or feelings
Use your environment and support networks to your advantage
Develop tools that improve both performance and wellbeing

With a new understanding of your values, mental strengths, and personal goals, you’ll be empowered to:

Break through mental blocks
Handle stress and setbacks with resilience
Reach new levels of focus, motivation, and achievement

Our Services

Who We Are

Meet Tim Cobb – Founder & Sports Psychologist

Psych to Perform was founded by Tim Cobb to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological support for those striving to reach their full potential, while also enjoying the journey along the way.

Tim is passionate about helping people build strong, sustainable mental habits through proven psychological methods. His goal is simple: to guide you toward long-term performance, wellbeing, and personal growth.

About Tim

Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training (SEPiT) with CASES
Head of Player Care at Portsmouth FC Academy
Experience across elite, semi-pro, and youth sport
Works with athletes and coaches of all genders and ages
Background includes sports like football, tennis, netball, cricket, gymnastics, hockey, and trampolining. In addition to fields such as business and stage performance
Actively trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and has played football, rugby, and badminton at various levels

Tim understands both the science and the real-life demands of competitive performance. His practical, grounded approach makes him relatable to athletes, performers, and high achievers from all walks of life.

"My aim is to help people build the kind of mindset that not only performs under pressure but also thrives in everyday life."

— Tim Cobb

Real Action

How We Help You Achieve Your Goals

At Psych to Perform, we focus on developing both the person and the performer.

Our approach is completely tailored, we start by understanding your unique story, strengths, and the mental challenges you're currently facing. Whether you're struggling to maintain focus, battling nerves, or looking to break through a plateau, we meet you where you are.

From there, we apply cutting-edge psychological research to create a plan that fits your goals, personality, and environment.

You’ll learn:

Evidence-based mental performance strategies
Tools for navigating pressure and setbacks
Techniques to improve focus, resilience, and consistency

Our aim is to equip you with a practical mindset toolkit, so you can perform at your best not just in your sport or role, but in life as a whole.

We don’t just coach performance, we coach people.
And when the person grows, the performance follows.

Our Clients

High Performance, for Everyone

At Psych to Perform, we support individuals and teams who want to develop their mental skills and thrive under pressure, no matter their background, level, or field.

Our clients include:

Professional, semi-professional, and amateur athletes
Disabled athletes and para-athletes
Junior and youth athletes (including children under 18)
Performers from the arts, music, and theatre
Business professionals and entrepreneurs
Emergency service workers and armed forces personnel
Sports teams, clubs, governing bodies, and sponsors
Schools, colleges, and educators

We’re here for anyone who wants to sharpen their mindset, boost their confidence, and take control of their mental performance.

Why Clients Come to Us

Some common reasons clients seek support include:

A dip in performance or motivation
Struggles with injury recovery or return to sport
Performance anxiety, nerves, or overthinking
Feeling overwhelmed by pressure or expectations
Wanting to build long-term mental resilience and focus

But those are just a few, if you’re unsure whether this is right for you, feel free to get in touch. You’ll receive a detailed, no-obligation response.

Young Clients and Consent

We welcome clients under 18, with parental or guardian consent. For individual sessions, a service agreement must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Everyone Is Welcome

Psych to Perform is fully inclusive. We proudly support people of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and abilities. Everyone is treated with respect, empathy, and genuine curiosity.

Testimonials

What Do People Say About Us?

I worked with Tim from Psych to Perform for 6 months in both an individual and team capacity. Tim worked with my competitive gymnasts, teaching them imagery to overcome mental blocks. Tim has provided excellent infographics that are incredibly informative and engaging for our wide age range of gymnasts. We will be using the infographic Tim has created for years to come. Additionally, the imagery training work has been amazing. Tim designed activities that fit within our session plan and presented minimal disruption to our regular routine. I also work with Tim on a 1 on 1 basis. Tim helps me overcome the challenges I am presented with by teaching me new ways to think and cope with obstacles in my life. I would highly recommend Psych to Perform for any individual struggling with obstacles or performance, any parent of a child athlete, and any team or sports club.

Alisha

Regis Gymnastics Coach

Portsmouth Amputee FC have benefitted immensely since working with Tim around some psychological behaviours within the team environment. Working with the coaches, Tim has built a tailored framework upon speaking to players/coaches and watching them in action. The framework has been implemented and shared with the players and coaches where there is a clear outline as to the pathway Portsmouth Amputee FC are currently going down. Aspects such as team spirit, building rapport, technical and tactical information are all involved. The framework has been hugely beneficial to both us as coaches and the players as it gives us a clear visual representation of whereabouts we are at and how we can improve different aspects of what we do to make ourselves the best version we can be.

Callum

Portsmouth FC Amputees Coach

Tim worked with my 12 year old son to help him overcome a mental block that was impacting his progress in trampolining. He formed a bond with Seb quickly and managed to get him to open up to explore and understand his thought processes behind what was happening. He spoke to Seb's coach to ensure he fully understood what was happening with Seb. He then taught him techniques to support him including imagery in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. All this was achieved in 1:1 sessions over teams. Thanks Tim.

Gemma

Parent of a Client

Tim is a friendly, understanding and encouraging person to work with. He made my experience very comfortable which helped my progress tremendously. Over my time working with Tim, he made sure to cater content directly to me and whatever I specifically needed at the time. He is a good listener, very patient and knowledgeable. The structure of the sessions allowed me to learn and develop my understanding of myself further. Overall, working with Tim has had a huge impact in all areas of my life and has probably been the best thing I’ve ever done. I would thoroughly recommend working with him.

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