Are you a psychologist or someone with a psychology qualification? Have you ever wondered how you could help more people and make an even bigger impact with your expertise? 

A growing number of professionals in the psychology field are training to become Health Coaches, and for good reason.

Think of a time when someone you know was unable to follow through on a goal they had set in relation to their mental or physical health. Perhaps there was a barrier, a limiting belief held them back, they lacked the knowledge to replace an unhealthy habit with healthier alternatives, or simply the motivation was lost because they didn't have a clear long-term vision or the accountability they needed. 

This is where health coaching comes in. 

What is a Health Coach?

A Health Coach helps individuals to create a new vision of health and wellbeing for their lives, redefine their health values, overcome barriers and limiting beliefs, and set realistic, personalised health goals that they not only follow with ease but genuinely enjoy. They act as skilled accountability partners and knowledgeable cheerleaders, inspiring clients to commit to and take responsibility for a healthier, happier lifestyle. 

Both psychology and health coaching share fundamental principles such as behavioural change, a client-centered approach, and a focus on addressing mental and emotional barriers to success.

In this blog, we'll explore three key reasons why health coaching is the perfect way to enhance your psychology training and help you make an even greater difference in those you are supporting’s' lives.

Overcoming client resistance to change

Do you often encounter clients who understand the “why” of their challenges but struggle with the “how” of implementing change? Despite therapeutic insights, clients may resist taking actionable steps toward their goals, whether it’s addressing unhealthy coping mechanisms or making simple lifestyle improvements.

Health coaching fills this gap through personalised support and techniques such as SMART goal setting and visioning tools to help clients identify their intrinsic motivations and create achievable plans to move forward.

As a professional in the field of psychology with health coaching training, you can:

• Equip clients with actionable strategies to break down overwhelming goals into small,  manageable steps.

• Help them to recognise their own capability for success and build their confidence with strength-based tools and techniques

• Provide accountability to keep clients motivated, on track and moving towards their goals.

Addressing the mind-body connection

As someone working in the field of psychology, you already understand how deeply intertwined physical health and mental wellbeing are. When stress, poor sleep, or bad eating habits creep in, they can make mental health challenges feel even tougher. At the same time, emotional struggles often lead to things like overeating, skipping exercise, or leaning on substances.

However, traditional psychology training doesn’t always thoroughly address these physical factors.That’s where health coaching steps in. By blending your psychology knowledge together with practical health coaching tools, you can guide clients to make lifestyle changes that support both their mind and their body. It’s about helping people thrive in a more balanced, holistic way

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With Health Coach training you can:

• Support clients in managing stress through mindfulness practices, better sleep hygiene, or tailored relaxation techniques.

• Guide them on improving their nutrition and exercise, showing how these changes support mental strength and clarity.

• Help clients see how their physical health affects their mental health, creating a cycle that encourages lasting progress.

Expanding professional impact and reducing burnout

Do you ever feel limited by the boundaries of traditional therapeutic approaches? Some clients might not meet the criteria for mental health diagnoses but still struggle with stress, self-doubt, or lifestyle habits that impact their overall wellbeing. Not only that, the emotional intensity of therapeutic work can sometimes lead to your own professional burnout.

Health coaching provides an opportunity for those in the realm of psychology to:

• Reach a broader audience and work with clients who want to improve their overall wellbeing but don’t necessarily need therapy. This includes people looking to develop healthier habits, build resilience, or cope with certain life changes.

• Place less reliance on one-to-one sessions and expand your professional reach through group coaching, workshops, retreats, corporate wellness programmes and more. We often say that in health coaching, you are only limited by your imagination! 

  
  

• Protect your energy thanks to the solution-focussed and forward-looking nature of health coaching, which can offer a refreshing balance to your work.

A natural next step for professionals in the psychology field

Health coaching isn’t just a complementary skill for those in psychology - it’s a way to overcome common professional challenges and expand your ability to help others. Whether it’s guiding clients past resistance, addressing the mind-body connection, or diversifying your practice, health coaching can transform both your career and the lives of those you support.

If you’re ready to help more people and create an even bigger impact, health coaching training could be the perfect next step.

Join one of our free live introductory webinars to find out more.