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Online Sport Psychology: The Essential Guide to Delivering Effective Virtual Services
A woman in a modern home office participates in a video conference, maintaining focus as she engages with a colleague online. Athletes across performance levels seek sport psychology support, yet accessing services often presents challenges related to location, availability, and cost [5]. We face a professional landscape where traditional service delivery models meet evolving client needs and technological possibilities. The field continues to expand beyond conventional face-

Dr Paul McCarthy
Jun 36 min read


Why The Sport Psychologist Should Read More Fiction: Unexpected Lessons from Literature
A cozy reading nook bathed in warm sunlight, featuring an open book with glasses resting atop, a steaming cup of coffee nearby, and a background of bookshelves, creating an inviting atmosphere for a peaceful afternoon. The sport psychologist focuses on performance metrics, analytical interventions and evidence-based practices. The sport psychologist journal and peer-reviewed articles provide valuable research, but they often miss a significant element: deep human understandi

Dr Paul McCarthy
Mar 1514 min read


9 Ways to Boost Your Sports Psychology Salary in Private Practice
A professional sport psychologist displays confidence while analyzing sales data on multiple screens in a modern office setting. Have you ever wondered why some sports psychologists barely make £27,000 while others earn more than £60,000 a year ? This huge gap shocked me when I started my career. The salary story gets interesting. New sports psychologists typically start at £20,000 to £23,000 . Most employed positions pay between £27,000 and £40,000 . Private practitioners c

Dr Paul McCarthy
Dec 31, 202512 min read


How to Work With a Sports Psychologist Online: A Practical Guide for Athletes
A man engaged in an online meeting from his home workspace, displaying a focused demeanor as he interacts with a colleague on his computer screen. Athletes today prefer online sessions with sports psychologists - about 60% choose them because they're more convenient. My experience as the lead psychologist for British Shooting over the last 8 years has shown me how sports psychology jobs are changing in the digital world . The online mental training program I launched in 2021

Dr Paul McCarthy
Oct 26, 20259 min read
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