Centre for Coaching, London, UK
Established in 2001
Providing professional body accredited, approved & recognised training We use the zoom virtual training platform to deliver our programmes
AC Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching
This modular Association for Coaching (AC) Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching programme includes the theory, research and practice of coaching. The programmes provide over 100 hours of training plus a distance learning component. Successful completion provides eligibility to apply for AC Coach Accreditation.
Latest Popular Course Dates
2-day Certificated Performance Coaching course, 7th-8th July 2026
This course is always in high demand. The trainer, Dr Siobhain O'Riordan is an ISCP Accredited Supervisor and edits an international coaching psychology journal.
Our next popular Approved & Recognised 5-day, Certificate in Coaching course, 25th-26th & 29th-30 June & 1st July 2026 (5 days)
This BPS Approved & ISCP Recognised 5-day course provides an introduction to the GROW model and the cognitive behavioural approach to coaching. Trainers are Dr Siobhain O'Riordan & Nick Edgerton. Manual & book supplied.
Introduction to animal-assisted coaching, 3rd July 2026 (1 day)
This one-day programme provides an overview to the theory, research and practice of Animal Assisted interventions and their application to coaching. Trainer: Dr Siobhain O’Riordan.
Coaching Psychology
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Programme dates for 2026.
Our programmes will be delivered using the zoom virtual platform. Training events are run live and not recorded. They are held Monday to Friday, during the UK daytime hours ie depending upon the course, between 09.00 to 17.15 GMT (or BST in summer).
Interested in courses?
The Centre for Coaching provides a range of coaching programmes.
Coaching courses
New to coaching or you have some experience as a coach and wish to attend an Association for Coaching recognised and British Psychological Society Approved Coaching programme? The Centre for Coaching 5-day intensive IAFPD Certificate in Coaching programme is one solution. It introduces students to the GROW model and also evidence based Cognitive-Behavioural approach to coaching developed by the Centre's Directors and trainers.
Our AC Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching is a pathway towards coach accreditation.
Stress & performance
Interested to learn more and increase your skills in stress management and performance coaching? Or you may want to be a stress management trainer using performance coaching skills. The Centre for Coaching offers an established, flexible training programme. It is an International Society for Coaching Psychology and British Psychological Society Approved 6-day (3 modules) training programme, the IAFPD Certificate in Stress Management & Performance Coaching.
Training for psychologists
You have an accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology degree and are looking to work towards Coaching Psychologist Accreditation with the International Society for Coaching Psychology (ISCP) or require additional training for a British Psychological Society chartership pathway. Our Centre for Coaching Certificate and Diploma in Coaching Psychology programmes are ISCP recognised and BPS Approved for the purposes of CPD. We are an ISCP Approved Centre. The Course Co-Directors are two leading Chartered Coaching Psychologists, Dr Stephen Palmer and Dr Siobhain O'Riordan
*ISCP Centre/International Academy Approved Centres & Courses
*Course recognition for CPD and membership
Association for Coaching Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coach Training
BPS Learning Centre Quality CPD Quality Mark Courses
International Stress Management Association Recognised Courses
International Society for Coaching Psychology Approved Centre and Recognised courses
