Become a Coach for Highly Sensitive People (Starting this May)

Coaching is one of the fastest-growing professions in personal development, and there’s a unique training program designed specifically for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and those who want to support them.

So, if you’ve been looking for training that truly understands HSPs, the Highly Sensitive Human Academy is running a 3-Month Professional HSP Coach Training from September 9 to December 9, 2025.

It’s designed to help you coach HSPs with skill, compassion, and confidence.

Why this matters now

HSPs make up about 25% of the population, and it’s estimated that around half of clients seeking coaching, therapy, or mentorship are highly sensitive. 

That means a large portion of people turning to support services need approaches that acknowledge a Highly Sensitive Person’s depth of processing, sensitivity to subtleties, and a greater risk of overstimulation. 

Standard and fast-paced coaching models can miss the mark, leaving the clients feeling unseen.

What the training includes

This comprehensive program offers 200 hours of professional development (160 hours of structured training and 40 hours of pro-bono coaching) to earn a full coaching certification. 

The curriculum features live learning, on-demand modules, and practice to build competence, not just collect ideas. 

You’ll attend 11 live webinars (Tuesdays, 7–9 pm, London time), work through weekly pre-recorded lessons with workbooks and meditations, and complete peer-to-peer and pro-bono coaching to integrate what you learn.

The core modules cover the following:

• Foundations of High Sensitivity and an integrative/transpersonal coaching lens.

• Holding space and healing presence, parts work, and self-compassion practices.

• Purpose and vision, shadow work, and trauma-informed coaching for HSPs.

• Business building for coaches: niche, messaging, marketing, and authentic storytelling.

• Bonus resources on communication skills, supporting HSP children, and boundary-setting—useful whether you work with adults, parents, or educators.
  
  

Who’s Your Course Instructor & Credential Details

The course is led by Jules De Vitto, founder of the Highly Sensitive Human Academy and an accredited transpersonal coach and educator. 

Graduates will receive certification as a Professional HSP Coach or HSP Practitioner and be listed in the Highly Sensitive Human Directory.

The training also includes recognition by the International Association of Coaches, Therapists and Mentors (IACTM), including a listing in the IACTM directory.

Access, pricing, and scholarships

With a full price of $3247, the Academy offers payment plans (up to 12 instalments) and a limited number of scholarship places at a 20% reduced fee to increase accessibility. 

Scholarship application details are published on the Academy course pages and announcements.

If evenings in London time work for you, the cadence is realistic, and testimonials note flexibility to join live or catch up offline.

What this means for HSPs (and the people who support them)

• For clients: access to more coaches who understand sensory load, emotional intensity, and deep processing, making sessions feel safer, slower, and more attuned. 

• For practitioners: a clear path to specialise, practice ethically with trauma-aware skills, and build a values-aligned business that doesn’t require you to “toughen up” to be effective. 

• For the wider community: better support in schools, workplaces, and families as trained coaches ripple this awareness outward.

In Closing

This 3-month training brings structure, community, and a recognised credential for those wanting to coach Highly Sensitive People. 

It’s also ideal for a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who wants to turn sensitivity into a professional strength.

The course is scheduled to start on September 9 and end on December 9, 2025. Enrolment is ongoing.

HSP Coaching FAQs Course + Practicalities)

1) What are the main skills taught in the HSP Coaching Course?

You’ll learn an integrative/transpersonal coaching framework tailored to HSPs, including holding space, parts work, self-compassion practices, shadow work, trauma-informed coaching, and business/marketing for a sustainable practice. 

2) How does the course support HSP children?

There’s a bonus module on supporting Highly Sensitive Children, which is useful if you work with families, teachers, or parents. The course also shares communication tools that translate well to home and school settings.

3) What is the process for obtaining a scholarship for the HSP Coaching Course?

The Highly Sensitive Human Academy offers limited scholarship places with a 20% fee reduction. Applications are available through the program’s course pages, and payment plans are also offered to spread costs.

4) Who is this training for, and do I need prior coaching experience?

This 3-month coaching course is designed for both new coaches and practitioners already working with HSPs who want a deeper, trauma-aware, integrative approach. The program entails a framework, practice hours, and mentorship to help you feel confident with HSP clients.

5) How is the 200-hour certification structured?

You complete 160 hours of professional training during the 3 months. Add 40 hours of pro-bono coaching (or recognised prior coach-training hours) to qualify as a Professional HSP Coach (total 200 hours). 

6) What’s the weekly time commitment and schedule?

Plan for live webinars on Tuesdays (7–9 pm, London time), pre-recorded self-paced modules, and practice hours.

7) Will I be recognised or listed anywhere after graduating?

Yes, graduates can be listed in the Highly Sensitive Human Directory and may be listed on the IACTM’s directory as part of the professional recognition pathway. 

8) What if I miss a live session, are recordings available?

The format includes weekly downloadable lessons, and testimonials mention flexibility to join live or take offline sessions, so catching up is supported. 

9) How much does it cost, and are there payment plans?

The course lists a regular price of $3,247 with instalment options (3, 6, or 12 payments). Scholarships provide a 20% reduction for a limited number of seats. 

10) Who leads the program?

Jules De Vitto, an accredited transpersonal coach and educator, leads the training. The Academy also includes teaching, administrative support and a broad community network for ongoing development.