Putting the “Clinical” into Sport Psychology Consulting

Abstract

Abstract This article focuses on the clinical issues in a sport psychology consulting case. The client was a male wrestler who presented with concerns about depression due to retirement from his sport and the ending of a romantic relationship. The author discusses her role as a sport psychologist in allowing the athlete to explore and resolve his feelings about retirement. In addition, the evolving personal issues that surfaced throughout the therapeutic relationship are described. Conclusions about integrating personal and athletic concerns in sport psychology consulting are offered.