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Over the last two years, I’ve turned away from the standard model of sport psychology — and psychological science more broadly. I became concerned by the mainstream approach, which tends to view people as flawed or incapable of guiding their own lives. This perspective implies that psychologists should train up in an impersonal and "objective" knowledge-base, and then "operate" on people with this knowledge to "fix" them. Much in the same way a medical doctor operates on a patient in an operating theatre. Yet I believe an honest look at the scientific evidence suggests this approach is built on false assumptions about psychology, human nature and how people develop positive mental health.

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I prefer to think we can do far better as a science — and as a profession — by embracing a more truthful understanding of what it means to be human, one that recognises our extraordinary intelligence. In fact, it’s precisely because we are so intelligent that we experience mental health challenges. We each have incredible amounts of potential that naturally seeks fulfilment; when that potential is blocked, the mind becomes distressed — not because it is broken, but because it knows how great you can be if allowed to express your true nature. The pain you feel is your mind’s way of calling you home — back to your natural state, where your greatness can flow freely.

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Two years ago, I embarked on an ambitious journey to develop a new science of positive mental health — one that helps people heal naturally by learning to trust and use their own strengths.  Therefore, If you’re looking for an empowering, strengths-based alternative to traditional approaches — one that sees the best in you and supports your natural capacity to thrive — I’d love for you to get in touch.