Mindset Coaching FAQs

Mindset coaching focuses on understanding what's happening beneath the surface; your thoughts, your feelings, and your reactions. Then using NLP & mindset tools to support yourself, create more confidence, calm and trust.

Many of the people I support feel anxious, stuck or have lost their confidence. Sometimes after a fall, a break from riding, or challenging life experiences. Sometimes things have just got a bit much.

It is yes. Many people tell me they felt they should be able to work things out on their own, or that asking for help meant they were failing in some way. I often hear about how they used to be able to do certain things in the past, but now are held back by fear. Taking that first step can feel really uncomfortable, but is often followed by "I wish I had done this sooner". I am always available for a free, no obligation chat.

People often seek help with loss of confidence, fear or anxiety, overthinking, performance nerves, or for riders it can also be feeling disconnected from their horse and not enjoying their time in the saddle. Coaching can also help if you feel frustrated with yourself, or are held back by self-doubt.

No. We do lots of work with performance and competing issues, but many riders come to me simply because they want to feel more relaxed, confident and are looking to enjoy their riding again.

Riding lessons focus on technique and skills. Mindset coaching focuses on what is happening internally; your frame of mind, nervous system automatic patterns and habits. When we understand this better and can support it with mindset tools, and we can then apply the riding skills that you already have without the background noise. 

Sessions are one-to-one and tailored to you. We work at your pace, exploring what is coming up for you. My approach is supportive, practical and grounded in real life.