Psychology
About
Dr. Geoff has dedicated over 30 years to helping people develop psychological skills and resilience to be their best selves. From helping people recover from injury, striving for success at school or work, coping with the challenges of life, to winning Olympic and Paralympic Gold medals
Psychologist Dr. Geoff Lovell
Geoff has been in private practice for over 30 years and held his doctorate since 1998. He has extensive experience in designing, leading, and providing elite sport psychology services supporting Great Britain and Australia Paralympic and Olympic Team successes. Geoff has supported athletes at every Olympic and Paralympic summer games since 1996 and been to Commonwealth Games and Paralympic Games. Geoff has actively supported European Championship, World Championship, Paralympic, and Olympic medal winners. Geoff has been involved with Great Britain national teams in kayaking, shooting, water polo, and weightlifting. In Australia, Geoff had substantial leadership roles in high-profile Paralympic and Olympic campaigns. Geoff was a member of the Dolphins, the Australian National Swim Team. As a sports psychologist, Geoff closely supported Olympic pool and open water medal winning performances at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Geoff was also the 2024 Olympic Psychologist for the very successful Great Britain Rowing that won 3 golds, 2 silvers, and 3 bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. As the team sports psychologist for the Australian Paralympic Swim Team attending the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and the Great Britain Rowing Olympic Team Paris 2024, Geoff played a key role in helping many Paralympic swimmers and rowers win medals and realise their dreams.
Geoff uses his background in sports to help people through the various challenges that life presents. These challenges include recovery from injury and illness, striving for success at school or work, coping with life transitions, as well as flourishing to be our best selves. Geoff’s approach is practical, understanding, problem-focused, strength-based, and embarrasses a positive growth mindset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have online booking?
Yes, you can book online.
What are your opening hours?
Usually between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, depending on the day and availability. Weekends by special arrangement.
What if I’m travelling away from home? Can I still attend my appointments?
Yes. Many of Geoff’s clients travel with their sport or work. This is not a problem, as we can provide online appointments so you can be anywhere you have a mobile or internet connection
Do I need a referral to book a session with Geoff?
No, just go to the booking page or drop Geoff a message through the Contact link.
Do I need to be a keen sports person or an elite athlete to see Geoff?
No, Geoff helps a range of people with all sorts of challenges and opportunities
Do I need special software for the online sessions?
No, just a good internet connection.