How We Help Professional Athletes Achieve Peak Performance
At OPC, our therapy solutions are tailored to each individual athlete.
We utilize scientifically proven hypnotherapy and NLP techniques that go beyond traditional therapy, accessing the subconscious mind to eliminate negative behaviours, thought patterns, and self-limiting beliefs which can affect performance.
Mental & Emotional Resilience
Performance Anxiety Management:
Professional athletes face immense pressure. Our techniques help reframe negative thoughts and manage stress, promoting calm confidence under pressure.
Unshakeable Confidence:
We eliminate self-limiting beliefs and build a positive mindset to maximize self-worth and belief in abilities.
Development of Resilience:
Maximise the ability to bounce back quickly from setbacks, losses, or poor performances, maintaining peak potential consistently.
Mental Block Removal:
Address subconscious barriers affecting skill development, injury fears, or performance slumps.
Performance & Skill Optimisation
Visualization & Mental Rehearsal:
Create neural pathways that build muscle memory, increase confidence, and enhance decision-making speed during crucial moments.
Goal Setting & Motivation:
Define and refine objectives, increase drive, and develop strategies for both career and personal life success.
Accessing "The Zone":
Achieve peak performance states of effortless concentration where skills flow automatically without conscious thought.
Laser Focus:
Block out distractions from crowds, opponents, or negative self-talk to make the best split-second decisions.
Technique Refinement:
Remove mental blocks and perfect specific skills through subconscious work.
Injury Recovery & Pain Management
Pain Perception Reduction:
Help athletes dissociate from pain and manage discomfort during rehabilitation.
Accelerated Healing:
Tap into the mind-body connection to enhance natural healing processes and improve recovery time.
Positive Recovery Mindset:
Maintain motivation and prevent frustration, depression, and overwhelming fears during injury recovery.
Trauma Resolution:
Clear negative emotional memories associated with injuries that can hinder recovery and future performance.
Addiction Support
Root Cause Discovery:
Identify true causes of addiction and break unhealthy behaviour patterns.
Hope & Confidence Building:
Instil belief that addiction can be overcome successfully.
Early Intervention:
Spot signs of potential addiction at the earliest opportunity.
Safe Space Creation:
Provide a confidential environment for honest discussion about concerns.
Career Transition Support
Post-Career Preparation:
Mental and emotional preparation for life after professional sports, whether planned or unexpected.
Young Athlete Support:
Help emerging athletes balance training, academics, and the uncertainty of professional contracts.
Contract Release Recovery:
Support athletes who face early career setbacks or releases, helping them move forward positively.
Identity Transition:
Navigate the complex emotional journey from athlete to post-sporting life identity.