Meet Our Team
Our team of passionate psychologists are here to help you achieve lasting success
Jacqui Sandland
Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Founder and Co-Director
Jacqui’s areas of interest include:
- High performance
- Developing athletes
- Fear & anxiety in sport
- Coach support & education
Available: Monday & Tuesday
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Jacqui is a performance psychologist with a strong background in high-performance sport. As a former national-level equestrian and snowboard cross racer, she understands the mental demands of elite competition. Her experience as both a competitor and coach allows her to provide practical, real-world support to athletes and coaches
Jacqui is the Performance & Wellbeing Psychologist for the Elite AFL Umpiring Group, Australian Athletics Performance Psychologist, and the SANFL U18 Boys State Team. She has previously worked with the AFLW, Australian Cycling Team (Para and Able programs), and various other sports. She provides psychological support to members of the AFL Players Association, Australian Cricket Association, and Professional Footballers Australia
Jacqui has a particular interest in high-risk sports, fear and anxiety in performance, and the athlete-coach relationship. She regularly facilitates workshops for teams and organisations
Simon Pearson
Performance Psychologist
Co-Director
Simon’s areas of interest include:
- High performance
- Sports injury & pain recovery
- Developing athletes
- Workshops
Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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Simon brings a unique mix of personal and professional experiences to his work. His lifelong love of sport led him to competitive road cycling, where he rode for South Australia’s first pro cycling team, Savings and Loans. This experience gave him deep insight into the challenges of high-performance sport, in addition to the importance in helping athletes stay connected to their passions in life
Simon initially worked as a physiotherapist for 10 years in Australia and the UK before returning to university to complete a Master’s in Sport & Exercise Psychology. His combined experience in psychology and physiotherapy allows him to take a holistic approach to helping his clients thrive. Simon completed research on psychological factors in hamstring injuries in the AFL, and he has a strong interest in supporting athletes recovering from injury and managing persistent pain
Currently, Simon is the Performance & Wellbeing Psychologist for the South Australian Men’s Cricket Team at SACA and works at Sports College SA, helping young athletes experience the benefits of performance psychology. He also provides psychological support to athletes through the AFL Players Association and Professional Footballers Australia, in addition to having experience across a range of sports including basketball, soccer, tennis, triathlon, netball, and football
Tiffany King
Performance Psychologist
Tiffany’s areas of interest include:
- High performance
- Youth athletes
- Mood disorders, anxiety & addictions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Tiffany is a passionate psychologist and workshop facilitator. As a current elite SANFLW footballer and former national-level swimmer, she brings firsthand experience of the demands of high-level sport. Tiffany’s authentic and friendly nature helps her create a supportive environment where athletes can thrive
Tiffany has a strong passion for enhancing an athlete’s performance through psychological approaches, with a strong focus on helping individuals manage stressors effectively to maximise their potential in all aspects of life
She currently works as the Performance & Wellbeing Psychologist at SASI for the rowing and swimming programs and supports the South Australian Women’s Cricket Team at SACA
Alongside Tiffany’s strong passion in elite sport, she has a special interest in working with young people and supporting clients through mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, addictions, and developmental disorders
Sarah Collyer
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar
Sarah’s areas of interest include:
- High performance
- Anxiety, depression & post-traumatic stress disorder
- Performing arts
- Yoga & mindfulness-based practices
Available: Friday
Sarah is passionate about helping people realise their potential, enhance their performance, and improve their wellbeing across all areas of life. She brings warmth, compassion, and curiosity to her work, focusing on her clients’ strengths and abilities
Before becoming a psychologist, Sarah had a career in the performing arts, working as a jazz, blues, and contemporary vocalist, as well as a songwriter and university lecturer in voice and creative practice
For her PhD, Sarah developed and delivered a yoga and mindfulness program aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of amateur and professional singers. This program incorporated breath work, body movement, and focused attention, applying these principles to performance. She has since taught this program in the community and through school music programs
Sarah is particularly passionate about working with high performers—whether in sport, performing arts, organisations, or other high-pressure environments. She enjoys supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions (such as career change, retirement, and bereavement), and working collaboratively to enhance their sense of purpose, fulfilment, and wellbeing
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