Short courses

Summary

"Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just illusions." – Michael Jordan 

The importance of applied psychology and counselling skills is growing rapidly in sport, exercise, and wider professional contexts. These skills help individuals build deeper, more meaningful connections and provide psychologically informed support in their work. There is increasing recognition that performance and wellbeing are not separate concepts- they rely on one another and develop collaboratively. This course adopts a contemporary, person-centred approach to applied psychology, balancing a focus on goal achievement and performance enhancement with humanistic principles and self-awareness. The aim is to support the whole person, not just the performer. 

This course goes beyond theory by offering a space to develop and practise key interpersonal and psychological skills in a supportive environment. This hands-on experience is especially valuable for those pursuing academic qualifications or employment opportunities that seek practical, real-world application of applied psychology and counselling techniques. 

Each session introduces a core skill, followed by guided resources and practice opportunities tailored to your own context. Topics include self-awareness and reflective practice, helping you explore your personal values and biases, as well as person-centred communication skills that foster empathy and understanding when supporting others. While the course draws from both sport & exercise psychology and counselling contexts, it is designed to benefit anyone in a support-giving role.