DR STEVEN VAUGHAN
Sport Psychologist
Steven is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Performance Psychologist at Lancashire County Cricket Club.
He helps players balance high performance with wellbeing, enabling them to compete with consistency while staying connected to their love of the game.
At Cricket Mind Online, Steven supports junior, amateur, and professional cricketers, as well as coaches and parents. His approach is practical and player-centred, focusing on the psychological tools that make the biggest impact on confidence, resilience, and performance.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND STEVEN’S COACHING
Steven holds a Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology and is fully HCPC-registered. His work at Lancashire CCC spans male and female players across pathway and senior squads, giving him deep experience supporting athletes in high-performance environments.
He helps players manage nerves, cope with injury setbacks, and strengthen resilience during transitions. As a solution-focused brief therapy practitioner, Steven ensures sessions are efficient, targeted, and tailored to the needs of each individual.
Beyond cricket, he has worked with athletes in cycling, hockey, futsal, snowboarding, and other sports — a breadth of experience that strengthens his ability to help cricketers perform in demanding, competitive settings.
Steven brings clarity, composure, and reassurance to those he works with — helping players and coaches move forward with confidence.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Player Mentoring
Steven blends applied sport psychology with high-performance experience to help players manage nerves, strengthen confidence, and develop resilient mindset habits. His mentoring supports cricketers through performance highs and lows, ensuring they build the clarity and emotional control needed for consistent success.
Player Workshops
Interactive and evidence-based workshops help players understand the psychological tools that influence confidence, focus, and decision-making. Steven creates engaging, practical sessions that give cricketers strategies they can apply immediately to improve composure and resilience for better match-play.
Coach Workshops
Steven supports coaching teams by integrating psychological principles into communication, leadership, and training environments. His workshops equip coaches with practical tools to build confidence, manage pressure, and support athletes through the mental demands of performance and development.
CREDENTIALS & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist (HCPC-registered)
Doctorate in Sport & Exercise Psychology
Performance Psychologist, Lancashire County Cricket Club
Experience across pathway and senior squads in high-performance environments
Specialist in resilience, motivation, transitions, and injury support
Solution-focused brief therapy practitioner
Experience across multiple sports including cycling, hockey, futsal, and snowboarding
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Your first session with Cricket Mind Online begins with an Initial Consultation led by Nathan.
After understanding your goals, challenges, and mindset needs, we’ll match you with the right specialist — including Steven — to support your development.