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 | 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 | May 7, 2025 | Mental Health, Performance Psychology, Self Care, sport psychology, Uncategorized, Values, Wellbeing
Three Options in High-Pressure Moments Inspired by the work of Dr Russ Harris The Challenge Formula In high-performance sport, there are moments that test you, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. That is where the Challenge formula comes in. Maybe...
by Lydia Black | Feb 28, 2025 | ADHD, ADHD and Athletes, Wellbeing
“ADHD is just an overdiagnosed excuse for laziness”. I heard this from a parent of one of my clients this week, but the reality couldn’t be more different. Despite growing awareness, ADHD remains widely misunderstood. Some dismiss it as an excuse for a...
by Lydia Black | Dec 16, 2024 | mental health, psychology, Uncategorized, Values, Wellbeing
Me: “How do you feel about navigating the festive season?” Client: “I know I will have too much to drink and eat this holiday season, and I already feel guilty about it. Why can’t I just stick to my plan?” These were the words of a client...