Find your next step
Training that turns metaphor into movement
Metaphors of Movement is a clinically grounded framework developed by Andrew T. Austin. It works with the language people naturally use about direction, terrain, obstacles and burdens to reveal the structure behind emotion and behaviour.
Whether you are completely new, ready for advanced study or looking for an ongoing practice community, everything you need is organised below.
Choose your training route
Start where you are. Each route connects directly to the relevant course information and support.
Start here
Practitioner pathway
Levels 1 and 2 teach the core process and complete the foundational practitioner training.
Build depth
Advanced practitioner
Continue through Level 3, business and money applications, and Level 6: The Time Portal.
Teach the model
Trainer Training
Trainer Training is invitation-only and intended for experienced practitioners with established skill in the model.
Book live training
Learn interactively, practise the process and receive feedback from an approved Metaphors of Movement trainer.
Upcoming events
See current dates, locations, online options and the levels being taught.
Approved trainers
Find authorised trainers by region, language and approved teaching level.
Turn training into fluency
Regular practice helps you refine taxonomy work, idiomisation and confident application.
International sessions
Fortnightly Zoom practice led by Roni F. Matar, with peer feedback and occasional Q&A sessions with Andrew Austin.
Dale Turnbull, USA
A relaxed, interactive practice group for exploring metaphors and applying the taxonomies.
Alex Iglecia, USA
A supportive group for deepening understanding and experimenting creatively with the model.
Study and reference resources
Online programmes and recordings
Explore Metaphors in My Attic, Metaphors Mastery, Business Metaphors, The Time Portal, Historia Illius Itineris and a complete client session recording.
Posters and visual study aids
Keep the taxonomies and key categories visible in your office, study space or training room.
Who the training is for
Metaphors of Movement is designed for therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, coaches, consultants, hypnotherapists, facilitators and trainers who want a precise, experiential way to work with metaphor. When a client says, “I’m stuck,” “I’m under pressure” or “I keep hitting a wall,” MoM shows you how to take that language seriously and explore its underlying structure.
Common questions
Where should a new practitioner begin?
Begin with Levels 1 and 2. Use the events page to find a scheduled course or contact an approved trainer in your region.
Is prior therapy or coaching training required?
No specific modality is required, although experience in therapy, coaching or facilitation can be helpful. Level 1 introduces the full process and its safe, structured application.
What is the difference between live and online learning?
Live training provides real-time teaching, practice and feedback. Online programmes let you revisit material at your own pace and study full demonstrations in greater depth.
Ready to choose your next step?
Browse current training dates or find the approved trainer best placed to help you begin.
