Understanding Your Tier

At the Trauma Regulation Board, we recognise that trauma-informed practice exists across a wide spectrum of professions. Most applicants will be placed at the Trauma-Aware level, which honours foundational understanding and engagement with trauma-informed principles.

Higher tiers are reserved for professionals whose work involves direct therapeutic, educational, or clinical engagement with traumatised individuals - such as Therapists, Trauma Educators, or Clinical Supervisors. These tiers reflect the depth of responsibility and expertise required in roles that actively treat or teach trauma-specific content.

Discipline-Specific Applications

Each profession has its own dedicated membership form and criteria. These are tailored to reflect the unique responsibilities and contexts of your discipline. You can find the relevant form and guidance on your profession’s page.

TIER ONE

Trauma Aware

For those in Public-facing or Support Roles who want to build a foundational understanding of Trauma

No Clinical Work Required

TIER TWO

Trauma-Informed Practitioner

For those providing direct support, care, or services to individuals affected by trauma

Non-Clinical but Trauma-facing Roles

TIER THREE

Trauma Psychoeducation Specialist

For those delivering trauma-focused content, education, or group work

May involve lived experience or Specialist Knowledge

TIER FOUR

Trauma Stabilisation Practitioner

For those working one-to-one on Phase 1 Trauma Recovery (Safety and Regulation)

No Memory Processing permitted at this Tier

Competency-based Assessment and Supervision required

TIER FIVE

Trauma Processing Practitioner

For those trained in recognised Phase 2 Processing methods (EMDR, IRRT, CPT)

Supervised Clinical Practice required

TRB's Processing Safety & Ethics Training Mandatory

TIER SIX

Advanced Trauma Therapist / Consultant

For Qualified Clinicians working with Complex Trauma, Structural Dissociation, and Personality Adaptation

Formal Qualifications, CPD, and Peer review required

Formal Qualifications, CPD, and Peer review required

Pricing

At the Trauma Regulation Board, we recognise that trauma-informed practice exists across a wide spectrum of professions. Most applicants will be placed at the Trauma-Aware level, which honours foundational understanding and engagement with trauma-informed principles.