MSc in Existential Coaching

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NSPC is at the forefront of the exciting emerging field of existential coaching which has already become an integral part of modern coaching psychology. NSPC is a proud contributor & sponsor of coaching & coaching psychology forums internationally. Our courses were launched in 2010 and are offered as blended learning, so you can complete theory elements online in the comfort of your own home and attend intensive skills sessions in person in our NW London campus. Existential coaching is a uniquely philosophical and deeply relational way of examining the paradoxes and challenges of human existence so as to empower clients to move forward in an authentic and reflective way. Drawing on the application of existential philosophy and psychology in psychotherapy and coaching, we teach coaches to work trans-theoretically in a holistic way, engaging with the unique world of each client. Existential coaches encourage clients to look at issues such as meaning, authenticity, freedom, choice and responsibility, and how these come into play in their lives. They also frequently work integratively aiming for alignment between their use of self, existentially-informed coaching approaches and client needs. Theory, practice, self-development and research will be intertwined continuously throughout your programme of studies. You will learn how to handle psychological processes appropriately in the coaching relationship, including emotion and mental health. We will encourage you to go much further than applying typical tools towards exploring the entire bio-socio-psycho-spiritual model of working with clients. We will also support you in building up a portfolio towards accreditation with BPS, EMCC, ICF, AC, ISCP, CIPD and other coaching and coaching psychology professional bodies, as appropriate. Year one assumes no prior knowledge or experience, building your skills from the ground up. You will develop your coaching skills over 3 terms: you will start with core competencies such as the art of empathic listening, continue towards a critical understanding of evidence-based coaching paradigms and, finally, master explicitly existential skills. Theoretical learning will include theories of personal change, a grounding in existential philosophy and research methods. Year two provides you with an opportunity to start building private practice with support of coaching supervision. You will build on the learning from year two by looking at existential leadership, wellbeing & health and social & cultural issues in professional practice. You will also complete a supervised research project on a topic of your choice which can take the form of a qualitative or a quantitative piece, with a potential to benefit from the NSPC expertise in phenomenological and existential research methods. All of our modules are designed with the neurodiversity paradigm in mind, and we will help you develop as a neuro-inclusive practitioner. As a well-known centre of diversity & neurodiversity studies, we welcome applications from neurodivergent students and students with a disability or chronic health condition. For further information on possible learning adaptations, contact dawn.querstret@nspc.org.uk. Prior learning can be granted for modules studied at Level 7 covering the same learning outcomes as the NSPC equivalent – this can be discussed at the interview stage. The Course Leader is Xenia Angevin MBA FCIArb FCIPD, a highly credentialed existential coach and professional educator. Xenia comes with an extensive experience as a principal coaching psychologist, senior executive coach and a coaching supervisor. As a course leader, Xenia will provide developmental support necessary to establish sustainable and successful coaching practice aligned with the rigour of BPS aspirations for coaching psychology and EMCC’ encouragement towards a creative and inspired coaching practice.

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