Want to play golf while getting better? We make the simulator our session room.
Golf sessions are counselling, guidance or therapy on a golf simulator.
Psychological golf training is a psychological approach to mental training.
Golf sessions are psychology sessions that take place while we play golf together – mainly on a simulator, but outdoors is also possible. It's a type of activity-based approach. Golf creates the setting, instead of us simply sitting across from each other in an office.
The conversation happens between shots.
I offer two types of golf sessions:
When the conversation takes place side by side while engaging in an activity — for example play, arts and crafts, walks and recreational activities. It has many advantages:
Golf is an exceptionally good fit as a therapeutic activity:
Golf sessions usually take place in a private room at Custom Golf at Frysja in Oslo. We decide how we play from session to session. You're free to switch between playing and talking. I take responsibility for ensuring the psychological conversation moves at a suitable pace.
We are not just psychologist and client — we are also playing partners.
Your relationship to your own game is a mirror for your inner life, and our interplay is a tool for building a stronger alliance.
Golf sessions are for anyone who wants to talk to a psychologist and enjoys playing golf. You prefer talking side by side, or you've discovered golf's self-examining effect and want to use your love of the game to develop positively as a person.
In golf sessions we're on the simulator instead of in the office, but I am the same and you receive the same quality of responsible care. You can read more about my clinical approach, terms and other psychology services on the Klinikk page.
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In psychological golf training, golf is the goal of our work together. We use psychological methods to make you a better and more consistent golfer.
Everyone knows golf is a mental game. It's even more accurate to call it a psychological game.
Mental training is an established part of the path to consistent golf performance. But our inner life is the result of complex biological, psychological and social processes. Conscious techniques can have short-lived and superficial effects. For lasting change, we need to:
That is what I call psychological golf training.
In psychological golf training we go through what you've experienced, patterns in how you react, where you are and where you want to go in life. We connect this to your golf game. You become better equipped to handle setbacks and successes, and build a solid psychological foundation for your development as a golfer — and as a person.
You want to commit to your development as a golfer. You are working toward playing at a professional level, or you live and breathe the game. There are no skill requirements, but you should be past the stage where you scratch your head before every shot.
Individual psychological golf training is booked in the same way as golf sessions. Psychological golf training can also be arranged for groups. Get in touch and we'll develop a tailored programme.
See below for booking, or send me a message via the contact form.
Yes and no. My handicap is single digits, but my scores have a fairly high standard deviation. I played golf daily in my youth. It took me several years to get my official handicap. I was angry on the course. When I suddenly managed to change that, things improved quickly. Then came a long break. Now I put my energy into getting as good as I can. I still have strong feelings on the course, but that's part of the joy of being passionately engaged — and no longer a hindrance. Golf is a game for life, and I have an unshakeable belief that I have something to offer you as a golfer from my psychological perspective.
I'm based at Frysja in Oslo. There is easy access by bus and car, and it is also reachable by tram and train with a slightly longer walk.
The premises are right next to the Akerselva river and its beautiful walking path. If the opportunity arises, I strongly recommend adding half an hour to walk from Nydalsdammen. Maybe you'll spot the beavers? (I've yet to see them...)
The buildings have a lift and are accessible for people with reduced mobility. It is a goods lift with somewhat heavy doors, so please get in touch in advance if you need assistance on arrival.
If you have questions or would like to get in touch, send me a message.
Contact formIf you are registered as a client with me, all communication should take place via Konfidens.
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