The Royal College of Psychiatrists Education
and Training Centre (CETC) now offer confidential One to One
Coaching for consultant psychiatrists. The sessions will be
facilitated by one of our team of experienced coaches. The coaching
work is co-ordinated by Dr David Roy, Consultant Psychiatrist and
former Medical Director of South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who
has been providing one to one coaching for many years.
Dr Roy will discuss your needs and arrange for
an appropriate coaching session designed to give you the support
you require.
Why do I need a coach?
Coaching can:
• Improve your effectiveness, enthusiasm and
productivity
• Support you through a period of change
• Add value to your work as an educational
supervisor
• Enhance your management skills
• Enable you to balance personal and
organisational goals
• Develop alignment with core values
• Improve interpersonal skills and
relationships
• Increase potential for collaborative
working
• Provide a focus for career choice and
personal development
What does a coach do?
A coach works to your agenda. Coaches use
focussed conversation and, where appropriate, psychometrics. We
have a variety of coaches and your coach will be selected and the
techniques tailored to your personal requirements. The work will be
intensive, independent and confidential.
What if I have a mentor? How does it
differ?
Unlike a coach, a mentor will normally give
direct advice based on their own experience. Consultants
often have a mentor early in their career. The mentor is usually a
senior person who works within a similar service. The coaching
provided by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is intended for more
experienced consultants.
How long will the sessions last?
A coaching session normally lasts for 90 minutes.
Do I need more than one session?
It is possible to have a one-off session, but
it is more usual to arrange a series of four or more sessions at
intervals of one or two months. This will depend on your individual
need.
How much does it cost and who should pay?
A single face-to-face, one and a half hour
coaching session costs £400 plus VAT. We can offer a discount for
those who wish to book a series of sessions. If you intend to ask
your employer to meet the cost, you might discuss this during your
appraisal and consider incorporating the coaching sessions into
your Personal Development Plan.
For further information please contact Emma George, Training Programme
Manager on 020 7977 6654