Trauma-informed coaching is an approach that recognises the prevalence and impact of trauma and incorporates this awareness into the coaching relationship. Coaches are trained to understand how past traumatic experiences may affect a client’s behaviour, emotions and reactions. According to the Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification program, trauma-informed coaching involves holding space for profound work by creating a safe, non-judgmental environment and using that understanding to guide resilience and solution-focused resolutions. Coaches avoid triggering or re-traumatising clients and instead empower them by emphasizing choice, control and collaboration. Sessions may integrate somatic awareness, grounding techniques, mindfulness and gentle inquiry to help clients build self-regulation and heal. The goal is not to process trauma therapeutically but to support clients in moving forward with sensitivity to their history. Benefits include greater safety, deeper trust, enhanced resilience and the ability to pursue goals without being hindered by unresolved trauma. Trauma-informed coaching is suitable for clients from any background and is particularly important for those who have experienced adversity or systemic oppression.