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Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching (EMCC)

QQI Level 6
Flexible Study
Live Virtual Classes

Develop the skills to support mental health and wellbeing through coaching. Created with MindWise and EMCC accredited, this specialist diploma combines coaching and psychology.

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EMCC Accredited
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Next Intake: October 2026

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*Standard Fees: a non-refundable enrolment fee of €250 is payable upon submission of your application. From the start of the course, the remaining balance can be paid in seven monthly payments of €500 and 1 payment of €200 .

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DURATION
8 Months
NEXT INTAKE
October 13, 2026
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FULL PAYMENT PRICE
€3,950 €3,450

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Mental Health

Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching

Kingstown College and MindWise have partnered in the production of the first ever Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching qualification accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Combining 20+ years of coaching experience at Kingstown College, and 40+ years of mental health expertise from MindWise, this course provides helpful models and tools to work in this important specialisation.

Live Virtual Classes

Live lecture, discussions, Q&A, breakout rooms for skills development. Easy to access.

One World Campus

Join us from anywhere in the world and be part of a global learning experience.

Accreditation

We are approved educators with ICF, EMCC and QQI, and our Executive Coaching Panel are internationally accredited.

Flexible Study

Choose from day, evening or weekend class options. Flexible schedule for corporate clients.

Programme Structure

Overview of the Course Modules

The Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching is structured in 6 Modules, facilitated in a Live Virtual Class. Each module runs over 3 evenings. The teaching methodology will include lecture style, discussions, Q&A and breakout rooms to practice models with your peers.

After completing a Kingstown College coaching diploma (or equivalent course from another ICF or EMCC accredited institution) you will be exempt from Module 1-3 and therefore join the the course at Module 4. Contact us for more information.

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Core Competencies of Coaching

Learners will develop listening and questioning skills, and begin to use tools like GROW and the Wheel. ICF and EMCC competencies are introduced, and we differentiate coaching, mentoring and other interventions.

Understanding the Individual

Values, transference and self-awareness are important for coach and coachee. We also introduce Appreciative Inquiry, the SOAR model, and look at Goal Setting in the context of the individual.

The Psychology of Coaching

Learners will be introduced to schools of thought and common terms in psychology. An emphasis is placed on the more recent work in Positive Psychology, Flow and a Strengths Based approach to coaching.

Recovery and Resilience

Enhancing the learner’s understanding of Mental Health and Wellbeing and how Coaching as an intervention can contribute, focusing particularly on Resilience Coaching, the Recovery to Discovery Model, and the POWER Model.

Workplace Focus

Examining how mental health challenges can present in the workplace and how to use a coaching dialogue to host vulnerable conversations. We also look at conflict, cognitive behaviour coaching and considerations around a return to work.

Career Coaching and Wellbeing

Life Coaches and Executive Coaches will benefit from tools which focus on career planning and development. We examine wellbeing challenges such as bullying and stress, and introduce supervision and the continuing development of the coach.

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Teaching Methodology

The content of this course requires the learner to participate and put the theory into practice. The live virtual class is an interactive experience which includes lecture style delivery of content, group discussion, coaching session breakouts with other learners, and feedback on performance. Your tutor is experienced in delivering this content and will regularly monitor your performance in coaching breakout rooms.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for this course, but previous experience in coaching, mental health or wellbeing interventions will be helpful. Learners are expected to have a positive attitude for learning, collaborating with others and self development. A competent level of English will also be required to engage with the live classes, coaching sessions and written assessments.

Assessments

This course is assessed in line with the competencies of the accrediting organisations (ICF and EMCC). Therefore, traditional percentage grading is replaced by an Achieved/Not Achieved assessment on the competencies. Your assessments include

Reading – One prescribed coaching book and one journal article
Coaching – 13 coaching sessions, including a recorded skills demonstration
Writing – Reflective Essay (5000 words)

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching from Kingstown College. This award can be used to satisfy the education requirement for a coaching credential/accreditation with EMCC (Practitioner Level) at 160 training hours.

Course is level 6 on QQI ( NFQ Ireland).

Course Fees

Advanced Diploma:

Standard Fees– EUR 3,950

FULL PAYMENT OFFER – EUR 3,450

Graduate Programme:

Standard Fees – EUR 2,250

EARLY BIRD OFFER (valid until Nov 1st )– EUR 1,750

This is for Graduates of a coaching diploma at Kingstown College or other accredited institute, and entitles learners to a recognition of prior learning.

Payment plans available

Note: Accreditation with EMCC or ICF is an optional next step for learners. For those using coaching as a leadership style, it may not be necessary but will be available in the future. Each accrediting organisation has a different set of rates, but as a guide, a 3 year renewal is approx EUR 500.

FREE Webinar

Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

A free webinar, presented live by one of our experienced coaches and tutors. Discover more about the coaching profession, how accreditation works and learn a coaching/mentoring model we teach on the Diploma course. A great starting place for coach and mentor education.

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We are excited to welcome you to one of our courses at Kingstown College! We have several options for you as a next step, depending on where you are in the decision process for study :

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Join one of our Free Introduction to Coaching webinars where you will discover more about coaching, accreditation and learn a coaching model from the Diploma.

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If you are ready to join a course, you can apply/register using the link on this page. You can secure your place with the registration fee of EUR 250, or request a company invoice.