Portrait of Jude O'Donnell

About Jude

Credible, person-centred support for performance, wellbeing, and life.

This practice blends sport and exercise psychology with broader wellbeing support. Work is grounded in person-centred and cognitive behavioural principles.

The goal is clear: help people understand themselves, respond to pressure more effectively, and build confidence they can trust.

Modern and Research-Led

Support is grounded in current sport and exercise psychology research.

Person-Centred Practice

Sessions are collaborative, respectful, and shaped around your context.

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches

Practical CBT-informed tools help you work with thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

Tailored to You

Everything is adapted to your goals, environment, and pace.

Training and experience

Professional Philosophy

Support is person-centred, collaborative, and evidence-informed. The aim is practical change that feels usable in real environments.

Professional Qualifications

Stage 2 Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist (BPS QSEP), training through Glasgow Caledonian University and working within BPS and HCPC ethical standards.

Training and Development

Alongside applied work, I teach within Glasgow Caledonian University's Applied Psychology programme, supporting future practitioners.

Applied Experience

Experience includes Scottish academy and elite environments, including Hamilton Accies Girls Academy, Rangers FC Boys Academy, and Paddle Sport Scotland.

Who Support Is For

Athletes, exercisers, students, coaches, and individuals seeking support around confidence, wellbeing, identity, and performance.

One-to-one psychology support session
Coach and players in a training environment

Practice spans one-to-one support, team environments, and workshop delivery, with a consistent focus on practical progress.