Chartered Psychologist Dr Gary Wood offers an evidence-based psychological approach to coaching. It is grounded in up-to-date professional teaching practice and learning theory with an emphasis on solution-focused brief therapy and proven cognitive-behavioural techniques.
Types of Coaching
- One-to-one coaching for elite performance
- Academic performance (study skills)
- One-to-one mindfulness, meditation and relaxation
Additionally, Dr Wood draws from some ‘inspirational models’ of coaching as well as some elements of NLP-based performance coaching ( supported by psychological evidence). His personal development book (‘Don’t Wait For Your Ship To Come In. . . Swim Out To Meet It!‘) reflects his coaching approach and embodies the principle ‘It’s your life so take it personally‘.
Gary’s coaching training and experience builds on a solid background in psychology with a BSc(Hons) in Human Psychology and a PhD in Social Psychology (attitudes, stereotypes and cognitive style). He also has a Professional Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgC), he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an accredited teacher in higher education by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA). He has over 17 years of experience teaching psychology and learning skills in several UK universities. So it’s also fair to say, he knows how people learn. Gary has gained several coaching qualifications from The Centre for Coaching (in London), Newcastle College and a qualification in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy from the University of Birmingham.
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