Accredited Trauma Informed Coaching

Become a Trauma-Informed Coach: Empower Healing, Build Trust, and Transform Lives

What you'll learn
Understand what trauma is, how it shows up in coaching, and how to begin creating a trauma-informed practice rooted in core principles.
Learners will have a foundational understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and how to support nervous system awareness in coaching.
Learners will know how to create a psychologically safe coaching space where clients can explore change without fear or overwhelm.
Learners will be able to identify trauma responses and apply coaching strategies that reduce dysregulation and increase client resilience.
Learners will be able to support clients in exploring and reshaping their identity and personal story for empowerment and growth.
Learners will be equipped to incorporate somatic awareness into their coaching practice for deeper and safer client transformation.
Learners will have tools to support clients in building emotional resilience and managing difficult emotions effectively.
Learners will be able to facilitate goal-setting that is empowering, realistic, and rooted in nervous system safety.
Learners will be able to coach clients through relationship healing, boundary-setting, and developing trust-based connections.

Requirements
No previous experience or training is required for this course

Description
In today’s world, many people carry silent stories of trauma, stress, and adversity. As professionals in supportive roles—whether as coaches, therapists, educators, or holistic practitioners—we are increasingly holding space for individuals who are not just seeking direction, but also safety, understanding, and healing.The Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification, accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), is a comprehensive training programme that equips you with the tools, awareness, and confidence to respond with compassion, skill, and ethical clarity.This course bridges the gap between traditional coaching and the growing need for trauma-aware, nervous-system-informed, and client-centred practice.What You'll LearnThis programme goes far beyond theory. Through ten in-depth modules, you’ll gain a deep, practical understanding of trauma-informed coaching, with a focus on both psychological insight and somatic integration.Course Modules OverviewModule 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed CoachingUnderstand trauma, debunk common myths, and explore the coach’s scope versus therapeutic work.Module 2: The Science of Trauma and the Nervous SystemExplore how trauma impacts the brain and body, and learn to support nervous system regulation.Module 3: Creating Psychological and Emotional SafetyLearn to establish safety before transformation, using grounded language and techniques.Module 4: Recognising Trauma Responses and TriggersIdentify trauma-driven behaviours, patterns of dysregulation, and coaching strategies to support emotional safety.Module 5: Self-Identity and Narrative in HealingHelp clients reframe trauma stories, reclaim their identity, and move from victimhood to empowerment.Module 6: The Role of the Body in Trauma-Informed CoachingIntegrate breathwork, grounding, and body-based tools to support regulation and healing.Module 7: Emotional Regulation and Resilience-BuildingSupport clients in managing big emotions and building tools for lasting resilience.Module 8: Trauma-Informed Goal-Setting and GrowthLearn why traditional goal-setting fails trauma survivors—and how to set goals that support nervous system safety and sustainable change.Module 9: Relationships and BoundariesCoach clients through relationship repair, boundary-setting, and rebuilding trust after trauma.Module 10: Ethical Practice and Professional BoundariesRecognise red flags, know when to refer, and stay safe within your role as a trauma-informed coach.What’s Included10 Core Modules with video lectures, reflective exercises, and downloadable toolsSomatic coaching practices including breathwork, grounding, and regulation techniquesCoaching labs and case studies to apply theory in real-world client scenariosLifetime access to all course materials and updatesIPHM Accreditation Certificate upon completionWhy This Course MattersMost coaching models assume emotional stability—but trauma disrupts that foundation. Without a trauma-informed approach, even well-intended support can lead to shutdown, resistance, or retraumatisation.This course teaches you how to:Recognise trauma in your clients, even when it’s not openly disclosedCreate safe and empowering coaching relationshipsStay within your ethical scope while offering deeper supportCoach with confidence, empathy, and effectivenessWho This Course Is ForLife coaches, mindset coaches, and wellness professionalsTherapists, counsellors, and holistic practitionersEducators, youth workers, and social support professionalsYoga teachers, bodyworkers, and somatic facilitatorsHypnotherapists, NLP practitioners, and anyone working in a supportive roleNew and experienced coaches looking to deepen their impact and professionalismThe Benefits of IPHM AccreditationThis course is fully accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine, giving you:A recognised certification to display and promote professionallyAdded credibility with clients and organisationsThe option to register as a certified holistic practitioner with IPHM upon completionConfidence that your training meets international standards in trauma-informed, holistic practiceEnrol Today and Become a Certified Trauma-Informed CoachStep into a new level of coaching that prioritises healing, safety, and transformation. Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your current work, this certification will elevate your practice and equip you to support others with depth, clarity, and compassion.Why Trauma-Informed Coaching?Because transformation isn’t possible without safety.Because trauma is more common than we realise.Because your clients deserve more than surface-level strategies.Because you want to coach with depth, empathy, and confidence.

Life Coaches and Wellness Coaches who want to support clients more ethically and effectively,,Therapists, Counsellors, and Mental Health Practitioners seeking to deepen their trauma knowledge and enhance their work with nervous-system-sensitive tools.,Health and Holistic Practitioners such as nutritionists, bodyworkers, energy healers, and yoga instructors who want to work more safely with trauma-experienced clients.,Social Workers, Support Workers, and Community Practitioners engaging with vulnerable populations.,Educators, Youth Workers, and Mentors who work closely with children, teens, or adults in emotionally demanding environments.,Breathwork Facilitators, Meditation Coaches, and Somatic Practitioners wanting to incorporate trauma-sensitive approaches into their sessions.,NLP Practitioners, Hypnotherapists, and Mindset Coaches who want to understand trauma responses and avoid re-triggering in their work.,Anyone in a Supportive or Guiding Role who is committed to creating safer spaces for healing, empowerment, and sustainable growth.,Professionals New to Coaching or Healing Work looking to build a solid, ethical, and trauma-aware foundation from the start.