I was born with brittle bone disease. I have broken nearly every bone in my body. Pain has shaped my life, but so has learning how to manage it, understand it, and live beyond it. This course was built not just from research but from lived experience. It is about helping others reclaim that possibility.Stuart Thompson, Creator of the STILL Method
Accredited Pain Coach Training
Train as a Pain Coach. Help people move from fear and fatigue to calm and confidence.
A comprehensive, trauma informed certification programme designed to qualify you as a professional Pain Coach using the STILL Method framework.
Accredited by IPHM and ACCPH
Course Structure
What you will learn across 6 integrated modules
A structured, evidence informed curriculum delivered across 4 days live on Zoom, 9:30am–2:30pm each day.
Understanding Pain
- Pain as a nervous system output
- How trauma and fear affect pain
- Neuroplasticity and chronic pain persistence
STILL Method Fundamentals
- STOP, TALK, IMAGINE, LISTEN, LEARN framework
- Adapting the method for pain coaching
- Explaining pain in empowering terms
Mind Body Coaching Tools
- Somatic regulation and nervous system calming
- Pain focused breathwork techniques
- Self hypnosis and guided visualisation
Emotional Impact of Pain
- Identity loss, grief, shame, and isolation
- Rebuilding motivation and belief
- Narrative coaching and future focus
Practice and Delivery
- Structuring sessions and follow ups
- Boundaries, ethics, scope of practice
- Trauma awareness and reflective practice
Building a Practice
- Marketing and positioning as a pain coach
- Working in schools, charities, or private practice
- Ongoing support, community, and CPD
Audience
Who this course is for
This programme is designed for coaches, therapists, educators, care workers, and people with lived experience who want to work professionally in chronic pain support.
Coaches and therapists seeking to specialise in chronic pain coaching
Professionals in education, care, and community roles
People with lived experience of pain who want to help others
Mental health and wellbeing practitioners expanding into pain informed work
Certification
What you will be qualified to do
Upon completion, you will be licensed to deliver 1 to 1 and group pain coaching using the STILL Method framework.
Deliver professional 1 to 1 pain coaching sessions
Run group coaching programmes for chronic pain
Use mind body tools: breathwork, grounding, pacing, visualisation
Teach emotional regulation and confidence building strategies
Promote services using STILL branded materials
Integrate pain support into education, care, or community settings
From a trained pain coach
What participants say
Having just completed this course I am so excited. I have already started using what I learned with my own pain, and I can suddenly see how much of the pain advice online misses the emotional and nervous system side. Stuart taught us how to really help people living with serious pain, including terminal illness. The training is relaxed and kind, with so many real examples that it often feels like conversation, not a lecture.Pain Coach in Training, lived experience of chronic pain
Upcoming Cohorts
Choose the dates that work for you
All sessions run 9:30am–2:30pm. All four days must be attended to complete certification.
Weekends — May 2026
May Cohort
D1 Saturday 16 May 2026
D2 Sunday 17 May 2026
D3 Saturday 30 May 2026
D4 Sunday 31 May 2026
Live on Zoom • 9:30am–2:30pm each day
Thursdays — October 2026
Autumn Cohort
D1 Thursday 1 October 2026
D2 Thursday 8 October 2026
D3 Thursday 15 October 2026
D4 Thursday 22 October 2026
Live on Zoom • 9:30am–2:30pm each day
Tuesdays — February 2027
Winter Cohort
D1 Tuesday 2 February 2027
D2 Tuesday 9 February 2027
D3 Tuesday 16 February 2027
D4 Tuesday 23 February 2027
Live on Zoom • 9:30am–2:30pm each day
Investment
Pre-launch price: £795
Full professional certification, lifetime access to all materials, and ongoing mentoring support. Price rises to £1,250 once the introductory period closes.
Training Pass
Every STILL Method certification
This course is included in our Training Pass alongside every other STILL Method certification — over £6,000 of courses for a single price.
£2,100
View the Training Pass →
What is included
Your full training package
4 day live training on Zoom, 9:30am–2:30pm each day
Workbooks, session plans, and scripts ready to use with clients
Bonus masterclass: The somatic tools that shift pain
Monthly mentoring calls, live and recorded
Your profile listed on our website as a Certified Pain Coach
Printable certificate, IPHM and ACCPH accredited
Lifetime access to all materials and future updates
Questions
Frequently asked questions about Pain Coach Training
What is a pain management coach?
A pain management coach helps people living with chronic pain develop practical strategies to manage symptoms, regulate emotions, and improve quality of life using evidence informed techniques.
Do I need medical qualifications to become a pain coach?
No. The STILL Method Pain Coach Training is designed for coaches, therapists, educators, care workers, and people with lived experience. You do not need a medical background. The course teaches a trauma informed, non clinical approach.
How long does the pain coach training take?
The course runs across 4 days live on Zoom, 9:30am to 2:30pm each day. Cohorts run on weekends, weekdays, or Thursdays depending on the time of year.
Is the STILL Method Pain Coach training accredited?
Yes. The course is accredited by both IPHM and ACCPH. You will receive a printable certificate upon completion.
Can I work internationally as a pain coach?
Yes. Pain coaching can be delivered online, which means you can support clients worldwide. Always check local guidelines for your specific region.
What is included in the pain coach training?
Your enrolment includes full training, session plans and scripts, monthly mentoring calls, your profile listed as a Certified Pain Coach, and a printable accredited certificate. You also get lifetime access to materials and future updates.
What is the difference between a pain coach and a physiotherapist or doctor?
Doctors and physiotherapists diagnose and treat physical causes of pain. Pain coaches work with the emotional, psychological, and behavioural aspects of living with chronic pain. Pain coaching complements medical treatment rather than replacing it.
Can I use the STILL Method if I work in schools or healthcare settings?
Yes. Many Pain Coaches work in education, care homes, charities, community organisations, or integrate pain support into existing roles. The structured, trauma informed approach fits well within institutional settings.
What is the current price for the pain coach training?
The pre-launch price is £795, rising to £1,250 once the introductory period closes. This includes lifetime access to materials, ongoing mentoring, and accredited certification.
Do you offer ongoing support after the course?
Yes. Certified Pain Coaches receive access to monthly mentoring calls, ongoing community support, and CPD opportunities. Your profile is also listed on the STILL Method website.
Ready to start?
Train as a Pain Coach. Change lives, including your own.
Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 adults in the UK. Many people are given medication and pacing advice, but few are given the emotional, behavioural, and psychological support they need. This course fills that gap.
