Master Practitioner of Complex Trauma Coaching (MPCTC)
CERTIFICATION
 Designed for the working Professional

Our unique programs provide learners with cutting edge content, a flexible learning environment, and meaningful support that will advance careers, build businesses and enrich lives.

Welcome to the world’s first experiential qualification for effectively working with Complex Ptsd in Adults.

Become a Master Practitioner of Complex Trauma Coaching (MPCTC)

Complex Trauma Trained Certification

Our Master Practitioner of Complex Trauma Coaching (MPCTC) certification combines the latest research from neuroscience and psychology, with an experiential syllabus based on lived experience of CPtsd.

Elevate your Knowledge

Gain the skills and confidence to work with people experiencing CPtsd, meaning less referral outs needed for complex trauma clients.

Become Innovative

Learn our innovative “side door” approach that provides rapid results, even for individuals who’ve been in therapy for years and made little progress

Mutual Benefits

Helps with your own healing from childhood developmental trauma, so you can stay well while helping clients and growing your business

Material you’ll love

In-depth training in the use of a comprehensive system to provide authentic, time and cost effective recovery for adults experiencing complex trauma

Set and achieve goals

Free professional Supervision to help you set and achieve your study goals, your business goals and creating innovative materials for your individual client needs.

Professional Accreditation

Provides you with a globally recognised qualification accredited by the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching (IAOTRC) enabling you to work online globally with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Watch our founder, Linda Meredith, explain the difference between a trauma trained coach
and a trauma informed practitioner.

Our eClasses are the best choice for CPtsd Recovery

Because the MPCTC courses are designed by a coach, for coaches, we understand the practical challenges of running an online coaching business.
If you’ve ever struggled with things like…

Business Basics

Understanding the basics of setting up an online coaching business

Client Sessions

Being unsure how to successfully plan sessions with clients, including intake, assessment, maintenance and closing

Diversifying

Wondering how to diversify your service offerings, through things like teaching, digital products, speaking, membership groups and online courses

Efficiency & Effectiveness

Spending huge amounts of time (and money) on sourcing and developing homework exercises and worksheets for clients

Social Media

Not knowing the best ways to market your services, attract new clients and show up on social media

Online Promotion

Enhance your business promotion by taking advantage of a variety of free promotion opportunities provided when studying the certification.
Education

Informed by the Latest in Neuroscience

Science is increasingly showing that childhood developmental trauma impacts the brain on a neurobiological level. Therefore, to efficiently and effectively help clients recover from complex trauma, it’s essential to have a collection of evidence-based tools, informed by neuroscience.

In the certification course, you will gain a clear understanding of how trauma affects the brain and the body. Plus, we’ll cover practical techniques for working with the neurological impacts of CPtsd. 

This knowledge and skills will allow you to support clients to achieve healing and recovery beyond what is available through traditional talk therapy—often in a much shorter space of time.

  • Attachment Issues
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Trauma and the Brain
  • Identity Disruption
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology
  • Developing Healthy Relationships
  • Trauma and the Body
  • Sexual Abuse Recovery
  • Transforming Self-Criticism
  • Parenting with CPtsd
  • Mother/Father wound
  • Specific Areas of the brain impacted by Cptsd
  • Anxiety, Depression through the cptsd lens
  • Boundaries
  • and so much more

Meet Our Founder
Linda Meredith

After experiencing her own journey through Complex Ptsd recovery, Healing from Complex Ptsd founder, Linda Meredith, has devoted her life to delivering effective complex trauma education.Linda’s mission is to continue developing programs and resources for CPtsd based on her lived and professional experience, combined with the latest research in neuroscience and psychology—so no one has to spend decades being unwell because they can’t access effective CPtsd support.

Linda’s Professional Qualifications
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Lvl ll Complex Trauma with Janina Fisher
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Lvl l Complex Trauma with Janina Fisher
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Treating Complex Trauma beyond Competency
  • Diploma of Counseling - Specialising in Solution Focused Therapy/Art Therapy
  • Master Diploma Mental Health Coaching
  • Master Diploma Youth Mental Health
  • Certificate in Treating Complex Trauma: Beyond Competency
  • Certificate: Toxic Shame
  • Certificate: Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems
  • LivingWorks Start - Suicide Prevention


Linda’s Professional  Achievements include:
  • Developer of NeuroSynqt™: Immersive, Integrative Restoration method (NeuroSynqt™ by Linda)
  • Australia’s first Certified Trauma Recovery Coach
  • World’s first Advanced NPE Trauma Recovery Coach
  • Australia’s first Supervisor Certified Trauma Recovery Coach
  • World’s first Complex Trauma Supervisory Trauma Recovery Coach
  • Founder of the world’s first Complex Trauma Recovery Membership for Individuals and Professionals
  • Founder of the world’s first Complex Trauma Trained Immersive Certification for Professionals
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Professional Coaching Materials

A full collection of eBooks, worksheets, infographics and educational materials to use with clients

Expert Mentoring

In App private group for certification students with world renowned complex trauma coach, Linda Meredith

Discounted Membership

50% discounted access to the Thriver Professional Resource Library, with even more on-demand courses and coaching materials—at no additional cost!

Business Tools & Templates

Extra modules with business tools, coaching tools and visual templates to use on social media and on your website

Directory Listing

Priority referrals and free listing on the Healing from Complex PTSD CPtsd Coach Directory

Income Increasing Opportunities

Take advantage of opportunities to diversify your service offerings and income streams, by being part of a network or successful and experienced coaches

Develop your
professional skills

Boost your confidence, master the field, become a certified complex trauma coach. Learn more below.
8 Core Units = 48 CEU
5 Elective Units = 30 CEU
1 Practitioner Unit = 6 CEU
Total = 84 CEU
All Core and Elective units can be used for individual CEU's

Core Units List

Elective Units List

  • CPtsd Breaking the Cycle: Healing Childhood & Family Wounds

  • Trauma and Depression

  • CPtsd & Narcissistic Abuse

  • Trauma and Relationships

  • Trauma and Sexual Abuse  Recovery

  • Trauma and Emotional Abuse

  • Trauma and the Inner Critic

  • Trauma and Shame Recovery

  • My Authentic Self Course

Practitioner Unit

Our courses

Check out our Catalogue

Core Units are now complete and Elective Units are being written and uploaded as each one is completed.
Study and pay for only one unit, either Core or Elective, at a time.
Each Core and Elective Unit consists of complete courses, each structured into six in-depth modules.
“The courses are designed to provide you with the skills necessary to become a professional complex trauma coach. They will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the latest research and we will help you to formulate your own unique path to success”
Linda Meredith
Our services

Plan your certification

We will provide you with the tools and knowledge to continue on your own. We will also help you navigate the maze of the modern business world and provide you with the answers you are looking for. We will help you find the answers to your questions, no matter how complicated they may seem. We provide free weekly supervision inside the certification. 
  • Real Skills
  • Quality Training
  • User Centered

Flexible hours

Our online learning platform gives you the flexibility to complete classes at your own pace, on your own schedule.

Training materials

Our training materials have been specifically designed to be engaging and informative. Our courses are easy to follow, and are broken down into digestible units, which contain a mix of text, images, and videos.
Course contents

We don't just train you to pass a course, we train you to help people 

There is no shortcut to knowledge. To be able to effectively help your customers, you need to constantly build your skills and expertise. Our courses are a launching point for a future of helping, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish.
Testimonials

Some feedback from our students

We are dedicated to empowering you with knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide immediate answers to your clients.

“Interesting courses”

The course was the right mix of technical and non-technical elements. The course was also interesting, as I learned a lot about complex trauma and how this would apply for individual clients in the real world. Linda Meredith did a good job of communicating and making it easier to work with my  clients with CPtsd.
Paula w.

“I improved my knowledge”

The course taught me in a very friendly and engaging way. The course material was really helpful in preparing my skills and knowledge needed in the real world. It was well structured and the content was interesting and relevant. The materials were excellent, the mentoring approach was excellent and the free supervision helped me get my business off the ground.
Gina F.

“Easy to understand”

The courses are taught by Linda Meredith who is highly experienced and knowledgeable. Linda clearly understands the importance of working with clients with complex trauma and takes the time to ensure you understand the information in a way that is easy to grasp and use with clients. 
Lisa A.
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Online learning portal inclusions

  • Professional Education on Complex Ptsd and how to work authentically with clients and meet their individual recovery needs.
  • Videos & course Materials available 24/7 for every Unit
  • Practical Neuroscience education for effective healing of the brain, body, soul & spirit
  • Professional resources to use with clients for assessments and client psychoeducation, neuroeducation and more
  • Weekly homework books for clients, social media posts and resources for Coaches
  • Canva Templates for ongoing use in your business to help connect you with clients
  • 24/7 access where you can communicate inside the course with Linda at your convenience.

F.A.Q's

Can I use the Certification Globally?

Yes, certification can be used to work with clients globally and IICT offers Global Insurance coverage for this Certification

Q: Is the MPCTC a Degree?

No. The Master Practitioner in Complex Trauma Certification (MPCTC) is not currently a university-affiliated degree. Healing from Complex Ptsd and www.cptsdeducation.com provide accredited professional training, but not degree-level qualifications at this stage.

We are, however, in discussions with a university to develop a program that builds on this certification and takes the learning to degree level. This is a long-term project that will only begin once the certification program is fully complete, given the scale of work required.

Will I have ongoing access to the course materials?

Yes. Each unit you purchase includes lifetime access to all content - videos, slides, transcripts, workbooks, and resources. This means you can return to the material at any time, as often as you need.

Because complex trauma recovery is both layered and individual, it isn’t about memorising everything in one go. Instead, you’ll have a permanent library to revisit whenever a specific client situation or area of study calls for it, so the learning stays practical and accessible long after the course.

Who can gain Certification?

Eligible backgrounds for certification include:

  • Degrees: Social Work, Addiction Counselling, Crisis Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Somatic Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, etc.
  • Diplomas: Counselling (minimum 1 year full-time or equivalent), Community Services, Life Coaching (with client training), Trauma Coaching, Ministry, Pastoral Supervision.
  • Other recognised qualifications where you have trained specifically to work with clients under supervision.

Who are these courses for?

Our courses are open to all learners with an interest in understanding childhood developmental trauma. Anyone may enrol in individual courses for personal or professional development, and receive the CEU certificates for each course upon completion of the Portfolio and Unit Exam.

However, certification in Master Practitioner of Complex Trauma Coaching (MPCTC) requires a professional foundation and supervised client experience. Many professionals come to this field after years of client work in related areas. Because of the depth and responsibility involved, certification typically begins at a diploma level or higher.

Eligible backgrounds for certification include:

  • Degrees: Social Work, Addiction Counselling, Crisis Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Somatic Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, etc.
  • Diplomas: Counselling (minimum 1 year full-time or equivalent), Community Services, Life Coaching (with client training), Trauma Coaching, Ministry, Pastoral Supervision.
  • Other recognised qualifications where you have trained specifically to work with clients under supervision.

⚠️ Important: While general certifications can offer a valuable introduction, they do not always provide the depth or supervised practice required. Certification will only be awarded to those who meet the prerequisite standards as outlined by IICT accreditation.

What does Certification include?

For each Unit -
  • Watch the video or read the transcript.
  • Apply your knowledge through the set homework.
  • Complete your Unit Portfolio and email to admin@cptsdeducation.com
  • Complete your Unit Test with an 80% minimum pass
  • Certification requirements are 8 Core, 5 Elective and 1 Practitioner Unit to meet a total of 84 CEUs

Where does the course take place?

All Unit information is online on this platform. You can access this 24/7 globally at your convenience. Test links are available in the course work, as are the templates.

Who is the Certification through?

The Certification is through the ICTA - www.CPtsdeducation.com. We have accreditation through the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and participants who complete the Master Practitioner of Complex Trauma Coaching are eligible for insurance coverage through IICT, plus listing on their site as being a verified Master Practitioner of Complex Ptsd Neurosynqt Modality. All of this adds to your presence as a professional coach.

How long can I take to complete Certification?

Due to its experiential nature there is a maximum of 3 years to complete Certification

How much time does each Unit Involve?

Videos within each unit are broken up into time manageable intervals. Total time for videos will be no more than 6 hours. Homework is topic specific self reflection daily or topic specific work for working with client needs. Both will make up part of your portfolio. Homework will be no more than an hour a week.

Q: Do these courses train me to help clients process trauma memories?

No. Our focus is not on re-processing or re-living traumatic memories. Instead, the NeuroSynqt™ approach works in the here and now, equipping professionals to help clients:
  • Strengthen the present-day self so it can stay grounded alongside the trauma self.
  • Develop side-door strategies that reconnect fragmented parts of experience without retraumatising.
  • Build integration and internal safety that naturally reduces the grip of past trauma over time.

In other words, you are not trained to “take clients back” into their trauma memories. You are trained to work with the brain’s present pathways so clients can gradually transform their relationship with trauma and reclaim more freedom in daily life.

What time are classes?

There are no set class times. You have access to all the material to fit it into your own time schedule. 

Are there worksheets for clients included?

Yes, every unit has a variety of worksheets and ebooks for clients to choose from, as every client has individual needs.

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