The idea of integrating coaching into counselling practice is becoming increasingly popular. Where counselling is traditionally seen as therapeutic, working towards resolving emotional conflict, coaching focuses on behavioural change - with an emphasis on forward development. An approach which enables a practitioner to do both with our clients equips us with a wider range of tools, offering a more holistic way of working. 

This professional development day (PDD) gives participants the opportunity to consider how they might use coaching within a counselling setting in a coherent and informed way. It provides an overview of key integration models for participants to consider in the context of their own work, to help identify their own preferences for continued development. It also facilitates a discussion how we might practically approach integration within client sessions. 

This PDD is relevant to therapists with a knowledge of coaching who would like to explore options for developing their integrated coach-therapist practice. It will also appeal to counsellors interested in exploring the benefits of adding coaching to their practice. Some knowledge of coaching would be useful, but not essential. 

Event aims 

The main aims of this PDD are to: 

  • What? – Definitions appraising both similarities and differences between coaching and counselling 
  • Why? - Explore the benefits of integrating coaching into counselling 
  • How? – Review options for integration. An introduction to key theoretical models/types of how this can be done: eclecticism, single theoretical framework, fixed and open system integrations with a more in-depth examination of Popovic and Jink’s Personal Consultancy framework. 
  • The Pitfalls - Consider potential difficulties of integration and how to navigate them (ethics)

By the end of the PDD, you'll have:

  • Better understand the value coaching can bring to your counselling work
  • Be more informed of the different ways you can approach integration as a practitioner and how you might do this both ethically and effectively
  • Consider your own preferences regarding integration for further exploration, with a view to identifying a plan for further personal development

Programme

The PDD will begin at 9.30am and finish at around 1.05pm. 

This workshop is split into three 45-minute sessions and each will be followed by a live Q&A session with Judith Plastow. The first session will begin at 9.30am and the event will finish 1.05pm with an extended Q&A session. 

View the full programme.

About the presenter 

Judith’s work focuses on supporting professionals who strive to be their best selves in the workplace, particularly during times when its demands and pressures can feel overwhelming. Drawing on an integrated counselling and coaching approach, she works with the whole person—helping clients reflect on their inner thoughts and feelings to better understand how these influence their behaviours. Through this process, she assists clients in identifying and addressing psychological barriers, enabling them to strengthen their personal resources, consolidate their strengths, and build lasting self-esteem. Judith retrained following her initial career in media and marketing, where she observed a lack of meaningful professional development opportunities to address prevalent workplace challenges such as the imposter phenomenon, ineffective stress management, and limited psychological support. These experiences informed her decision to pursue a more person-centred professional path, focusing on enhancing individual wellbeing and fostering sustainable personal growth within organisational contexts.

Testimonial 

'The session deepened my understanding of reflective practice and strengthened my integration of coaching and therapy.'

Key information 

This event will take place online on Tuesday 21 April 2026. After booking you’ll receive a confirmation email. Full joining instructions will be sent out nearer the event date. 

Your booking includes: 

  • three hours of CPD presentations 
  • Q&A session with Judith after each presentation 
  • CPD certificate to download 
  • selected presentation slides 
  • opportunities to network with other attendees through the chatroom 
  • access to the on-demand service which will be available from Tuesday 21 April 2026 to Tuesday 19 May 2026 to view any recorded presentations and access any available handouts 

Accessibility 

The event livestream service is available with AI subtitles.   

The on-demand service will be subtitled and/or transcribed through a reviewed process to ensure accuracy. 

For a full list of our event accessibility commitments please visit our website >