Sports Psychology
370º Performance's online Sports Psychology consultations are tailored to each client and can be an important tool for athletes, coaches and other people involved in sporting activities.
Lasting 60 minutes, a relationship is created between patient and therapist based on trust, well-being and safety.
How a 370º Performance online sports psychology consultation is processed:
An online sports psychology consultation at 370º Performance follows a structured process, similar to face-to-face consultations, but adapted to the needs of each client:
- The patient contacts the sports psychologist by telephone, e-mail or online platform.
- A date and time are set for the consultation, taking into account the convenience of both parties.
- Choose a secure and reliable platform for the video call (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, etc.).
- The psychologist will provide instructions on how to access the platform and any technical requirements (camera, microphone, stable internet connection).
- The first session involves an introduction and the construction of a report. The psychologist explains the process, confidentiality and what to expect from the sessions.
- Initial assessment of the athlete's mental, emotional and physical state. This can include personal and sporting history and possible challenges faced.
- Together, the athlete and psychologist set clear and measurable goals for the counselling.
- Regular sessions are scheduled as needed (weekly, fortnightly, etc.).
- Treino de Habilidades Mentais: Visualisation techniques, anxiety control, concentration, etc.
- Estabelecimento de Metas: Setting and monitoring performance and personal goals.
- Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC): Identification and modification of negative thoughts and behaviours.
- Mindfulness e Relaxamento: Mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques to improve focus and reduce stress.
- The professionals at 370º Performance provide continuous feedback on the athlete's progress, adjusting techniques and strategies as necessary.
- Patients are asked to keep daily records of their performance, emotions and thoughts.
- Evaluation of progress in relation to the objectives set.
- Discussion of strategies to maintain gains and face future challenges independently.
- Termination of formal therapy, but with the option of maintenance appointments or occasional support as needed.
- 370º Performance guarantees that the platform used is secure and that patient confidentiality is maintained.
- Respect for local and international regulations on the practice of online psychology
- Use of online applications and tools for ongoing support (exercises, quizzes, educational videos).
- Possibility of support via e-mail or messaging between sessions for urgent questions or short-term follow-up.
1. Agendamento da Consulta
Initial contact
Booking
2. Preparação
Communication Platform
Technical instructions
3. Consulta Inicial
Introduction
Avaliaçãos
Goal setting
4. Sessões Regulares
Follow-up sessions
Interventions and Techniques
5. Feedback e Ajustes
Constant Feedback
Monitoring
6. Encerramento e Avaliação Final
Review of Objectives
Future Planning
Formal Closure
7. Considerações Técnicas e Éticas
Confidentiality and Security
Legal Compliance
8. Suporte Adicional
Online Resources
Asynchronous communication
Why should you get an online sports psychology consultation from 370º Performance?
There are many reasons why our clients contact us, particularly when they are looking to improve their relationships with other people or even with themselves through self-knowledge exercises or overcoming emotional blockages. To this end, 370º Performance provides a set of tools that focus on the personal growth of its clients, resulting in a general improvement in their quality of life and their mental health by learning to deal with emotions, desires and frustrations. In addition, it also improves their self-confidence, resulting in the firmness to overcome limiting thoughts and behaviours.
These tools apply to all patients in a uniform way, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviours:
- Therapy for dealing with error involves cognitive restructuring to change negative thoughts, developing emotional resilience through mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, practising behavioural strategies such as error simulation and constructive feedback, and establishing an action plan with realistic goals and continuous self-evaluation. Follow-up sessions reinforce the strategies learnt and monitor progress.
- Expectation management therapy for athletes and parents involves identifying and reassessing unrealistic expectations, promoting open and empathetic communication between athletes and parents, developing emotional resilience techniques to reduce pressure, and setting realistic and achievable goals. Ongoing follow-up reinforces these skills and manages patients' progress.
- Therapy to deal with an individual's mindset involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts and limiting beliefs, developing a growth mindset through cognitive restructuring and setting personalised goals and strategies to strengthen self-confidence and motivation.
- Restructuring counterproductive thoughts about the injury, developing emotional resilience and acceptance of the physical condition by practising relaxation and stress management techniques, and setting realistic recovery goals.
- This is a scheduled meeting between the patient and a qualified professional. During the session, the therapist helps the patient to deal with their emotions, promoting mental and emotional wellbeing. It involves recognising and naming one's own emotions, stopping avoiding, denying or fighting them, and learning strategies to manage them effectively.
- This involves applying tension and then relaxing specific muscle groups. Each muscle group is contracted for around 10 seconds, paying attention to the sensations in the tense muscles. This technique helps to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety and stress, promoting well-being.
- Therapy for elite athletes is multifaceted and aims to optimise performance and recovery. It includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercises to improve lumbopelvic mobility, stability and motor control, as well as techniques such as massage, physiotherapy and meditation to maintain athletes' mental and physical health.
- Addresses behaviours, thoughts and emotions related to eating. The treatment combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with nutritional counselling, promoting healthy changes and respecting individual preferences. Follow-up involves constant sessions with a psychologist and a nutritionist over the course of a few months.
Dealing with error
Managing expectations (athletes + parents)
Mentality
Dealing with injuries
Emotional management
Progressive relaxation
Elite athlete
Psychology + Nutrition as indispensable complements
To summarise, 370º Performance's online sports psychology consultation provides continuous and accessible support, adapting to athletes' needs and lifestyles, making a significant contribution to their psychological well-being and sporting performance.
Diogo Dias
Master in Clinical and Health Psychology, he began his professional career with a focus on Sports Psychology.
‘In recent years I've been working with a more expressive presence in the world of football, but I've also been present in more than 10 different disciplines, accompanying athletes from training to professional sports.’
Mission
The priority is to boost performance by empowering the athlete in all the contexts that surround them, individual, sporting, school, family and others.