Supporting the Mind Behind the Athlete
Dr. Harshitha Krishnaveti supports athletes in developing healthier minds, managing psychological challenges, and maintaining mental well-being both on and off the field.
Counselling Psychologist
Athlete Mental Health & Well-being Specialist at Play the Mind
Understanding the Athlete Beyond Performance
Athletes face more than the pressure to perform. Anxiety, expectations, setbacks, self-doubt, and emotional challenges can all affect how an athlete feels, thinks, and performs.
As a Counselling Psychologist, Dr. Harshitha works with athletes to better understand these challenges and develop healthier ways to manage them. Her approach focuses on mental health, emotional well-being, anxiety management, and psychological understanding to help athletes navigate the demands of competitive sport.
Expertise Built for Psychological Well-being
Athlete Mental Health
Supporting athletes through the psychological and emotional challenges that come with competitive sport.
Anxiety Management
Helping athletes understand and manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions.
Psychological Profiling
Understanding individual psychological patterns, strengths, challenges, and behavioural tendencies.
Mental Well-being
Promoting healthier emotional habits and psychological resilience throughout an athlete's journey.
Where Mental Health Meets Performance
At Play the Mind, mental performance isn't only about performing better under pressure. It's also about understanding and supporting the athlete behind the performance.
Mental Performance Coaching
- Focus & Concentration
- Confidence Building
- Mental Toughness
- Match Readiness & Tactical Prep
Counselling Psychology
- Mental Health Support
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Psychological Profiling
- Emotional Well-being
Together, the approach looks at both how athletes perform and how they feel.
Helping Athletes Navigate the Mental Side of Sport
Performance Anxiety
Break the cycle of pre-game nerves and high-stakes worry.
Stress & Pressure
Equip your mind to thrive under heavy competitive expectations.
Self-Doubt
Build objective self-belief rooted in psychological training.
Emotional Challenges
Handle setbacks, injuries, and personal life changes constructively.
Psychological Awareness
Understand your cognitive patterns and emotional drivers.
Mental Well-being
Establish supportive mental habits that keep you healthy off-field.
A Supportive Approach to Athlete Well-being
Understand
01Explore the athlete's psychological and emotional experiences.
Assess
02Identify patterns, challenges, and individual psychological needs.
Support
03Develop healthier ways to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional challenges.
Strengthen
04Help athletes build greater psychological awareness and well-being.
Credential & Qualification
Dr. Harshitha Krishnaveti (Ph.D.)
Counselling Psychologist
Supporting Athletes Through Their Journey
Young Athletes
Building healthy psychological foundations early in their sporting journey to prevent burnout and handle emerging pressure.
Competitive Athletes
Managing the intense emotional and psychological demands of team selections, high-stakes competition, and public expectations.
Performance-Focused Athletes
Understanding the underlying mental, personal, and emotional factors that directly influence performance on and off the field.
Your Performance Starts With Your Mind
Whether you're working on performance, managing pressure, or looking after your mental well-being, the right support can make a difference.