In recent times, a lot of us have been experiencing difficulty sleeping – waking up a lot, waking up early or having poor quality sleep. It’s no surprise our sleep has been disrupted – the way we operate on a day to day basis has completely shifted. We’re going through massive changes in the way […]
Read MoreOur training courses during the Covid-19 crisis
Announcement about our training courses In light of the UK government’s latest advice, we have made the very difficult decision to no longer run our upcoming training courses live in a classroom until the end of 2020. It may be longer than this – we will keep you updated. This applies to all our courses […]
Read MoreWhat exactly is Hypno-CBT®?
One of the most commonly asked questions we get is: what exactly IS the Hypno-CBT® model? So I thought I’d answer that question – and explain a bit about why it is so effective and how we teach it as an integrative approach. So, what is Hypno-CBT®? Whilst the Diploma training introduces students to other […]
Read More“It opens doors to things you didn’t imagine you could possibly do” – student interview with Anja Henderson, Occupational Psychologist
We spoke to Anja Henderson, an occupational psychologist, after she completed the classroom training part of her Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy. Hear what Anja has to say about how she plans to integrate the skills she learnt into her coaching practice, the prevalence of anxiety in today’s society, and how techniques taught on the […]
Read MoreLouise Coyle: how Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy can help with menopausal symptoms and ‘dating anxiety’
Louise Coyle is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who trained with us and now runs her successful practice, Changing Times Hypnotherapy. Here Louise talks to us about her specialised menopause workshops, cognitive techniques to overcome ‘dating anxiety’ and how she found setting up her own practice. What do you enjoy most about being a hypnotherapist? I […]
Read MoreBook talk tonight – Mark Davis on the new edition of Conditioned Reflex Therapy
A quick last minute announcement! Tonight, at Watkins Books, I’ll be giving a talk on the new edition of Conditioned Reflex Therapy by Andrew Salter which was reprinted last month. Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Date: Thursday 21st November 2019 Location: Watkins Books, Cecil Court, London (nearest tube station is Leicester Square) Having been out of […]
Read MoreCutting through the 5 Myths of Hypnosis – Part 2
Welcome to the second in our 5 Myths of Hypnosis series! Here I’m aiming to provide some clarity amongst the muddy marketplace of hypnosis courses – to try to cut through the hype, get the pop out of the psychology, separate the science from the superstition, and see what the research says. So join me […]
Read MoreHypnosis, Hypnotherapy and the Law – around the world
We’re often asked questions about the laws regarding hypnosis and the practice of hypnotherapy in different countries around the world. I receive questions like “Can I practice hypnotherapy in New Zealand after your course?” and “Is your qualification recognised in Spain?” It’s very hard to provide accurate advice for every jurisidication in the world! So I […]
Read More40 Clients in 4 Months: How Vanessa Built her Hypnotherapy Practice
Hear what Vanessa has to say about how her Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy allowed her to start a successful practice. How I started my company It’s been four months since I qualified with the UK college and since then, obviously, I’ve created my company – I’ve had more than 120 individual client sessions with […]
Read MoreCutting through the 5 Myths of Hypnosis – Part 1
Welcome to the first in our Five Myths About Hypnosis series! I want to share with you the most common myths and misconceptions about hypnosis – and why it’s so important to question them, look to the science and use more research-informed ways of talking about hypnosis. I’m going to try and cut through the […]
Read MoreTaking Placebos on Purpose
Brief discussion of a curious 1965 study in which placebo pills were administered to 15 “neurotic” psychiatric patients, who were explicitly told that they were being given “sugar pills” with no therapeutic ingredients and nevertheless appeared to benefit from them.
Read MoreFrom Assistant Headteacher to Hypnotherapist in 5 months
Tom Cleary was an Assistant Headteacher at a primary school until he decided to embark on a new career as a therapist. Tom is still positively changing people’s lives, but now in a very different way – as an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist. Highlights Tom received the Diploma award and started practice in the same […]
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