Certified trauma-informed coach guiding an in-person client session after completing a 12-week online certification program with 28 CEUs

Trauma-Informed Coach Certification | 28 CEUs | Apply by August 17, 2025

Why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough.

Many clients come to you stuck in deep emotional loops, despite years of mindset work and traditional therapy. That’s because these methods often miss the subconscious roots of trauma that keep clients cycling through old patterns.

Clients today need more than mindset work. They need a safe, structured way to access and integrate deep emotional wounds, especially those rooted in early trauma. As a helping professional, you may feel limited by traditional tools that don’t reach the subconscious blocks standing in the way of healing.

This is where the Inner Counselor™ Process stands apart.

Created by award-winning therapist Dr. Shannon South, this trauma-informed, neuroscience-based method gives you a step-by-step framework to:

  • Help clients safely access their core emotional pain

  • Guide healing through inner child work, spiritual psychology, and somatic integration

  • Facilitate transformation that goes beyond coping, to authentic peace, clarity, and purpose

You’ll learn how to do this without reliving or retraumatizing the client.

What’s Included in the Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner (C-ICP™) Program

This 12-week online training is fully guided and deeply supportive.

Program Features

  • Live virtual retreat: August 22–24, 2025

  • Weekly Zoom sessions & group mentoring

  • Self-paced modules, scripts, and tools you can use immediately

  • Personal mentoring from Dr. Shannon and her team

  • Access to case consultations and small group support

  • Official designation as a Certified Inner Counselor Practitioner (C-ICP™)

  • 28 CEU hours

You’ll also receive the Journey to Awakening manual, somatic exercises, and downloadable client resources you can use long after the course ends.

Who This Certification Is For

This certification was designed specifically for:

  • Licensed therapists, LCSWs, counselors, and psychologists

  • Trauma-informed coaches, life coaches and somatic practitioners

  • Spiritual guides, energy healers, and integrative health professionals

  • Anyone ready to lead clients through lasting inner transformation with compassion and confidence

If you’ve felt the limits of traditional approaches — or want to deepen your ability to work with trauma — this program gives you a clear, effective, heart-centered path forward.

What Makes the Inner Counselor™ Process Different?

Unlike surface-level coaching or clinical models that focus primarily on diagnosis and coping skills, the Inner Counselor™ Process addresses the root cause of emotional suffering—and offers a guided way out.

This method has helped thousands of clients reconnect with their joy, purpose, and clarity. Now it’s your turn to bring that level of transformation to your practice.

Client Impact & Practitioner Testimonials

“This certification helped me facilitate breakthroughs I’d never seen before in my clients. It changed my life, and theirs.” – C-ICP Graduate

“Dr. Shannon’s process blends deep neuroscience with heartfelt connection. It’s the most powerful trauma-informed tool I’ve ever used.” – Licensed Therapist

Join the Next Cohort on August 22

Applications are open now, but space is limited.
Only 30 seats are available for this intimate cohort.

Apply by August 17th to begin your certification journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this course fully online?
Yes! The C-ICP™ Program includes a 3-day live virtual retreat, followed by live Zoom sessions and guided self-paced modules over 12 weeks.

Do I need to be a licensed therapist?
No. This course is open to licensed professionals and trauma-informed coaches, spiritual practitioners, and healing facilitators with client experience.

Are CEUs approved for my state/license?
The program offers 28 CEU hours accredited through the NC Substance Abuse Board. The Inner Counselor™ Certification is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after trauma-informed programs in the healing arts field.

Does the training fee cover the certification?
YES. All participants who complete the requirements of the program successfully will  become a certified ICP™ Practitioner. If a participant needs additional training, Dr. Shannon will connect  them with the support they need on a case-by-case basis to ensure they can complete the certification process successfully.

What support is included?
You’ll receive weekly support through small groups, Zoom calls, and direct access to Dr. Shannon and her team. You’ll also join a private practitioner community for ongoing support.

Ready to Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach?

Your clients are ready for deeper healing. And now, you can guide them with the confidence, clarity, and tools to help them transform.

Apply now to join the next Certified-Inner Counselor Practitioner™ Cohort.

Dr. Shannon South, Founder of The Inner Counselor™ Process

Through personal mentorship, now you can gain the tools to help others connect with their Inner Wisdom to resolve deep emotional trauma, and foster lasting healing and growth. 
Download “The Power Of Your Inner Counselor: Breakthrough the 3 Biggest Blocks for lasting healing and transformation” eBook today.
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