The Essence of Solution Focused Practice

The Solution Focused Practice mindset has unlimited application. By focusing on what we want, describing what we want before taking action towards it, and incorporating time in our conversations to help us with the process, you can use this mindset with your chosen tools.

The training courses here will help you apply The Essence of SFP. The first programme will enhance your Coaching Skills, showing how you can help clients and colleagues with truly useful coaching conversations. Join our newsletter mailing list to be kept up to date as new resources become available.

Andrew Gibson Business Coach

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Andrew Gibson

Andrew Gibson first encountered Solution Focused Practice while working as an Enterprise Coach in 2007. Eighteen years of learning, practicing, and continuous professional development has given Andrew the insight he shares in his books and training courses.

He specialises in helping people who help people. His clients are non-profit organisations such as charities, local authorities and the UK National Health Service. He trains SFP Coaching Skills to help people make more of a difference for their clients, patients, partners and service users, and to improve their organisational productivity.

He is a sought after global speaker, facilitator and podcast guest, and is chair of operations for the Journal of Solution Focused Practice.

BUSINESS COACHING

BENEFITS

Learn the skills you'll need

to promote and run business

Help others without needing to be an expert in their problem

Your clients are 100% the expert in their situation. With Solution Focused Practice Coaching, you don’t need to become the expert to help your clients.

Help people make progress on their terms

The outcome of a Solution Focused Conversation is for the client to identify their next steps, and the signs of progress they should notice if these steps are working.

Receive referrals to more clients from your happy client base

Your clients will gradually become self-sustaining thanks to your help and support. They will tell their story to others and recommend you when someone they know needs your help.

Transform your own life outlook and prospects

You will always know you can help someone, no matter what their circumstances. And you will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from making a difference for others and being appreciated every day for the difference you make.

Solution Focused Practice Coach
Training Programme

Solution Focused Practice Coach Training Programme

If you are new to coaching, the course will introduce you to the GROW model, the most popular coaching model in the world. If you are already familiar with the GROW model, using GROW in a Solution Focused way will take your skills to another level. And if you are using different coaching models, this course will help you to learn how The Essence of SFP can help you to develop your skills, becoming an even better coach than you already are.

The course includes practical exercises to help you reinforce your learning, plus tools you can use to help clients in one-to-one and team settings.

  • The Principles of Solution Focused Practice

  • Strengths and Resources

  • The Codification of Common Sense

  • Essential Coaching Skills

  • GROW Model – Goals

  • GROW Model – Resources and Reality

  • GROW Model – Options and Will

  • GROW Model - Making the coaching conversation more effective.

  • Solution Focused GROW – SF Goals

  • Solution Focused GROW – SF Resources and Reality

  • Solution Focused tools – the Miracle Question

  • Solution Focused Tools – Scaling

  • Scaling without the numbers

  • Solution Focused Team Coaching

TESTIMONIALS

What people say


Andrew Gibson is truly exceptional. His support for our charity has been transformative, guiding us in finding a clear direction for sustainability and long-term growth. Andrew brings not only his deep expertise but also an unmatched level of professionalism, making every interaction insightful and productive.



With his guidance, our team has gained a renewed sense of purpose and motivation, enabling us to tackle challenges with confidence and clarity. His ability to understand the unique needs of our organisation and provide tailored advice is a testament to his skill and dedication. Andrew’s calm and empathetic approach made the process both enjoyable and inspiring.



I cannot recommend Andrew highly enough to anyone seeking expert support in strategy, sustainability, or organisational development. His impact on our charity has been invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for his partnership and expertise. Thank you, Andrew, for everything you’ve done to help us move forward with confidence!

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Ayse Adil

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CEO at Re-Mind Services and Family Based Solutions - Trainer - Consultant - Coach - Key-Note Speaker- SHE Awards winnerCEO at Re-Mind Services and Family Based Solutions - Trainer - Consultant - Coach - Key-Note Speaker- SHE Awards winner November 19, 2024, Ayse was Andrew’s client November 19, 2024, Ayse was Andrew’s client


Thank you for sharing your ‘best year ever’ workshop plan with me and Fran today for the Dietetic Team. I am really looking forward to this supporting team progression and cohesion in a solution focused way.

I also wanted to thank you personally for the 3-day solution focused training which you delivered. It has helped me in so many ways, including with service users and colleagues at work, and in my own life and development. It has been wonderful to practice in this way and see the miracle of the practice come to life. It is so simple that implementation is more easily achieved in comparison to other models I have previously learnt. I have been able to support people to address their obstacles by facilitating them to visualise their goals and what they truly want. It’s amazing to observe them feeling their problem(s) shrink by looking at their social capital and the journey through time with them. The use of the imaginary line to progress along physically, has had a huge impact in supporting people to make the small steps they need to, in getting closer to what they want.  

I am eternally grateful for the training you provided, it has been truly invaluable. Having follow up evaluation/supervision and refresher days in the future would be phenomenally supportive in embedding the practice as second nature.

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Manvir K. Soor

Wakefield Dietetic Team Manager/Catering Lead Dietitian

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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