Meet Tom Rutherford

Tom is a Registered Psychologist who works with his clients in a collaborative way to support improved life outcomes. At the heart of his approach is working together to identify core values and motivators, and aligning behaviours to them. He has worked in a range of settings from professional sport, schools and universities, corporate and the public sector. Tom spent over a decade working in high-performance sport and coaching, before transitioning from coach development to organisational psychology. He has worked with people across the lifespan, and has a particular focus on performance psychology (sporting, artistic or otherwise), men’s mental health, career and vocational-based work, and coping skills and self-management for stress, burnout, self-esteem, social skills, and mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

• Insight and Self-Awareness: Working collaboratively with clients to uncover blind spots, clarify values, and develop deeper personal insight.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Drawing on ACT principles to help clients take meaningful action toward a more values-aligned life.
• Coaching-Informed Approach: Using coaching techniques to identify goals, build motivation, and support forward momentum where appropriate.
• Behavioural Activation: Encouraging practical, action-based strategies to increase engagement and improve mood.
• Perspective Shifting: Supporting clients to reframe challenges and explore new ways of thinking and responding.
• Solution-Oriented Strategies: Helping individuals identify strengths and actionable steps to move through challenges and create change.

• Career, Work, and Leadership: Supporting individuals navigating workplace challenges, career transitions, leadership roles, and professional growth.
• Stress and Life Management: Helping clients develop skills to manage general stress, build resilience, and maintain life balance.
• Anxiety and Depression: Providing support for individuals experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression using evidence-based approaches.
• Interpersonal and Social Skills: Assisting clients in developing communication, assertiveness, and social confidence for healthier relationships.
• Performance Psychology: Working with athletes and performers—from amateur to professional—to enhance mental preparation, performance, and wellbeing.
• Leaders and Managers: Supporting people in leadership roles to manage stress, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and enhance workplace wellbeing.
• Parenting and Family Relationships: Helping parents navigate the complexities of raising children while maintaining personal wellbeing and strong family bonds.
• Adult Relationship Issues: Supporting individuals to navigate challenges in interpersonal relationships.
• Adolescents: Providing age-appropriate support to teens facing emotional, and social challenges.
• Men’s Mental Health: Addressing the unique psychological needs and wellbeing of men across various stages of life.