Individual Mental Coachings for Climbers
Climbing Psychology is globally recognised as a pioneer of psychology in all major disciplines of rock climbing. We believe that a climber’s mental strength is as important as their physical strength, and have spent years tailoring unique programs and training methods for climbers.
Our goal is to support climbers in the best possible way – from dealing with fear of failure, fear of falling, the psychological impact of injuries, personality development, building self-esteem and developing confidence. We prefer a creative, modern approach to sport psychology and aim to practically apply learnt strategies directly on the climbing wall.
Do you feel like you hit a plateau? Do feel like your limiting beliefs and lack of confidence sometimes hold you back? Do you constantly compare yourself and find it hard to trust yourself? Do you struggle with fear of failing, fear of falling and overthinking? Are you close to sending your project but the closer you get, the more nervous you feel? Do you give up quickly and want to improve your perseverance? Or do you have difficulties motivating yourself?
We are often confronted with situations which we might not be able to solve on our own. In our individual coaching sessions, we elaborate strategies and solutions for existing problems together. The aim is to tap your full potential and help you to perform at your best while fully enjoying it.
Just imagine how climbing (and life) would be like if you fully trusted and believed in yourself?
How would you feel if you were mentally strong and resilient and your fears weren’t holding you back?
What to Expect When You Start Working on Your Mindset
You will feel more confident in yourself and your abilities – which will not only have an effect on your climbing but also your life in general.
You develop strategies to better cope with your fears, failure, insecurities, doubts, and so on…
Your enjoyment for climbing and motivation will increase.
Dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, disappointment, anger, and so on will become easier and better manageable.
You will be more present and reach a flow state more easily.
The mental strategies and tools you will learn in our coachings will help you to better deal with mentally challenging situations.
You will learn to better listen to yourself, your needs and your “gut feeling”.
Climbing will become more playful again.
You will have a clear goal in mind which will help you set your focus and prioritise what matters to you.
…and you will become more emotionally stable, confident and resilient.
If you are member of a national or local federation, climbing gym, organisation or team and would like to cooperate, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Sign up for a free 30 min introduction call
…to get to know us and find out what the best option for you is.
What’s Included in Our Personalized Mental Coaching Sessions
1:1 sessions à 45min
Online resources
Email + Signal support
Extra worksheets and homework tasks
Applicable mental training tools for climbing
Flexible payment options available
Federations and Teams We’ve Collaborated With
Our pricing structure varies by location due to factors such as local taxes, currency exchange rates, and operational costs in different countries. This ensures we can provide high-quality, tailored support to climbers worldwide. For specific pricing details in your region, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to provide all the information you need.
If financial barriers are a concern, we can explore options during our free introductory call.
For those working in climbing, individual mental coaching sessions may qualify as a tax-deductible expense.
Additionally, we collaborate with several organizations and climbing gyms that offer financial support for mental coaching sessions for their staff. Be sure to check if such support is available to you.
Pricing
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Madeleine Crane
FOUNDER, CEO & SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Madeleine is a passionate climber who has been climbing for more than 20 years herself, competing nationally and internationally for almost 15 years. She is a certified sport psychologist and systemic coach, lives in the West of Austria (close to the Swiss border) and is specialised on climbing. She has been working with climbers and climbing coaches from all around the globe, regardless of their age or professional level. Madeleine also has a cooperation with the local Olympic Center in Vorarlberg. When she is not working, you will very likely find her at one of the local crags, in the gym or at home, baking something.
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Carina Jungblut
SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I.E.
Carina is a mental coach and sports psychologist, as well as a clinical psychologist i.e., living in beautiful climbing mekka Innsbruck, Austria. Having grown up in a mountainous region nearby, she feels an intrinsic connection to this landscape – mountains feel like home to her. She is all about outdoor sports, especially climbing, which gives her that exhilarating feeling of freedom. Carina loves pushing her own limits and finding that mental edge.
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Kaisa Soininen
SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Kaisa is a Sports and Exercise Psychologist based in Helsinki, Finland. She has worked with recreational and competitive climbers and specialised in dealing with perfectionism, a high drive for performance among recreational climbers, career transitioning, stress management and commitment via deepening self-knowledge. She found her passion for climbing in her forties and wants to continue climbing for decades ahead.
What Climbers Have Said Working With Us.
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If you're are thinking of working with your mindset, I can recommend Madeleine. She is a wizard with mindset stuff! I have done such amazing progress in 5 weeks. I never knew it was possible.
Kirsi K., Finland
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I'm a climbing instructor and coach and wanted to understand my own mindset better as well as overcome some mental barriers I have lead climbing outside in particular. Maddie gave me one on one remote coaching and I couldn't recommend it higher. It was such a worthwhile experience and I feel so much more aware of my own thoughts and processes, as well as equipped to begin coping with them. Maddie is patient, compassionate and incredibly good at digging down into what is going on psychologically in a way that makes you feel like you are a part of that discovery and have agency. Anyone seriously thinking about mindset and mental training would benefit from a session with Maddie.
Kat L., UK
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Climbing Psychology has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and shares it in so many different ways to appeal to all members of the climbing community - from individual climbers struggling with the mental game of climbing, to coaches and parents supporting athletes. I have taken four Coach Education Classes with Madeleine, and I have benefited from and enjoyed each one. I have never gone into one of these sessions with no knowledge on the topic - normally I would have some experience in the matter, or would have carried out some research myself. But without question, no matter how much I know beforehand, I learn something new in these sessions. We will never know everything, and the interactive nature of the sessions allows coaches to share their experiences from all over the world. We all get to learn and share together in a safe, open environment. Can't wait for some more sessions!
Niamh K., Ireland
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Climbing psychology not only supports professional athletes but also hobby athletes to improve their mindset but also in navigating through traumatic experiences. Madeleine guided me in her empathetic and creative way not only through my trauma but was also open to explore other areas with me that affect my climbing. Therefore I could grow not just in my climbing but also as a human. Thanks for a beautiful journey!
Tanja R., New Zealand
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Madeleine vereint ihr fachliches Wissen in der Psychologie und ihre eigene Erfahrung und Wissen im Klettern. Ich fühle mich bei ihr immer gut aufgehoben und begleitet und habe schon einige mentale Hürden beim Klettern mit ihrer Hilfe überwinden können. Von Herzen empfehlenswert!
Teresa A., Austria
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Madeleine Crane überzeugt nicht nur mit ihrer Professionalität, sondern auch mit ihrer menschlichen und natürlichen Art. Durch ihre Hilfe hat der Klettersport für mich eine neue Bedeutung bekommen und auch in sonstigen Lebenssituationen profitiere ich von dem, was ich von ihr gelernt habe.
Lisa G., Austria