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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Kun Academy and our programs
Samer Hassan is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), ICF Young Leader Award recipient (2019), founder of Somatic Thinking®, and has trained 500+ coaches across 4 continents.
Our headquarters are in Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, UAE. We deliver programs across the GCC and globally online.
"Kun" is a Quranic word meaning "Be" — the divine command of creation. The academy's name reflects the belief in human capacity for genuine transformation when it starts from the self.
Somatic Thinking® is an independent methodology developed by Samer Hassan that integrates somatic body signals with a Tawhidi framework for understanding the self (النَّفْس). It is not a translation or branch of Western Somatic Coaching.
Yes. Somatic Thinking draws on neuroscience research in interoception and embodied cognition, combined with a philosophical framework rooted in Islamic intellectual heritage.
No. The methodology is designed to be experiential — it starts from bodily experience, not theory. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds.
No. Somatic Thinking® is an ICF-accredited coaching methodology — not therapy. The key distinction: coaching works with healthy individuals who want to grow, not with disorders that require clinical intervention.
No. The methodology benefits leaders, managers, and individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply. But if you're a coach, it will add a complete somatic layer to your toolkit.
ICF (International Coaching Federation) is the world's highest coaching accreditation body. The STCE program built on Somatic Thinking® is ICF-accredited — meaning your training hours officially count toward ACC and PCC credentials.
Samer Hassan, MCC — the first native Arabic speaker to earn the ICF Master Certified Coach credential. He developed Somatic Thinking over 15+ years of professional coaching practice, informed by 30+ years of martial and healing arts across four continents.
No. While its philosophical foundation draws from Islamic intellectual heritage (the concept of النَّفْس and Tawhidi unity), the methodology is designed to be culturally universal. It has been practiced by people of all faiths and no faith across 13 countries.
The Somatic Thinking Coach Education (STCE) program is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at Level 1 (ACC pathway, 69 hours) and Level 2 (PCC pathway, 75 hours). The STAIC advanced program offers an MCC pathway.
Start with our Program Finder Quiz — it helps match you to the best program based on your goals and current experience. Or contact us directly for a free consultation.
Yes, the learning pathway is designed progressively. After completing any level, you can advance directly to the next one.
Most of our programs are delivered live online. Some advanced programs include in-person days in Dubai.
Yes, we offer early-bird discounts and flexible payment plans. Pricing details are on each program page.
Level 1: Coaching foundations through Somatic Thinking (69 hours, ACC pathway). Level 2: Advanced skills with real client coaching (75 hours, PCC pathway). Level 3: Group Coaching (40 hours). Level 4: Organizational Coaching (36 hours). Level 5: Family & Couples Coaching (20 hours).
Level 1 gives you 69 ICF-accredited hours (ACC pathway). Level 2 adds 75 hours (PCC pathway). Levels 3-5 add 96 more hours. Total: 240 hours across all five levels.
Level 2 requires completing Level 1 first. If you hold an accredited coaching certification from another institution, contact us to assess direct entry eligibility.
Attend all sessions, complete practical assignments, pass the final assessment, and fulfill the required supervised coaching hours.
Choose your preferred coach from the Coach Directory, select an available time slot, and complete payment. Session details will be sent to your email.
Individual sessions are 60 minutes. Intensive 90-minute sessions are also available.
You can reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled session at no extra charge.
Corporate programs are tailored to organizational goals — including needs assessment, custom design, and impact measurement at team and leadership levels.
Corporate programs start from 8 participants. For individual executive coaching sessions, there is no minimum.
Yes, we deliver programs on-site across the GCC, online, or at our Dubai location.
Youth programs are designed for ages 14-25. Family programs are open to parents regardless of their children's ages.
We strongly encourage it. We offer a special discount when both parents enroll together.
Yes, some programs combine group workshops with individual coaching sessions for parents.
We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard), bank transfers, and installment payments via Tabby.
Yes, we offer flexible installment plans via Tabby (3-4 interest-free payments) for most programs.
You can request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment if you haven't started the program. Details are on our Refund Policy page.