Why Trauma Informed Coaching ?
Most coaching focuses on setting goals, solving problems, and driving forward action.Trauma-informed coaching supports growth and change but recognises we don’t all start in the same place. Most importantly, it focuses on nervous system regulation and helps you move from shock, freeze, or flight to a calm and regulated state. That body-centred focus is what makes this coaching truly different.
Putting Nervous System Regulation Front and Centre
Trauma has a huge impact on someone’s ability to self-regulate. The coaching process understands that deeper patterns may be at play:
Survival responses
Nervous system overwhelm
Limiting beliefs shaped by past (traumatic) experiences
Shame, fear, or disconnection from self
Why Nervous System Regulation Matters
If we are not in a regulated state, we can’t think clearly; we feel tired, disconnected, or on high alert. Often, this means leading or interacting from a sympathetic nervous system state—the classic “fight, flight, or freeze” response—which can create stress within teams and relationships.
The trauma-informed coaching framework offers a gently education around what is our nervous system, and what are the ways we develop safety. It explores what safety feels like, what it looks like when you’re triggered, and you’re your behaviours and emotions connect to these states. Enabling you to gain more control and capacity to stay connected with all parts of your nervous system.
Who Benefits Most?
Those working in environments where traumatic stress or emotionally charged situations are part of the job.
People feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Those healing from trauma or burnout.
HR or Leaders wanting compassionate, safe workplaces.
Anyone ready for deeper, sustainable change.
This approach is not therapy — but it’s aware of trauma’s impact. It doesn’t ask you to unpack trauma stories. Instead, it helps you build awareness and control so you can stay connected to yourself.
Start With What Feels Safe Right Now
To sum it up: Where traditional coaching might jump to “What’s your goal?” or “What’s stopping you?”, trauma-informed coaching starts with “What feels safe right now?”, “What’s happening in your body?”, and “How can you stay regulated so you can access all the good stuff that helps us flourish — personally and professionally.
Get In Touch
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Email: wiebke@wiebkequeisser.com.au
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