About

I’m Hayley Abraham, a Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training currently completing my accreditation through CASES (SEPAR pathway), this means I work under supervision and with the same ethical accountability as a fully qualified practitioner. My background spans sport and exercise psychology, child development and time spent in clinical mental health psychology settings, which has shaped how seriously I take the person behind the performance.

I came into this field because I’m interested in what sport and movement mean to people, and how they shape identity, self-worth and how we relate to our own bodies.

Who is this for?

You don’t have to be an elite athlete. You don’t even have to currently “do sport”.

This might work for you if:

You’re in a fitness slump, and it feels bigger than just motivation
You’ve lost your sense of identity after injury, retirement or stepping back from sport
Competing or training brings up more anxiety, pressure and self-criticism than joy
You’re a high performer and want to perform at your best consistently, sustainably and under pressure

Whether you're struggling with confidence, navigating setbacks or feeling the weight of expectations, I provide a space that's both supportive and focused.

How I work

I take a person-centred approach, this involves us working together, and I will tailor your support to meet your needs, preferences and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. My work is relational; in other words, the relationship between us is the work, though we will also use skills and techniques to support your progress too.

In practice, this looks like:

Starting with what’s actually going on for you
Following your pace, not a pre-set programme
Paying attention to your body and how things feel, not just what you are thinking
Treating performance struggles as often connected to identity, self-worth and our lives as a whole

In practice, this might feel like space and curiosity, someone who understands that your relationship with sport could be intertwined with other parts of your life, like burnout, body image, transition, fear of failure or feeling lost in something that used to feel like yours. I aim to help you build performance that is not only effective but also sustainable, so that you can show up with clarity, resilience and confidence when it matters most.

My Qualifications

MSc Sport Psychology

MSc Child Development

BSc Psychology

About

Who is this for?

You don’t have to be an elite athlete. You don’t even have to currently “do sport”. This might work for you if:

You’re in a fitness slump, and it feels bigger than just motivation

You’ve lost your sense of identity after injury, retirement or stepping back from sport

Competing or training brings up more anxiety, pressure and self-criticism than joy

You’re a high performer and want to perform at your best consistently, sustainably and under pressure Whether you're struggling with confidence, navigating setbacks or feeling the weight of expectations, I provide a space that's both supportive and focused.

How I work

My Qualifications

You don’t have to be an elite athlete. You don’t even have to currently “do sport”.

This might work for you if:

You’re a high performer and want to perform at your best consistently, sustainably and under pressure

Whether you're struggling with confidence, navigating setbacks or feeling the weight of expectations, I provide a space that's both supportive and focused.