Qualifications & accreditation

Professionally qualified, working towards accreditation, and committed to ongoing development

When you work with an ADHD coach, you are trusting them with something that matters deeply to your family. Knowing that your coach is properly trained and held to professional standards should not be an afterthought.

My qualifications were delivered by Barrett Coaching and Training, one of the UK's leading specialist ADHD coaching training providers. The programme is accredited by two independent professional bodies: the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance. I am a Professional Member of the AC and am currently working towards full accreditation with both bodies as I complete my supervised coaching hours. I am also a verified member of ACCPH, a public register which allows you to check my credentials independently.

Barrett Coaching and Training - Qualified ADHD Coach

Qualified ADHD Coach

Trained by Barrett Coaching and Training Ltd, with qualifications accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance.

Professional memberships and accreditations

Association for Coaching

Award in ADHD Coaching

AC-accredited training | Professional Member (MAC)

The Association for Coaching is one of the leading independent coaching bodies in the world. My coaching training was delivered through an AC-accredited programme, and I am a Professional Member (MAC) of the AC. I am currently working towards full AC accreditation as I build my supervised coaching hours.

Issued May 2026

Universal Coaching Alliance

Certificate in ADHD Coaching (ACCT)

UCA-accredited training

The Universal Coaching Alliance is an internationally recognised accreditation body for coaches. My coaching certificate is a UCA Accredited Certificate in Coach Training (ACCT), confirming that the programme I completed meets UCA's standards for professional coach training. I am working towards full UCA accreditation.

Issued May 2026

ACCPH

Verified Member

Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists

ACCPH is an independent professional body and public register for coaches and therapists. Verified members are fully qualified, insured, and comply with ACCPH's code of conduct, safeguarding, and CPD requirements.

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NCCE

In progress

Level 5 Diploma in ADHD Therapeutic Coaching Practice

In progress

The NCCE Level 5 Diploma in ADHD Therapeutic Coaching Practice is a specialist postgraduate-level qualification in ADHD coaching. This programme builds on foundational coaching training with advanced therapeutic approaches specific to ADHD.

Certificates

Association for Coaching - Award in ADHD Coaching - Abby Parkes
Universal Coaching Alliance - Certificate in ADHD Coaching - Abby Parkes

Ongoing development

Qualifying is the beginning, not the end. I am currently completing a Level 5 Diploma in ADHD Therapeutic Coaching Practice with the NCCE, deepening my specialist knowledge in therapeutic approaches to ADHD coaching.

I receive regular professional supervision, hold an enhanced DBS check, and maintain professional indemnity insurance. I am committed to continuous professional development and to working within a clear ethical framework.

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