
Integrating Therapy and Coaching
Expanding the Compass of Practice
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 29. October 2026
Book
Hardback
214 pages
978-1-041-08036-7 (ISBN)
Description
There are very few texts that fully attend to therapy and coaching integration, even though it is an area of growing interest and urgency. This volume provides a framework for a new model of integrated counselling and coaching.
Structured in three primary parts and containing valuable case studies that support reflective practice, the book explores and discusses how therapy and coaching can be combined to complement and enhance practice. The introduction makes the case for an intentional synthesis of therapeutic and coaching approaches, as a response to the complex and evolving needs of clients in contemporary life. It explores why integration is emerging now and sets out the current landscape, referencing key theories and models that have supported practice thus far. Parts I and II feature contributions from expert and leading figures in the practice of integrating therapy and coaching across the life stages and in settings and places, whilst Part III presents a new framework for integration, further illuminated by the editors' reflections on their own unique routes into integrative practice, and their personal reflections on how the framework can support different expressions of integration in the current and developing contexts that they are working in.
This will be a valuable new resource for counselling and coaching practitioners who are seeking insight into how an integrative approach might serve their clients more effectively, as well as appealing to trainers and supervisors, psychologists, mental health workers, social workers, and anyone who is interested in supporting people to overcome challenges and flourish.
Structured in three primary parts and containing valuable case studies that support reflective practice, the book explores and discusses how therapy and coaching can be combined to complement and enhance practice. The introduction makes the case for an intentional synthesis of therapeutic and coaching approaches, as a response to the complex and evolving needs of clients in contemporary life. It explores why integration is emerging now and sets out the current landscape, referencing key theories and models that have supported practice thus far. Parts I and II feature contributions from expert and leading figures in the practice of integrating therapy and coaching across the life stages and in settings and places, whilst Part III presents a new framework for integration, further illuminated by the editors' reflections on their own unique routes into integrative practice, and their personal reflections on how the framework can support different expressions of integration in the current and developing contexts that they are working in.
This will be a valuable new resource for counselling and coaching practitioners who are seeking insight into how an integrative approach might serve their clients more effectively, as well as appealing to trainers and supervisors, psychologists, mental health workers, social workers, and anyone who is interested in supporting people to overcome challenges and flourish.
Reviews / Votes
"Reading this book felt like being in conversation with thoughtful and experienced colleagues who genuinely understand the complexity and responsibility of integrating therapy and coaching theories and practices. This book stands out for its reflective, relational and socially aware approach. It is particularly engaging in how the writing considers integrative practice across the lifespan, from young people to older adults, alongside engagement with trauma, intersectionality, supervision and ethics. Corporate, NHS and third-sector settings are explored through examples and reflective questions. Warm, accessible and intellectually grounded, this is a valuable companion for therapists, coaches and those using embedded therapy skills in their practice."Dr Sophia Balamoutsou, Institute of Agri-Food and Life Sciences (Agro-Health) Hellenic Mediterranean University Research Centre, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
"Integrating different traditions of interpersonal practice is always a challenge. In this case, the challenge is building 'a bridge over the troubled waters' between coaching and therapy. The authors of this book navigate this task constructively and skilfully. Most refreshing in the result of this amalgamation is that such an approach does not skip the experiences of the clients' difficult situations in order to pursue distant goals, but faces realities first, however serious. Dealing with the meaning of anything that life and work present in order to act, this approach brings equal value for the practitioners addressed and those on both sides of the divide."
Tatiana Bachkirova, Professor of Coaching Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, UK
"Integrating Therapy and Coaching: Expanding the Compass of Practice is an absorbing, engaging, and timely book that speaks directly to the evolving realities of contemporary practice. The chapters offer rich insight into the integration of therapy and coaching across diverse contexts, mirroring both the complexity and the joy of working with clients across the lifespan. Central to the book is the recognition that human experience does not divide neatly into categories such as "therapy" and "development" or "mental health" and "performance." Instead, the contributors advocate an integrative practice that is inhabited rather than applied. The book thoughtfully explores work with children, young people, adults, parents, and older adults, addressing emotional and practical needs, inclusivity, ethics, supervision, and reflection. With engaging case studies, practitioner reflections, and practical guidance, it offers a compelling and holistic vision for integrative practice and professional development. As such, this book deserves a place on the shelf of anyone interested in the contemporary integration of therapy and coaching, whether as a practitioner, supervisor, educator, or scholar seeking thoughtful and grounded practice."
Divine Charura MBE, Professor of Counselling Psychology, York St John University, UK
"Here is a book to shake up the therapeutic profession - it's a much-needed call to action to respond to the changing landscape and think beyond the confines of what has gone before. This is our invitation to shape our practices by what today's clients are telling us they want and need. For the growing number of dual-trained practitioners, it offers much-needed validation and inspiration from peers who are ethically expanding the boundaries of practice in multiple contexts and across the client lifespan. It also has much to offer any practitioner drawn to integration and curious about how it might look in practice. The editors have created something of real value for dual-trained practitioners - the best possible kind of peer support for ethical, effective and intentional integrated practice, conveniently packaged in book form."
Sally Brown MBACP, coach-therapist in private practice, consultant editor of Therapy Today, and author of the Notes from Therapy newsletter (on Substack), UK
"An integration of therapy and coaching offers clients the best of both worlds. Integrating Therapy and Coaching: Expanding the Compass of Practice shows how the depth of therapeutic work can be combined with the focus of coaching, and therapy's openness with coaching's interactivity. Psychotherapy research consistently demonstrates that clients value both directive and non-directive practices-to different degrees and at different times-and the integration developed here optimises the practitioner's capacity to respond in flexible, personalised, and impactful ways. Written in an accessible, engaging, and reflective style--and covering a wide range of client groups, contexts, and professional issues--this book can genuinely help practitioners expand their scope of practice. In establishing a new framework for integration, the book also lays the foundations for developments at this interface for years to come. Highly recommended."
Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton, UK and co-author of Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
"This book will be of great value to dual qualified practitioners, and those in training, who want to find a way to bring their therapy and coaching modalities together in the service of their clients. Many have been concerned about how to do that ethically and this book gives them a way forward. Full of practical illustrations and guidance about contracting, practice, supervision and professional development. Coaching can be, and often is therapeutic, and therapy can apply a coaching orientation with great affect. I congratulate the four editors/authors and other authors involved and thank them for sharing their experience."
Julia Vaughan Smith MA, APECS accredited master practitioner executive coach and Supervisor, MA Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, UK
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference
Illustrations
4 s/w Abbildungen, 4 s/w Zeichnungen, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 4 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-08036-7 (9781041080367)
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Additional editions

David Britten | Carolyn Mumby | Lucy Myers
Integrating Therapy and Coaching
Expanding the Compass of Practice
Book
approx. 10/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€44.00
Not yet published
Persons
David Britten is a dual-trained, BACP-accredited therapist with postgraduate qualifications in coaching and coach-supervision from Oxford Brookes Business School. He was formerly Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-Director for Counselling at York St John University, and now works in independent practice as a therapeutic coach, supervisor, educator and researcher.
Carolyn Mumby is atherapeutic coach, supervisor, author and consultant, with over 35 years' experience supporting individuals, leaders, and organisations. She has designed and delivered award-winning training programmes, is a previous chair of BACP Coaching Division and founding member of Coaching for Social Impact, now specialising in support for the 'Third Act'.
Lucy Myers is an Integrative Psychotherapist (MA, BACP Registered), Executive Coach (PG Cert, EMCC Senior Accredited), Team Coach, Coach Supervisor, and Leadership Trainer. Former Chair of BACP's Coaching Division, as CEO of Therapeutic Coaching Consultancy (TCC), Lucy now empowers people to overcome challenge and thrive.
Andrew Reeves is aBACP Senior Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Emeritus Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health, a Registered Social Worker, and an EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and Coach Supervisor. A Fellow of BACP, Senior Fellow of Advance HE and a past Chair of BACP, his specialism is risk and ethics.
Carolyn Mumby is atherapeutic coach, supervisor, author and consultant, with over 35 years' experience supporting individuals, leaders, and organisations. She has designed and delivered award-winning training programmes, is a previous chair of BACP Coaching Division and founding member of Coaching for Social Impact, now specialising in support for the 'Third Act'.
Lucy Myers is an Integrative Psychotherapist (MA, BACP Registered), Executive Coach (PG Cert, EMCC Senior Accredited), Team Coach, Coach Supervisor, and Leadership Trainer. Former Chair of BACP's Coaching Division, as CEO of Therapeutic Coaching Consultancy (TCC), Lucy now empowers people to overcome challenge and thrive.
Andrew Reeves is aBACP Senior Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Emeritus Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health, a Registered Social Worker, and an EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and Coach Supervisor. A Fellow of BACP, Senior Fellow of Advance HE and a past Chair of BACP, his specialism is risk and ethics.
Editor
Therapeutic Coach, Supervisor and Educator, UK
Carolyn Mumby Consultancy, UK
Therapeutic Coaching Consultancy, UK
University of Chester, UK
Content
Foreword 1. Introduction: Introducing Integrative Practice Part I: Integrative Practice Across the Life Stages 2. Integrating Counselling and Coaching with Children and Young People 3. Integrative Practice with Young Adults 4. Holding the Juggle: Integrative Practice in Supporting the Emotional and Practical Needs of Modern Parenting 5. Working with People at Mid-Life 6. Growing Out of 'Old' and into 'Elderhood': Integrative Practice with People in the Third Act of Life Part II: Integrative Practice in Settings and Places 7. Working in the Corporate Sector: Empowering People to Navigate Professional Challenges and Thrive 8. Integrating Therapy and Coaching in the Public Sector: The NHS - An Extra Dimension 9. 'Being the Coach I Would Have Wanted': Integrative Practice in the Third Sector 10. Working with Disadvantaged Communities Part III: Into Practice, In Practice 11. Personal Development for Integrative Practice 12. Supervision for Integrative Practice 13. Ethical Principles of Integrative Practice 14. A New Framework for Integration 15. Reflections on the Framework and Future Directions