ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Dr Fran Longstaff and I'm a Sport Psychologist.
For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by performance and have devoted my 18-year career to supporting individuals and teams, in sport and business, to reach their full potential.
I take a holistic person-centred approach with my clients and believe that our ability to perform in one area of our life is closely linked to others.
It's my belief that we all have the skills and strengths to be successful. My role is simply to give my clients the reflective space to better understand how to unlock their skills and strengths.
I offer in-person and virtual one-to-ones and group workshops to individuals and teams.

Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time

Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. How great does that feel? In 2000, I opened the doors to my practice to patients in the greater San Francisco area — offering them a wide range of counseling and psychological services to guide them through life’s challenges and most trying times.

Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I care about your well-being and provide you all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.

MY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience You Can Count On

Registered Sport Psychologist

2019 - Present

I successfully completed a Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology with the British Psychological Society (BPS) in 2019. I am a chartered Psychologist with the BPS and registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

PhD: Mental Skills Training

2005 - 2011

I completed my PhD in mental skills training at the University of Northumbria in 2011. Since, I have held multiple academic positions and published research articles in a range of journals including The Sport Psychologist.

MSc: Sport and Exercise Psychology

I completed a BPS accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2013. I received a Distinction and published my MSc Dissertation.

2013 - 2014

Professional Coach Training Programme

In 2023 I completed a Professional Coach Training programme with Ride the Wave. I now work with business professionals hoping to achieve their full performance potential.

2023