Oliver Twizell

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ABOUT OLIVER TWIZELL

Founder & Managing Director | High-Performance Counselling Psychologist | Mental Fitness Expert for Athletes, Executives, and High Achievers | Speaker & Published AuthorHi there! As the Founder and Managing Director of Mental Fitness Matters, I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with both the HCPC and BPS. I am passionate about supporting sports teams and organisations in addressing mental health and wellbeing challenges that impact both individual and collective performance. My approach is informed by research, including my own, and guided by insights from sports professionals. By integrating bespoke, evidence-based psychological strategies with a deep understanding of the demands placed on athletes and teams, I work collaboratively with organisations to build resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and optimise mental fitness to achieve sustained success.Beyond working with sports teams, I offer assessments and evidence-based interventions for my individual clients. I have specialist expertise in supporting individuals facing chronic stress, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, and anxiety (whether generalised, social, or performance-related). I am trained in a range of therapeutic models, including CBT and EMDR, but primarily take a person-centred approach, tailoring interventions to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances.I have experience working with elite athletes across a range of sports organisations, including Premier League football clubs, the RFU (Rugby Football Union), and the UK Sports Institute, an exclusive network of practitioners supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they navigate world-class programmes.My expertise lies in helping high performers balance the demands of their careers and personal lives. I provide a confidential, supportive, and research-informed approach to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and your challenges. By focusing on the development of effective coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and overall personal growth, my goal is to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change, enhancing your mental fitness and wellbeing.I combine private practice with an NHS role as a specialist counselling psychologist. Within my private practice, I offer both face-to-face sessions at my clinic in Lymm and remote therapy for clients further afield. If you have any questions or would like to discuss support for yourself, your team, or your organisation, please feel free to get in touch.