The main difference is that a therapist treats trauma, while a trauma-informed coach does not. Instead, a trauma-informed coach is trained to understand the impact that past trauma can have on a client’s life.

While coaching is not a substitute for therapy, trauma-informed coaching works very well alongside therapy to support and speed up the recovery process. It can also be highly beneficial for clients who have already had therapy and are now ready to move forward but still need additional support on their journey toward healing and transformation.

A Trauma-informed coach is a life coach who has gained additional qualifications to better support clients who have been affected by trauma. This specialised knowledge helps the coach understand how trauma can impact a client’s wellbeing and informs which approaches will be most effective.

Trauma-informed coaches also teach techniques to help clients manage any trauma responses and triggers that may arise, while supporting and empowering them as they create positive change in their lives.