The Course
Cohorts run
in January,
April and September
This live online course comprises 60 hours of study – 36 hours of tutor led, interactive, practice based delivery using Zoom supported by 24 hours of self study which is accessed through our easy to use Canvas platform. Free tech support is available.
The qualification is dual accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance and this ensures high quality, up to date content and delivery by an experienced tutor. It was the first accredited ADHD coaching course in the UK.
Outside of the class time our coaches complete 12 hours of coaching with two clients of their choice and complete reflective logs about the experience.
In addition to the course content and ADHD Coaching qualification, our coaches have access to 3 free group supervision sessions per year for two years after the course.
They also have one year’s free associate membership with the Association for Coaching and one year’s free student membership with the Universal Coaching Alliance and the ADHD & Neurodiversity Universal Coaching Alliance, with access to their resources, webinars, forums and networks.
We have a LinkedIn community for our coaches to share experiences and ideas and we are also have an online directory for our trained coaches to promote their services.
Key Points:
- 12 weekly live sessions –
Monday 6.30pm till 9.30pm or
Tuesday 10am till 1pm or
Wednesday 10am till 1pm or
Thursday 2pm till 5pm or
Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm - Last session – one hour of group supervision, one hour celebration and wrap up
- 24 hours of self study online
- 12 hours of coaching with two clients – reflective logs to be produced for each hour
- 1 hour of one to one supervision
- Free tech support available
The course is priced at £1600 + VAT
We can only take 12 learners per group, so please reserve your place early.
If you would like to register interest in the course please book your place here, or email: info@barrettcoachingandtraining.com
Dr Esther Barrett is an ADHD coach, trainer and supervisor.
Anita Patel is a neuro-inclusion speaker, trainer, ADHD and neurodiversity coach.
Dr Kate Jenkinson is a neurodiversity coach, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and organisational neuroinclusion specialist.
Gill Jordan is an ADHD and neurodiversity coach, trainer, wellbeing facilitator, and workplace inclusion specialist.
What We Cover
Module one overview (2 sessions)
You will be able to:
Define coaching and its elements
Contrast coaching and other services
Identify the benefits of coaching
Recognise ADHD and its elements
Discuss the neuroscience of ADHD
Describe coexisting neurotypes, physical conditions and mental health issues
Module 2 overview (7 sessions)
You will be able to:
Explore the AC and UCA coaching competency and ethics frameworks
Contrast the AC and UCA frameworks
Discuss elements of contracting
Practice techniques for establishing and maintaining rapport
Compare and contrast coaching models depending on context
Competence frameworks and contracting
Emotions and rapport
Questioning and listening
Goals and values
Strengths and barriers
Cognitive distortions and self coaching
CBC and resilience / Finishing
Acknowledge client progress and identify barriers to progress
Describe the finishing process
Module 3 overview (3 sessions)
You will be able to:
Describe approaches to structuring 6 week coaching programmes
Practice ways to develop a professional network for marketing and promotion
Identify the AC and UCA global codes of ethics
Understand record keeping and how to adhere to GDPR
Recognise boundaries and issues relating to mental health
Discuss the benefits of supervision, reflection and CPD for continual improvement
You will also:
Take part in a group supervision (one hour) and wrap up session (one hour)
Have supervision with the tutor (one hour) to be arranged outside class