How to Become a Pain Coach: Step-by-Step Guide to Training and Certification

Want to become a pain coach? Learn the step-by-step path, training requirements, and global opportunities. Discover accredited certification with The STILL Method Pain Coaching Course.

Why Become a Pain Coach?

Chronic pain is one of the biggest global health challenges, affecting more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Many sufferers receive medical treatment, but few are given the tools to manage the emotional, psychological, and daily-life impact of pain.

That’s where pain coaches come in. A pain coach is a trained professional who helps clients regulate stress, rebuild confidence, and live fuller lives despite pain. It’s a career of purpose and impact, offering hope where traditional healthcare often falls short.

Step 1: Understand What a Pain Coach Does

Before training, it’s important to be clear on the role:

• Support, not treatment – Pain coaches don’t diagnose or prescribe; they empower clients with tools.

• Mind-body focus – Coaching integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices.

• Trauma-informed approach – Recognising the role of stress and emotional experiences in pain.

• Forward-focused coaching – Helping clients build resilience, set goals, and reclaim confidence.

This distinction is key: pain coaching is not pain therapy or medical care—it’s practical, trauma-aware coaching support.

Step 2: Choose Accredited Training

Not all courses are equal. If you want to be taken seriously as a professional, you need an accredited certification. Accreditation ensures the training is credible, ethical, and recognised by professional bodies.

The STILL Method Pain Coaching Course is accredited by:

• ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists)

• IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine)

This means when you qualify, you can confidently call yourself a Certified STILL Method Pain Coach, with recognition in the UK and internationally.

Step 3: Learn the Core Skills of Pain Coaching

An effective pain coach combines science, compassion, and practical tools. Training should equip you to:

• Explain the neuroscience of pain in simple, empowering terms.

• Teach nervous system regulation techniques like breathwork and grounding.

• Support clients through the emotional impact of pain (identity loss, grief, confidence).

• Apply a structured coaching framework in sessions.

• Build a sustainable practice that integrates pain coaching with your existing skills.

This is exactly what the STILL Method Pain Coaching Course covers through its six structured modules.

Step 4: Train Globally, Practice Locally (or Online)

One of the best things about pain coaching is its flexibility.

• You can work in private practice, supporting clients one-to-one or in groups.

• You can bring pain coaching into health, education, or community settings.

• You can build an online coaching business and support clients globally.

Because the course is delivered live via Zoom, you can train as a pain coach from anywhere in the world—UK, US, Europe, Australia, or beyond.

Step 5: Gain Certification and Professional Credibility

Once you complete training, you’ll receive:

• A Certified STILL Method Pain Coach title.

• An accredited certificate recognised globally.

• Access to scripts, workbooks, and client session plans.

• A profile listing on the STILL Method website.

This professional recognition gives you the confidence to launch or expand your career as a pain coach.

Step 6: Build Your Career as a Pain Coach

After certification, there are many ways to practice:

• Private Coaching Practice – Offer sessions to individuals and groups.

• Partnership with Health Services – Complement therapy, counselling, or medical care.

• Workshops and Training – Deliver wellbeing programs for schools, communities, or organisations.

• Online Coaching – Support clients across the globe from your own home office.

With your certification from The STILL Method, you’ll have the tools, framework, and credibility to start your career immediately.

FAQs: Becoming a Pain Coach

1. Do I need a medical background?
No. Pain coaching is non-clinical and trauma-informed. You don’t need a medical degree—just compassion and commitment.

2. How long does training take?
The STILL Method course is structured into six modules, delivered live online, with lifetime access to recordings and materials.

3. Is the certification recognised globally?
Yes. The course is accredited by ACCPH and IPHM, respected international bodies.

4. Can I combine this with my existing work?
Absolutely. Many coaches integrate pain coaching into therapy, wellbeing, education, or care roles.

5. What’s the earning potential?
It varies depending on how you structure your practice, but pain coaching can include one-to-one sessions, group programs, workshops, and online coaching—offering multiple income streams.

Final Thoughts: Your Next Step to Becoming a Pain Coach

Becoming a pain coach isn’t just a career move—it’s joining a global movement to transform how we support people in pain. With the right training, accreditation, and framework, you can make a profound difference in clients’ lives while building a rewarding practice.

👉 Ready to begin your journey? Enroll in The STILL Method Pain Coaching Course or book a free call with Stuart today.