by Lydia Black | Sep 3, 2026 | ADHD, Clinical Practice, mental health, psychology, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
You can be imperfect, occasionally disorganised, need to look things up, ask for help, get things wrong sometimes, and still be a good psychologist. I’ve recently started working with early career psychologists and it’s made me think a bit about what actually makes a...
by Lydia Black | Aug 8, 2026 | mental health, Parenting, Performance Psychology, Psychological Safety in Sport, Wellbeing
Parents play a huge role in a young athlete’s experience of sport. But knowing how to support a child through pressure, disappointment, nerves, setbacks and competition isn’t always straightforward. Last weekend, I ran a sport psychology workshop for parents of young...
by Lydia Black | Jun 2, 2026 | Performance Anxiety, Performance Psychology
Experiential avoidance in sport is incredibly common. It happens when athletes try to escape, avoid, suppress, or control uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, or pressure. And while avoidance can feel helpful in the short term, it can quietly get in...
by Lydia Black | Apr 9, 2026 | ADHD, mental health, Mental Health, psychology, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Womens health
Many women enter perimenopause feeling like their body has changed without their permission. Energy dips, mood becomes less predictable, and things that once felt manageable can start to feel harder. Alongside this, confidence can take a hit, not always in obvious...
by Lydia Black | Sep 20, 2025 | Mental Blocks, Performance Anxiety, Performance Psychology, sport psychology, Visualisation
In my work with athletes, I’m often asked about visualisation techniques. To be honest, I’ve tended to shy away from recommending them in the past. The main reason? I’ve always seen mixed messaging about how effective visualisation really is, and I’ve worried about...