Complex PTSD, the result of sustained or repeated trauma rather than a single event, requires sustained, careful support. Coaching that is genuinely trauma-informed can be part of a recovery journey that produces real, lasting change.
Browse coaches →Coaching for complex PTSD works within the window of tolerance, building awareness of patterns, developing practical skills for daily functioning, and supporting the integration of therapeutic work. It doesn't attempt to process the trauma itself, it builds around it.
People with complex PTSD who are working with a therapist and want additional support for daily functioning. People whose complex PTSD is being managed but who want help with specific areas, relationships, work, self-regulation.
For complex PTSD, yes. Clinical therapy is the primary treatment. Coaching supports the daily functioning and skill-building that helps you make the most of your therapeutic work. A good coach will coordinate with your therapist when appropriate.
A trauma-informed coach understands how trauma affects the nervous system, cognition, and relationships. They work at a pace that doesn't overwhelm. They don't push into traumatic material directly. They prioritise safety and regulation throughout.
Yes. Shame work is one of the most important dimensions of recovery from complex trauma, and coaching can address it effectively, particularly coaches trained in compassion-focused approaches.
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