Coaching and Trauma
Julia Vaughan Smith

For coaches who want to become trauma aware

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Writing and talking about Coaching and Trauma over the last 16 years has been a wonderful experience, alongside this I continue to learn from others in the field. I am also delighted that my book 'Coaching and Trauma' continues to be valuable to many, and it is great to hear from readers about how useful it has been to them. I had no idea when I wrote it that it would have the impact it seems to have had, and I am grateful to have been invited to put together my thoughts.

I continue to give talks on 'Coaching in the Presence of Trauma' and offer some supervision and reflective mentoring or coaching spaces. Do contact me if you would like to talk about being a trauma informed coach or about your practice. 

I also continue to write about this topic and delighted to have had chapters in three books recently -

'Therapist to Coach' (2026) ed. Dr Trish Turner. This has the same title as my first book (2006) and I am delighted it has been updated. The growth in the number of dual qualified coaches, and the need for deeper understanding of the challenges for therapists becoming coaches is great to witness over the 20 years that separates the publications.

'The Health and Wellbeing Coaches' Handbook '(2025) Eds Jonathan Passmore, Badri Bajaj and Lindsay Davies. A very useful book for all involved in health coaching including for practitioners working in hospitals, GP surgeries and the wide range of primary/community based services.  Some years ago I was involved with a colleague in establishing health coaching in a GP practice, so it was great to see how the practice has expanded and offering so much to clients with a very wide range of health issues.

'Integrating Therapy and Coaching: Expanding the Compass of Practice' edited by David Britten, Carolyn Mumby, Andrew Reeves and Lucy Myers - to be published later in 2026. Another really important book for the growing number of dual practitioners and those offering therapeutic coaching.  There has been much discussion about therapeutic coaching in recent years, led by the editors and I have often been involved in those discussions that that is where my coaching practice sits. I was very pleased to contribute and to endorse this book.
It has been a pleasure to be involved in these publications.

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“ The combination of Julia’s expertise on this subject together with Jenny’s vast experience bringing the theory to life… This is the best CPD investment I have made in quite some time. ”
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Coaching and Trauma Testimonials

The workshop Jenny and Julia ran on Coaching and Trauma has completely revitalised and shifted my practice. The space to reflect and practise the approaches with experienced coaches was invaluable. I have used the framework subsequently with a number of clients and it has made sense of what is happening in our coaching relationship.

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This work has proved both fascinating and significant in taking my coaching to another level. The insights I’ve gained from defining what trauma actually is and how this shows up in a coaching partnership, either in myself or my client, has made a profound change to how I work.

Masterclass participant

It is rare to find a training event that can so powerfully shift one’s perspective on clients. This training understands relatively common experiences as traumas and identifies fresh approaches, both to understand them, and to move forward without dwelling on the past. This program is a must for any serious coach practitioner.

Leni Wildflower, PhD, PCC – Knowledge Based Coaching in the Workplace

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