My background
Read more about my background, the training I've done and the accreditations I hold as a coach and trainer.
If you'd rather read a more personal version of my story, and how I came to specialise in neurodivergent coaching, click on 'my story' below.
My background and experience
I'm accredited to PCC level by the International Coaching Federation, as well as being accredited as an ADHD coach with the Association of Coaching. I've completed post-graduate studies in neurodiversity coaching, as well as training in neuroscience-informed, trauma-sensitive approaches.
With over ten years of experience in the personal development field, I bring practical business acumen from my background in strategic marketing and business coaching. This is combined with training and experience in mental health first aid and trauma-informed coaching, leading to a holistic, in-depth approach that adapts to each person and their needs.
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Accreditations and qualifications
International Coaching Federation
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
MHFA England
Mental Health First Aider
Barrett Coaching and Training
Qualified ADHD Coach
Association for Coaching
Accredited ADHD coach
What my accreditation and credentials mean
At PCC level, coaches are required to have a minimum of 125 hours of coach-specific education, 500 hours of coaching experience with clients, 10 hours of mentor coaching with a more experienced coach, a performance evaluation of recorded sessions against the ICF competencies, and a credentialing exam.
These are then reviewed every three years, along with demonstrating continuing professional development in between renewals.
My core coaching training
Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Life Coaching, Barefoot Coaching
ADHD coach training with Barrett Coaching and Training, an Association for Coaching accredited course
Postgraduate Certificate in Personal and Business Coaching, University of Chester, with my studies specialised in neurodiversity and neuroscience-informed practice
Continuing professional development
Neurodiversity in Coaching with Animas Coaching
Neurolinguistic programming practitioner training
Advanced Applied Neuroscience: year-long certification currently in progress.
Trauma-informed coaching certificate with The Centre for Healing
Mental Health First Aid, MHFA England
Foundation Certificate in Counselling Psychology, Revision.
I've completed many shorter CPD courses in areas such as: grief and loss; inclusive practice; creative coaching; deeper listening and coaching presence; embodied team coaching; mental health in coaching. I continue to take CPD courses on a regular basis.
What underpins my coaching practice
I work to the International Coaching Federation's Code of Ethics, which covers confidentiality, boundaries and conflicts of interest.
I am in regular coaching supervision, so my practice has an experienced external eye on it.
I am fully insured, including professional indemnity cover.
Coaching with me is non-clinical. If something would be better served by therapy or medical support, I will say so and help you find the right route.
Your information is handled under UK GDPR and stored securely, as set out in my client privacy notice.
Sessions are adapted to how you process, whether that is pace, format, notes in advance or camera off.
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Christina has a lovely warm style when coaching. Her use of the right question as well as silence, gives you time and space to think, which helps you find your solutions. I highly recommend Christina as your Coach!
JB
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Christina is a supportive and encouraging coach, she helps you to really focus on what your goals are, to quieten your inner critic and to feel calm and empowered. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her coaching.
RA
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