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Community Support 
and Social Impact

Changing lives

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At the Health Coaches Academy we are on a mission to make health coaching available to all. 

This goes beyond training professional health coaches - we believe in using our skills and knowledge to create positive change in the wider community.  

We have developed 
Project RIO, which stands for Research & Development, Innovation, and Outreach.

As part of the Outreach component, we facilitate the placement of student and graduate Health Coaches in non-profit organisations to support communities in need globally. 


This initiative provides our students and graduates with valuable experience working in diverse communities, allowing them to make a real difference, build their confidence, and add a whole new dimension to the quality of their coaching. 

Find out how you can train as a Health Coach and take part in meaningful initiatives like Project RIO – start your journey today.

Outreach Projects:

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Happy In Your Body

Happy In Your Body is a London-based Community Interest Company (CIC), which empowers disadvantaged women in London, offering a holistic programme that includes health coaching, complementary therapies, and lifestyle medicine courses. 

Clara, an HCA student, volunteered for several weeks, providing invaluable Health Coach support that significantly benefited the participants through both one-to-one mentoring sessions and group sessions. She dedicated her time to meeting with a group of women weekly to establish their goals and take proactive steps towards better health and a happier life.

 

TISH, DIRECTOR OF HIYB

"Clara has been a great asset to our program. She has provided wonderful support and recently led a group session for which we were delighted to compensate her."

"HEALTH COACHES ARE REALLY NEEDED OUT THERE; WE CAN MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE."

“I was eager for hands-on work experience, and when I saw this opportunity, I knew I had to apply. The women I have worked with have been incredible - they've undergone life-changing journeys and many can’t wait for the next programme to begin. Imagine the impact if more interventions like this were available. Health Coaches are really needed out there; we can make such a difference.

To other training Health Coaches, I encourage you: don't hesitate to apply yourselves and get involved. Many people are unaware of what health coaching involves, so it's crucial we're out there, making our role known.”


CLARA, HCA STUDENT

  Clara at HCA 3-day Health   Coach Live training event  

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  HCA student, Jerry, delivering group   health coaching to Bellhaven clients  

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Bellhaven Harm Reduction Centre

The Bellhaven Harm Reduction Centre offers medical and psycho-social services to approximately 200 low-income clients dealing with substance use disorders. Our students and graduates volunteered their health coaching skills to support Bellhaven's members in various capacities, with nine participating in a 6-week programme.

The work they have done has positively impacted many lives in numerous ways:

  • Clients have expressed feeling deeply heard and understood, achieving both small victories and major breakthroughs in their health journeys. 

  • Health professionals, often prioritising others' wellbeing, have finally been able to put their own self-care first . 

  • Innovations sparked during group sessions led by Health Coaches have inspired new approaches and insights. 

  • Through a supportive community of practice and mentoring, HCA students and graduates have seen their confidence and competence grow. 

"I think every person needs a Health Coach"

Hear what the members and staff at Bellhaven Harm Reduction Centre said about their experience of health coaching.

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Bellhaven Client Feedback

“It has been an incredible journey for me. I have improved in many aspects of my life. I feel much better and much healthier than before. I have regained my focus, dedication and productivity and I am able to complete my tasks on time”

Clovis, Bellhaven Client

I am really grateful for the opportunity to access a Health & Wellness Coach. The sessions have brought my dream back of running an orphanage. This always looked almost impossible to achieve looking at my current ‘location’. Health coaching has helped this vision to come alive again. It has revived self-awareness, self-value, and self-patience.

Nkeka, Bellhaven Client

“The experience has been amazing for me. Initially I doubted the whole experience. I counsel people, I don’t want to be counselled. But it was a great experience and my coach Hlengi was amazing!”

Bellhaven Client
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