unlocking
performance wellbeing
founded by Dr Sam Giles
At Headsets we’re inspired by those who dare to do incredible things, and driven to help them win well—as people, athletes, and performers in the high stakes world of sport.
our promise
We help condition the mind so that you can deliver the right performance, at the right time, when it matters most.
our approach
In sport, physical fitness along with technical and tactical expertise are non-negotiable. But often, the mental aspects of performance are what make the difference at the highest level.
Crucially, mental fitness isn’t fixed. It is a skill developed with purpose and through practice. It fuels the resilience, focus, and composure required to deliver under pressure—and sustains performance over the long term.
At Headsets, we see mental fitness as a continuum of psychological functioning. At one end, it’s about promoting focus, confidence, and growth for peak performance. At the other, it’s about staying ahead of stress, anxiety, and potential setbacks. Our work tackles both, so you can keep pushing higher, while staying strong and balanced off the field.
Turning the science of performance psychology into powerful and practical strategies. Helping you navigate the demands of elite performance.
mental fitness
Mental fitness is built on the performance, environment, self, and wellbeing know-how that helps to promote optimal outcomes and prevent sub-optimal outcomes.
Winning well is about finding the sweet spot where performance fuels wellbeing and wellbeing sustains performance.
the know-how of performance wellbeing
At Headsets, we help athletes master the know-how that drives both performance and wellbeing outcomes. We recognize this is a dynamic process. Priorities shift—sometimes performance comes first, other times wellbeing takes the lead. Based on our propriety mental fitness framework, we help in managing this balance, between delivering results when it matters, while protecting and promoting wellbeing over time.
Unlock Your
Performance Wellbeing
Discover personal insights into the qualities driving your performance
- Receive a free personalized report
- Pinpoint unique strengths and development areas
- It's quick, and takes under 2 minutes
our team
Dr Sam Giles
Sam is a Chartered Psychologist with over a decade of experience in high-performance sport. Sam combines research and applied expertise to create practical strategies that help athletes perform under pressure while protecting long-term wellbeing. He has worked with organizations including the UK Sports Institute, Accenture, IOC, FIFA, and multiple Olympic and Paralympic programmes.
Credentials:
- PhD in Sport & Performance Psychology (Loughborough University)
- MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology (Brunel University)
- BSc in Psychology (Royal Holloway, University of London)
- Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol, British Psychological Society)
- Certified Spotlight Practitioner (Mindlfick; coming soon)
- Primary Certificate in Advanced Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Skills and a Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Skills (Centre of Stress Management)
Bill Thisdell
