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Free, professional mental healthcare for sportspeople

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The charity providing free, professional mental health & well-being support to all performance sportspeople in the UK

2700+

Sportspeople supported

Since our founding, we’ve provided free, confidential mental health support to over 2,700 athletes aged 16+ across the UK.

75%

Report improved mental wellbeing

After using our services, our supported athletes showed a 75% average improvement in GAD-7 (anxiety) and PHQ-9 (depression) scores following structured therapy.

117

Different sports

We’re proud to have supported athletes from 117 different sports.

How we do it

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Every sportsperson deserves professional wellbeing support. If you need some help, we are here.

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If you’re looking to support us in our efforts to make mental healthcare accessible in sport, please get in touch.

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Solution-focused, confidential support

We know the pressures of sport can take a toll, and looking after your mental health is vital. That’s why, through our trusted partner Health Assured, eligible sportspeople can access free, confidential support – from counselling (in person, by phone or video), to online CBT tools, 24/7 helplines, LiveChat, and the Wisdom app for everyday well-being.

Whether you’re struggling or just need to talk, we’re here with early, practical support to help you feel more like yourself again.

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Our Impact, In Their Words

“I was put in contact with one of the team members and they offered some great help. We talked about a few counselling sessions for whenever I’m ready for them. They were really supportive and I was given a reference number for whenever I want to access the support. I appreciate it… top class”

Anonymous

19 year old footballer

“Thank you so much for this opportunity to seek the correct help. Your efforts and passion to help me is so evident and although I’m quite nervous for my first session, I’m more excited at the thought that I’m finally in a position to make a change to my life regarding my mental health, and applying this to my sport.”

Anonymous

Discus Thrower

“Sporting Wellness was there for me when I needed them the most. I am a dancer at a Performing Arts University. I was struggling with severe panic attacks, anxiety and depression stopping me from taking part in daily classes, affecting my overall performance and general wellbeing. The support Sporting Wellness have given me was invaluable. It has always been very easy to get hold of someone for…”

Anonymous

Dancer

“I am thrilled with the service provided, everything I expected and more. It has definitely helped me return to a mental state closer to normality and return to sporting and academic success. Literally nothing could be done to improve it!”

Anonymous

Squash Player

“I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you and everyone at Sporting Wellness for the support I received. Thanks to the sessions arranged via Health Assured, I’m in a much better place mentally, and I can genuinely say this has made a meaningful difference in my recovery and outlook. I’m very grateful for the work your charity does.”

Anonymous

“When I heard about Sporting Wellness from a player at my club, I immediately looked into it and found their website with extremely accessible support. Having access to free mental health support at the click of a button was game changing for me. By acknowledging and addressing the impact mental health has on physical performance, I’ve been able to develop myself as a player on court, and…”

Charlie

Volleyballer