Diane Hodgson

Dr Diane Hodgson, Director of Coaching and Management Development - has been a trainer and facilitator for the past 20 years, designing and running training and consultancy projects in a wide range of organisational, management and personal development areas. Diane is also Head of JSB’s coaching practice. She has a BA in Psychology, an MSc and Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and a Doctorate in Psychotherapy by Professional Studies.

She is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. In addition to training and consultancy projects, Diane has a private psychotherapy practice, and is a qualified clinical supervisor. She is a therapist with one of the national employee assistance programmes, where she works with individuals affected by, or preparing to return to work following, mental health, trauma, and various stress-related problems.

Diane trains people in understanding mental health diagnoses and the impact of personality styles. Diane designed and delivers several of JSB’s HR strategy seminars.

Key areas of expertise:

• Equal Opportunities, Managing Diversity, Dealing with Discrimination and Harassment
• Developing a coaching culture
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• Counselling, Coaching and Monitoring
• Stress Management and counselling
• Assertiveness and Influencing Skills
• Recruitment and Selection
• Team Building, Facilitation and Group Process
• Performance Management and Appraisal Skills