Kevin George

Kevin George is a therapist, educator, author and former professional footballer whose work explores the connection between mental health, emotional wellbeing, psychology, performance and human behaviour.

He is the author of *Soccology*, a pioneering exploration of psychology through the lens of football, using the game as a way to understand emotions, identity, relationships, resilience, confidence and personal development.

Kevin has worked across education, mental health, SEND and therapeutic services, supporting children, young people, families, educators and professionals. His experience includes senior leadership, safeguarding, family therapy, psychological wellbeing and the development of innovative programmes that use sport, culture and education to make psychological ideas accessible.

A former professional footballer who came through West Ham United's schoolboy system before playing professionally for Charlton Athletic, Kevin brings together lived experience of elite sport with his professional background in psychology and therapy.

His work has been featured by GQ, Sky Sports and the British Council, and he has contributed to documentaries and programmes exploring football, performance and wellbeing. He has also delivered talks and guest lectures for universities, schools and professional organisations.

Kevin's wider work focuses on emotional literacy, mental health, performance psychology, resilience, identity, personal development and the use of football and popular culture as tools for psychological education.

Through his writing, therapy, training and educational programmes, his aim is simple: to make psychology practical, accessible and relevant to everyday life.