coaching psychology
What is Coaching Psychology
According to the British Psychological Society’s Division of Coaching Psychology definition of coaching psychology is 'the scientific study and application of behaviour, cognition and emotion to deepen our understanding of individuals’ and groups’ performance, achievement and wellbeing, and to enhance practice within coaching'.
Coaching is focused on:
- sustainable and meaningful change
- setting goals - moving towards action
- accountability
- reflection to help us learn and grow
- overcoming limiting beliefs and blockers
- empowerment
- future orientated
- your wellbeing
My Coaching Philosophy
My personal and professional journey led me to where I am now, so I am passionate about whole centred coaching. I want to empower clients to fully explore what they want in all areas of their life and to tune into their body and mind in the work. Tapping into the brain's remarkable capacity for change and growth is extremely powerful, I therefore work somatically as a coach, supporting people to tune into the messages their bodies try to communicate. In my practice I use neuroplasticity, polyvagel theory, the biopsychoscocial model, central nervous systems theories and existential and positive psychology frameworks and theories. I work with trauma but not on trauma, therefore I have a direct referral route within my team to a counsellor and psychotherapist.
I believe clients are the experts of their own lives and have an inner wisdom that can get buried because of trauma, or belief systems that are limiting. I utilise positive psychology, strengths based coaching, narrative coaching, solution focused coaching tools and models in my work and wellbeing theory. I will use many of these models and theories interchangeably with a view point that noe a one size fits all approach is best. I apply values of curiosity, compassion and courage in my coaching. Curiosity to explore other narratives and possibilities and ways of being. Compassion to tune into the body, top build connection and to show self care. Courage to gently challenge assumptions and limiting beliefs and to open heart and mind to solutions and strengths.
I am an accredited Somatic Trauma Coach and am undertaking further learning and studies in this area so I can support leaders to be more trauma informed. I am also an Eight Tensions Coach (Existential Psychology - Dr Natalie Lancer) which provides me with a framework / roadmap to support clients to articulate the dynamics that are at play for them, reflect on the meaning they attach to their experiences and distil down to the heart of the issues going on for them.
According to Roots and Wings Social Care coaching is a personalised, bespoke, and tailored support that directly involves the client in a process of identifying and building on their strengths and identifying and working on any limiting beliefs that might be negatively affecting their progress.
Coaching is a collaborative process whereby we work in a safe, creative and engaging way to identify obstacles, look at issues in a new way and support the client to reach their goals.
Clients work with Coaches for a variety of reasons and a different stage of life, including for personal and professional goals – dealing with stress, developing positive habits, career progression, working through significant life changes.
It is a holistic process and so may cover / touch on lots of different aspects of a client’s life. The coaching focus is guided by the client and goals are set by the client, but it is normal for these to adjust and change through the coaching journey.
A Coaching Psychologist will use a variety of tools in their practice including values clarification, visualisation work, creating plans of action, identifying ‘blockers’ or self-limiting beliefs, various psychological models, theories and tools and working through these.
"Coaching is a purposeful and structured conversation between a coach and a client, which aims to empower and support the client in achieving their goals, exploring possibilities, and maximising potential". Association for Coaching
Coaching is not therapy or counselling and if it is deemed that this would be more appropriate a Coaching Psychologist will signpost the client to more suitable services to meet their needs.