Dr Anna Waters is a leading performance psychologist trusted by elite performers, athletes and organisations operating under pressure. As an HCPC-registered and BPS-chartered psychologist, Anna brings more than two decades of experience helping individuals understand how their minds work and how to perform consistently at their best. Her work spans the performing arts, Olympic and Paralympic sport and corporate leadership, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to deliver when stakes are high. Whether working with a West End performer or a senior leadership team, Anna translates complex psychological theory into practical tools that create immediate impact.
Anna is the Founder and Director of Anna Waters Performance Psychology, a consultancy dedicated to helping performers, teams and organisations unlock confidence, sharpen focus and sustain high performance. She also serves as Director of Chrianna Consultants Ltd, where she has worked extensively with elite sporting bodies, national organisations and global businesses. Her client portfolio includes the British Olympic Association, UK Athletics, GB Canoe Sprint, national ballet companies and major television networks, reflecting the level of trust placed in her expertise. Anna’s approach is grounded in real-world application, shaped by years spent embedded in high-performance environments.
Her academic credentials underpin her authority. Anna holds a PhD in Applied Sport Psychology from Bangor University, alongside an MSc with distinction and a first-class BSc in Psychology and Sport Science. Her doctoral research on confidence in injury and rehabilitation earned the British Psychological Society Sport and Exercise Division award for the most outstanding PhD thesis, a recognition that highlights both her intellectual depth and practical relevance. Anna’s work sits at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience and performance, enabling her to support individuals not just in achieving success, but in sustaining it over time.
As a speaker, Anna is known for her clarity, warmth and ability to engage audiences with content that is both insightful and usable. She delivers keynotes on resilience, confidence, leadership and performing under pressure, equipping audiences with strategies they can apply immediately. Anna’s sessions leave a lasting impression because they move beyond motivation alone, offering a clear framework for thinking, performing and leading more effectively. For organisations seeking a speaker who combines credibility, experience and genuine impact, Anna offers a compelling and highly relevant voice.
