QUEST COACHING

About me:

Hello and welcome to Quest Coaching. My name is Claire O'Halloran. I previously worked as a laboratory technician before taking a career break to give extra support to my family. During this time I knew I wanted to balance my family and caring duties with work and decided to retrain. While undertaking a Diploma in Autism Studies I began to realise that I could be autistic. Being back in college also reignited a passion for learning. I love to know what motivates people. I went on to complete my HDip in Psychology before training as a coach. Discovering my autistic identity as an adult has been life-changing for me. I am proud to be autistic and part of a neurodiverse family. 

I am a professional coach and have completed Accredited Coach Specific Training with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). My training has helped me to explore what it means for me to be autistic and how I can be my authentic self with my clients. I draw on my own experiences of being in a neurodiverse family and being autistic myself. I want to support autistic people and families by creating a safe and neuro-affirming space for them, and tailor sessions for each client. Here, they can explore ways of moving forward in areas where they may feel stuck; harness their strengths and potential; work through issues that are important to them. I collaborate with them to achieve their goals. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike. 

I am a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and abide by their ethics and professional standards. I am also a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. (PSI).  I am fully insured. 

Qualifications:

Coaching Development Ltd. Certificate in Professional Coaching Skills ICF qualification (2022 – 2022)

University College Cork. HDip in Applied Psychology. NFQ Level 8 (2017 - 2021)

University College Cork. Certificate in Arts (Psychology). NFQ Level 6 (2016 - 2017)

University College Cork. Diploma in Autism Studies. NFQ Level 7 (2015 - 2016)

University College Cork. Certificate in Autism Studies NFQ Level 6 (2014 - 2015)