Improve Your Darts With Mind Coaching and Hypnosis

Many of the World’s top players have attributed hypnotherapy and a strong, focused mindset to their success. Equally at the amateur leagues level, darts players have been tapping into this mental side of their game, to tackle issues like performance anxiety, mental blocks and dartitis — a psychological condition that disrupts the throwing motion.

Stephen Bunting talks about his turnaround in the game, when he was dropping out of the Premier League and sought out a sports hypnosis specialist. That was a turning point, with him winning his second World Series in 2025.

In darts -like many sports involving repetition and extreme focus – natural talent and technique are only part of the equation. Arguably the most important part happens between your ears.

Sports Hypnotherapy helps players access a calm, focused state of mind, allowing them to reset unhelpful thought patterns and reduce performance pressure. By tapping into the subconscious, players can reinforce confidence, visualise success, and regain control over their game.

“Darts is 90% mental,” one of my recent clients reflected. “Even the smallest lapse in confidence can cause hesitation. Hypnosis helps me to lock in, to stay in the zone.” Skilled players often talk about this focus enabling them to ‘play the board’, to stay in the present and not worry about their opponent, a noisy venue or missed shots earlier in the game

Dartitis is another condition I often see players seeking out help for. Often likened to the “yips” in golf, has ended careers — but many now use hypnotherapy to retrain their muscle memory and dissolve the mental blocks causing it. My sessions include guided relaxation, mental rehearsal of perfect throws, and tools for handling pressure mid-match.

Often the difference between two players isn’t physical — it’s psychological.Even at the pub darts level. Fear or doubt and overthinking can turn a smooth technique into a tense, mechanical move.

At rewired, we work with you to be able to create that trust in your mind, using hypnotherapy and other techniques to remove mental blocks if required. At the heart of our Darts Mindset programme is confidence — not ego, but earned trust in your abilities.

As more players openly credit hypnotherapy for improved consistency and mental clarity, it’s becoming a respected part of a pro’s toolkit — proving that sometimes, the mind really is the most powerful weapon on the oche..

How I help Darts players

I help Darts players at the pub and County level to improve their performance, trust & belief. To be able to tap into the techniques of the top tier players such as Luke Littler, Stephen Bunting and past greats, to help you;

The ‘Positive Darts Mindset’ package

I’ve tailored a 5-session ‘Positive Darts Mindset’ package to enable players at any level to take fast steps forward in their game. These sessions are built around 3 foundations – firstly, understanding the Science and data behind techniques to improve mindset and mental strategies. Second- through using techniques such as Hypnotherapy and NLP to overcome mental blocks around your game. And thirdly – Positive coaching, creating and visualising your end game and steps towards that goal.

If you’re curious to know more about clinical hypnotherapy and how it works, take a look here . Or read on below, with an overview of the 5 session Mindset programme;

Session [1] Initial Consultation – how our brains work & understanding your goals. Everyone is different, with their own unique and individual challenges- both in their darts game as well as life in generally. So, we start by discussing how the brain works. It may be that your issue actually isn’t your darts technique, but how you’re dealing with life and stress in general. And also how positive thinking and visualisation are key to a strong game.

Session [2} Hypnotherapy / NLP to address specific blocks and issues – each following session also includes c 25 mins of hypnotherapy and deep relaxation.

Session [3] Darts 5-Commandments – how they apply to you. Focusing on small, positive steps forward to grow confidence in your game

Session [4] Bouncing back from defeat and issues such as injury or being dropped from a tournament or circuit. Learning from the Stephen Bunting story.

Session [5] Creating a ‘Mind Training’ plan. Relaxation audios [to take away] and review of progress and resources.

Reviews and Testimonials

Choosing the right professional to help improve your mindset at the oche can be difficult. Perhaps check out my Google reviews or see what other Sports psychology clients had to say in their testimonials. I’m 5 star rated and also awarded the ‘Top 3’ Hypnotherapist award for the Guildford/Woking area.

‘Bob really helped me focus and overcome anxiety in my game…… Thanks so much… due to Bob’s help, I have seen a massive jump in my darts and ability.” Matt , Surrey darts player, 2025

‘I was suffering from dartitis after a high pressure County game and just couldn’t enjoy my darts. Bob’s techniques helped me get the calmness back after just 4 sessions. Highly recommend ’ James, South Wales County player

And see my blog here on how Elite athletes- across all sports, not just darts- harness their mental power

Locations & How to Book

Bookings

For Sports Performance, I offer an Initial Consultation of 60-75 mins at £80, in which we discuss the aims you have, any challenges and talk in depth about sports psychology and how we can harness the power of your mind to improve your game, to compete in high pressure situation or even to overcome injury.

The 5-session Darts package is £440 [no VAT]; there is a shorter 3 session version at £270. I do offer payment plans [no interest] and Blue Light discounts.

You can book directly below or call me on 07867 483069 – I always keep a few sessions free for new clients each week. I’m open from 8am and have 2 late evenings each week.