ACB COACHING

General information

Andy is a Strength and Conditioning Coach specialising in Eating Disorders and Obesity. Andy works from a systemic perspective, promoting simplicity, consistency and enjoyment via a bespoke, process driven approach.

Strength & Conditioning | Eating Disorders and Obesity Therapy | Lifestyle Management

Having originally completed an MSci in Marine Biology and settled into a position as a Sustainability Consultant working in London, Andy made the decision to formally pursue his interest in Psychology and long term love of Sport. He left his job, and completed an MSc in Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) followed by an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Brunel University.

During this time, he became increasingly aware of two things:

The prevalence of certain Eating Disorders within certain realms of the athletic community

The importance of a considered Strength and Conditioning programme as a foundation for athletic performance

Both observations stemmed, in part, from his involvement in endurance sport; the commonplace conversations relating to concerns about food, body image, weight and the recurring accounts of the same injuries. Although two disparate subject areas, they are both underscored by the importance of adopting an integrated perspective in promoting athlete performance and well-being.

In order to develop his skills in these two areas, Andy studied to become a Master Practitioner Programme in Eating Disorders and Obesity with the National Centre of Eating Disorders (NCFED). He is an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Alongside this am also an active member of the Special Group for Coaching Psychology (SGCP) within the British Psychological Society (BPS).