A Comprehensive Professional Curriculum
A Comprehensive
Professional Curriculum
All of our Health & Wellbeing Coach Training pathways are built around the same rigorous curriculum.
Whether you choose to immerse yourself in a week of live study or move contemplatively through the modules independently, you are accessing a robust body of work designed to turn your passion into professional competence.
These modules have been reviewed against the standards of the Personalised Care Institute and the Association for Coaching, and the Association for Coaching CPD Hours Scheme ensuring your training meets recognised professional benchmarks in coaching skills, behaviour change, and wellbeing science.
Module One:
The Role of a Health
and Wellbeing Coach
This module introduces the core principles of professional health and wellbeing coaching.
We begin by looking at how wellbeing is defined – exploring its philosophical roots and modern perspectives – to help you form a clear understanding of the work.
You’ll explore the concept of balance, clarify the distinction between wellness and wellbeing, and define your role and responsibilities as a coach.
We also look at the client’s journey, helping you understand their needs and how to meet them where they are in their readiness for change.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Establishing a clear professional identity and understanding your specific scope of practice as a coach.
Module Two:
Coaching Skills
This module focuses on the essential skills that form the heart of every coaching conversation.
You’ll learn how to build rapport, psychological safety and create emotional connection, ensuring your clients feel heard and supported. which is truly focused and present.
You’ll also practice asking thoughtful, insightful questions – the kind that help clients reflect on their own experiences and find the clarity they need to move forward.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Developing the presence and active communication skills required to facilitate deep client connection.
Module Three:
Coaching Models
This module introduces the frameworks that help give a coaching session its structure and flow.
You’ll learn how to use the GROW model as a supportive guide – moving through setting meaningful goals, exploring the client’s current reality, and looking at their options for the future.
We also introduce motivational interviewing and look at the nature of procrastination and persistence, giving you the tools to help clients turn their initial insights into action.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learning to navigate a structured coaching conversation from an initial goal through to a clear, actionable plan.
Module Four:
Emotional Health,
Habits and Behaviour
This module explores why we do what we do. You’ll examine the emotional brain and the theories of emotion before moving into the practical work of working with emotions within a coaching session.
You will explore core emotions like shame, guilt, and fear, and how they often act as blocks to progress.
A major focus of this module is the mechanics of habits; we look at how the subconscious mind works, the nature of primary and secondary gains, and how to help clients create sustainable, lasting habits that truly work for them.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Develop an understanding of our emotional landscape and learn the practical tools to help clients reshape their subconscious habits.
Module Five:
Managing Stress
This module explores how the nervous system influences stress, behaviour, and our overall sense of wellbeing.
You’ll learn to recognise the signs of stress in your clients and understand the vital role of the Vagus Nerve in promoting relaxation and nervous system regulation.
We explore Polyvagal Theory and how this affects a client’s ability to engage or shut down.
We also examine the characteristics of stress resilience and introduce practical frameworks – including embodiment techniques and reflective tools like journaling – to support emotional regulation and personal development.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn to facilitate nervous system regulation and use practical frameworks to coach clients through stress and build resilience.
Module Six:
Coping, Food
Relationship and Movement
This module explores key areas that influence a client’s daily wellbeing: their relationship with food, and their approach to movement.
You’ll explore the six stages of change, the nature of unhelpful coping patterns, and the roles of motivation, triggers, and self-sabotage.
We clarify your professional scope of practice regarding food and nutrition, ensuring you feel confident in where your role begins and ends.
You will learn mindful approaches to eating and how to implement a “Food Relationship Coaching Plan” to help clients move away from emotional eating. Finally, we consider how to integrate movement into a client’s life in a way that supports sustainable wellbeing.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn the practical techniques and coaching frameworks needed to help clients transform their relationship with food and movement.
Module Seven:
Neuroplasticity,
Meditation and Breath
This module explores the brain’s ability to adapt and how we can use specific practices to enhance wellbeing.
You’ll examine the concept of neuroplasticity and the different brainwave states to understand the “rhythm” of the mind.
We introduce meditation from a practical coaching perspective, exploring approaches like focused attention and open monitoring.
You will learn the importance of breathing well for regulation and resilience, and we clarify your professional scope of practice so you feel confident leading simple, effective meditation and breathwork sessions with your clients.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn to facilitate simple meditation and breathwork practices to support a client’s mental clarity and emotional regulation.
Module Eight:
Self-Care
and Self-Love
This module explores how to build sustainable self-care practices and develop a kinder, healthier relationship with yourself.
You’ll examine the concept of hedonic adaptation – understanding why “quick fixes” don’t last – and identify the common obstacles that get in the way of consistent self-care.
We look at how identity shapes our behaviour and explore how to cultivate genuine self-compassion and self-respect.
Finally, you’ll learn how to create a realistic self-care practice and consider the role of your home environment in acting as a sanctuary for your wellbeing.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn how to create sustainable self-care practice and support clients in developing a foundation of self-compassion and respect.
Module Nine:
Business Boundaries
and Ethics
This module covers the essential boundaries and ethical standards that ensure a safe, professional coaching practice.
You’ll explore the practicalities of boundary setting – from managing time and fees to cancellations – and look at the vital roles of confidentiality, safeguarding, and cultural sensitivity.
We also consider the personal side of being a professional, including your own “fitness to practise,” managing emotional involvement, and the importance of ongoing supervision.
This module provides you with a clear Code of Ethics, giving you the confidence to lead your practice with integrity and professional care.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn to establish professional boundaries and an ethical framework to ensure a safe and sustainable coaching practice.
Module Ten:
Getting Your Coaching
Practice Organised
This module focuses on the practical steps of setting up and running your professional coaching practice.
You’ll learn how to craft your authentic coaching story and define your ideal client, ensuring your business feels like a true reflection of your values.
We cover the essential mechanics of client interaction – from structuring effective discovery calls to creating a professional welcome pack.
You will also learn how to support client progress between sessions and manage the necessary documentation with clarity and confidence, allowing you to focus on what you do best: coaching.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn to design your professional coaching services and establish the practical systems needed to launch and manage your practice.
Module Eleven:
Setting You Up
For Success
This final module is designed to strengthen your confidence and address the internal barriers that can hold you back as a coach.
You’ll focus on practical preparation and clarify your professional manifesto, giving you a clear sense of purpose.
We explore how to recognise and move through limiting beliefs and resistance.
We also examine your relationship with money and value, helping you step forward with conviction and a clear understanding of the worth of your work.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn to overcome internal resistance and step forward with the confidence and conviction needed to launch your coaching career.
Bonus Business Modules
For ALL Trainings
To further support the launch of your practice, you will receive over six hours of additional video content focusing on the practical essentials of running a coaching business.
The Lessons:
Training Milestone: Learn the administrative and marketing essentials required to set up a professional, legally compliant, and well-structured coaching business.
Three Ways to Complete the Training
Three Ways to
Complete the Training
All three options follow the same core curriculum—the difference is how you experience and apply the learning.
Immersive 5-Day Live
H&W Coach Training
✓ 40 hours of live, guided learning: A deep dive into the coaching world alongside a supportive cohort.
✓ Real-time teaching with Dr Claire Maguire: Personalised guidance to help you navigate the course materials.
✓ Practice coaching with feedback: Gain confidence by practising your skills in a safe, supervised space.
✓ Structured, immersive experience: Dedicated time to step away from daily life and focus entirely on your growth.
✓ Full self-study access included: Revisit the materials whenever you need them after the live training.
INTEGRATED 5-MONTH
H&W Coach Training
✓ Complete self-study access: Start your journey immediately with all online resources at your fingertips.
✓ Live group sessions once a month: Stay connected and get your questions answered as you progress.
✓ Ongoing guidance and support: Benefit from a steady rhythm of learning and professional mentorship.
✓ Space to integrate as you go: Plenty of time between sessions to reflect on and apply what you’ve learned.
✓ Flexibility with accountability: The perfect balance for those who want a schedule but need to work around other commitments.
INDEPENDENT SELF-PACED
H&W Coach Training
✓ Fully flexible, online learning: Your training, your schedule. Start and finish whenever suits you.
✓ Complete all 11 modules at your own pace: No pressure or deadlines—simply learn when you have the space.
✓ Video lessons, reflections, and resources: Access the full depth of the curriculum in a clear, easy-to-follow format.
✓ Fits easily around work and life: Designed for those who need complete control over their learning hours.
✓ Independent study: A focused, personal journey through the course materials.
Immersive 5-Day Live
H&W Coach Training
✓ 40 hours of live, guided learning: A deep dive into the coaching world alongside a supportive cohort.
✓ Real-time teaching with Dr Claire Maguire: Personalised guidance to help you navigate the course materials.
✓ Practice coaching with feedback: Gain confidence by practising your skills in a safe, supervised space.
✓ Structured, immersive experience: Dedicated time to step away from daily life and focus entirely on your growth.
✓ Full self-study access included: Revisit the materials whenever you need them after the live training.
INTEGRATED 5-MONTH
H&W Coach Training
✓ Complete self-study access: Start your journey immediately with all online resources at your fingertips.
✓ Live group sessions once a month: Stay connected and get your questions answered as you progress.
✓ Ongoing guidance and support: Benefit from a steady rhythm of learning and professional mentorship.
✓ Space to integrate as you go: Plenty of time between sessions to reflect on and apply what you’ve learned.
✓ Flexibility with accountability: The perfect balance for those who want a schedule but need to work around other commitments.
INDEPENDENT SELF-PACED
H&W Coach Training
✓ Fully flexible, online learning: Your training, your schedule. Start and finish whenever suits you.
✓ Complete all 11 modules at your own pace: No pressure or deadlines—simply learn when you have the space.
✓ Video lessons, reflections, and resources: Access the full depth of the curriculum in a clear, easy-to-follow format.
✓ Fits easily around work and life: Designed for those who need complete control over their learning hours.
✓ Independent study: A focused, personal journey through the course materials.
Explore the Training in More Detail
Get a clear overview of the course content, structure, and what you can expect from each training option.
The prospectus is designed to help you understand how the training works, what you’ll learn, and whether it’s the right fit for you.