Whether you are a low-handicapper or are new to the game, you will be aware of the fact that confidence and psychology are a large part of the game of golf.

It is up to YOU, either with or without the help of your professional coach, to identify which areas of your game you wish to improve. As long as you make your goals realistic and achievable, I can help you to play to the best of your ability.

SESSION ONE

In the first of the two sessions we will discuss which areas you wish to focus on. These can include, but are not limited to:

Confidence

Whatever level you play at, confidence always plays a very important part in your game; from the beginner who feels intimidated teeing off at the first tee in front of other players, to the more experienced player who develops anxiety when faced with certain situations.

Negative Inner Voice

How many times have you heard comments such as:

• I always go out of bounds on this hole
• I really have problems getting out of bunkers
• I'm not very good at putting
• I hate this hole, I always mess it up or go in the water

With the help of suggestion therapy these negative inner thoughts can be changed into positive, re-affirming self-talk. All you have to do is identify the areas. Through the 'swish technique' negative images can be exchanged for positive ones.

Setting Anchors

By choosing an anchor (for example a set word or action) the feeling of confidence can be recreated when and where you wish in order to help you play as well as you possibly can.

Achieving Goals

As long as your goals are realistic, achievable and measurable, we can work together to achieve your goals. These can include lowering your handicap, improving your general play, improving bunker play, putting etc.

Role Models

From watching role models on TV, videos, etc, their habits, confidence, swing, etc you can absorb and learn from your role models with the aid of suggestion therapy.

Burn-Out

Recognising classic signs of burn-out, such as:

• Lack of motivation
• Tiredness, disrupted sleep pattern
• Feeling under pressure
• Fear of failure
• Feeling contemptuous of others

By building on the positive and re-framing situations, re-living past events you can regain enthusiasm and identify things that first attracted you to the sport.

After Session One I will work on a script using terminology and techniques that we have agreed upon and type it out onto my computer. This will be uniquely individual to your requirements.

SESSION TWO

In the second session you will be put into a deep state of relaxation (hypnosis) and the suggestions given to you as previously discussed. You will also be given a back-up CD to reinforce these suggestions for the future.

Monica Birkett, 20a The Quomp, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 1NS
Telephone: 01425 480053

e-mail me at: monica@ringwoodhypnotherapy.co.uk