Bio

Thalia Panayi, Sport Psychologist

I am Thaleia Panayi, founder of ClearMind Pro, a Sport Psychologist and Registered Counselling Psychologist (Registration No. 381).

My connection with sport began in childhood through my personal involvement in athletics and long-distance running. As an athlete, I experienced first-hand the impact that thoughts, emotions and anxiety can have on performance. This experience inspired me to pursue Sport Psychology and dedicate my professional career to the psychological development and support of athletes.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Cyprus and an MSc in Sport Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University. I subsequently completed a second postgraduate degree, an MA in Clinical–Counselling Psychology from La Salle University in the United States. I have also received training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, elements of which I incorporate into my work according to each individual’s needs.

Since 2014, I have worked with athletes of different ages, sports and competitive levels, as well as with parents, coaches, teams, academies and sports organisations in Cyprus and internationally.

My professional work includes individual sessions, psychological assessments, mental performance programmes, experiential workshops, lectures and consultancy support for teams.

From 2015 to 2023, I worked as an Associate Lecturer at UCLan Cyprus, contributing to the education of students in Psychology and Sport Psychology.

A particularly significant milestone in my professional career was my participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, held in 2021, as the Sport Psychologist of the Cyprus Olympic Team.

Throughout my career, I have worked with athletes and organisations across a wide range of sports, including professional teams, federations and academies. I currently collaborate, among others, with Aris Limassol Football Academy and SPE Strovolou Handball Team.

My Philosophy

I believe that before the athlete, there is always a person.

For this reason, every new collaboration begins with a scientific assessment and a thorough understanding of the athlete’s needs, strengths and goals. Based on the assessment findings, an individualised support plan is developed.

My aim is not only to enhance athletic performance, but also to develop skills that support the athlete as a whole: self-confidence, concentration, mental resilience, emotional regulation and the effective management of pressure.

Through ClearMind Pro, I strive to provide a safe, professional and evidence-based environment in which every athlete can develop both within and beyond the competitive arena.

Selected Collaborations & Professional Milestones

• Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games — Sport Psychologist of the Cyprus Olympic Team
• Sports Federations: Cyprus Swimming Federation and Cyprus Archery Federation
• Professional Football Clubs: OMONOIA FC and AEL Limassol — First-Team    collaborations
• Football Academies: Aris Limassol, OMONOIA, AEK Larnaca and APOEL
• SPE Strovolou Handball Team — Member of the Board of Directors
• Collaborations with athletes, coaches, teams and sports organisations in Cyprus and internationally

Professional Memberships & Registrations

• Registered Counselling Psychologist — Registration No. 381

• Cyprus Psychologists’ Association

• Representative to the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA)

• Accredited Psychologist in the Czech Republic

Anorthosis Basketball Club in Cyprus
Lefkosia Basketball Academy in Cyprus
Lefcosia Badminton Club in Cyprus
Coerver coaching in Cyprus
On Court Tennis Academy
Sports School in Cyprus
Panathnakos football club cyprus
Fight & Fitness Co.
Anorthosis Basketball Club in Cyprus
Lefcosia Badminton Club in Cyprus
On Court Tennis Academy
Panathnakos football club cyprus
Lefkosia Basketball Academy in Cyprus
Coerver coaching in Cyprus
Sports School in Cyprus
Fight & Fitness Co.

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