Privacy Policy
Last updated: [26/05/26]
Barrett Coaching and Training is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, book a course, webinar or supervision session, join our mailing list, or use our services.
This policy is intended to provide clear information about how we use personal data, in line with UK data protection requirements. The ICO states that organisations should tell people who they are, why they use personal data, their lawful basis for doing so, how long data is kept, and who it is shared with.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Barrett Coaching and Training.
For the purposes of data protection law, Barrett Coaching and Training is the data controller for the personal information we collect and use.
You can contact us about this Privacy Policy or your personal data using the details below:
Email: info@barrettcoachingandtraining.com
Website: barrettcoachingandtraining.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact and enquiry information
When you contact us through the website, email or another communication channel, we may collect:
- – your name;
- – email address;
- – phone number, if provided;
- – enquiry type;
- – subject/message details;
- – any other information you choose to provide.
Course, webinar and supervision booking information
When you book or enquire about a course, webinar, supervision session or related service, we may collect:
- – your name and contact details;
- – booking details;
- – course, webinar or session preferences;
- – payment or invoice information;
- – attendance records;
- – information needed to support your participation;
- – relevant professional background information, where required for the service.
Training and assessment information
For course participants, we may collect and store:
- – application information;
- – submitted assignments;
- – reflective work;
- – assessment records;
- – feedback;
- – supervision or practice-related records;
- – correspondence relating to your participation and progress.
Website and technical information
When you use our website, we may collect certain technical information, such as:
- – IP address;
- – browser type;
- – device type;
- – pages visited;
- – approximate location;
- – referral source;
- – website usage data.
This may be collected through cookies, analytics tools or website hosting systems.
Marketing information
If you choose to join our mailing list or receive updates from us, we may collect:
- – your name;
- – email address;
- – communication preferences;
- – information about how you interact with our emails.
We will only send marketing emails where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent or where permitted by law.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We may collect personal data when you:
- – complete a form on our website;
- – contact us by email;
- – book a course, webinar or supervision session;
- – submit assignments or assessment work;
- – attend training, supervision, webinars or events;
- – join our mailing list;
- – interact with our website;
- – communicate with us through third-party platforms.
We may also receive personal data from booking systems, payment providers, email platforms, website tools or other services we use to run our business.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries
We use your contact details and message information to respond to your questions, provide information and follow up on your enquiry.
To provide our services
We use your personal data to manage bookings, deliver courses, webinars, supervision and other services, communicate with you, provide resources and support your participation.
To manage course participation and assessment
For course participants, we use personal data to assess applications, monitor attendance, review submitted work, record progress, provide feedback, manage certification and support internal quality assurance.
To process payments and invoices
We may use your personal data to issue invoices, process payments, manage payment records and deal with payment-related queries.
To manage our website
We use technical and usage data to maintain, improve and secure our website, understand how people use it and identify any issues.
To send updates and marketing communications
Where you have opted in, or where we are otherwise permitted to do so, we may use your contact details to send news, updates, resources, events or information about our services.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
To meet legal, regulatory and professional obligations
We may process personal data where needed to comply with legal obligations, safeguarding duties, tax/accounting requirements, data protection law, professional standards or legitimate business record-keeping.
5. Our Lawful Bases for Using Personal Data
Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for using your personal data.
Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract
We use personal data where it is necessary to provide a service you have booked or to take steps before entering into a contract with you.
For example, this applies when you enrol on a course, book a webinar or attend supervision.
Legitimate interests
We may use personal data where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights and freedoms do not override those interests.
This may include responding to enquiries, managing our services, improving our website, keeping business records and protecting the security of our systems.
Consent
We may rely on your consent for certain activities, such as sending marketing emails where consent is required.
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
Legal obligation
We may use personal data where necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as tax, accounting, safeguarding or data protection requirements.
6. Special Category Data
Special category data includes more sensitive information, such as health information.
Because our work relates to ADHD, neurodiversity, coaching, learning and professional development, you may choose to share information with us that relates to your health, neurodivergence, disability, access needs or personal circumstances.
We will only use this information where it is necessary and appropriate, such as to:
- – support reasonable adjustments;
- – understand access or learning needs;
- – support safe and appropriate participation;
- – meet safeguarding or legal obligations.
We will treat this information with additional care and confidentiality.
7. Who We Share Personal Data With
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to run our website, manage bookings, deliver services or operate the business.
This may include:
- – website hosting providers;
- – booking systems;
- – payment processors;
- – email platforms;
- – form/submission tools;
- – IT and technical support providers;
- – professional advisers, such as accountants or legal advisers;
- – accreditation, moderation or quality assurance bodies, where relevant;
- – safeguarding or legal authorities, where required.
We only share personal data where there is a valid reason to do so and where appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services or platforms.
If you click on a third-party link, please note that their own privacy policies and terms will apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
9. How Long We Keep Personal Data
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Our retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and why we hold it.
As a general guide:
- – enquiry information may be kept for up to [24 months];
- – booking and payment records may be kept for up to [6 years] for accounting and legal purposes;
- – course participation, assessment and certification records may be kept for up to [6 years];
- – marketing data will be kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it;
- – technical website data may be kept for a shorter period depending on the systems used.
We may keep some information for longer where required by law, professional obligations, safeguarding duties, dispute resolution or legitimate record-keeping.
10. How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
These steps may include:
- – using secure systems and passwords;
- -limiting access to personal data;
- – using trusted service providers;
- – keeping records only where necessary;
- – reviewing data protection practices where appropriate.
However, no website or online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. International Transfers
Some of the tools and platforms we use may process or store personal data outside the UK.
Where this happens, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as recognised contractual protections or data transfer mechanisms.
12. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help it function properly, improve performance, understand website usage and support embedded third-party services.
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
13. Email Marketing
If you sign up to receive updates, resources or marketing communications from us, we will use your email address to send relevant information.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
We will not sell your email address or mailing list information to third parties.
14. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights over your personal data.
These may include the right to:
- – access the personal data we hold about you;
- – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
- – ask us to delete your personal data;
- – ask us to restrict how we use your data;
- – object to certain uses of your data;
- – withdraw consent where we rely on consent;
- – request transfer of your data where applicable;
- – complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Your rights may depend on the circumstances and the lawful basis we rely on.
The ICO advises that privacy notices should explain people’s information rights and how they can complain if they have concerns about how their information is used.
15. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@barrettcoachingandtraining.com
We may need to confirm your identity before responding to your request.
16. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we use your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK regulator for data protection.
ICO website: ico.org.uk
ICO helpline: 0303 123 1113
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal data, please contact:
Barrett Coaching and Training
Email: info@barrettcoachingandtraining.com
Website: barrettcoachingandtraining.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually is ADHD coaching?
ADHD coaching is based on traditional coaching, which is a forward-focused process that helps someone understand where they are now, where they want to go, and what steps they can take to move forward.
Like all coaching, it involves questioning, listening and reflection, using established coaching models to help people work through challenges and make progress.
What makes ADHD coaching different is that it’s delivered through the lens of ADHD and neurodivergence. Alongside the traditional, non-directive coaching approach, it can also include more structure, guidance and practical support where needed.
This might involve offering strategies, sharing relevant knowledge about ADHD, or providing additional scaffolding to help clients stay focused, organised and on track.
The result is a flexible approach that combines traditional coaching with practical, supportive techniques to help neurodivergent individuals achieve their goals more effectively.
Who is the ADHD coach training course for?
The ADHD coaching training course is designed for people from a wide range of backgrounds who want to support others more effectively.
Many participants come from counselling or therapy backgrounds and are looking to add a more forward-focused, practical element to their work. Others join from fields such as education, healthcare, or the arts, often with a desire to support colleagues, clients or people within their wider network.
Some people go on to build their own coaching practice or business, while others use their coaching skills within an existing role, for example as a manager, practitioner, or part of a coaching or neurodiversity network within their organisation.
Overall, the course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop coaching skills and support neurodivergent individuals in a structured, practical and meaningful way.
Do I have to have ADHD to take one of your courses?
No – you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.
While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.
Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.
Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.
Do I need any previous qualifications to join the ADHD Coach Training course?
No – you do not need any previous coaching qualifications to join the course.
This is a foundational coaching course, designed to teach you the core principles, models and techniques you need to start coaching effectively. As part of the training, you’ll learn both traditional coaching approaches and how to apply them through the lens of ADHD and neurodivergence.
Because the course is accredited by professional coaching bodies, it follows recognised competency frameworks, meaning you’ll be developing the same core skills expected of coaches within the wider profession.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to work in a range of coaching contexts, whether that’s more traditional, non-directive coaching, or a more structured and supportive approach when working with ADHD clients.
It provides a strong foundation to begin coaching, with the option to continue developing your skills further through additional training and professional development over time.
What does it mean that your courses are accredited?
This course is accredited by two recognised professional coaching bodies: the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance.
In the UK, courses can be accredited either through academic institutions (such as City & Guilds or ILM) or through professional coaching bodies. This course is accredited through the professional coaching route, which focuses specifically on coaching standards and practice.
Accreditation by these bodies means the course follows established codes of ethics and recognised competency frameworks. It also reflects a commitment to high-quality training, including elements such as supervision and professional standards that are important within the coaching profession.
While some courses may carry general CPD accreditation, this is not the same as being accredited by a professional coaching body. Professional accreditation ensures the course meets the standards expected within the coaching industry and provides a more robust and trusted foundation for practice.
What makes your courses different to others?
No – you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.
While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.
Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.
Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.
Will your courses help me build a career as an ADHD coach?
No – you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.
While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.
Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.
Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.
What training methods do you use?
No – you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.
While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.
Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.
Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.
What support do I get once I complete the course?
There is a wide range of ongoing support available after completing the course, helping you continue developing as a coach and stay connected with others.
You’ll become part of an active community of coaches, with opportunities to stay in touch through group chats, a LinkedIn network, and a wider professional community of ADHD and neurodiversity coaches. This includes access to forums, events such as coffee mornings, and collaborative spaces where coaches can share ideas and resources.
You’ll also have access to additional learning opportunities, including webinars and an annual conference, as well as free group supervision sessions for a period after completing the course.
Alongside this, there is ongoing informal support, with trainers and peers available to connect with as you continue to build your coaching practice.
Overall, the aim is to provide a supportive professional environment that continues beyond the course itself, helping you grow in confidence and stay connected within the coaching community.
How is ADHD coaching different from therapy or mentoring?
ADHD coaching differs from therapy and mentoring in both its focus and how it is delivered.
Therapy and counselling are typically focused on the past, helping individuals understand and work through previous experiences. ADHD coaching, by contrast, is forward-focused, it concentrates on where someone is now, where they want to go, and how to help them move forward in a practical and structured way.
Mentoring shares some similarities with coaching, particularly in its forward-looking approach. However, mentoring is often more ongoing and relationship-based, sometimes continuing over a longer period of time.
Coaching, on the other hand, is usually more structured and time-bound, often taking place over a defined number of sessions. It is designed to help individuals make progress towards specific goals within a focused timeframe.
ADHD coaching may also include elements of guidance and shared understanding, particularly when working with neurodivergent clients, but its core remains a goal-oriented, future-focused approach that supports individuals to move forward effectively.
Is this course suitable if I'm already a coach?
No – you do not need to have ADHD to join the course.
While many people who take part do have ADHD, often discovering it later in life and feeling motivated to help others, the course is open to a much wider group.
Participants may be neurodivergent in different ways, or not neurodivergent at all. Many people join because they want to better support friends, family members, colleagues or clients who are neurodivergent, and already have a strong sense of empathy and interest in this area.
Having ADHD can provide useful lived experience, but it is not a requirement. What matters most is a genuine interest in understanding neurodivergence and a desire to support others effectively.
What will I learn on the ADHD Coach Training course?
On this course, you’ll learn how to become an ADHD coach, developing the core skills, tools and techniques needed to support clients effectively.
Alongside learning practical coaching methods, you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence, including how different people experience it and how it can impact their lives.
A key part of the course involves learning through experience — you’ll both practise coaching and be coached yourself. This helps build confidence, self-awareness and a deeper understanding of how coaching works in practice.
Many participants also find they learn more about themselves throughout the process, as well as how to work effectively with others in a supportive group environment.
Overall, the course combines practical coaching skills with personal development and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, creating a well-rounded foundation for working as an ADHD coach.
What our students say
Hear from coaches who have completed training with Barrett Coaching and Training and gone on to develop their practice.
“This training completely changed my career path. I went from feeling unsure to feeling confident and equipped to work with ADHD clients.
What stood out most was how genuinely neuro-affirming the experience felt, and how much it deepened my own understanding of ADHD.”
I finished the course feeling confident, capable, and excited about the work I’m now doing with clients.”
- Sarah L.
ADHD Coaching Certificate Graduate
Trusted by hundreds of coaches across the UK