PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Grandparenting Rule is to enable Full and Associate members of the Special Interest Group in Coaching Psychology, who are experienced coaching psychologists and professional coaches, to gain membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology during a transition period.

The Grandparenting Rule acknowledges that due to the emerging and evolving nature of coaching psychology qualifications and professional pathways, some current members may not meet all the requirements of the new Full or Associate membership criteria of the Division of Coaching Psychology.

This Rule seeks to recognise the prior learning, qualifications, and experience of coaching psychologists and professional coaches who are current members of the Special Interest Group in Coaching Psychology, ensuring inclusion of those established practitioners in the Division of Coaching Psychology, while maintaining standards for new entrants into the profession.

WHO CAN APPLY:

This Membership Route is only open to those who are Full or Associate Members of the Division in Coaching Psychology as of 18th October 2025.

Thereafter all applications (lapsed or new) for Full or Associate Membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology must meet the new Membership criteria as set out in the Rules of the Division of Coaching Psychology.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The below criteria are outlined in greater detail in the Grandparenting Rules. Please read the Grandparenting Rules before completing the Application Form. Thereafter, applicants should complete the attached Grandparenting Application Form in full and upload below.

Applicants for Full membership must hold PSI Graduate or Chartered membership.

Applicants for Full and Associate Membership must hold membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology and meet each of the following four criteria demonstrating professional experience and contribution to coaching psychology.

• Coaching Experience
• Qualifications and Training
• Contribution to the Field of Coaching Psychology
• Commitment to Professional Ethical Standards, Reflective Practice and Supervision

TIMEFRAME AND DEADLINE:

The Grandparenting Route will be open for a limited transition period from 20 October 2025 to 1st March 2026.

After this period, all applicants (lapsed or new) must meet the Division of Coaching Psychology New Membership criteria as defined in the Rules of the Division of Coaching Psychology and adopted by membership at the AGM on 18th October 2025.

PLEASE NOTE:

The options for grandparenting are Full Membership - €30 Associate Membership - €30