- Sessions
- 4 group sessions
- Frequency
- One every 2 months
- Group size
- Maximum 10 per supervisor
- Recognised by
- ICF and EMCC
- Price
- £480 + VAT
Group supervision for coaches at all levels. A structured space for reflective practice, ethical development, and peer learning, recognised by the ICF and EMCC.
About group supervision
Group supervision offers coaches a dedicated space for shared reflection and peer support. It is not about oversight or performance evaluation. It is about creating the conditions for honest, collaborative exploration of your coaching practice, your clients, and the questions that do not have easy answers.
Sessions are facilitated by a trained supervisor with a maximum of 10 coaches per group. The format promotes peer-to-peer learning, builds community, and is structured to count toward both ICF credential renewal and EMCC continuing professional development.
Group supervision is open to coaches at any level, from those new to practice to experienced practitioners. It suits those in organisational roles as well as independent coaches, and those working across any sector.
What the programme includes
The programme runs across 4 group sessions, one every two months. Each session is facilitated by a trained supervisor with a maximum of 10 supervisees per group.
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Collaborative reflection on real cases
Bring real situations from your coaching practice to the group. Discussing cases with peers and a trained supervisor uncovers new perspectives and deepens your understanding of complex client dynamics.
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Ethical development and professional standards
Supervision supports ethical coaching practice. It helps you notice blind spots, work through professional dilemmas, and reinforce the standards that underpin quality coaching work.
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Peer learning across contexts
Learn from the range of coaching contexts within your group. Exposure to nonprofit, corporate, public sector, and independent practice expands your systemic thinking and broadens your professional lens.
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Resilience and professional support
Coaching practice can feel isolating, particularly through demanding client work. Group supervision provides genuine emotional and professional support within a structured, confidential environment.
Accreditation and CPD recognition
Group supervision counts toward continuing professional development requirements for both ICF and EMCC credential holders.
| Body | How it counts |
|---|---|
| ICF | Credential holders may submit up to 10 hours of coaching supervision as Core Competency Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units toward credential renewal. |
| EMCC | Credential applicants and holders may submit the programme certificate to demonstrate commitment to ongoing reflexive practice as part of EMCC continuing professional development. |
Group supervision and mentor coaching: the difference
Both support your development as a coach. They serve different purposes and work best when used alongside each other over the course of a coaching career.
- Focused on reflection, ethical exploration, and resilience
- Guided by a trained supervisor in a collaborative peer group
- Builds systemic insight through shared experience
- Supports ongoing professional growth and coach wellbeing
- Focused on ICF core competencies and credential readiness
- Based on observed or recorded coaching sessions
- Structured to meet specific ICF credentialing requirements
- Precision feedback on coaching technique and competency
In short: mentor coaching develops your technical skills and prepares you for accreditation. Group supervision sustains your reflective capacity, ethical grounding, and professional resilience across the longer arc of your practice.
Who group supervision is for
Group supervision is for coaches at all levels who want a regular, structured space for reflection and peer learning. It suits new coaches building their practice, experienced practitioners maintaining quality, and organisational or internal coaches looking to align with credentialing standards in a cost-effective format.
It is particularly valuable for coaches navigating complex client work, systemic challenges, or emotionally demanding coaching relationships where independent reflection is not enough.
Frequently asked questions
- What is group supervision for coaches?
- Group supervision is a structured reflective space where coaches work with a trained supervisor and peers to discuss real cases, explore ethical questions, and develop their practice. It is not about oversight or evaluation. It focuses on shared learning, professional growth, and coach wellbeing.
- How many sessions are included?
- The programme includes 4 group supervision sessions, one every two months. Each group has a maximum of 10 supervisees per supervisor.
- Does group supervision count toward ICF credential renewal?
- Yes. ICF credential holders may submit up to 10 hours of coaching supervision as Core Competency Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units toward their credential renewal.
- Is group supervision recognised by the EMCC?
- Yes. EMCC credential applicants and holders may submit the programme certificate to demonstrate commitment to ongoing reflexive practice as part of their EMCC continuing professional development.
- What is the difference between group supervision and mentor coaching?
- Group supervision focuses on reflective practice, ethical development, and coach resilience in a peer-supported environment. Mentor coaching focuses on developing specific ICF core competencies and preparing for credentialing. Both support professional development but serve different purposes.
- How much does group supervision cost?
- Four group supervision sessions cost £480 plus VAT.