Steve Peters
Psychiatrist working in elite sport
Steve Peters is an English psychiatrist who works with elite sports teams and is the author of The Chimp Paradox.
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Born 1953
About Steve Peters
Steve Peters is an English psychiatrist, born in 1953, who is best known for his work with British Cycling. He has been a consultant to Liverpool FC, England football and many other Olympic and national teams. Away from sport, he has worked with executives, teachers, students, hospital staff and patients. Earlier in his career he was Clinical Director of mental health services at a National Health Service district hospital, a consultant forensic psychiatrist at Rampton, and Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University. He has published four books, and The Chimp Paradox first appeared in 2012. It has sold over a million copies. Peters also competes in masters athletics and has held world records over 100, 200 and 400 meters.