How to become an Accredited Breakup, Divorce & Relationship Coach: your questions answered
What does a Breakup & Divorce Coach actually do?
Let’s get real for a moment. When most people think of relationship coaching, they imagine someone telling couples to “communicate better” or suggesting date nights. Breakup & Divorce coaching is entirely different – it’s about helping people navigate one of life’s most challenging transitions.
An accredited Breakup and Divorce Coach serves as a strategic partner during relationship endings. You’re not just offering tissues and platitudes; you’re providing an empowering tool kit for healing, co-parenting strategies, dialling down negative emotions and rebuilding confidence. Think of yourself as part coach, part life strategist and part cheerleader.
Your typical day might involve:
- Helping a recently divorced parent create a new routine with their children
- Supporting a professional through the emotional rollercoaster of separation
- Guiding someone through the practical aspects of starting over
- Teaching healthy boundary-setting techniques
- Facilitating difficult conversations about child arrangements or finances
The beauty of this role is that you’re catching people at their most vulnerable – and helping them emerge stronger. It’s not about fixing relationships; it’s about fixing the person within the relationship aftermath.
How much does a Breakup and Divorce Coach earn?
Right, let’s talk about money – because passion projects still need to pay the bills, don’t they?
The earning potential for accredited breakup and divorce coaches in the UK varies significantly, but the numbers might surprise you. Here’s what you can realistically expect:
| Experience Level | Hourly Rate | Monthly Potential | Annual Potential |
| Newly Certified | £90-100 | £1,200-2,400 | £15,000-30,000 |
| Established (1-2 years) | £100-150 | £2,400-4,800 | £30,000-60,000 |
| Experienced (3+ years) | £150-200 | £4,800-9,600 | £60,000-120,00 |
| Specialist/High-end | £250+ | £9,600-16,000 | £120,000-200k+ |
*Most of our coaches charge a monthly retainer of £1,000 per client. With just 2 clients per month, your potential monthly income could be around £2,000.
Of course, your earnings depend on how many clients you take on and the number of hours you work. Our top-performing coaches work with up to 25 clients per month, earning as much as £25,000 monthly.
Your earning potential can also depend on your Coaching Accreditation Programme. We currently have the following:
- Practitioner Training Programme
- Master Practitioner Training Programme
- Platinum Practitioner Training Programme
How much you can earn as a fully qualified coach can depend on many factors. Here’s some things to consider:
- Your location (Big city coaches typically charge more than those in smaller towns)
- Your specialisation (high conflict divorce coaching commands premium rates)
- Your client base (corporate professionals and businesses often pay more)
- Your delivery method (online coaching can reach more clients in many different countries)
Many successful coaches we’ve trained start off coaching part-time while building their client base. The great thing about coaching is that people need support outside traditional working hours – evenings and weekends are often when emotions run highest. You can work at your own pace and in your own time. You can take control of your own working day.
To hear from other coaches who have trained with Sara feel free to check out our testimonials page
How easy is it to set up a coaching business?
Here’s the truth: setting up a coaching business is simultaneously easier and harder than you might think.
The easy bits:
- We provide all of the tools and support you need to start up your business
- You don’t need a physical premises
- The demand is absolutely there
- You can begin part-time
The challenging bits:
- Building credibility takes time
- Marketing yourself can feel uncomfortable
- Managing the emotional toll of the work
- Creating consistent income flow
The key is approaching it strategically. Most successful coaches follow this pattern:
- Get accredited first (this is non-negotiable for credibility)
- Start with pro bono clients for testimonials
- Build an online presence through social media and content
- Network within your community – divorce lawyers, GP’s and support groups
- Gradually increase your rates as demand grows
Why should you train with Sara Davison?
Sara Davison is the World’s number one Breakup & Divorce Coach and has appeared on National TV across both the UK and United States.
Sara doesn’t just teach theory – she’s lived it. Having navigated her own complex relationship transitions, she understands the nuanced emotional landscape that textbooks simply can’t capture. Her training programmes aren’t just about learning techniques; it’s about developing the emotional intelligence and practical skills that separate good coaches from exceptional ones.
What makes her accreditation programme unique:
Real-World Application: You’re not just memorising coaching models; you’re learning how to apply them when someone’s world is falling apart. There’s a massive difference between knowing the stages of grief and knowing how to guide someone through them on a Tuesday afternoon when they’ve just discovered their partner’s been cheating.
Business building support: Sara recognises that being an outstanding coach means nothing if you can’t build a sustainable business. Her programme includes the marketing, pricing and client acquisition strategies that turn passion into profit.
Ongoing mentorship: The learning doesn’t stop when you get your certificate. Sara’s community of coaches provides ongoing support, case study discussions and business development opportunities.
Specialised focus: While general life coaching is saturated, breakup and divorce coaching remains a niche with enormous demand. Sara’s training positions you as a specialist from day one.
Ready to explore Sara’s accreditation programme? Check out the coach signup here.
What will you learn on the course?
Sara’s accreditation programme is designed to transform you from someone who cares about people into someone who can professionally facilitate their healing. Here’s what you’ll master:
Core coaching competencies:
- Advanced listening techniques for highly emotional situations
- Questioning frameworks that promote self-discovery
- Goal-setting strategies for life reconstruction
- Boundary-setting protocols for healthy moving forward
Specialised Breakup and Divorce techniques:
- Managing high-conflict situations
- Co-parenting communication strategies
- Financial planning for single life
- Dealing with guilt, anger and resentment
- Rebuilding self-esteem and identity
Business development skills:
- Pricing your services appropriately
- Creating coaching packages that deliver results
- Marketing ethically in vulnerable communities
- Designing and promoting your own Social Media profile
- Designing and promoting your own website
Building referral networks with legal professionals
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Understanding your scope of practice
- When to refer to other professionals
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries
Do I need to have gone through a difficult Breakup & Divorce?
No, you do not. In some ways it can help having experienced similar situations and you must have empathy, strong communication skills, authenticity, relatability, reliability and a really strong passion for helping others. If, however, you are going though a difficult breakup and divorce yourself, and still unsure about whether our courses are right for you then you could try our FREE Breakup & Divorce Support Group here.
Do I need to have any prior coaching skills?
The straight and simple answer is NO. See above.
Life coaching skills that transfer to Breakup and Divorce Coaching
If you’re already a life coach, you’re actually perfectly positioned to specialise in breakup and divorce coaching. Many of your existing skills translate beautifully:
Active listening: Your ability to hold space for someone’s emotions becomes crucial when dealing with relationship trauma. The difference is intensity – divorce conversations require deeper emotional resilience.
Goal setting: Instead of helping someone achieve career objectives, you’re helping them envision and create an entirely new life. The frameworks are similar; the stakes feel much higher.
Accountability: Life coaches excel at keeping clients on track with their commitments. In divorce coaching, this might mean following through on legal appointments, maintaining self-care routines, or sticking to communication boundaries with ex-partners.
Motivational techniques: Your toolkit for inspiring action becomes essential when someone feels completely stuck in their situation. The difference is that divorce clients often need help believing they deserve better before they can take action.
Problem-solving frameworks: Your structured approach to breaking down complex challenges is invaluable when someone’s entire life structure is changing simultaneously.
The main adjustment is learning to work with trauma-informed approaches and understanding the unique psychological landscape of relationship endings. It’s not about learning entirely new skills; it’s about adapting your existing expertise to serve people in a specific type of crisis.
The growing demand for Breakup & Divorce Coaching
Not only could be joining one of the fastest-growing coaching niches, but the statistics tell us that there is no better time to train in this field:
- UK divorce rates have stabilised around 42% for marriages
- Cohabitation breakups are even more common but receive less support
- Mental health awareness has increased demand for professional support
- Online coaching has made services more accessible
- Businesses also lose. In the US, relationship breakdown costs businesses $300 billion annually whilst in the UK £14 billion is lost due to time off, lost wages and sick pay due to abusive relationships
Our work changes lives. So, if you’re serious about becoming an accredited Breakup and Divorce Coach, don’t wait for the “perfect” moment. The people who need your future expertise are struggling right now. Book a FREE Discovery Call with a member of our team today.