Hold Space With Confidence, Compassion & Care
You’re Already Holding Space. Now, Learn How to Hold It Safely.
Trauma-Informed | Compassion-Led | Deeply Human
Next Cohort Begins: April 29th, 2026
Only 10 spots available — intentionally intimate, always ethical.
Join our 150-hour Compassion-Focused Coaching Certification for coaches, space holders, and wellness practitioners who want to…
→ Feel confident holding space, even when sessions get heavy
→ Deepen their skills in coaching, facilitation & nervous system awareness
→ Support clients to move beyond perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shame
→ Take a compassion-rooted, trauma-informed approach to client work
→ Build a sustainable practice that feels ethical, grounded, and aligned
→ Join an intimate global community of like-minded practitioners for support and collaboration
There’s more to holding space than just offering solutions.
If you’ve been coaching, guiding, or supporting others for a while, you’ve probably already seen this:
Sometimes, traditional solutions-focused coaching just doesn’t work.
Because when clients bring trauma history, complex emotions, or deep-rooted shame into the session — strategies alone fall short. What they actually need is a space that feels safe enough for them to soften, open up, and begin to truly heal.
When you know how to meet what’s underneath, everything shifts.
Being trauma-informed doesn’t mean you’re trying to be a therapist.
It means you understand the nervous system, know how to respond when sessions get heavy, and can hold space without freezing, fixing, or overstepping your role.
When you learn to integrate compassion, somatic awareness, and nervous system safety into your coaching:
→ Clients feel deeply seen and understood.
→ Emotions stop being “problems” and start becoming pathways for growth.
→ Healing becomes possible, not just quick wins.
This is where your confidence as a practitioner expands — because you’re no longer second-guessing how to respond when the deeper layers show up.
Hear From Our Graduates...
"I cannot thank this course enough for the incredible transformation it has brought to my mentoring approach. The insights and tools provided have allowed me to support clients with a newfound depth of understanding. The curriculum seamlessly blends trauma-informed practices with compassion-focused techniques, offering a powerful and holistic framework for mentorship. Our facilitator Nikki's expertise and unwavering support were instrumental in my journey through the course, drawing from her training with renowned specialists like Dr. Gabor Mate. The growth and self-discovery I've experienced are truly invaluable, teaching me not only to mentor with compassion but also to extend that same compassion to myself. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone eager to enrich their people skills and make a meaningful difference in others' lives."
Jamie Lynn Jacobson
Cancer Mentor & Compassion Focused Coach
"This course went above my expectations and was truly transformational. Not only did I gain the knowledge and techniques to help others but I am walking away from this course as a better person. I feel like for the first time in my life I am my true authentic self and that is thanks to this incredible course. Nikki is an inspiration and to have the opportunity to learn by her side is a privilege."
Mia Taffin
Compassion Focused Coach
"I trained as a coach a few years ago and have been building my coaching work since then, but somehow I always lacked confidence in myself. Participating in this course held and supported me as I regained my confidence in all areas of life, and especially in the role of a coach.
Nikki is the kindest, most supportive guide you could wish for; I felt safe and full of enthusiasm throughout all the webinars.
I feel that all areas of both myself and my life have been deeply touched by what I’ve been learning and integrating throughout the course. I am more grounded, more confident, more authentic; in short, I am more me!"
Leonnie Graves
Life Coach, ACC
Introducing the Certificate in Compassion Focused Coaching
A professional-level training for coaches and space holders who want to serve at a deeper level — without overstepping their scope.
Over six months (150 hours), you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Work safely with clients navigating complex emotions and trauma history.
✔️ Understand the nervous system’s role in healing — and coach with it in mind.
✔️ Integrate somatic release, parts work, and compassion-focused practices into your sessions.
✔️ Merge therapeutic coaching techniques with solutions-focused strategy, so clients feel both empowered and safe.
It’s a deeply embodied certification designed to help you hold space that’s not only powerful — but profoundly safe.
When you graduate, you’ll feel confident calling yourself a trauma-informed coach and equipped with tools that help clients create change that truly lasts.
Schedule Your Free Consult Call Today
And see if this program is a fit for you.
Hear From Our Graduates...
"This course has given me so much information and knowledge around supporting clients with trauma and difficult experiences, regulating their nervous system, understanding themselves and how to support them in a way that is safe, accepting and building on their own sense of self. It's been a great addition to my Kinesiology qualifications and given me more confidence in navigating how I support my clients throughout our sessions. Nikki is supportive, available throughout the course, full of knowledge and wisdom and it constantly evolving the course. I am grateful to have worked with Nikki and will continue to mentor with her in the future."
Holley Blossom
Kinesiologist & Compassion Focused Coach
"Without a doubt the best money I have spent on a my personal and professional development. When I found this course via Nikki's instagram, it was an instant full body YES, it was everything I had been thinking I needed and wanted. The content, the other women on the course, the knowledge, the guests were all so amazing. I never resented spending my time studying or going to sessions, I was excited every week to attend sessions. Nikki is such a wonderful leader and guide, I felt so supported and even though I felt like such a novice and such a student at times, I never felt insecure or judged or unable to ask questions. The topic each week was so powerful and it was so much fun to learn. I hugely enjoyed the live coaching/therapy sessions, seeing Nikki in action was inspiring and also motivating. I honestly have zero negative things to say about this course, other than the fact it's ending! I wish we could study together for another 6 months. Every coach needs to take this course, to deepen their understanding of themselves and also their own practice. It was so useful personally and professionally. I feel i have grown as a coach and as a human, i honestly feel like a better mother to my daughter from taking the course. Thank you Nikki."
Joanna Barber
Recovery Coach & Compassion Focused Mentor
"My experience with Nikki’s trauma-informed coach training at The Soul Institute has been truly transformative—both personally and professionally—and deeply life-affirming. From the very beginning, Nikki created a space of safety, compassion, and authenticity that empowered us to show up fully as ourselves and grow in ways I didn’t think were possible. She has an incredible gift for seeing people fully and guiding with a balance of heart, professional expertise, and genuine wisdom. Nikki invests wholeheartedly in your growth and success. Through her mentorship, I’ve gained not only confidence but also a richer way of communicating and leading, and a deeper capacity to approach life and work with intuition, presence, and grace. This has been one of the most meaningful and impactful investments I’ve ever made in myself."
Hana Walker Brown
Author, Space Holder & Award Winning Storyteller
Your clients aren’t just "goals and mindsets".
They're humans.
They’re nervous systems. They’re people carrying stories, wounds, and protective parts they may not even be aware of.
Being trauma-informed isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential.
This certification gives you the skills, structure, and confidence to support them — not just ethically, but effectively.
Imagine this…
You walk into any session calm, confident, and prepared — no matter what arises.
You stop feeling like you need to "fix" your clients which enables you to not only be more present and attuned, but more able to lead the session with intuition and steadiness.
A client breaks down in front of you, and instead of panic, you hold safe, steady space that helps them feel seen and supported.
You have a toolbox which provides you with a holistic mind/body approach enabling you to support your client within a range of different situations
You end sessions grounded, not drained — because you know how to protect your own energy while being fully present.
Your business grows and thrives (finally) because your confidence in what you do enables you to feel safe to be seen, to market yourself and to attract aligned clients
If you're feeling a full body 'YES'...
Schedule your free call to learn more!
6 Pillars Of Compassion
Spaciousness
Compassion allows space to 'just be'. In practice this looks like silence, appropriate pauses, somatic check ins, breath-work, and not making the client feel like their problems ned to be "fixed"
Curiosity
Instead of judgement or criticism, engage with curiosity. Ask questions like "when was the first time?" and "Who did you speak to?" and "How old is this emotion?" and "What is it's purpose?"
Safety
Ensure the client feels safe at all times. Ask permission to proceed. Ask what the client needs. Notice body language, breath, and tone of voice to gage nervous system regulation.
Validation
Don't make it wrong. Offer validation and understanding towards why someone would feel a certain way, or do a certain thing when considered against the backdrop of their lived experiences and beliefs.
Acceptance
Through acceptance of one's humanness they are able to better accept themselves and what it means to make mistakes, to not know something, or to experience emotional overwhelm. Show acceptance through tone of voice, body language and co-regulation.
Trust
Cultivate trust through permission seeking, checking in, appropriate self disclosure, reliability, and understanding. Have trust in the client's capacity for self-actualisation and healing through Unconditional Positive Regard.
Hear From Our Graduates...
"This course has changed me as a person..."
"Being a children’s social worker, I’ve had many challenging conversations with both adults and young people. I care so much about the work I do, so much so that sometimes I find it very difficult to not jump in and want to 'fix' everyone. And quite often I’ve found myself as the good listener, not knowing what to do with the things I hear, and desperately wishing I did.
At the point of finishing this course, these challenges have completely changed. I have a much deeper understanding of trauma, the mind and the nervous system and how it’s all connected. I have an array of different tools, from ways of being present and asking effective questions, to specific somatic exercises and cognitive worksheets which deeply help my clients. I have so many books I’m eager to read, as this course has fueled my enthusiasm and passion in a way I haven’t experienced in a long time. And most of all I have new trust in the value of simply providing a safe, compassionate space.
The focus on compassion has been transformational for me. I love how we started working on ourselves, understanding ourselves in the role as coach and having compassion for our triggers and insecurities. Having worked on my own self-compassion, becoming aware of it and learning to actively and mindfully strengthen it, it made so much sense to further this angle to my clients.
Another thing I deeply appreciate is how thorough this course has been when it comes to safe and ethical practice. Facing, acknowledging and talking about the insecurities and the tempting shortcuts, both in terms of ourselves when we are outside of our scope of knowledge or in a space within ourselves where we are unable to provide a safe space, and in terms of the business side; marketing, contracts and general ethics, has been a big relief. Having talked it all through and discussed how to handle different situations and how it makes us feel, gives me so much more confidence in myself and my trust that what I provide is solid and that it’s a part of being professional to set boundaries and know your limits. And that there lies value in running your business ethically, despite watching others taking shortcuts.
I also need to mention the group and all our practice coaching sessions. Throughout the course we have had running dialogue in our WhatsApp group where we have shared our progress and thoughts. It has been a space of constant support and love that I will miss a lot now that the course is finished. The amount of peer practice sessions and case studies we had to do seemed daunting at first, but I have grown to love both the ones I do as a coach and the ones where I am the client. The sessions have allowed me to practice new skills with a safe partner and also to see how my fellow students coach. There has been so much learning from this and I am so happy there were so many!
This course has changed me as a person. I have learned to understand my own ways of thinking and how to navigate it with compassion. I have a new, broader and more personal understanding of mindfulness and listening to my body. Now I can feel the benefits of all of this work, I can listen to my body in a completely new way that actually brings me clarity, and I can consciously acknowledge and process my emotions through being present with myself. And I can use it with clients, which currently feels like my most powerful tool.
I think this course might be the most valuable piece of education I have had (after over 6 years of higher education). Completely in line with my heart and my values and solid in terms of being aligned with current research and science. I am so grateful I invested in this and will carry it closest to my heart in my future work."
This Isn't Just 'Another Coaching Certification'
You’ve probably seen “trauma-informed” thrown around online. But being truly trauma-informed isn’t about buzzwords and it isn't even about "healing trauma" per se — it’s about how you hold space.
Here’s why this certification stands apart:
Built Specifically for Existing Space Holders
This isn’t basic coaching 101. It’s designed for coaches, helpers and healers already working with clients who want to safely go deeper — without stepping into therapy, or out of scope.Therapeutic Skills Without Becoming a Therapist
Learn how to work with big emotions, nervous system responses, and trauma histories — while staying anchored in your coaching role and expertise.A Compassion-Focused, Somatic-Based Approach
You’ll explore both top-down (cognitive) and bottom-up (somatic) techniques, so you can work with the whole human — not just their mind.Ethical, Safe, and Professional Practice
This isn’t about “healing people.” It’s about guiding them safely, ethically, and compassionately through their own process, without causing harm or overwhelm — to them, or to yourself.Led by a Psychotherapist, Coach Mentor & Ethical Business Consultant Who Gets It
This program was created by a trauma-informed psychotherapist and coach of over 12 years, who understands the coaching space from the inside — and knows how to help you integrate therapeutic awareness into your business without losing your identity as a coach.
This isn’t just a certification — it’s a recalibration of how you hold space.
Who This Certification Is For:
Coaches actively working with clients
Space holders who feel “out of their depth” when emotions run high
Practitioners wanting to integrate therapeutic coaching techniques
Coaches who want to earn the trauma-informed label — and embody it in practice
Leaders ready to feel safer in their own role, so their clients can too
You Don’t Just Learn This Work — You Embody It
Throughout the 6 months, you’ll be guided not just through techniques, but through your own transformation.
We start within — looking at your patterns, your beliefs, your wounds — and then move outward, helping you show up for others with integrity, clarity, and true compassion.
This is a training that changes how you coach — and who you are while you do it.
Meet Your Lead Facilitator
Psychotherapist, Coach, Business Mentor, Author
Nikki Heyder is a qualified, trauma informed Psychotherapist (MC), E-RYT Yoga Practitioner, and Somatic Coach. Prior to becoming a therapist she worked for numerous years as a Registered Clinical Nutritionist and holds a Bachelor in Health Science - she has worked for over a decade within the wellness industry.
Upon completing her Masters, Nikki undertook additional training under trauma expert Dr Gabor Mate and his team - completing over 240 hours in Compassionate Inquiry (a psychotherapeutic somatic approach to healing trauma) along with additional trauma treatment training & certifications with Dr West-Olatunji, Dr Dan Siegel, Arielle Schwartz, and Dr Albert Wong.
Nikki is deeply committed and driven by a heart centered approach of healing meaning that compassion, safety, and trust in her clients is of utmost importance to her successful, growing practice.
Having worked extensively with clients suffering with eating disorders, addiction, PTSD and complex trauma, she has fine tuned her unique holistic approach of attuning to mind, emotion, body and spirit through a multi-modality framework which incorporates talk therapy, CBT, somatic experiencing, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
As an entrepreneur Nikki has set up and run her own businesses across the span of these years and has hosted successful workshops, masterminds and mentorships for new and experienced professionals. She actively supervises and mentors fellow therapists and coaches, and is dedicated to helping her peers to create a ripple effect of responsible healing.
Nikki recently published her first book - Good Enough: A Roadmap For Compassionate Self Acceptance - as a practical guide and companion for people navigating the very common human experiences of shame and "not enoughness".
"I truly believe that through the learning and embodiment of responsible, safe, and compassionate space holding, we can make a significant impact on the healing of humanity as a whole."
Meet Your Guest Teachers & Facilitators
Dr. Piper Grant
Teaching Topic: Historical, Cultural & Generational Trauma
Dr. Piper Grant is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Numi Psychology. Having been directly trained and mentored by thought leaders in the field of psychology and sexual health, Dr. Piper is now sought out to support others in their own growth as clinicians and healing helpers. With over a decade of working within the space of psychology, intimacy, and trauma, Dr. Piper supervises and trains clinicians around the world.
Gabriella De Mori
Teaching Topic: Introduction To Parts Work & Self Leadership
Gabriella de Mori is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & meditation coach with more than 15 years of experience working in Australia and internationally.
She works with individuals and couples in her successful bespoke private practice that specialises in Somatic Internal Family Systems therapy. Her mission is to provide supportive heart-centred services that privilege self-esteem, emotional intelligence and healthy relationships without a clinical or psychological lense.
Katie Williams
Teaching Topic: Compassion Focused CBT
Katie is a psychotherapist, coach, and yoga teacher who helps high-achieving individuals manage stress and balance ambition with wellbeing, fostering presence, focus, and calm in all areas of life. Since 2021 Katie has worked internationally with individuals and organizations, integrating evidence-based approaches such as CBT, compassion-focused therapy, and schema therapy with coaching and somatic practices.
Nicole Bulsara
Teaching Topic: Foundations of ADHD & Neurodiversity
Nicole is a seasoned ADHD specialist with over 15 years of experience working with Autistic and ADHD individuals across classroom, clinical, and home settings. Following her own AuDHD diagnosis, Nicole candidly shared her transformative journey of accepting her AuDHD diagnosis, overcoming addiction and burnout, and achieving radical self-acceptance with millions on social media. Nicole now resides in Bali, where she continues her advocacy work within the neurodivergent community as an author, educator, and founder of The NeuroVillage.
Danika Gillis
Teaching Topic: The Enteric Nervous System & Gut/Brain Connection
Danika is a seasoned Naturopath & Mind-Body Coach who supports individuals in healing from the inside out. With a focus on dermatological naturopathy & hormonal support, Danika is passionate about educating her clients on holistic health - weaving together evidence based solutions, internal care, and nervous system regulation.
Ready To Claim Your Next Level Of Training?
Designed for the heart led space holder who seeks more than surface level coaching.
Because Holding Space Is a Privilege — Not a Performance
Next Cohort Commencing: April 29th, 2026
At The Soul Institute, we believe supporting others is sacred work.
That means we don’t take shortcuts. We don’t rush depth. And we don’t pretend that compassion alone is enough without structure, skill, and safety.
If you feel the call to walk beside others on their healing journey — with wisdom, with care, and with clarity — this is your next step.
Testimonial
"What surpised me most is how much this work impacted me personally..."
Ashley Badman | Mindset Coach
"I’m Ash, a former police officer turned mindset coxach. After five years in the police, I stepped into the online space and have been coaching for the last three years. I’ve done a lot of certifications and courses along the way, but honestly, this one with Nikki has been my absolute favourite, for so many reasons.
The way Nikki facilitates is next level. She creates such a safe, supportive space and pours so much time, energy, and care into everything she delivers. Every single bit of information felt relevant and practical, it wasn’t just “come here to learn,” it was about truly understanding and knowing how to implement what we learned in real life and in our businesses.
I originally joined wanting to deepen my knowledge so I could better support my clients, but I didn’t expect it to completely change the way I run my business, coach, and even show up online. Becoming more trauma-informed has shifted everything, from how I hold space for clients, to how I share my services, to how I lead myself.
What surprised me most is how much this work has impacted me personally. I’ve become a more compassionate coach, but also a more compassionate person to myself, and the ripple effect of that has flowed into every area of my life.
I can’t recommend Nikki and this certification enough. It’s not just a course; it’s a complete transformation."
Program Structure at a Glance
24 Weeks | 4 Parts | 24 Modules + Integration Practice
This certification is intentionally designed to blend knowledge, practice, and integration so you graduate with confidence, skills, and embodiment.
Part 1: Foundations of Compassion-Focused Coaching (Weeks 1–4)
• Learn the heart of compassion-focused coaching and the essential skills for space-holding.
• What is Compassion & Why Does it Matter?
• Unpacking Biases & Judgments for Unconditional Positive Regard
• Your Role as a Compassion-Focused Coach
• Core Coaching Skills for Compassionate Practice
Part 2: Trauma-Informed Coaching Essentials (Weeks 5–12)
Understand trauma, patterns, and how they show up in clients. Learn to navigate them compassionately and safely.
• What is Trauma-Informed Care & Why Now?
• Foundations of Trauma & ACEs
• Historical, Cultural & Generational Trauma
• Trauma Symptoms & Behaviors (Including Addiction)
• People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, Anxiety & Low Self-Worth (Case Studies)
• Integration & Practice Sessions / Coaching Labs
• Attachment, Relationships & Communication Styles (Case Studies)
• Integration & Practice Sessions / Coaching Labs
Part 3: Advanced Compassion-Focused Tools (Weeks 13–22)
Deepen your toolkit with neuroscience, parts work, somatic inquiry, and solutions-focused coaching.
• Safety First: Working with the Nervous System
• Foundations of CBT & Cognitive Re-Wiring
• Integration & Practice Session
• Parts Work I: Introduction to Parts & Self-Leadership
• Parts Work II: Deepening the Dialogue
• Integration & Practice Session
• Compassionate Emotional Release via Somatic Inquiry
• Integration & Practice Sessions / Coaching Labs
• Rediscovering Self-Worth Through Action & Solutions-Focused Coaching
• Integration & Practice Sessions / Coaching Labs
Part 4: Ethical Practice & Business Expansion (Weeks 23–24)
Bring it all together with professional safety and business integration.
• Contracting, Scope of Practice & Client Safety
• Expanding Your Business - How To Grow Your Coaching Practice Online
Start Your Application Process Today!
Limited to 10 students per cohort | Intentionally intimate, always ethical.
If you know that this course is what you have been seeking, we encourage that you begin your application process as soon as possible. We keep our cohort numbers small and intimate due to the intensive nature of the course and our values of safety, integration, and hands on learning.
Step One: Schedule Your Discovery Call
Obligation Free.
If you're feeling drawn to the program and would love to know more, we encourage all prospect students to book in a free 15 minute consultation call directly with Nikki. Here you can learn more about the program requirements and have all of your questions answered!
Step Two: Complete The Online Application Form
All students MUST submit an application form prior to being accepted into the course or making any form of payment. The application form ensures that you are suitable for the program and enables our facilitators to get to know more about you before the application call.
Pay Your Deposit
A $500USD deposit is required to secure your spot in the course. This deposit is made after your discovery call and application form is submitted and only when you are certain that you would like to proceed.
The deposit is fully refundable up until 30 days prior to the start date of the course to which it becomes non-refundable.
Choose Your Payment Plan Preference
Interest-free.
We try to prioritize as many flexible payment options as possible. We do not charge interest on our payment plans. Students can opt to pay in full or discuss longer payment plan options during their discovery call. If you decide to opt for a payment plan, you will be required to sign a Payment Plan Agreement document outlining the specifics of your payment preferences.
Your Investment
Interest free payment plans available.
The total investment in the 6 month, 150 hour certification program is
USD $3,888 | Rp. 64,440,000.
Once you have completed your application form and had your enrollment call with our lead facilitator you will be able to discuss interest-free payment options as follows:
Option 1 : Pay in full
Option 2: Payment Plan of 3 months
Option 3: Payment Plan of 6 months
Option 4: Payment Plan of 10 months
Need a different payment plan option?
We’re here to help! Simply contact us with any questions you have and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
We do offer ONE full scholarship spot per cohort, and ONE 50% scholarship spot per cohort for those experiencing financial hardship - if you'd like to learn more about our scholarship, feel free to contact us for more information.
If you are an Indonesian citizen, please ensure you ask us as about our adjusted tuition fee rate for local citizens.
Remember spots are limited. Due to the intensive and intimate nature of this training program, we limit each cohort to 10 students only.
Frequently asked questions
You've got questions. We've got answers.
When will the next cohort commence?
October 2025.
The first LIVE will commence on Wednesday October 22nd at 7:30am Singapore Time.
Please check here for a time zone converter to help
I don't have any other coaching qualifications - is that OK?
Yes, absolutely. All we require is that you are already 'holding space' in some capacity. This is a professional development program intended to support practitioners to deepen their therapeutic coaching skills.
We have worked with breathwork facilitators, yoga teachers, naturopaths, kinesiologists and doctors who all had no previous coaching experience and this was their first course. The program is designed to be suitable for coaches of all stages of their journey.
I am already a qualified coach - how will this program benefit me?
It will really depend on what was covered in your previous coaching certification.
Usually coaches who study with us want to become trauma informed, and don't quite feel confident in using their coaching skills yet.
Alternatively they DO feel confident, but they also feel limited by the framework they were trained in and want to up-skill and expand their tools and means of holding space.
What times/days will the lives be?
Wednesdays 7:30am Singapore time / 7:30am (Tuesday) NYC / 09:30am SYD / 00:30am UK
What if I cannot attend a live?
All calls will be recorded and sent to you however you must meet the minimum live attendance requirements (at least 20 out of 24 lives) in order to obtain your course completion certification.
I really want to do this, but I am navigating financial difficult - what are my options?
If this is you, please reach out to us directly and we can talk about alternative payment plans to suit your situation.
We offer 2 x 50% scholarships as well as 1 x 100% scholarship per cohort.
If you are wanting to apply for a scholarship place, an additional form needs to be submitted. Please contact us for more details
What are the requirements for course completion?
To be eligible for certification, students are required to fulfill specific requirements within a designated timeframe.
Upon completion of the program, students have up to 3 months to submit all the necessary components for certification. These requirements include attending a minimum of 20 out of the 24 live webinar sessions to ensure active participation and engagement.
Additionally, students must successfully complete all graded assessments and reflection quizzes, demonstrating their comprehension of the course material. Completion of assigned readings and external video lectures is also expected, as these resources further enhance students' understanding of trauma and compassion-focused coaching.
Furthermore, students are required to actively participate in homework tasks that allow for practical application of the learned concepts. This hands-on approach enables students to integrate the course material into their coaching practice.
To further assess their progress and proficiency, students are expected to partake in 15 dyad/triad practicum sessions with other students, taking on the role of both the coach and the client. Feedback forms and recordings from these sessions need to be submitted for assessment purposes.
In addition to the practicum sessions, students are also required to facilitate 20 external coaching sessions, during which they apply their skills in real-life coaching scenarios. Feedback forms and recordings for each case study are to be submitted as part of the certification requirements. Students are also encouraged to provide their input and suggestions for improvement by completing a comprehensive course feedback form at the end of the program.
Lastly, active participation in the group discussion is strongly encouraged, as it contributes to the collaborative learning experience and the development of a supportive community. By fulfilling these certification requirements, students demonstrate their commitment, understanding, and practical application of trauma and compassion-focused coaching principles.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with a certificate of completion along with their details added to our database of practitioners and coaches who are trained in our unique holistic, compassion focused approach.
Is this program accredited?
You will be officially certified as a Compassion Focused Coach by The Soul Institute upon completing the program and submitting all required assessments. You will enter the referral database of alumni to help you expand your professional network and client database. You will receive a certificate in print and e-format as well as a badge to place on your website.
For various reasons, we have not decided to pursue accreditation with the ICF however if students would like to apply to the ICF, they can explore the ACC 'portfolio pathway' via the ICF website and use this course's hours towards their application.
If your intention is to apply for the ICF ACC credential:
- you must attend a minimum of 30 hours live via Zoom. Please keep a record of all live sessions you attend.
- 60+ hours of coaching experience
- 10 hours of coaching from a mentor - students will need to find a mentor according to ICF standards
- Successful completion (passing score) of a performance evaluation given by the ICF
- Successful completion (passing score) of the ICF Credentialing Exam give by the ICF
For eligibility and the latest information, please check with the ICF for specific details.