Training

The Trauma-Sense Programme

A two-part training programme for coaches and health and wellbeing professionals. 

Become trauma-aware and trauma-informed and help your clients to shift towards healing.

You’re a coach. 

You want to help people. 

In fact, you became a coach because you want to help people. 

You can see that many people appear to be functioning but they are, in fact, just surviving due to the psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical impact of past trauma.

You recognise that not all trauma is the huge ‘headline-grabbing’ kind but that all trauma needs to be processed and healed to create space for a person to thrive. 

You know that many of those with a trauma history are aware that something is not right and that they will often seek help from a coach in an attempt to move forward with their lives. 

Unfortunately, even the best coaches - and I am sure that you are a brilliant coach - can inadvertently do harm to these clients if they are not trauma-informed. 

And many coaches - perhaps including you? - can feel deeply concerned about working with clients who have a trauma history; often because they fear opening Pandora’s box and not being able to deal with the consequences.

But here’s the thing: we need coaches like you with your curiosity and compassion, to help create a trauma-informed world. 
Imagine it: a world in which psychological trauma is recognised and understood; where it is met with empathy and compassion; and where it is prevented wherever possible. A world in which, by treating trauma early, with a holistic approach, we help those who feel broken to heal; to live fully expressed lives and to fulfil their true potential.

This is the world that I want for my grandchildren and I believe that trauma-informed coaching has a part to play in creating this world. 

That is why I am inviting you to enrol in the Trauma-Sense programme. 

In this unique, two-part programme you can become first Trauma-Aware and then Trauma-Informed. You can become that coach who truly ‘sees’ a client with trauma and helps them to shift towards healing and thriving.

I hope you will join me. 

  • “It was all powerful - but the most useful aspect was your ability to relate to coaching: helping us to understand the less obvious signs of trauma and that some of our strategies are not suitable and could exacerbate the clients emotions.” 

    (Kat Holden, Coach & Consultant)

  • “This training should be compulsory [for all coaches].”

    (Annie Stoker, Coach & Trainer)

  • “I feel more capable of dealing with clients’ problems and to combine my coaching with more of a somatic element…[it] has given me much more confidence.” 

    (Susie Heath, Coach & Trainer)

  • “It has helped me feel more confident as a coach, better resourced to support my clients, and more compassionate towards their challenges. I feel better equipped to know how to deal with trauma if it comes up in a session, and more confident in knowing when I am able to deal with something and when I am best to refer on. EVERY coach should attend this training!!!”  

    (Jen Le Marinel, Coach)

  • “It's really important for coaches - not to mention everyone else who works with people to understand about trauma. And Susanna's knowledge of the subject, organised presentation and content suited us perfectly. I highly recommend it.” 

    (Thea Jolly, Coach)

The Trauma-Sense Programme

Level 1: Trauma-Aware Practitioner

The first level of the Trauma-Sense Programme focuses on trauma awareness. As a stand-alone training it will help you to understand the true nature and causes of psychological trauma, how to recognise it in your clients and some initial guidance on how to work with clients who have a history of trauma. Completing Level 1 will also help you to understand your own responses and reactions to clients and will equip you with tools to take care of yourself so that you can provide a deeper, enlightened service for your clients. 

The training is self-study, delivered through recorded video modules (with audio only options available) accessible on PC and mobile device. It is approximately 4 hours in duration; divided into over 20 bite-sized sections and includes a workbook and additional downloadable PDFs of important slides.

Dr Susanna will host a monthly hour-long LIVE Q&A via zoom, which can be accessed by anyone doing Level 1 of the Trauma-Sense programme. This is an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions you may have whilst completing the programme, as well as opportunity for discussion with peers who are becoming Trauma-Aware.

The topics covered include:

    • Psychological trauma: what is it? What are potential causes? How common is it?

    • A brief history of psychological trauma; understanding why is not discussed 

    • Begin to understand the neurobiology and how this links to symptoms & behaviours

    • How does this present itself in a coaching session?

    • Beginning to understand the subconscious dynamic

    • Begin to understand how to safely manage the session when trauma arises

    • Understanding how this can impact the coach

    • Reflection, rituals and self-care

    • Signposting for clients

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  • “Susanna combines deep knowledge, research and understanding with a presenting style that is engaging and approachable.

    As a coach I have gained numerous insights and studying this course has raised my confidence will inform all of my future coaching. I now feel better able to spot psychological trauma and know how to notice and respond when it comes up.

    This course delivers exceptional content presented naturally and compassionately and should be compulsory training!”

    (Adrienne Say)

  • “I use it all the time in my professional work as a coach and trainer; also, for engaging with friends and colleagues who are struggling.

    I volunteer to run workshops in schools and it's now very obvious that trauma is embedded into a significant percentage of our children - particularly in deprived areas. This has opened up some really interesting conversations about the way we "do" education in this country - and how best to help those who are presenting with trauma symptoms while also trying to learn or even just get through the school day.”

    (Dr Vanessa Collingridge)

  • “I joined Trauma Sense to ensure that I handled potential trauma in a way that would not do further damage to my clients. I learnt immediately how to spot signs and symptoms of trauma, how to approach it positively with my clients and when to refer to a trauma specialist. In particular, I really enjoyed applying the different psychological theories to my coaching practice. Expertly run by Dr Susanna Petche.”

    (Dr Hannah Roberts)

  • “A really interesting and thought provoking course, that has given me a huge amount of knowledge that I am able to use in both my coaching practice and personal life. Susanna has a wealth of knowledge and is very generous in sharing it, the course is full of technical content and practical examples which made it very accessible for me as someone who had very little knowledge in this area to start with.”

    (Sarah Ockenden)

  • “I highly recommend Trauma-Sense to anyone working with people in a coaching or healthcare capacity. I learnt so much about how to recognise trauma; how to support those with trauma and when to refer on. My confidence in supporting those with trauma has increased and I'm regularly using what I have learnt on the course. The course is very practical and the ability to discuss cases in a group and have Susanna's expert guidance and insights from other participants was invaluable.”

    (Dr Becki Taylor-Smith)

  • “This course is a must-do training for any coach or therapist. I highly recommend it, and it should be essential for those of us working with clients; make it your number one personal development for this year, and you won't regret it. It is essential to have a greater knowledge of the impact of trauma on clients concerning the impact on their thoughts, feelings and how it shows up in their behaviour. Without a doubt, Dr Susanna Petche is an amazing trainer on this sensitive subject, with vast expertise and knowledge on the topic. I highly recommend it, and it should be essential for those of us working with clients.”

    (Katharine Gale)

  • “I found Susanna to be a rare human being who is totally authentic and walks her talk. She skilfully and compassionately held the space for my group whilst imparting her knowledge and wisdom. I had so many insights regarding some of my past clients and also my own family. Her Trauma-Sense course is transformative and vital for coaches and anyone who works with other human beings.”

    (Anne Jeffery)

  • “I did the Trauma-Sense course because I was becoming increasingly aware of potential trauma in my coaching clients, and I wanted the knowledge and skills to know how to work with them effectively and safely. This course has given me much more confidence in recognising when deeper work is possible, how to do that, and when it may be unhelpful or damaging. It's been a powerful addition to my skills as a coach, and a fascinating, stimulating journey in its own right.”

    (Joanna Pieters)

The Trauma-Sense Programme

Level 2: Trauma-Informed Practitioner

Having completed Level 1 of the Trauma-Sense Programme, you may choose to continue with Level 2 ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’ to further bolster your skills and confidence when dealing with clients who have a trauma history. 

In this 9-week programme, taught LIVE via Zoom, you will deepen your understanding of psychological trauma & how to apply this understanding in your practice through a combination of teaching and experiential case-work. 

Trauma-Sense Level 2 will always be capped at small numbers, to ensure a safe space to deeply explore these topics in relation to ourselves and clients.

The training will consist of: 

    • Deepening the understanding of the impact of psychological trauma on the body, brain and behaviour

    • Trauma & the body, an exploration of the Polyvagal theory and its application to coaching

    • Collective trauma, transgenerational trauma and epigenetics

    • Trauma, highly sensitive people, neurodiversity

    • How trauma impacts attachment and the relation to our authenticity

    • Trauma & parenting; how your own trauma impacts parenting, and how to support a child with trauma

    • During these workshops you will have the opportunity to work through specific cases and examples - brought by the group - and learn how to put the teachings into practice. Please note that client confidentiality will be maintained throughout. 

    • Two out of three workshops are compulsory to attend live to ‘pass’ the programme

  • For Q&A and feedback.

  • To complete the programme, you will need to complete a 1500 word assignment based on a client case-study demonstrating your understanding of a trauma-informed approach and your ability to apply this in your work. 

  • As a participant in Level 2 of the Trauma-Sense Programme - ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’, you will also have access to a dedicated Facebook group to share and ask questions.

Dates: Level 2 - Becoming Trauma-Informed

The next cohort for Level 2 of the Trauma-Sense programme will begin in Spring 2026.

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Who is this for?

The Trauma-Sense programme is for coaches and health and wellbeing professionals wishing to gain an understanding of psychological trauma, for themselves and for their clients and patients. 

Completing the training will give you the confidence to start to recognise the signs of psychological trauma and to have an awareness of how to navigate this safely and be able to direct on to next steps. 

You…

  • are a coach, therapist, caring, health or wellness professional…

  • know that a number of your clients are suffering from the impact of their past experiences…

  • want to feel more confident, capable and knowledgeable when supporting your clients...

  • want to ensure you are taking a trauma-informed approach when working with your clients so that you can support them to fulfil their true potential…

How much does it cost?

Level 1: Trauma-Aware Practitioner: £325 


Level 2: Trauma-Informed Practitioner: £999

(please note you cannot purchase Level 2 unless you have completed Level 1)

Meet your trainer

Dr. Susanna Petche is fast becoming one of the UK’s leading experts in trauma and creating a trauma-informed world. A qualified medical doctor with a Masters in Psychological Trauma and qualifications in Functional Medicine and Coaching, Susanna has been training coaches, healthcare professionals and others on the impact of trauma since 2022. 

Combining over 25 years of clinical medical experience with both academic and personal knowledge of stress and psychological trauma, together with training in lifestyle medicine and functional medicine, Susanna brings a holistic and sustainable approach to understanding and dealing with trauma.

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