People
Find out more about the Loughborough Applied Psychology Service (LAPS) practitioners below.
We currently have over 20 LAPS practitioners working across all performance programmes at the University. The programme is led by Dr Karl Steptoe, Sport and Performance Psychology Lead at Loughborough University.
Jade is person centered psychologist looking at athletes as a person and a performer to enhance performance. Based in the Women’s hockey team but has experience in swimming and touch rugby.
Melissa works with the Loughborough Cricket teams to support the performance and well-being of athletes. She is currently researching the impact of social identity on team level thriving.
Meghan is a REBT-based practitioner working with the Loughborough University Badminton performance programme. Her areas of interest include emotional regulation, resilience and perfectionism.
Jodie works with Loughborough’s Hockey Performance Program. She adopts a collaborative, creative approach that aims to enhance performance through supporting both the person and the athlete.
Olivia works with Lightning Wheelchair Basketball and Netball. She adopts a collaborative, compassionate approach that challenges you to become the kind of athlete, and person, you want to be.
Sophie supports Cycling Programme riders and gymnasts to build adaptable mindsets, enhancing performance and wellbeing for lasting impact both in sport and beyond.
Alex is an ACT-based practitioner working within the Loughborough Men’s Rugby Performance Programme. Her previous research specialises in performance under pressure and relationships in sport.
Robert is an ACT-based practitioner currently working with Loughborough Lightning football. His areas of interest include concentration, performance anxiety and perfectionism
Alex utilises an REBT-based approach and currently works with the Loughborough Performance Triathlon Centre. He is also the TASS psychology practitioner for Loughborough-based athletes.
Saniya is dedicated to fostering athletes’ holistic development and well-being while supporting their performance goals. Based in Men’s Basketball, committed to their growth on and off court.
Mikolaj supports athletes to strengthen their mindset, build resilience and perform at their best, both on and off the field. Focused on building psychological flexibility for lasting impact.
Lucie works with Lightning Rugby, supporting athletes as both performers and people. She combines performance enhancement, well-being and enjoyment to help them thrive within and beyond sport.
Chelsie works with Women’s Rugby and leads Rehab support, to enhance athlete and MDT mental wellbeing and performance. Her (ESRC) PhD at SSEHS explores ACL injury, rehab & disordered eating.
Tsvetelina has worked across a wide variety of sports, specialising in performance under pressure. With a goal-focused approach, she aims to help athletes enjoy a long and fulfilling career.
Sam is an REBT-based practitioner working with Loughborough University Performance Tennis. Areas of particular interest include performance anxiety, fear of failure and self-confidence.
Imogen currently works with Lightning Netball NXT GEN, as well as a variety of team and individual sports. She aims to deliver compassionate, enjoyable and evidence-based sessions for all.
Hetty is an ACT-based practitioner currently working with Loughborough Athletics. Her areas of interest include, athlete well-being, injury and performance anxiety.
Sam works for Stoke City Academy and has experience across a variety of sports in numerous roles. Sam’s ACT-based philosophy includes work with values, goal setting, and performance anxiety.
Louis works with the Tennis Performance Programme. He takes an empathetic approach to understanding athletes, with an interest in developing focus and resilience to maximise competitiveness.
Matt works with the Loughborough athletics team to both enhance mental performance, as well as support the wellbeing of athletes.