No. You do not need a psychology degree — or any university degree — to become a health and wellbeing coach in the UK. The behaviour-change theory and coaching methods you need, including motivational interviewing, habit formation, goal setting and structured coaching models such as GROW, are taught as part of professional coach training. You…
A health and wellbeing coach certification can lead to employed roles in NHS primary care, education, the charity and third sector, and corporate wellness, as well as to self-employment in private practice. Health and wellbeing coaching is now a recognised NHS role, employed directly within GP surgeries, and demand is growing across every sector as…
“I want to show up as my authentic self” is a phrase I hear constantly in my coaching sessions, across social media, and in self-help books, so much so that it feels as if this search for authenticity is the gold standard of personal growth. But what are we actually looking for? What does it…
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching hundreds of students through our Health and Wellbeing Coach Training. At the end of every programme, I always ask for honest feedback. Of course, I want to know what worked well and where we can continue to improve. But what I enjoy most is hearing what…
I was sitting on the beach, watching the ocean, contemplating. Something I value immensely: giving your thoughts and ideas the space to emerge without rushing to an answer. And as I contemplated, my mind wandered to the question, ‘What do we value?’ Values quietly shape our behaviour. They influence what we prioritise, what we tolerate,…
Short answer: None. Health and wellbeing coaching is an unregulated industry in the UK, and there’s no legal qualification you’re required to have before calling yourself a coach. Anybody can set up shop tomorrow. But no legal requirement doesn’t mean no standard exists — it just means no official entity is checking whether you’ve met…
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