Surf Psychologist & Hypnotherapist

I’M LISA DAVIDSSON

To get in touch with me and to enquire further how I can help you with your surfing, book a free consultation here.

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? Ill help you break through whatever block is holding you back.

Fearless Surfing

Get comfortable in any condition on any wave. Become a fearless surfer today.

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. 

What I offer

Consultation

This is a 30 min one-on-one consultation with me as a first step. We will go over your needs and I explain further how I work to see if we are a match. No further obligation or commitment required.   

What is included
  • Assessment Report
  • Coaching feedback
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Personal Coaching
  • Direct access to me
  • 1 month personalized therapy and coaching program

FREE

Assessment

We dig into what has been holding you back from progressing to the next level in your surfing.  You get feedback and tools to help you move forward and break the mental blocks.

What is included
  • Assessment Report
  • Coaching feedback
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Personal Coaching
  • Direct access to me
  • 1 month personalized therapy and coaching program

€150

Intermediate Program

It’s time 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. 

What is included
  • Assessment Report
  • Coaching feedback
  • 2 X Hypnotherapy
  • Personal Coaching
  • Direct access to me
  • 1 month personalized therapy and coaching program

€ 700

Advanced Program

A 1 month comprehensive therapy and coaching program to break bad habits and unblock your full surf potential. This program makes you a better surfer in and out of the water.  

What is included
  • Assessment Report
  • Coaching feedback
  • 4 X Hypnotherapy
  • 4 x Personal Coaching
  • Direct access to me
  • 1 month personalized therapy and coaching program

€ 1200

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

Lisa’s surf psychology program online was excellent! The hypnotherapy sessions helped me tease out conscious and subconscious knots that were blocking me from progressing like I wanted. It helped me to reach my peak performance, to flourish . Thanks to my work with Lisa, I have a better sense of how I can overcome the obstacles on my path. I never thought that I could learn so much about myself in a few sessions. This program turned out to be immeasurably valuable. 

Geraldine Leturcq, France

I went out on some very mindful surfing sessions with Lisa 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. 

Bianca Capstick, UK

My experience definitely exceeded my expectations. I worked through my issues with fear, anxiety, and negative self talk in regards to surfing in order to gain confidence and have fun again. The psychology side not only helped me with my surfing, but also in my daily life. I loved the surf coaching, but I know I would not have overcome the challenges I faced with only a surf coach. I needed the surf psychology program to help me retrain my mind just as much as I needed to work on my physical surf skills. I feel like Lisa equipped me with so many tools I can continue to use. 

Amelia Rose, California

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