Centre for Coaching

23/02/2026

SPACE REMAINING...📌 📅 Primary Certificate in Developmental Coaching Workshop (Zoom) 5th & 6th March 2026. This course aims to help you:

💡 Become knowledgeable about adult development theories

💡 Increase knowledge about the subjective experience of transitions

💡 Provide practitioners with a practical framework when working with individuals during transitions, rooted in positive psychology

💡 Enhance coaching skills through practical exercises

Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eSj4B6Bp

22/12/2025

My latest report: ISCP International Centre for Coaching Psychology Research Annual Report, 2024. Can be downloaded from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398929501_ISCP_International_Centre_for_Coaching_Psychology_Research_Annual_Report_2024

PDF | This annual report will focus on the activities and developments at the ISCP International Centre for Coaching Psychology Research, its Research... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

18/11/2025

ONLINE EVENT: AREBT National Conference, 2-3rd December, 2025

Welcome to the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (AREBT) National Conference, 2025. This year the conference theme is: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy for the 21st Century: Flexibility, Adaptation, and Innovation.

The conference will focus on how REBT continues to evolve while remaining grounded in first principles. This includes therapy and coaching domains.

This virtual conference will be held on Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd December, 2025. Conference keynotes and papers will be held on Day 1. On Day 2 we will be holding workshops. The presenters and workshop facilitators include: Nick Edgerton, Jo Hensel, Dr Martin Turner, Prof Stephen Palmer & Dr Siobhain O’Riordan.

Members can obtain their free conference and workshop tickets on the Eventbrite platform. Links below:

2nd December, Conference Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arebt-national-conference-2025-tickets-1415202913009

Workshop 1. 10.00 to 11.00 GMT. 3rd December, 2025: Introduction to relaxation based counselling and coaching. Trainers: Prof Stephen Palmer & Dr Siobhain O’Riordan: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-introduction-to-relaxation-based-counselling-and-coaching-tickets-1972840944372

Relaxation Club. 11.30 to 12.30 GMT. 3rd December, 2025: The Relaxation Club is led by Prof Stephen Palmer & Dr Siobhain O’Riordan. Free to members & non-members: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relaxation-club-tickets-1972847855042

Workshop 2. 14.00 to 16.00 GMT. 3rd December, 2025: Introduction to health coaching and Rational Emotive Occupational Health Coaching approach.

Trainers: Prof Stephen Palmer & Dr Siobhain O’Riordan. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974269007748

Booking is essential. Day 1 Webinars will be recorded although only available to view by delegates after the event who have obtained a ticket prior to the conference. Although the 2 day event is free for members, they can make a donation on the Eventbrite platform if they so wish when obtaining their ticket.

Conference website: https://arebt.nwsvirtualevents.com/programme-2025

There is a Zoom networking room and Help Desk open all day. After each keynote, the speaker will meet up with delegates in a breakout room to discuss their presentation.

Welcome to the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (AREBT) Annual Conference 2025 programme. Conference networking room opens at 09.30am and is open all day. The AREBT AGM starts at 17.00pm. NB All times in GMT (UK time). Booking for Conference Day 1 – 2nd December 2025 Cost: AREBT...

18/11/2025

Online Course: Certificate in Coaching: Introducing the Cognitive-behavioural approach to coaching

Date: 4-5th & 8-10th December, 2025

This programme is suitable for trainee coaches, managers, personnel staff, management consultants, psychologists, trainers and others interested in learning about coaching and the cognitive behavioural approach.

The trainers are Chartered Psychologists, Dr Siobhain O’Riordan and Nick Edgerton.

It is an Institute of Leadership (IoL) approved Coaching Development Programme leading providing eligibility for Associate Membership.

Course details: https://www.centreforcoaching.com/cert-in-coaching

There is a 15% discount for members of this network.

06/10/2025

Event: International Congress of Coaching Psychology, 6-10th October 2025

Today is the start of the online 15th , 2025.

At the congress, the International Society for Coaching Psychology and supporting organisations are holding masterclasses from 6-9 October & then on Friday 10th October it's the keynotes, symposium & papers day. There are speakers from around the world. ISCP members and members of sponsoring organisations can obtain discount for the masterclasses and free attendance on the 10th October.

The are pleased to be corporate sponsors of the Congress.

Website: https://iscp.nwsvirtualevents.com/congress-programme-2025/

15th International Congress of Coaching Psychology, 2025 DATE: 6th to 10th October 2025, Virtual Conference. Theme: The evolution of coaching psychology theory, research and practice. Programme This Congress programme timetable lists the live keynotes and papers being presented on Friday 10th Octobe...

21/08/2025

PDF | This article considers the alignment of the solution focused coaching (SFC) approach with the mode and mindset of single-session coaching (SSC)... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

28/07/2025

📌 📅 Primary Certificate in Relaxation Skills Training Workshop (Zoom) 19th -20th August 2025 - SPACES AVAILABLE! Research has found that relaxation techniques can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure, and enhance performance and wellbeing. With regular practice, learning relaxation skills can become a useful coping strategy and a tool to be used within relaxation based coaching and counselling based practice. For more info and to book your place, see our website here https://www.centreforcoaching.com/relaxation-skills-training

25/07/2025

Introduction to International Relaxation Day & the Conference, held on 15th August, 2025

Coming soon is International Relaxation Day (IRD) and our free virtual IRD Conference, 2025. We will have presentations from relaxation and stress experts, academics, researchers and practitioners from around the world sharing with us their knowledge about relaxation and mindfulness methods and techniques.

The conference may interest members of the public, HR, health professionals, psychologists, counsellors, coaches, managers and academics who may wish to learn more about relaxation techniques and their benefits to enhancing health and wellbeing, and reducing stress and anxiety.

The introductory video includes 9 minutes of information about IRD and the IRD conference and then at the end, a 10 minute recording of birds singing at dusk in west Kent, England, UK.

Conference Recognition

The conference is recognised by the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and the International Society for Coaching Psychology for continuing professional development (CPD). Both organisations support International Relaxation Day.

Audio recording: © 2020, Stephen Palmer: Birds at dusk in a woodland, located in west Kent, England.

Introduction to International Relaxation Day & the Conference, held on 15th August, 2025Welcome to the International Relaxation Day (IRD) and our virtual IR...

11/07/2025

Latest article: Transition Support as a Leadership Competency

This article builds on past work about transitions by introducing the idea of 'transition dimensions', which can offer additional insight and understanding when navigating transitional times. One of these dimensions 'visible vs hidden' is considered further in the context of the workplace, where transition support is an increasingly important leadership competency.

Citation: Panchal, S., Palmer, S. & O’Riordan, S. (2025). Transition Support as a Leadership Competency. Coaching Psychology International, 18, 5, 1-4.

PDF | This article builds on past work about transitions by introducing the idea of 'transition dimensions', which can offer additional insight and... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

16/06/2025

📌 📅 26th - 27th June 2025 - Introduction to Coaching Psychology

❓ Are you thinking of becoming an International Society for Coaching Psychology (ISCP) Accredited Coaching Psychologist and/or British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Coaching Psychologist? This is the course for you! ⬇️

It covers key topics, including the background and development of coaching psychology, the coach-coachee relationship, coaching psychology approaches and models, and themes such as assessment, contracting, and the setup in coaching psychology practice.

📔 This programme is BPS Approved and recognised by the ISCP for CPD. 📌 Find our more here https://www.centreforcoaching.com/coaching-psychology