Frequently asked questions

The STILL Method is an accredited coaching and practitioner training organisation built on a nervous system framework. STILL stands for Stop, Talk, Imagine, Listen, Learn. The approach is grounded in the understanding that anxiety is not a disorder. It is a system that has been overtrained. Our tools work with the nervous system rather than against it.

Stuart Thompson. He is an anxiety specialist, coach trainer, and author of 90 Days With Your Nervous System: Not Against It. He has trained coaches worldwide over more than 25 years of direct practice and has been featured in The Guardian and on the BBC.

No. It is a coaching and educational framework. The tools support emotional regulation and nervous system recovery. They complement therapeutic or medical care but do not replace it. If someone needs clinical support, we say so clearly.

CBT works with thought patterns. Mindfulness builds present-moment awareness. The STILL Method works directly with the nervous system. It gives people structured, repeatable tools for real-life situations. The goal is not calm. The goal is choice.

Yes. The framework is trauma informed. It supports safe emotional regulation and can sit alongside therapy or clinical care. Coaches are trained to work within appropriate boundaries.

Yes. The tools are flexible and can be adapted for neurodivergent learners and clients. Our dedicated ADHD Coach Certification is a specialist pathway for professionals working specifically with ADHD.

We offer sixteen accredited practitioner certifications, including the Anxiety Coach Certification, ADHD Coach Certification, Pain Coach Certification, Grief Coach Training, Child Grief Coach Training, Sleep Coach Training, Trauma Informed Practice, Emotional Regulation Practitioner Training, Low Mood, EBSA and Therapeutic Art Practitioner Training. Every course is listed on the courses page. The Training Pass gives access to all sixteen for £2,100.

No. People come to us from teaching, social work, healthcare, HR, and career change backgrounds. A values-led approach and willingness to learn are what matter.

Yes. Our training is accredited by ACCPH and IPHM. Certificates are issued on completion and are suitable as evidence of continuing professional development for SENCOs, pastoral leads, Heads of Year, teaching assistants and other professionals.

All training is delivered online. The core programme is available as live Zoom training or self-paced online study. Specialist courses vary. All dates are listed on the courses page.

The live Anxiety Coach Certification runs across four training days. The self-paced version covers the same curriculum with flexible timing. Most specialist courses are delivered across one or two days.

The Training Pass gives access to all sixteen STILL Method certifications for a single payment of £2,100, with payment plans available. It is designed for people who want to build a broad practitioner portfolio rather than train in one specialism. Full details are on the Training Pass page.

Courses start from £195. Pricing is on each course page. The Training Pass covers all sixteen courses for £2,100 and is the most cost-effective route if you plan to complete more than one qualification. Full pricing is on the courses page.

The STILL Model is a separate specialist framework for schools, children's homes, and care organisations. It supports whole-team culture change and trauma-informed practice at an organisational level. It is distinct from our individual coach training. For organisations, visit the organisations page.

Yes. Around half of STILL Method coaches work primarily one to one. Others run groups, workshops, or school-based programmes. Your training equips you for both.

No. Coaches are self-employed. They operate under their own brand and can use licensed STILL Method materials with their clients.

Qualified coaches join the STILL coach community, have access to CPD opportunities, and can be listed on our Find a Coach directory. Marketing materials are provided to support coaches in building their practice.

Yes, for programmes that use them. Licensed coaches purchase official STILL Method workbooks for clients directly from us.

Yes. Certificates are issued on successful completion of all accredited programmes.

All training dates are listed on the courses page. We train in small groups and dates do fill. If you have a specific programme in mind, it is worth securing your place early.

Refund terms are explained at booking and may vary by course. Please check the specific course information before purchasing.

Browse and book on the courses page. For any questions, email train@thestillmethod.org.