Performance and Sports Psychologists

PASSIONATE ABOUT PERFORMANCE & WELLBEING

2020

Mindframe Performance is a sport and Performance Psychology consultancy founded in 2020 that utilises cutting edge research and scientifically proven methods delivered in simple, accessible and innovative ways
We adopt a holistic approach working on thoughts, beliefs, behaviours and emotions. We teach athletes, teams, coaches and companies mental skills, tools and techniques to optimise their mindset and performance
17+
Experts

80+
Sports

2500+
Sportspeople

Our fast growing team of Performance & Sports Psychologists have helped over 2000 sportspeople in over 75 different sports and are one of the UK’s leading providers of online Sport Psychology

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Our Approach

Fun

Engaging

Simple

Accessible

Meet The Team

Jake Brown

Performance Psychologist & Founder

Oran O’kelly

Director of SP Middle East

Louis Ross

Performance Psychologist

Alex Harrison

Sport and Exercise Psychology Consultant

Emma Biggin

Sport Psychology Consultant

Tyler Smith

Sport Psychologist

Rifat Hussein

Performance Psychologist

Henry Walshe

Sport Psychology Consultant

Louise Paul

Sport Psychology Consultant

Antonio Capasso

Sport Psychologist

Alan Mckay

Sport Psychology Consultant

Tia Prior

Sport Psychologist

Dr Thomas Buck

Performance Psychologist

Toyin Orelaja

Sport Psychology Consultant

Tyler Edwards

Performance Psychologist

Beth Heath

Sport Psychology Consultant

Joe Hicklin

Performance Psychologist

Tuzel Kazim

Head of HR & Social

Tuzel Kazim

Role

Head of HR & Social

Education & Training

Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Horse riding and Running

Sporting Achievements

Competitive Showjumper

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy horse riding, baking, travelling and spending time outdoors in the sun

Favourite team

Bourne Town FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Nick Kyrgios

Favourite athlete (all time)

Amanda Nunes

Favourite quote

“Comparison is the thief of joy”

Dr Alan Mckay

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

Education & Training + What Uni’s (BSc, MSc, stage 2)

BSc Psychology – Dublin City University

MSc Sport Psychology – Liverpool John Moores University

PhD Sport Psychology – University of South Wales; BPS (Stage 2)

What sports do you play regularly?

Running Golf & Football

Personal sporting achievements?

Leinster schools level Rugby player & Completed several half marathons

Hobbies & Interests

I love running, playing 5-a-side or golf with my mates, reading anything and everything, and travelling – trying to see one new country each year!

Favourite team

Liverpool FC & Leinster Rugby

Favourite athlete (all time)

Ayrton Senna

Favourite quote

Obsessing about winning is a loser’s game. The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let go of the outcome – Phil Jackson

Antonio Capasso

Role

Sport Psychologist

Education & Training

BA (HONS) Psychology with Sport

MSc Psychology of Sport

SEPAR (BASES)

What sports do you play regularly?

Running, Hyrox/strength training, ex GB American Footballer, Elite Youth Tennis Player

Personal sporting achievements?

GB American Football (and BUCS National Champ), Competed internationally at tennis as a youth, County athletics (long distance running), any of my Half Marathons

Hobbies & Interests

Sport is my one true love, you can find me running, strength training, cycling and even more recently rock climbing – I am happy to try it all. Essentially, if I’m outdoors I am happy. When not being active you can find me socialising with friends and family. I also enjoy music.

Favourite team

Tottenham Hotspurs & the local club Ipswich Town

Favourite athlete (Current)

Jarvis Landry

Favourite athlete (all time)

Rafael Nadal

Favourite quote

It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up – Vince Lombardi

Louise Paul

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

Education & Training

SEPAR (BASES)

Sport Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Skiing, running, cycling, crossfit

Sporting Achievements

BUCS Medalist in Rowing & Skiing, completing half & marathon distance runs

Hobbies & Interests

From Kayaking in Utah, to skiing in Japan and running in Iceland – I am at my happiest when exploring the world and exercising. I care about health & wellbeing and supporting others to be the best version of themselves.

Favourite team

GBR Skeleton team

Favourite athlete (current)

Mikaela Shiffrin

Favourite athlete (all time)

Sir Chris Hoy

Favourite quote

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzky

Henry Walshe

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

SEPAR (BASES)

Sport Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football, Golf, Long Distance Running

Sporting Achievements

National-Level Cross Country (U18s), Completed Half-Marathons Sub 1hr and 30mins

Hobbies & Interests

Skiing, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Beach Days

Favourite team

Aston Villa

Favourite athlete (current)

Ben Stokes

Favourite athlete (all time)

Lionel Messi

Favourite quote

“Constantly try to be the best version of yourself” Kobe Bryant (Mamba Mentality)

Rifat Hussein

Role

Performance Psychologist

Education & Training

SEPAR (BASES)

Sport Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Boxing

Football

Running

Strength Training

Personal Sporting Achievements

Boxed for over 17 years at an elite level winning London ABA’s three times

Hobbies & Interests

From playing sports to watching sports (mainly football), I enjoy travelling and exploring new countries and staying up to date with all things sport psychology

Favourite team

Arsenal

Favourite athlete (current)

Bukayo Saka

Favourite athlete (all time)

Muhammad Ali

Favourite quote

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” – Muhammad Ali

Tyler Smith

Sport Psychologist

Education & Training

Sport Psychologist (BASES)

Sport Psychology MSc

Sport & Exercise Science BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football, Golf, Gym

Sporting Achievements

Playing semi-professional Football, I also had a successful youth Football career at county level

Hobbies & Interests

Sport and Performance

Favourite team

Liverpool FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Lebron James

Favourite athlete (all time)

Steven Gerrard

Favourite quote

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed” – Michael Jordan

Emma Biggin

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

Education & Training

BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Bath

MSc Sports & Exercise Psychology, University of Staffordshire

QSEP-stage 2 (current)

What sports do you play regularly?

I coach and play tennis, and gym regularly.

Personal sporting achievements?

I used to play for Charlton Girls Football Academy. I have also danced for over 18 years, performing in front of hundreds of people each year in our show. Growing up, I have played contact rugby, cricket, golf, tag rugby, netball, and done gymnastics and cross-country in out-of-school clubs.

Hobbies & Interests

I love sport, watching it regularly, and gyming most days. I play the guitar and enjoy reading and spending time with my friends.

Favourite team

Arsenal FC

Favourite athlete (Current)

Jasmine Paolini

Favourite athlete (all time)

Thierry Henry / Jessica Ennis-Hill

Favourite quote

“Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain

Alex Harrison

Role

Sport and Exercise Psychology Consultant

Education & Training

SEPAR (in progress)

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

I train almost every day and regularly compete in both show jumping and dressage! I’m also regularly involved in netball and dance in my spare time, whilst also being a regular skier in the winter months. Throughout my childhood I was involved in loads of sports! Including those mentioned above, along with athletics, rounders, badminton, tennis, and karate. Equally, I’m a qualified Personal Trainer so I spend lots of my time in the gym.

Sporting Achievements

I competed for the Loughborough University equestrian team, qualifying for the BUCS Equestrian National Championships in 2019. I then went on to be the Chantrey Championships Dressage winner in 2023. I also competed for Loughborough in ballet, attending and being successful in the largest university dance competition in the UK several years in a row. During my time at school, I was the captain of the dance, netball, and volleyball teams, being crowned GDST champions in volleyball and the athletics 100m relay.

Hobbies & Interests

Although most of my hobbies and interests lie within my current sports, in my spare time I love to get involved in new sports to broaden my knowledge and to have fun, with my recent interests being squash and golf. I love to watch live sport and go to the gym, whilst also spending time with family and friends and looking after the family dogs, cats, and horses!

Favourite team

England National Rugby Union Team

Favourite athlete (current)

Simone Biles

Favourite athlete (all time)

Michael Phelps

Favourite quote

“The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen” – Jess Ennis

Louis Ross

Role

Performance Psychologist

Education & Training

SEPAR (BASES)

Sport Psychology MSc

Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

FootbalL

Golf – handicap 10

Sporting Achievements

NCCAA All-Region Teams for Collegiate Soccer and U16 & U18 Gloucester County teams

Hobbies & Interests

Golf, reading, sport psychology, cooking, a wide-range of music, getting outdoors and doing things with friends & family

Favourite team

Arsenal FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Viktor Hovland – attitude is infectious

Favourite athlete (all time)

Cesc Fabregas

Favourite quote

“Blessed is he who plants trees under whose shade he will never sit”

Oran O’Kelly

Role

Director of SP Middle East

Education & Training

Sport Psychology BA

Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology MSc

SEPAR (BASES)

What sports do you play regularly?

Rally-Raid motorcycle category & MMA

Personal sporting achievements?

Dakar Rally Finisher and Top 5 at a World Championship event

Hobbies & Interests

Sky diving, spearfishing, kitesurfing, over-landing and camping

Favourite team

Jamaica National Bobsled Team

Favourite athlete (Current)

Travis Pastrana

Favourite athlete (all time)

Stephane Peterhanse

Favourite quote

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better – Theodore Roosevelt “Man in the Arena”

Jake Brown

Role

Performance Psychologist & Founder

Education & Training

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport and Exercise Science BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football – semi-pro

Golf – handicap 4

Sporting Achievements

As a junior athlete I have played football for 2 academies, golf at a European level and represented my county for golf, tennis & cricket

Hobbies & Interests

I love sport and I love psychology so my job makes sense. I’m into health & wellbeing and enjoy football, golf, running, tennis, skiing, wakeboarding, gym, surfing, yoga, meditation, reading and travelling

Favourite team

Swindon Town FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Collin Morikawa

Favourite athlete (all time)

Andrés Iniesta

Favourite quote

“Football is played with the head, your feet are just the tools” -Andrea Pirlo

Tia Prior

Role

Sport Psychologist

Education & Training

HCPC Sport Psychologist (BASES)

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football

Netball and Croquet

Sporting Achievements

In my youth career I played Football for Watford, Tottenham, QPR and Brentford

Hobbies & Interests

Going to Chelsea women’s games, the driving range, seeing friends and family and exploring food markets

Favourite team

Chelsea Women

Favourite athlete (current)

Chloe Kelly

Favourite athlete (all time)

Frank Lampard

Favourite quote

“Trust The Process”

Dr Thomas Buck

Role

Performance Psychologist

Education & Training

Sport Psychologist PhD

SEPAR (BASES)

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Padel

swimming

cycling and gym

Sporting Achievements

Running the Manchester Marathon

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy football, tennis, golf, padel, cycling and swimming. I’m a keen collector of comics and rare collectible cards. I developed a passion for Sport Psychology at 17 and I love exploring approaches to helping develop performance and wellbeing in athletes.

Favourite team

Liverpool FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Alexis Mac Allister

Favourite athlete (all time)

Steven Gerrard

Favourite quote

“Past pain becomes present purpose. Find the comfort in discomfort.”

Toyin Orelaja

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

Education & Training

SEPAR (CASES)

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

I go to the gym and run regularly, and have just started getting into Padel!

Sporting Achievements

Reached the top 15 in the UK for Long Jump and Triple Jump. I also have played Netball, Basketball and danced over the years.

Hobbies & Interests

I love anything active and travelling – so running and hiking especially when travelling the world is my favourite combination. I also love baking, rewatching my favourite tv shows, spending time with my friends & family and photography

Favourite team

Arsenal FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Favourite athlete (all time)

Usain Bolt

Favourite quote

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind” – C.S Lewis

Tyler Edwards

Role

Performance Psychologist

Education & Training

SEPAR (CASES)

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football

Tennis and Gym

Sporting Achievements

Played Football and Tennis to a good level

Hobbies & Interests

Playing and watching Sport and Music Events

Favourite team

Man United FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Carlos Alcaraz

Favourite athlete (all time)

Lionel Messi

Favourite quote

“Don’t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion” – Muhammad Ali

Beth Heath

Role

Sport Psychology Consultant

Education & Training

SEPAR (CASES)

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

Psychology MSc

Sport Psychology BSc

What sports do you play regularly?

Football has always been my main sport, playing and coaching, but I also enjoy playing tennis, going on hikes, and doing Hyrox-style gym workouts

Sporting Achievements

Winning the BUCS treble with my university and gaining promotion into Tier 1 for the first time in its history

Hobbies & Interests

Outside of sport, I enjoy travelling, spending time gardening and getting outdoors, as well as winding down with a good book.

Favourite team

Man City FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Lucy Bronze

Favourite athlete (all time)

Brandi Chastain

Favourite quote

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

Joe Hicklin

Role

Performance Psychologist

Education & Training

Sport & Exercise Psychology MSc

Psychology MSc

Business BA

What sports do you play regularly?

Running, Hiking, Tennis, Cross-Fit and Football

Sporting Achievements

2x Marathons in the Swiss Alps

Hobbies & Interests

An outdoor lifestyle – Football, Running, Hiking with his Dog “Lumé”, Marathons, writing, and singing.

Favourite team

Liverpool FC

Favourite athlete (current)

Carlos Alcaraz

Favourite athlete (all time)

Jonny Wilkinson & Steven Gerrard

Favourite quote

“You can’t change what happened, you can’t change what you did or what was done to you. But you can choose how you live now” -Edith Eger

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"My only regret is not doing this years ago"

Mark

Football

"Gamechanger - Felt like I was cheating"

Luke

Tennis

British Steeplechase Champion 2023 - “Instrumental in my success"

Poppy Tank

Steeplechase

Won the Clutch Pro Tour Order of Merit - “My golf has reached a new level”

Giles

Golf

Won the National Championships - “Helped transform my life”

Awais

Boxing

Performance and Sports Psychologists

2020

Our Approach

Fun

Engaging

Simple

Accessible

Meet The Team

Jake Brown

Oran O’kelly

Louis Ross

Alex Harrison

Emma Biggin

Tyler Smith

Rifat Hussein

Henry Walshe

Louise Paul

Antonio Capasso

Alan Mckay

Tia Prior

Dr Thomas Buck

Toyin Orelaja

Tyler Edwards

Beth Heath

Joe Hicklin

Tuzel Kazim

Tuzel Kazim

Role

Education & Training

What sports do you play regularly?

Sporting Achievements

Hobbies & Interests

Favourite team

Favourite athlete (current)

Favourite athlete (all time)

Favourite quote

Dr Alan Mckay

Role

Education & Training + What Uni’s (BSc, MSc, stage 2)

What sports do you play regularly?

Personal sporting achievements?

Hobbies & Interests

Favourite team

Favourite athlete (all time)

Favourite quote

Antonio Capasso

Role

Education & Training

What sports do you play regularly?

Personal sporting achievements?

Hobbies & Interests

Favourite team

Favourite athlete (Current)

Favourite athlete (all time)

Favourite quote

Louise Paul

Role

Education & Training

What sports do you play regularly?

Sporting Achievements

Hobbies & Interests

Favourite team

Favourite athlete (current)

Favourite athlete (all time)

Favourite quote

Henry Walshe

Role

SEPAR (BASES)

What sports do you play regularly?

Sporting Achievements

Hobbies & Interests

Favourite team

Favourite athlete (current)

Favourite athlete (all time)

Favourite quote

Rifat Hussein

Role

Education & Training

What sports do you play regularly?

Personal Sporting Achievements

Favourite quote