What would you like to have happen?
What is Clean Language?
Clean Language is a simple set of questions developed by counselling psychologist David Grove. These questions are used with a person’s own words to direct their attention to some aspect of their own experience.
Asking these questions in the right context often results in an interesting new insight or the recognition of some new possibility. And if that new possibility is then questioned using Clean Language, the result can be quite profound.
"With a tool like this you can change the world."
Want to practice Clean Language skills?
You can join in our FREE peer practice sessions every Tuesday and Saturday (except in the school holidays) by joining our community site: Clean Campus, which is also a place to share ideas about all things clean. We also have a more formal practice group led by Marian Way and for which there is a small fee. You can learn about this here.
Or gain a coaching qualification?
Join us for our Clean Coach Certification Programme (Level 1 accredited programme with the ICF) to learn clean coaching methodologies to inspire capability in others and help transform their lives. Based on Clean Language and Symbolic Modelling, this is an ideal opportunity to learn these skills within the context of an ICF accredited coaching programme.
Our next event is online and starts in November. It includes access to a private space on our online Clean Campus where you can connect with the other participants between sessions for discussion, practice and extra learning.
Upcoming events
ICF Coach Training: Your Questions Answered
- Places available
- Wednesday 1 October, 9am to 9:45am BST
- Online via Zoom
- With Marian Way, Jacqueline Ann Surin
ICF Coach Training: Your Questions Answered
- Places available
- Wednesday 1 October, 2pm to 2:45pm BST
- Online via Zoom
- With Marian Way, Doris Leibold
Systemic Modelling Foundation Boot Camp
- 1 place left
- Friday 3 October 2025, 5pm to 7:30pm BST
- Online via Zoom
- With Pascal Clarkson, Jennifer Moore
Clean Space
- Places available
- Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October 2025, 10am to 5.30pm BST each day
- 14 Anson Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- With Marian Way
My idea of Clean Language at first was how to talk in a more professional way without jargon. Now I realise it is a very powerful tool and my journey of understanding has been immense. I want to learn more!
Lyneth Howells
Featured products
Clean Approaches for Coaches
Marian Way's book about creating the conditions for change within a coaching session, using Clean Language and Symbolic Modelling.
£20.00
From Contempt to Curiosity
Caitlin Walker's book about using Clean Language and Systemic Modelling to encourage the conditions for collaboration.
£16.00
Clean Language and Systemic Modelling DVD
A set of two DVDs with simple exercises for practising Clean Language and Systemic Modelling by yourself or in a group - by Caitlin Walker.
£10.00
(£10.00 including VAT)
Insights in Space
How to use Clean Space to solve problems, generate ideas and spark creativity. By James Lawley and Marian Way.
£20.00
Recent blog posts
Clean Language: Trusting in People’s Inner Wisdom
21st Apr 2025
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3rd Mar 2025
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How Metaphor can Evoke Awareness in Coaching
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