Individual Mental Coachings

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, competition pressure, 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.

Individual Coachings

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.

We offer different packages for 1:1 mental coachings which are all valid within one year of purchase. We work with passionate individuals who want to leverage their mindset in climbing. There are only limited spots available for individual coachings.

If financial barriers exist, we can discuss options in our first free call together.

We cooperate with several national and local federations, climbing gyms, teams or the local Olympic Center, Vorarlberg. Inform yourself whether you can get financial support by them.

If you are working for a national and local federation, climbing gyms or a team and you would like to cooperate, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Get to know your psychologists

Madeleine Crane

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.

Maria Stefania Ionel

is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist (M.A.) specialized in climbing. She is currently doing her PhD, with a research focus on the psychological characteristics involved in sport climbing and bouldering (indoor/outdoor; competitional/non-competitional). Maria is also a passionate rock-climber herself, having climbed French 8b (5.13d).