New journal launched: International Journal of Coaching Psychology

Launched in August, 2020, The International Journal of Coaching Psychology is a peer reviewed journal that publishes theory, research and practice articles on all aspects of coaching psychology.

The International Journal of Coaching Psychology editorial team invite papers on the theory, research and practice of coaching psychology. Editorials are written by the editors on topics of general interest or journal policy. Perspectives, leading articles, invited papers and keynote speeches maybe commissioned from experts in the coaching psychology and applied fields.

The journal team welcome research and discussion papers, brief reports, short papers on techniques, book reviews and conference reports.

The journal is sponsored by the International Society for Coaching Psychology, a professional membership body.

The Editor is Dr Siobhain O’Riordan PhD.




8th International Congress of Coaching Psychology, 11-12 October, 2018, London, UK.

11-12 October, 2018, London, UK.

8th International Congress of Coaching Psychology, 2018

Theme: Coaching & Positive Psychology: Enhancing Resilience, Performance & Health

Hosted by the International Society for Coaching Psychology. This Two-Day Conference offers Masterclasses, Keynote and Invited Speakers, Skills-based Sessions and Poster Presentations. The event will focus upon the practice and research of Positive and Coaching Psychology exploring themes resilience, performance and health.

Location: The National Council for Voluntary Organisations, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL.

NB. The conference centre is adjacent to the canal. The ecopsychology informed coaching mini-workshop pair-work will take place along the canal path. Bring an umbrella in case of rain!

Booking: Website




BNA2017 Festival of Neuroscience

BNA2017 Festival of Neuroscience

“Attending and contributing to meetings such as BNA2017 Festival of Neuroscience is core to a career in science. They provide the opportunity to discuss findings, discover fresh insights on your work, meet researchers from around the world and learn the latest developments in the field.”

“BNA2017 is one of the largest international neuroscience meetings in Europe in 2017, and presents the ideal opportunity for neuroscientists around the world to discuss their science and their ideas, across both discipline boundaries and national borders.”

John Isaac, Head of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The Wellcome Trust.

Visit the British Neuroscience Association website for more details.




Centre for Neuroscience launched on 6th May, 2016

Centre for Neuroscience, London, officially launched on 6th May 2016

The International Academy for Professional Development Ltd and the National Wellbeing Service Ltd launched the Centre for Neuroscience on 6th May, 2016 to focus on developing and providing neuroscience courses that are linked to the programmes already provided by our associated centres and faculties, the Centre for Coaching and the Centre for Stress Management.

Director, Professor Stephen Palmer PhD said, “We are delighted to launch the Centre for Neuroscience. We already include neuroscience and psychobiology in our lectures on various courses at the International Academy for Professional Development and our centres. However, many of our students and alumni have expressed an interest in learning more about neuroscience linked to stress, resilience, wellbeing, health, psychotherapy and coaching. We will be launching courses in 2016 to support their interests.”

The International Academy for Professional Development Ltd was established in 2010 to bring together approved centres and faculties of expertise that provide professional development courses and programmes to professionals around the world.