Introduction

Part 2 introduces a number of psychological theories and frameworks that are applied by coaching psychologists and coaches who use psychological techniques in their coaching practice. This collection of approaches is not exhaustive. However, some of the more popular approaches are represented, such as cognitive behavioural, behavioural and solution-focused coaching (Palmer & Whybrow, 2017). In addition, some of the less frequently practiced approaches are also included, such as narrative coaching, existential and gestalt coaching (Palmer & Whybrow, 2017). The psychological models and frameworks (Chapters 8 to 25) are grouped loosely according to their philosophical roots as viewed by the authors.