
because success starts in the mind
“One of the greatest limiters for athletes is the lack of consistent and coherent development of mental skills from a young age.”
Young athletes face intense pressure and challenges in pursuit of their sports goals. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, lacks the confidence to perform under pressure, or wants to gain the mental skills to reach the next level and gain a competitive advantage; you want them in the hands of qualified, trusted practitioner with a proven track record of success.
Dr. Bowes has an extensive record of success and specialises in equipping young athletes with the confidence, focus, resiliency, emotional control and intelligence, mindset, and processes for success at the highest level. These athletes reach higher levels of performance, limit performance barriers, learn at a faster rate, and deal effectively with the pressures of competition. Read more
Why Dr. Bowes?
Experience. Trust. Success
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30 years’ experience working with over 1,000 young athletes in the UK & USA.
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Scientific & evidence-based program of support.
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Proven track record of successfully dealing with the main challenges young athletes face e.g., dealing with pressure, confidence, effective focus, mental toughness, emotional control & intelligence.
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Extensive experience and success dealing with specific issues such as perfectionism and mental blocks.
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Extensive track record of success including Olympic Games, international & professional events, national titles, selection for national teams, professional contracts, college recruitment and scholarships.
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A lifetime of involvement in youth sport as a former athlete, qualified coach and performance psychologist.
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20 years as Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC, USA) & BASES Accredited Sport Psychologist (UK).
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Trusted independent resource for parents, coaches and organizations.
Individualised support programs
Dr. Bowes provides support to athletes around the world.

YOUNG ATHLETE
Performance Psychology Training
Equipping the next generation with the foundations, processes and mental skills to meet the challenges of sport, overcome performance limitations, gain a competitive advantage, & improve performance. Read more

Elite/Pro Athlete
Maximizing Performance
Confidential, expert support to achieve peak performance, manage the stresses of elite sport, and overcome setbacks. Read more

US College
Recruitment & excellence
Achieve peak performance up to, and during, recruitment and develop the mental skills necessary to excel at the elite college level. Read more
Connect with Dr. Bowes
Reach Out
To inquire about performance psychology services, schedule an appointment, or learn more about optimizing your mental performance, please contact me below for a confidential conversation