CAMERON MENZIES is working with UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s hypnotherapist to sharpen his mental game.
The World No28 opened up on his unique approach, explaining how the sessions are helping him deal with the pressures of top-level .
Cameron Menzies recently punched a table on stage in frustration after losing to Charlie Manby
Menzies’ hand was left bloodied and required surgery
Menzies is now working with UFC star Tom Aspinall’s hypnotherapist to sharpen his mental game
, 36, is known for his animated celebrations and vocal presence on stage but admits the hypnotherapy is helping him stay calmer.
Menzies explained that more and more players are exploring similar methods to improve their mindset and performance.
He said: “There are a lot of players doing it that I don’t know the names of, but why not? If there are guys fighting for championships.
“Sport is a mental game. I like it and I am working with a guy called Eccelstone. He is great with me and has been a massive help.
“Every night I have to listen to a little soundtrack. The only issue is he is from Northern England, so his accent isn’t the greatest!
“That is coming from a Scotsman! But he has been brilliant. He does it with boxers and .
“I have never left an appointment feeling bad. I have always done the whole hypnotherapy thing feeling good about myself.
“It tries to make your life easier and talks to your subconscious. When things get hard, you always think of a bigger problem.
“What he does is try to simplify it and go with the small parts first, then take steps to go further. I have enjoyed it.”
The Scot has had some erratic moments on the oche, including after missing doubles against Mike De Decker at last year’s European Darts Trophy.
He also in frustration following his first-round World Championship defeat to Charlie Manby.
Cammy was seen bleeding from the hand as he exited the stage,
The Scottish thrower underwent surgery and was .
To address that, Menzies revealed the structure of the sessions, explaining how each one is broken down into stages to allow him to relax and focus.
He added: “One hour a week, that is all he gives me. We talk for 10 to 15 minutes before the hypnotherapy starts.
“Then we put the headphones in and it is like a little soundtrack and he talks to you.
“Nine times out of 10 he talks to your subconscious, which is the part of the brain you don’t think we need to work on.
“It is scary that you don’t realise there is more to the mind that we don’t know.
“I think it’s working, obviously. I have made my mistakes and I have to pay for it.
“I think with the PDPA they gave me eight weeks, but the guy wanted to do it more because he is a very good guy.
“He wants to keep it going and he says free of charge as well! It shows we are not just pub players anymore, we are professional athletes.”
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