As we build towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, we are delighted to announce Dr Fiona Wilson as Lead for Wellbeing & Mental Health for Team Scotland.

A clinical psychologist with strong background in providing psychological services to elite athletes, coaches, national teams and sporting organisations, Fiona will provide strategic leadership on mental health and psychology support for Team Scotland. She heads up a team of specialists who will provide support for athletes and staff in preparation for, during and after the Games.

Fiona brings a wealth of experience from elite sport, most recently supporting Scotland’s women’s team during the 2025 Rugby World Cup and senior Team GB staff following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

In addition to her direct clinical work, Fiona is the founder and Clinical Director of The Edinburgh Practice, an award-winning multidisciplinary mental health and neurodiversity centre of excellence situated in central Edinburgh.

Elinor Middlemiss said: “We are delighted to welcome Fiona to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026.

“She has a strong track record in supporting athletes and staff to perform at their best under the pressure of a major event. With performance psychology, mental health and the overall wellbeing of athletes and staff of paramount importance, she will be a huge asset to the team”