Changing Careers in 2025? Why Training as an Anxiety Coach Could Be Your Next Step
For many people, 2025 has begun with the same thought: something has to change.
Work is stressful. Hours are long. And yet the work doesn’t feel meaningful. At the same time, almost everyone knows a child, teenager, or adult struggling with anxiety. Some are on waiting lists for help that never seems to come. Others don’t meet the criteria for therapy but still need support.
This is where coaching has found its place. Not as a replacement for therapy, but as a practical and accessible way of supporting people through anxiety with clear tools and structured guidance.
If you’ve ever thought about retraining into work that makes a real difference, becoming an anxiety coach might be the next step you’re looking for.
Why Anxiety Coaching Matters Now
Rising need: Anxiety is now the most common mental health difficulty in the UK and beyond. Schools, businesses, and families are all looking for more support.
Overstretched services: With long NHS waiting lists and limited provision, people are seeking alternatives that are accessible sooner.
Changing attitudes: Coaching is increasingly recognised as a practical, skills-based approach that complements therapy.
Unlike counselling or psychotherapy, anxiety coaching is forward-looking. It’s about equipping people with tools they can use straight away — whether that’s a child facing school refusal or an adult preparing for a presentation at work.
Who Trains as an Anxiety Coach?
One of the strengths of the STILL Method is that it welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds. There’s no single “type” of trainee.
Teachers: Many are looking for a way to keep helping young people without being tied to classroom pressures.
Parents: Some want to turn their lived experience of supporting anxious children into a structured role that helps others.
Therapists and counsellors: Many join to gain fresh tools that they can integrate into their practice.
Career changers: We see people from HR, corporate roles, and other sectors who want work that feels meaningful and human.
What unites them is not their CV but their motivation: a desire to help others live with less fear and more confidence.
What the STILL Method Offers
The STILL Method is not just another short course. It’s a structured, accredited training programme built around five pillars: Stop, Talk, Imagine, Listen, Learn.
Every tool and exercise within STILL had to earn its place. We designed it to be:
Evidence-based: Drawn from neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and proven anxiety reduction strategies.
Inclusive: Tools are built with neurodiverse children and adults in mind — not as an afterthought, but as a foundation.
Practical: Trainees don’t just learn concepts; they practise activities they can use with clients the very next day.
Training is delivered live on Zoom across four days or five days, meaning you can join from anywhere in the world. Class sizes are deliberately small to allow discussion, role play, and individual support. Or you can study self paced in your own time.
Beyond Training: Support That Continues
One of the biggest concerns people have when joining a course is: “Will I be left on my own at the end?”
With the STILL Method, the answer is no.
After training, you will have access to:
Twice-monthly team meetings for ongoing learning and connection.
Mentoring sessions to help you apply tools to real-world situations.
Marketing and practice-building support, so you’re not left wondering how to begin.
Licensed workbooks, which you can buy and use with clients.
This structure means you’re not only trained — you’re supported as you start using what you’ve learned.
What Does Becoming a Coach Look Like in Practice?
It varies. Some people use their training alongside an existing role. Others gradually build into part-time or full-time coaching.
Here are some of the ways our trained coaches are now working:
Running small group sessions in schools or after school .
Supporting adults through structured workshops.
Offering one-to-one coaching for anxious adults online.
Integrating STILL tools into existing counselling or wellbeing services.
We’re careful to be transparent: success depends on how much time and energy you invest, the opportunities you pursue, and your local context. What the STILL Method provides is a solid framework, tools, and ongoing support.
Accreditation and Recognition
The STILL Method training is accredited by both ACCPH and IPHM. This means it is externally recognised, giving you credibility when presenting yourself to clients, schools, or organisations.
Accreditation doesn’t guarantee business success but it does signal that the training has met professional standards and is taken seriously within the field.
The Cost of Training
The Anxiety Coach Training is priced between £1,250 and £2,000, depending on the pathway chosen.
This fee covers:
Live Zoom training or self paced training platform.
Accreditation through recognised bodies.
Ongoing mentoring and team meetings.
Access to licensed workbooks for client use.
For many people, this represents a way to retrain into meaningful work without the time and expense of a multi-year degree.
Questions People Often Ask
Do I need a background in mental health?
No. Many successful coaches began with no professional background in this area. The training is designed to be accessible while still rigorous.
Can I train outside the UK?
Yes. Because the programme runs on Zoom, people from around the world can (and do) join.
How quickly can I begin working with clients?
Some people begin offering sessions shortly after training, while others take longer. It depends on your readiness, confidence, and local opportunities.
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching is distinct from therapy. It does not involve diagnosis or treatment of mental illness. It is focused on skills, tools, and forward progress.
Why 2025 Could Be the Right Time
If you’ve been considering a change, this year may be the moment. Demand for anxiety support is high. Coaching is increasingly accepted as a valid form of help. Online training means location is no barrier.
What’s required is the decision to begin.
The STILL Method cannot promise instant income or guaranteed outcomes. What it can promise is a robust, inclusive framework, a supportive network, and tools that have already helped thousands of children and adults live with less fear.
Final Thoughts
Career change is never simple. But if you are looking for a path that combines flexibility, meaning, and the chance to help others, anxiety coaching is worth serious consideration.
The STILL Method was built not just as a course but as a community. You won’t be left to figure it out on your own. You’ll be joining a growing network of coaches around the world, all committed to the same goal: supporting people through anxiety with clarity, compassion, and proven tools.
If you’re ready to explore this next step, take a look at our upcoming training dates. The journey doesn’t begin with a leap — it begins with a choice.
