Simon Taylor
MSc Performance Psychology, Student Mental Performance Consultant (Supervised), Associate Golf Teaching Professional (CGTF)
Client Focus: Athletes, Teams, Executives and High Performers
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Practices, Visualization, Performance Scripts, Goal-Setting Frameworks
Common Concerns: Mental Performance, Anxiety and Stress/Burnout, Confidence, Motivation and Goal-Setting, Focus
Areas of Practice: Mental Performance, Golf Performance
My passion for sports and mental health led me to pursue a career in sport psychology. I completed an MSc in Performance Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, where I focused my dissertation on mindfulness meditation for amateur golfers. This experience gave me valuable insights into the role of motivation, stress, and goal-setting in performance. I have also completed my Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) coursework and am working toward my supervised hours.
My approach combines performance psychology with practical strategies. I help clients identify the barriers that affect their performance and provide techniques such as mindfulness, visualization, and game planning, with a focus on building skills that support resilience, confidence, and adaptability. I believe that strengthening the mind is similar to training the body. The mental side of performance can determine how consistently you execute under pressure, recover from setbacks, and approach challenges with clarity.
I work with athletes, executives, and high performers who want to strengthen their mental approach. I have a particular interest in working with golfers, where I integrate both technical coaching and mental performance strategies, combining swing instruction with psychological strategies for game planning and confidence. For professionals, this means developing clarity, emotional regulation, and the ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations. Whether in sport or professional settings, I focus on helping people improve consistency, manage pressure, and perform with confidence.
I use mindfulness-based practices, visualization, performance scripts, and goal-setting frameworks. These methods allow clients to train their mindset in the same way they train physical skills, leading to measurable improvements in both sport and professional performance. In a first session, we discuss your goals, challenges, and areas where you want to improve, and together we identify strategies that fit your needs and begin building a plan for progress.
My work with The Mental Game Clinic also includes developing blog content, social media posts, performance courses, and supporting executive coaching. I enjoy this work because I get to collaborate with people from many different professional backgrounds and share ideas that strengthen the practice. My work here is shaped by my academic training, my experience as a competitive golfer, and my passion for sport psychology.
Performance Interests: I am an Associate Golf Teaching Professional with the Canadian Golf Teachers Federation. I hold a two handicap, have competitive golf experience, and work with golf clients on both swing mechanics and game planning. I enjoy applying my knowledge of performance psychology directly to the sport and supporting athletes in strengthening both the mental and technical aspects of their game.
