Ian Cookson - Sport Psychology

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I also hold a doctorate in psychology from MMU. Get in touch for more info. In brief a psychologist helps us understand human behaviour.

I am a sport and exercise psychologist in training (SEPiT) with BASES working with athletes and sporting teams on issues like motivation, confidence, values and communication! I am a sport and exercise psychologist in training (SEPiT) on the BASES pathway, working under the supervision of an accredited sport and exercise psychologist. In a sporting context that might mean issues such as anxiety, motivation, stress, and confidence related to performance. Additionally from a team perspective we might look at values, cohesiveness and role clarity. As a sport psychologist I can work with you to develop an understanding of how psychology can improve performance, and develop skills and techniques to develop your ability to thrive in competition. As a practitioner your confidentiality is imperative and I follow the BASES code of conduct. I have an enhanced DBS check, and have undertaken safeguarding training in order to ensure I am operating to the highest ethical standards.

28/09/2025

16/09/2025

I've just returned from Trabzon where I worked with the England Amputee Football Association men's team at the Nations League. We met some of our goals, but missed out on winning after losing our final game and ended up third in group A. Travelling to international competitions gives me incredible insight into what it takes to win at the highest level. If you'd like to hear more, get in touch.

14/09/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 👊

Today, we face Türkiye in our final game with it still all to play for.

Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

📺 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨 🔗
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚 🇹🇷
⏰ 𝟏𝟕:𝟎𝟎 (𝟏𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐒𝐓)
🗓️ 𝟭𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
📍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘇𝗼𝗻, 𝐓ü𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐞
🏆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗔

12/09/2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 ⚽️

Tregaskiss put England ahead after the break before Poland again drew level.

Chances came for both sides, with Aki producing some big saves. Many positives to take from that performance as our first game ends as a draw.

| IKO PLC UK | 📸 Three Lines Photography

08/09/2025

Looking forward to another chance to work with this fantastic group of players.

𝟒 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚🇵🇱

🗓️ 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
📍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘇𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆
🏆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗔

01/09/2025

If you’re looking for someone to provide sport psychology sessions for you or your team this autumn… get in touch!

28/08/2025

What is your group identity? Do you know what your values are and how these relate to behaviour, leadership, and performance? In September I'm offering a free workshop to sports teams and exercise groups in and areas within 10 miles of SK8. Get in touch at iancooksonsportpsychology.co.uk.

22/08/2025

A really well written article by Ed from our media time on my time with The England Amputee Football Association as we prepare for another tournament.

Writes: Edward PerryWhile football fans will be aware of psychologists becoming an integral part of their favourite teams, many may not know what that role encompasses in the background.The EAFA spoke to Dr Ian Cookson, the Psychologist for the Men’s National Team, to shine a light on his work wit...

08/08/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Out Now

What can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offer football?

This week, Dr Ian Cookson is joined by Mark Eastup, a sport psychologist in training, to discuss how ACT helps players and coaches become more values-driven, psychologically flexible, and better prepared to handle the demands of the game.

From the clinical world to the pitch, Mark shares how ACT supports emotion regulation, resilience, and authentic leadership—offering examples from the women’s game and beyond.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or at: https://zurl.co/mT0ua

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