Schema therapy is a highly successful approach for helping clients with a wide range of psychological disorders. In a recent development Dr Iain McCormick has adapted this approach, that was originally used with the clinical population, for use with coaching clients. A schema is an early organised and persistent pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that has a profound impact on adult life. Schema can have either a positive or negative influence on the individual.

This presentation, based on his book Schema Coaching: Overcoming Deep-seated Challenges. The presentation will be suitable for all coaches, coaching psychologists, coaching educators, and anyone with a general interest in this topic.

Iain McCormick PhD has been described as the global leading authority on Schema Coaching. He is the founder of the Executive Coaching Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. He trained in clinical psychology, subsequently completing a PhD in work stress. Iain has coached and consulted for 40 years, in Canada, Hong Kong and New Zealand. He is an award-winning executive coach and author of over 100 articles and book chapters as well as four books. He contributed a chapter in “Third wave Cognitive Behavioural Coaching” edited by Jonathan Passmore and Sarah Leach. His book Schema Coaching: Overcoming Deep-seated Challenges was published by Routledge in 2025.

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