Sports psychotherapist says he is keen to help Joey Barton

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Sports psychotherapist Steve Pope has offered to help Joey Barton, the Daily Mirror report.

Pope is employed by Fleetwood Town, where QPR outcast Barton is due to begin training today.

“I deal with addictive personalities whether it’s a young man driven to sleep with 500 different women or those with stress and anger management problems,” Pope is quoted as saying.

“I try and match mental strength with on-the-field skills. Everyday factors can affect a player’s performance. I have had success reducing players’ red cards.

“I do one-to-one sessions and group sessions and whatever Joey needs, or what the manager thinks he needs, I will be there for him.”

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