The Sports Counsel, Vicky Begg

30/09/2026

A little video introduction to our sport psychology workshop

22/09/2026

For those of you who find the seasonal change troublesome, from summer to autumn and autumn to winter, therapy and counselling can offer you new or better ways of coping. As active people, staying active can become hard as the days shorten and weather conditions become challenging (🌧️❄️🍁🍂). Get in touch if you are worried that the coming season will mean that you hide away and struggle with motivation.

07/09/2026

My friend and Fit-Think partner, Dr Elanor Cormack, of Cormack Psychology features in this documentary on STV Player, in Episode 4, at about 9mins into the show. You'll enjoy the documentary if you like Scottish football and if you like Glasgow.

In Glasgow, football isn't just a game - it's a religion. And for 150 years, one small club has offered sanctuary to those seeking an alternative faith.

31/08/2026

SPECIAL OFFER - introductory session £30!

Where's your attention? What do you pay attention to? Do you have different attentional focus in different situations?

Looking at the model below and thinking about a performance (it might be work, sport, social), can you think about what you typically focus on?

To give a 'run race' example:

A Broad External focus might mean you have considered the race venue in general terms (i.e. its in a small town in the North of England), you might check the long-range weather and see that its looks like it will be dry. Great you think, this suits you.

A Narrow External focus might mean you have researched the race venue in terms of how many minutes it takes to get from your accommodation to the event start, you have also noted that there are horrid porta-loos and these make you want to vomit🤢,and you are worried that the forecast says it might rain at 8am.

A Broad Internal focus might mean that while you have considered the race venue (small town in North of England), you know that map-reading and even using your sat-nav to find places makes you feel nervous and you recall missing a previous event 'cos you got it so wrong. You feel quite sick at the prospect of driving to the race alone. You can also feel yourself sweating. You think you might mess up your whole race because of navigation issues pre-event. Yet, you know you've prepared well in terms of fitness and training.

A Narrow Internal focus might mean you relish the prospect of the race start. Visualising what you will wear, how you want to feel; breathing and focusing on the 'pace' you want to start, with a defined vision of running in the front group unhindered. You can almost feel yourself executing your technical running skills - cornering, ascending, descending and moving on to nailing the finish. You can hear, smell, taste, feel what this means.

If you want to find out more about yourself (and your attention style), book a session with me [email protected].

Watch out for more special offers and group work sessions.

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27/08/2026

Matt is looking for a team member!

Are you a physiotherapist?

Do you have a passion for helping people do the things they want to do?
Do you get excited to see people set ambitious goals and have the desire to help them achieve those goals?
Do you believe that manual therapy has place alongside excellent rehab to help achieve optimal results?
If so we may have the position for you.

Matt Williamson Physiotherapy is based in Milngavie at the start of the iconic West Highland Way. We are a small, expanding physiotherapy and sports injury clinic looking for a part time physiotherapist ( 3 days or equivalent hours) to help meet the growing demand for excellent patient care. The clinic was founded by Matt a former GB ultra distance runner.

What we are looking for:
- An enthusiastic, proactive, team player who would like to be part of a growing business.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to use these skills to facilitate patient recovery.
- 2 years’ experience in an MSK environment
- HPCP registered and entitled to work in the UK
- A passion for an active lifestyle- a background in sport would be preferable but not essential.

What we can offer:
- A friendly, positive working environment.
- A competitive salary in line with NHS bands.
- The opportunity to have a say and contribute to the growth of a small business.
- Opportunities for ongoing CPD


If you’d like to apply please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you’d like to join the team and what you think you can bring to the role to Matt Williamson
E: [email protected] or drop me a line if you have any questions.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

A little bit of fun at The Big Onion trail ride, starting from Kirkgunzeon (rhyming with big onion), in Dumfriesshire. Trail, lanes and good views over the Solway Firth.