Become a Certified Inner Child Practitioner

Training & Certification through The Inner Council

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The journey to becoming a certified Inner Child Practitioner begins with the Inner Child Workshop. This is the foundation of a courageous, playful and deeply integrative healing journey between you and your inner child.

During the workshop, we create a safe and nurturing space for your inner child to be seen, heard and witnessed in both their light and shadow, held in wholeness. You will learn tools and techniques to hold space for yourself, connect with your inner child, and build a lasting relationship of trust.

Inner child work is a complete, trauma-informed and deeply considerate modality. As it transforms your own life, the desire to share this work with others may naturally arise. When that calling comes, you are warmly welcomed into our practitioner pathway.

Who Is Inner Child Practitioner Training For?

Training to become an Inner Child Practitioner is suited to those who wish to:

  • deepen their personal journey of healing, transformation and self-understanding
  • learn a structured framework that expands their skills, tools and experience
  • receive support and guidance while embodying the workshop techniques
  • stay accountable to their own practice with mentoring and practitioner support
  • acknowledge their commitment through certification aligned with their values
  • make a heartfelt commitment to a transformative, experiential healing modality

Becoming a certified Inner Child Practitioner

The Inner Council Practitioner Program is an experiential training process. Practitioners demonstrate their ongoing relationship of trust with their inner child throughout the workshop and complete a 3-month mentoring process. This is required in order to ethically deliver workshops and mentor others.

After mentoring, you will complete the Practitioner Program, which focuses on the soft skills needed to support participants with confidence, enthusiasm, clarity and care. Upon completion, you will receive all documentation and certification required to:

  • run Inner Child Workshops
  • provide mentoring
  • integrate inner child work into your existing practice

Your Personal Inner Child Practice

Certification involves a commitment to maintaining and deepening your own relationship with your inner child. Daily check-ins, journaling and recording interactions form a core part of ongoing personal development.

This inner work is essential. By tending to your own healing, you build the experience, empathy and grounded presence needed to hold space for others.

Practitioner’s experiences (Mentoring, Stage 2)

My mentoring journey with Amy was exceptional. Amy's qualities of trustworthiness and immense patience create an environment conducive to deep introspection and personal growth.

Andrea

Amy is a pure light and held my experience and journey with love, compassion and understanding. I felt safe to enter into new landscapes together and discover ties to old habitual tendencies, outdated ways of looking at the world and pave a new way of experiencing the frontier of my life.

Stacie

I loved my mentoring experience with Amy who is an inviting, compassionate practitioner. She definitely gave me the room and made me feel comfortable to be open, vulnerable & to share whatever was coming up. Her knowledge & expertise shone through as she guided me to make sense of some things I maybe wasn't quite sure on, always making sure it was indeed my own reflections & feelings.

Rita

Is the Inner Child Practitioner Program for me?

Consult your heart and your inner child.

One of the profound gifts of inner child work is a clearer relationship with intuition. If the workshop resonated deeply, or you can imagine this becoming a dedicated life practice you wish to pursue and share with others, this program is very likely for you.

The Practitioner Program offers:

  • motivation to sustain your inner child practice
  • ongoing support and guidance
  • a path to expand your personal practice into offerings for others
  • an empowering way to share transformative tools and insights

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, or someone devoted to personal growth and healing, this training is open to all who have completed the Inner Child Workshop.

What You Commit To

Training includes online and one-to-one study covering:

  • participant assessment and evaluation
  • holding space in a therapeutic environment
  • empathy, metaphor and guiding others safely
  • trauma-informed care
  • regression and guided meditation
  • integrating others’ experiences into your own narrative
  • archetypal theory and interpretation
  • building a personal dedication to your practitioner path
  • becoming familiar with all Inner Child Workshop material
  • preparing to deliver both individual and group workshops
  • organising a practice workshop (with a friend or family member)

What’s Included in Practitioner Training

  • Two one-to-one practitioner training sessions (approx. five hours total)
  • Three months of personalised mentoring
  • Access to Inner Child Workshop materials
  • Participant worksheets, guides and templates
  • Guidance on trauma-informed facilitation
  • Support with designing and hosting your first practice workshop
  • Certification and all documentation to run workshops and mentoring
  • Ongoing connection and support through The Inner Council practitioner community

How Long Does the Program Take?

The Practitioner Program is delivered over two one-to-one sessions. However, training is only one part of the journey.

There is no strict timeline. The natural development of trust, integration and connection with your inner child may take between 3–6 months, depending on personal circumstances and how the practice weaves into your life.

Part of this journey is trusting:

  • yourself
  • your intuition
  • your inner child
  • the timing of your readiness

When alignment arrives, you will feel it clearly; there will be a moment of inner knowing that you are ready to offer the work to others.

This training is ideal for therapists, coaches, counsellors, holistic practitioners and energy workers, as well as those beginning their path who feel a sincere calling to support others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience in therapy or healing to join?
No. The program is open to anyone who has completed the Inner Child Workshop and feels a genuine calling to continue the work, either personally or professionally.

Will this integrate with my existing practice?
Yes. Many practitioners blend Inner Child work with counselling, coaching, energy healing, somatic work and spiritual modalities. The framework is trauma-informed, flexible and complementary.

How do mentoring sessions work?
You will meet one-to-one for personalised support, exploration and guidance. Mentoring helps you embody the work, deepen your connection with your inner child, and prepare to hold space for others.

How long will certification take?
There is no set timeline. Most practitioners complete the process within 3–6 months, depending on personal integration and life commitments.

What happens after I’m certified?
You will be able to facilitate workshops, mentor participants and integrate Inner Child work into your professional or personal offerings.

Is there support after certification?
Yes. You will have continued access to support, resources and community.

Testimonials from the Practitioner Program

Annie - Person Centred & Holistic Counsellor

“I felt the program overall, had a deeply profound effect on my life. I connected to my Inner Child on a much deeper level than I have ever before.  Each day,  the connection continues to grow and grow and I have a much better understanding of my patterns and wounds.

During the program,  when challenges were raised, (and there were many), I was able to overcome them as I had been provided with tools during the course to work through the challenges. The material within the course gave me a better understanding, why I was either reacting to a certain situation or attempting to sabotage my life.

The Practitioner Program for me differs from others as I felt very supported by my mentor, Amy. With regular zoom sessions with Amy, I felt well supported and understood.  The level of compassion and understanding was amazing, and I was able to have a voice in a safe space. The Practitioner program is not rushed and you are given time and space to achieve optimum outcomes.”

Megan - Social Worker & Grief Recovery Specialist

“The Program far exceeded my expectations! I was floored by how much perspective I gained about my own personal loss experiences that I have already previously worked through helping me to find a deeper level of peace.

The hands-on structure of experiencing prior to facilitating is more in depth.  The level of personal work was much deeper that allowed for better understanding that other programs.”

Amy was highly engaged throughout this program. While the topics we went through were deeply personal, I never felt alone and I love how she held space as I explored the past with her as a guide.

Andrea - Mindset Coach & Mentor

“My mentoring journey with Amy was exceptional. After participating in the initial workshop under her guidance, I couldn’t have been more grateful for the opportunity to share this transformative space with her. Amy’s qualities of trustworthiness and immense patience create an environment conducive to deep introspection and personal growth.

What struck me the most was the genuine human connection in this experience. Amy, my mentor, would occasionally share her personal opinions and stories during our sessions. This not only made the whole process feel more real but also created a special connection between us. It’s those moments of sharing that made me feel truly connected to her on a personal level.

I truly appreciated the personalized 1:1 experience, finding it highly enjoyable. The program specifically targeted the areas where I required the most support, allowing me to grow in my personal gifts. Amy provided unwavering support throughout the entire program, making me feel fully assisted.

The final training sessions went smoothly! Delving into the trauma session was particularly beneficial, providing me with valuable insights on how to approach this work in a trauma-sensitive environment.”

Rita - Mindset Coach

“During my healing journey for childhood trauma I came across inner child healing & the positive impact it had on me was so much that I knew I had to learn & experience more. From the discovery process of my inner child healing I have the lightest most whole feeling I’ve ever had. It’s given me the desire to help others using this amazing healing method.

I loved the program as it fulfilled my intention for inner peace & healing. I enjoyed being able to do it in the comfort of my own home, knowing I was in a safe environment to be open for the experiences.

There was lots of space & time for reflections & insights, which was amazing for me to be able to piece things together (things I may never have realised without the space). I loved seeing the integration of my day-to-day tasks and goals with my inner child journey and how as I connected more I was drawn to and able to accomplish other things (I hadn’t been quite ready for).

Amy was amazing from start to finish. Always compassionate, kind and a real sense of calm (which I feel is important on such a journey). It wasn’t always heavy and I enjoyed the lighter side to things. Amy is an experienced mentor and I drew valuable insights & lessons from her.

If you are looking for in-depth training I would really recommend this Practitioners Program. I have experienced the definite results & benefits of this program so I can say it works. I can see how it can be integrated into other healing & self-help methods as well, which can make for a greater impact & transformation for others.”

Janice - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice

During my years of practice, I have noticed that childhood events or traumas often are the origin of current adult crisis, so being trained as an Inner Child practitioner is very beneficial to the healing of clients. This program is so insightful and educational for anyone who wants to grow mentally and emotionally. This program supported me to learn the 3 parts of a child: the inner child, the adult, and the parent. How each one plays a pivotal role in the connection of being one with self.

This program was a deeper and more insightful study of oneself. My skills as a clinical therapist were truly enhanced. Amy was superb and skilled at pulling out feelings and behaviors through active listening without blaming but simply naming the behaviors and what they mean to your current interactions or relationships.

I would recommend all practitioners to take this program. I believe it’s the foundation for all therapies. It lays the foundation for healing and wholeness to loving oneself, then you will handle life’s challenges with a greater depth of understanding.

This Program is wonderful to become certified in because it’s educational and it’s knowledge base of Inner child is strong and teaches clients they hold the power of change.

Stacie - Integrative Life Coach

“LOVE Amy and her spirit! Amy was amazing and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process.  I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more approachable and digestible experience. I loved the 1:1 support and the way that the program was spaced out (intentionally!).

If you are ready to truly experience deep inner healing in a supportive and loving container, this program is for you! I would recommend this program 100%!

It is such a joy sharing this powerful healing modality with amazing humans that are seeking healing on such a deeply important and impactful level.

Chantelle - Healthcare Specialist

I felt the program went very well. I felt I understood many of the elements and considerations of what makes a strong facilitator for this type of work. I enjoyed running my first workshop, as it provided that sense of confidence and it demonstrated to myself that I really had learned so much and internalized a lot of knowledge and wisdom that I can offer and support others with.

Amy was so supportive throughout my entire journey working with her. She has offered me so much guidance as I moved through my own inner child work, and also a lot of encouragement and support as I worked towards becoming a facilitator of this work myself. I was able to ask her any questions that arose and she would always respond back with so much consideration and thoroughness. I felt her passion for what she does and she genuinely wanted to be there to support me at every stage of my journey. She is so approachable and insightful, which creates a valuable space with so much room for expansion, growth and deeper understanding. 

I felt the one-on-one guidance was very effective and helpful in my growth and learning. Each individual is so different and having the individualized approach to learning is something not often found in many courses or programs, and that makes this program unique.

I would recommend this program to anyone with that deep desire to offer a healing service to others. The emotional and spiritual journey is so complex, deep, and unique to each person but I feel that inner child work is such a significant part of that journey. If you have embodied and experienced this yourself and understand the healing that comes with inner child work, you would have so much to offer others in supporting their journey and the Practitioner program would be a great fit for you.

If you are looking to find a way to offer your unique gifts and service to the world, and support others in their healing journey, I feel that the knowledge and the skills learned in this program offers so much value.

Kathryn - Licensed Master of Social Work

“I absolutely loved the program! Overall, the entire program felt like a good pace and enough time to do my own inner child work while also learning how to facilitate and guide others on their journey. As with any kind of healing work, there are often times where you might feel triggered when processing your emotions and experiences, but Amy did a wonderful job of holding a safe space to address and work through those moments. I never felt rushed or pressured, but at the same time, I still felt challenged.

I really enjoyed the one-on-one dynamic throughout this program. Every training/program I’ve done has always been in a group setting, which can be beneficial, but at the same time, it’s easy to maybe not put as much effort into learning since you’re surrounded by so many people. I felt like this program was very personal and intimate, and I received the space to reflect on my own experiences and connect them to our discussions.

I really enjoyed working with Amy! She did a wonderful job facilitating the entire program, and just has so much knowledge and first-hand experiences that I was able to learn from both personally and professionally. She created such a safe and supportive space to work through difficult moments and conversations, and I look forward to continuing checking in with her throughout my journey of doing inner child work.

Ready to Begin the Practitioner Path?

If your heart feels a “yes,” or even a curious whisper, you are warmly invited to connect.

● ask questions
● explore whether the program is right for you
● receive guidance and clarity before enrolling

It would be my pleasure to support you on this journey.
You may also wish to read more about me and The Inner Council.

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