Reviews & Testimonials

The STILL Method changed my own life first, then gave me the confidence to help others.

Juliet, STILL Coach

It was wonderful. You made everything easily understandable and digestible, and such a great group creating a truly inspiring experience. I'm feeling very positive about this. I'm so pleased it was you training and inspiring us. This weekend was incredible.

Grief Coach Training Graduate

So much knowledge in 2 days. I especially loved how you showed us how to run a whole sleep programme, what to include each week.

Sleep Coach Training Graduate

I loved this course - it gave me more confidence, focus and self belief. I would whole-heartedly recommend it. The delivery is very professional and carried out with great ease. The rapport is fantastic and the exercises are so much fun and the technique easy to follow.

STILL Scotland Coach

I love the way Stuart put this course together. I learned so much and it was all delivered so well, I didn't expect to get so much from it and I've already started using the session plans.

Grief Coach Training Participant

When I became a STILL Method coach, not only was I helping the children and adults I was working with, but I also noticed that my training had had a profound effect on myself too. I have become a more confident and happier person – in fact, people who know me say how much I have changed for the better!

STILL Method Coach

I instantly saw how the method could be used to support children and adults experiencing anxiety to become more resilient and to give them usable tools to manage their own anxiety in any situation. I was inspired to train over the Summer break. The Still Method is such a powerful programme, empowering children and adults take control of their fears and anxieties - I only wish that we had discovered it sooner!

Teacher, Staffordshire

I witnessed the impact that the sessions had on the children – they became more confident and they had been presented with a range of strategies to enable them to handle the challenges that life was throwing at them. I could see what a powerful and empowering programme it was and when the opportunity arose for me to also train as a coach – it was a no brainer! I think we have the best job in the World!

Year 6 Teacher, Essex

I had a face-time chat with Stuart and knew straight away that this was the way I wanted to go in my career. Having a proven, standardised method to overcome anxiety seemed far more beneficial to me as a counsellor and anyone experiencing the condition.

Counsellor, Essex

Up to about 10 years ago, the thought of going to London terrified me and brought on panic attacks. I worked on it and it doesn't phase me at all now. I learnt to ride a motorbike at the age of 50, never saw that coming! Now I just want to make a difference for other people, especially children, and I thank Stuart Thompson and The STILL Method for giving me that opportunity.

Coach, Stoke-on-Trent

I was looking for a career change when I discovered STILL and signed up. I've now completed six courses. Stuart is an experienced and engaging trainer who creates a relaxed, interactive learning environment with plenty of discussion and hands-on practice, while also giving you a solid foundation in the theory underpinning the programmes. Every course gives you a practical, evidence-informed toolkit you can use across a range of settings and you also become part of an active, supportive community of coaches. If you want coach training that works in the real world, I would highly recommend STILL.

Emma, STILL Coach

I found the STILL Method helpful because when I am nervous I use the 'windmill'. I feel much more confident with how I am feeling. I have enjoyed the sessions a lot.

Child, Primary School

Using the STILL Method was really useful. I love the 'windmill' technique as I now know when I'm stressed so I use this. I have already shared with friends.

Child, Primary School

The STILL Method really worked for me. I don't get as angry or upset anymore and when I do, it's not as bad as before. I have felt a massive change in myself and the way that I feel. Thank you.

Child, Primary School

The STILL Method really helped me with not just my anxiety but my anger. Just some little things like pushing a wall or palms and saying nice things to yourself in the mirror. I suggest STILL Method because it really helped me and I think that it can help many more.

Child, Primary School

My course with you changed the way I dealt with every day challenges by making me focus on my own needs on a daily basis. I enjoyed the practical strategies I still implement even though the course has ended. Refocusing on what I could do about my anxiety was life changing. I drew tremendous strength from being able to refer to Rachel's tips and strategies for reducing and even banishing the overwhelming waves of anxiety I'd felt before the coaching sessions. I was amazed by how much more capable, resilient and organised I felt once I had incorporated certain techniques into my daily routine. I was given the tools to rethink problems rather than feeling suffocated by the panic they created in me. My favourite techniques included physical exercises to relieve and refocus my spiralling thoughts. Also, I enjoyed being able to document my journey in brief note form so that I could return to what Rachel had taught me in a small workbook. Rachel also coached me on how to look at things totally differently, retraining my thought processes and freeing me from my restrictive and desperately fearful thoughts. I learnt important things about how our brains can see things differently with the help of anxiety coaching.

Adult Client

Following on from my daughter attending the STILL Method sessions after school, I have found her to be a lot more open at home. She is finding new ways to express her frustration and we talk things through a lot more. I cannot tell you how much this has helped, especially following on from the recent death of my mum. The sessions have given her more confidence both at home and with other people.

Parent

It has provided my son with the tools he needs to self-regulate in times of angst. His ability to manage complex situations and tricky feelings has made a world of difference to his little life.

Parent

I attended today's Zoom session with Stuart and cannot express how helpful and insightful it was. I have left with ideas, a plan and optimism. If anybody has a child who suffers with anxiety, I cannot recommend Stuart's online course enough. I feel I have been given the tools to reassure him (and myself).

Parent

The course content is very easy to understand and the information is given in a relaxed way. I felt calm during the sessions and they have given me the confidence to combat anxiety moving forwards.

Parent

I just want to say a huge thank you for the help you gave my son through the Still course. You gave him the confidence to read out loud in class & coping mechanisms for dealing with situations he finds overwhelming.

Parent

From a teacher's perspective, there is a tangible difference in the children who have taken part in the STILL method sessions. There seems to be an inner calmness in the children – they are less worried and they don't get as phased by any changes to their routine. It has given them the strength to deal with their perceived adversities, given them the coping strategies to help when things get a bit difficult and has improved their capacity for successful learning.

Teacher

Within one session, you are thinking more positively; have an awareness of what anxiety feels like: the vocabulary to explain it and some practical tools to STOP anxiety in its tracks.

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