History of  the coaching psychology forum for BPS members

At the British Psychological Society (BPS), Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP) Annual Conference held in Torquay during May 17th-19th, 2002, on the 18th May, a meeting of twenty-eight BPS members interested in forming a Coaching Psychology Special Interest Group within the Division was held. Unfortunately at that time, DCoP did not have a constitution that allowed the formation of a Special Interest Group (SIG). Instead, an internet discussion forum was set up for use of the members to further the field of coaching psychology. It was decided that membership would be restricted to BPS members only. The group now has over 180 members.

At a coaching psychology forum meeting held in London on 21st February, 2003, it was decided to submit a proposal to the BPS for the setting up of a Special Group of Coaching Psychology.