Zur Person | Veronika Mayerhofer

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Veronika Mayerhofer, M.Sc.

I am a psychologist, sports psychologist, and psychotherapist in training under supervision.

Through my own many years of experience in competitive sports, I have come to know the world of elite sports in all its facets. During my active career, I personally benefited from mental training and felt just how significant the impact was on my performance and well-being. I learned how mental attitude influences my thoughts, feelings, and actions and determines success or failure.

Ultimately, mental training also helped me end my athletic career and set new goals!

After my active career, I worked as a Mental Performance Specialist at Red Bull. There, I supported athletes from many different sports and cultures and gained valuable insights into various mental approaches and performance cultures.

At the same time, I’ve experienced firsthand how easy it is to lose touch with oneself despite high performance. That’s why I’ve delved deeply into embodiment—the powerful connection between body and mind.

Today, all these experiences—from elite sports, my work at Red Bull, and my embodiment practice—flow into my work as a freelancer. I continue to learn and grow in this work, guiding people as they break old patterns, step out of mere functioning, and consciously reconnect with themselves each day—toward greater vitality, flow, and an authentic self.

I’d love to share the personal insights I’ve gained along this journey with you. I look forward to accompanying you on your path!

Professional experience

2024-2026

Independent sports psychologist and (sports) psychotherapist (in training under supervision)

1-on-1 & team workshops, lectures
in cooperation with the ÖGSSP (Austrian Society for Sports Psychiatry and Psychotherapy)
Teaching & supervision in the Mental Excellence sports psychology training program
Ground & Grow - Female Embodiment Retreats
Wild Mind Trial Run Camp
1st Mental Training Camp
Workshops & lectures with, among others, Wanderbird & Red Bull
Public speaking & my own online course

Full-time position as a Mental Performance and Mental Health Specialist at Red Bull in Salzburg, supporting Red Bull athletes worldwide:

Sports psychology support for elite athletes, including one-on-one sessions and team coaching, both on-site and in the office, with a multidimensional approach in collaboration with other departments such as in-house physical therapists, coaches, nutritionists, and doctors.