Judy Fakhera

I am a Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc graduate currently undertaking the SEPAR route with the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences toward HCPC registration. I specialise in supporting youth and developing athletes across sport, education, and community settings using evidence-informed psychological approaches.

My applied work focuses on helping athletes manage performance pressure, confidence, motivation, and transitions in sport using ACT-informed practice and psychological skills training such as imagery, self-talk, attentional control, and pre-performance routines. I have experience delivering both one-to-one and group-based support, alongside psychoeducational workshops designed to make psychological strategies practical and accessible.

I am particularly interested in youth talent pathway environments where psychology is embedded within performance systems, and in supporting athletes to develop both performance capability and long-term psychological resilience within high-performance sport.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Practitioner (in training) – JF Sports and Exercise Psychology (2023–Present)

Deliver 1:1 psychological support to athletes across sports including athletics, football, tennis, and fencing

Support performance pressure, confidence, motivation, and transitions using ACT-informed and evidence-based approaches

Provide pre-competition psychological support to youth athletes, including routines, imagery, and emotional regulation strategies

Deliver workshops, psychoeducational content, and psychological resources for athletes and coaches

Collaborate with athletes, coaches, and performance staff to support integrated athlete development environments

Wellbeing Project Manager – Stress Management Society / International Wellbeing Insight (2025–Present)

Lead and support delivery of international wellbeing projects, workshops, and coaching initiatives

Develop evidence-informed content addressing stress, burnout, and performance wellbeing

Work within multidisciplinary teams including wellbeing and mental health professionals

Workshop Facilitator – Foundation 92 (2025)

Delivered wellbeing workshops for young people and families on mental health, physical activity, and nutrition

Adapted delivery to meet diverse participant needs and support engagement

Coaching Assistant – Track Start (2025–Present)

Support athlete training sessions and performance monitoring in track and field

Integrate psychological strategies such as focus cues, motivation tools, and resilience techniques into training environments

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology – Loughborough University (Merit)

Currently undertaking SEPAR route with the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences toward HCPC registration

Dissertation focused on student-athletes’ experiences within sport environments

Developed applied knowledge in performance psychology, self-regulation, and exercise psychology

BSc Psychology and British Sign Language – University of Sussex (2:1)

Dissertation explored motivation in student-athletes

Covered cognitive, social, developmental, and biological psychology foundations