Jess Thom is a chartered Sport Psychologist (HCPC registered) with a certificate in Humanistic Counselling from the Gestalt Centre in London. She studied Psychology at Cardiff University before completing a Distinction-level Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Brunel University, and has been personally mentored by Professor Steve Peters, best-selling author of The Chimp Paradox. Her approach blends rigorous academic training with compassionate, evidence-based practice to help individuals and teams think clearer, feel steadier and perform at their best.
With over six years’ experience in elite sport, Jess has worked with professional clubs including Wasps Rugby, Southampton, Bristol City and Wycombe Wanderers, as well as the British Olympic Bobsleigh team, and supports athletes from age eight to adult professionals competing internationally. A former high-level figure skater and semi-professional freestyle skier who grew up in the UK, India and Japan (speaking Japanese fluently), she brings both lived experience of high performance and a genuinely global perspective to her work.