Surf Psychologist & Hypnotherapist
I’M LISA DAVIDSSON
I do therapy and coaching for surfers. To get in touch with me and for further enquiries about how I can help you with your surfing, book a free consultation here.
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What is Holding You Back in Surfing?
Take my quick Surf Psychology Assessment to uncover the mental barriers affecting your surfing. Answer a few key questions and subscribe to my email list, and I’ll personally review your responses to provide insightful, personalized feedback to help you move forward. No automated results—just expert analysis tailored to you.
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Surf Bigger Waves
Get over that fear of dropping in to a bigger wave. Learn to not hold back and give it your all.
Be comfortable in the Crowd
Crowded at the peak? No problem, I’ll help you get comfortable in any crowd.
Progress Faster
Feeling stuck at the same level? I’ll help you break through whatever block is holding you back.
Fear free Surfing
Break free from self cristicism and neddless overthinking in the water. Find the joy again.
What Is Surf Psychology?
Surf Psychology is the understanding of how the human mind works in relation to all aspects that impact surf performance. It is also knowing how to, as a therapist and coach, help surfers do the work to break the mental blocks that are holding them back from progressing in their surfing. This includes coaching and therapy around overcoming fear, heal from surf and water related trauma, performance and competitive mindset, how to be comfortable in the surf lineup, how to build confidence and self esteem.
Who Is Surf Psychology For?
- It’s for any surfer who wants to catch more waves.
- It’s for any surfer who wants to manage their fear better.
- It’s for any surfer who had an injury or trauma and need support getting back to surfing.
- It’s for any surfer who struggle to have good sessions and to feel good about their progress
- It’s for any surfer who feel like giving up but wish they didn’t
Surf Psychology & Therapy
Are You Frustrated Because You Can’t Progress to the Next Level in Your Surfing?
Surf Psychology will help you understand the mental side of surfing. It’s about understanding what it is in you that is holding you back and how working with therapy and coaching you can break through your patterns and finally progress to the next level.
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What I offer
Consultation
A 30 min one-on-one consultation to find out what is holding you back in your surfing. Through dialog we will figure out what your main challenges are and I’ll advice you on how to overcome them and level up your surfing.
What is included
- Assessment Report
- Coaching feedback
- Hypnotherapy
- Personal Coaching
- Direct access to me
- 1 month personalized therapy and coaching program
FREE
Assessment
An assessment session to dig deeper into what’s been holding you back from progressing in your surfing. You will get a full report and a follow-up session with feedback and the tools you need to move forward.
What is included
- Assessment Report & Feedback
- Individual Coaching
- Weekly followup
- Hypnotherapy
- Continuous followup & feedback
- 6 weeks personalized therapy and coaching program
€195
Intermediate Program
A 4 week individual coaching program to end the frustration of being stuck at the same level. This program will assist you through breaking your mental blocks and get you to the next level in your surfing and in life.
What is included
- Assessment Report & Feedback
- Individual Coaching
- Weekly followup
- Hypnotherapy
- Continuous followup & feedback
- 6 weeks personalized therapy and coaching program
€ 1195
Advanced Program
A 6 weeks individual coaching and therapy program to break your limiting beliefs and subconscious programming. You will break free and and unlocks your full potential in and out of the water.
What is included
- Assessment Report & Feedback
- Hypnotherapy
- Individual Coaching
- Weekly Followup
- Continuous support and feedback
- 6 weeks personalized therapy and coaching program
€ 1395
About Me
I’m Lisa Davidsson, a psychologist, hypnotherapist, and passionate surfer from Sweden, with nearly two decades of experience in psychology and mental health.
Though I discovered surfing later in life, it has since become central to both my personal and professional journey. In 2016, I moved to Bali and gradually shifted my therapy practice to focus on surfers. I work with surfers to help them overcome mental barriers and elevate their surf experience to the next level. Whether it’s conquering fear in the water, healing past trauma, or breaking through mindset obstacles, I’m dedicated to helping surfers catch more waves and unlock their full potential.
Surfing, as a high-stakes sport, challenges not only your body but also your mind. As you progress, you inevitably face internal struggles. My role is to help surfers identify the root causes of those struggles and guide them in working through them for deeper personal growth and better performance in the water.
My Approach
When the pandemic paused my work at my retreat center, I took the opportunity to deepen my expertise in hypnotherapy and trauma treatment. I’ve since developed a holistic approach that merges the scientific rigor of Western psychology with the wisdom of Eastern philosophies, creating a balanced, integrative framework for healing and personal growth.
My therapeutic style blends evidence-based psychological methods with practical tools designed specifically for surfers. By addressing internal challenges and tapping into your inner resilience, my approach equips you to excel both in the surf and in life. Through a combination of traditional psychology and holistic hypnotherapy, I aim to guide surfers toward a more balanced, fulfilling life—both on the waves and beyond.
Testimonials
Testimonial Hypnotherapy & Coaching
Working with Lisa was profound for both my surfing, but also for my day-to-day life. Through our one-on-one and hypnotherapy sessions, she helped me to see how much of my surf-related timidity and lack of confidence in the water shows up in my life on land, too. I was able to address both and truly get to the root of all of it on the deepest subconscious levels. I can honestly say I’m a more confident surfer and human after our work together. I realize now how important the psychological side of surfing is and I’m so grateful to have found Lisa and her unique spin on surf coaching and therapy.
Testimonial – Coaching Program
Lisa exceeded expectations with the surf coaching group! I appreciate how she applied her extensive psychology background to surfing, that she understands surfers and our challenges because she is one, and that she so thoughtfully designed this course and chose the topics we explored. I got so much out of the course and feel like I grew so much. She challenged me and helped me reflect more than anyone I’ve worked with over the past decade. And as a result of the deep work we did, my surfing already improved and I’m having as much fun as I did when I caught my first waves and fell in love with surfing. Lisa, a million times, thank you!
Doing a retreat with Lisa I went out on some very mindful surfing sessions where I was challenged to read and take my own waves and go for those larger than I usually would. We would have a moment after each wave where I would have to articulate what my fears were, or what had gone on in my mind when I pulled away or backed out. It was very challenging work, and I quickly realized that my fears didn’t relate to the ocean or a fear of injury – but more a lack of confidence in myself, my ability and having the confidence to be seen, exist and assert myself. Working with Lisa helped me learn about myself and revisit some uncomfortable truths in my self-confidence, along with the way I speak to myself when I feel like I’m failing – all which, along with improving the physical skills or surfing, have been invaluable to work through.
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Everywhere All at Once 101
90210, In the World
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+46-768-765416
lisa.davidsson@theonlinetherapypractice.com