Mental-Health-Informed GLP-1 Coaching Course
Comprehensive training for private practice coaches covering psychological readiness, emotional side effects, disordered eating risk, behaviour change, and trauma-informed coaching.
LSJ Education Hub
operated by LSJ Rejuvenate Ltd
CPD Group Approved Provider
Provider #789929 · Verify at thecpdregister.com
The Psychological Dimension of GLP-1 Coaching
GLP-1 medications produce rapid, significant weight loss — but the psychological journey is often overlooked. Coaches working in private practice need specialised skills to support clients through identity shifts, emotional side effects, and the complex mental health challenges that accompany body change.
Psychological Readiness
Up to 30% of clients seeking GLP-1 treatment have undiagnosed disordered eating. Coaches must screen for psychological suitability before and throughout treatment.
Emotional Side Effects
Appetite suppression can trigger grief, loss of food-related pleasure, and emotional dysregulation. Coaches need evidence-based tools to support clients through these changes.
Safeguarding & Scope
Coaches have a duty of care and clear safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding when to refer — and how — is a professional and ethical requirement.
What You Will Learn
Psychological Readiness & Suitability Screening
Assessing emotional stability and identifying red flags before GLP-1 coaching begins
Managing Emotional & Behavioural Side Effects
Supporting clients through the psychological impact of appetite suppression and rapid change
Supporting Clients with Disordered Eating Risk
Recognising, monitoring, and safely managing disordered eating in GLP-1 coaching
Coaching Through Appetite Loss & Nutrition Anxiety
Supporting clients to maintain adequate nutrition while managing GLP-1 side effects
Behaviour Change & Habit Formation
Using evidence-based frameworks to build sustainable lifestyle changes alongside GLP-1 treatment
Mental Health Impacts of Rapid Weight Loss
Understanding and addressing the psychological consequences of significant body change
Supporting Clients Through Plateaus & Setbacks
Building resilience and maintaining motivation when progress stalls
Transitioning Off GLP-1s
Preparing clients psychologically and behaviourally for life after medication
Scope of Practice, Safeguarding & Clinical Collaboration
Working safely and ethically within the boundaries of coaching in a clinical context
Advanced Topics: Identity, Relationships & Trauma-Informed Coaching
Deepening practice with complex psychological presentations in GLP-1 coaching
SMART Action Plans for Weight Loss & Maintenance
Building structured, evidence-based plans covering diet, hydration, sleep, stress, and exercise
Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan
Equipping clients with structured strategies to anticipate, manage, and recover from setbacks
Educational Disclaimer: This course is designed for awareness and professional development purposes only. It does not confer clinical competency to diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and does not qualify coaches to provide nutritional advice, dietary prescriptions, or meal plans — that is the role of a registered dietitian. Coaches should always act within their scope of practice and refer to appropriately qualified professionals when clinical concerns arise. Information is for educational purposes only — always seek advice from appropriately qualified medical and clinical professionals for clinical decisions.