Divorce Coaching Academy

Vision

To be recognized by our stakeholders as being the gold standard of highest quality accredited Diplomas in Divorce Coaching and continuing education for professionals working in the field of divorce

Mission

To pioneer excellence in divorce coach training, to advance and professionalise divorce coaching, and to make a positive impact on the experience of divorce for individuals, organisations, and society

Values

Our faculty, graduates and student communities stand for authenticity, honesty, openness, respect, trust, collaborative practice and ethical behaviour

Train with The Divorce Coaching Academy: Transform Lives and Build a Rewarding Career

Gain a Diploma in Professional Divorce Coaching

Are you passionate about helping others navigate one of life’s most challenging transitions? The Divorce Coaching Academy offers the only externally accredited specialist divorce training programme in the UK. Our Diploma in Professional Divorce Coaching, fully accredited by the Association for Coaching, empowers you to make a real difference while building a successful coaching practice.

Why Choose The Divorce Coaching Academy?

  • Unparalleled Expertise: Learn from founders with over 55 years of combined experience in education, psychology, business, and personal divorce journeys.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Master our unique registered Navigating the 7 Cs approach to divorce coaching, covering Communication, Conflict, Connection, Children, Care, Cash/Credit, and Court (and how to avoid it), covering all four phases of the divorce journey
  • Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience with required three hours a week mentored co-coaching practice hours.
  • Business Support: Learn how to establish and grow your coaching practice with out unique Business in a Box module
  • Ongoing Mentorship and Supervision: Benefit from 12 months of post-graduation supervision and mentoring.
  • Continuing Education Courses: Including Domestic Abuse, Safeguarding, Discernment Coaching, Pre-Mediation Coaching, Coparenting, Rebuilding After Divorce
  • Professional recognition with family law firms, and Your Pivot

Meet Our Award-Winning Founders

Dr. Sue Palmer-Conn, PhD, C.Psychol, MBA, FCMI FAC- Principal

  • Voted “Divorce Coach of the Year” by SME magazine, Global 100, and Lawyer International Legal 100 winner 2023, 24, 25 26
  • 45+ years in education, from pre-school to university
  • Award winning international Teaching Fellow
  • Chartered Psychologist with extensive coaching qualifications in many different specialities
  • Personal experience with divorce and blended families
  • Best-selling author
  • Voted one of the UK’s 100 most influential femails in 2023 and globally in 2024
  • Fellow of the Association for Coaching
  • Associate member of Resolution

Tom Nash – Vice Principal UK

  • Mr Divorce Coach – the world’s pre-eminent male divorce coach
  • Child of divorce and thrived after his own divorce
  • Expert in co-parenting, blended families, and parallel parenting
  • Master Practitioner in NLP, time-line therapy, hypnotherapy
  • Associate member of Resolution

What You’ll Learn

Our core curriculum is divided into 7 comprehensive modules, followed by business development training. You’ll master:

  • Effective communication strategies
  • Conflict management techniques
  • Building and maintaining connections
  • Child-centered divorce approaches
  • Self-care and client well-being
  • Financial implications of divorce
  • Preparing for court as a last resort and how to avoid it with Non Court Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies
  • Overcoming divorce-related challenges
  • Establishing and growing your coaching business

Program Benefits

  • Accredited Qualification: Earn a respected, externally accredited diploma.
  • Live Interactive Classes: Not just video recordings
  • Practical Experience: Complete documented coaching hours.
  • Professional Network: Build connections with other divorce professionals. Thriving community of practice.
  • Personal Branding: Develop your online presence through articles, blogs, and podcasts.
  • Directory Listing: Feature in the Divorce Coaches UK & Ireland Directory.

Advance Your Career & Help Others Thrive

The next cohorts start on April 27th and September 14th Don’t miss this opportunity to transform lives and build a rewarding career.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join The Divorce Coaching Academy today and become part of a community dedicated to guiding individuals through divorce with compassion, expertise, and professionalism.