In this powerful and engaging workshop, professional rugby player and trainee sports psychologist Sebastian De Chaves shares the practical application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for high performance and everyday mental resilience.

Drawing from his experience in elite sport and psychology, Sebastian walks you through the CBT model of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours—highlighting how our internal responses drive external outcomes. You’ll explore the concept of “mind the gap”, which introduces a moment of conscious awareness between stimulus and response, helping you to make more empowered choices under pressure.

Expect a blend of theory, humour, real-life examples, and interactive exercises designed to help you:

• Build awareness of unhelpful thought patterns
• Challenge and reframe limiting beliefs
• Understand the feedback loop between thoughts, feelings, and actions
• Develop simple tools for better emotional regulation
• Strengthen consistent habits through behavioural reinforcement

This session offers clear, usable strategies you can apply immediately.