My Qualifications & Specialist Training

The following lists my most recent (within the last 15 years) qualifications and training relevant to my work as a professional Hypnotherapist, who carefully integrates other, related modalities to serve customers’ needs best, as every customer is unique and special.

My Qualifications

Certified Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Dip.Hyp) – Hypnotic World.

Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) – Andrew Parr Academy/NCH. Level 4, QCF. “The Gold standard in hypnotherapy” – NCH.

Advanced Analytical Hypnotherapy & Medical Hypnotherapy (separate) Certificates – Dr John Butler, hti

Diploma in Trauma & PTSD and Hypnotherapy for Children (separate) – The Hypnotherapy Academy.

EMDR Therapy incorporating Hypnosis Diploma – Dewar School of Hypnotherapy.

Certificate in Hypno-Oncology & Practitioner – Garry Coles.

HypnoIBS® Practitioner – Dr Claire Jacks, of the Academy of the Inner Mind (AIM).

Psychodynamic Hypnotherapy Certificate – AIM

Diploma in Inner Child Hypnosis – AIM

Neuro-Linguistic Programming / Master Practitioner & Practitioner. The Knowledge Academy.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Dist.) level 4, on a corporate training scheme, C.Dip.Ed.

Life Coaching (Dist.) level 4, on a corporate training scheme, C.Dip.Ed.

Person-Centred (Rogerian) Counselling levels 1 – 3, Stanmore College.

Full training (level 3) in CSTF Safeguarding Children and Adults, HSG Healthcare (NHS).

Qualified Mental Health First Aider, certified by MHFA England, and an Emergency First Aider.

Memberships:-

Registered and licensed member of the GHR, CNHC, FHT and Senior Member, ACCPH.

An associate member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), and a member of the Association of Hypno-Oncology.

Enhanced-DBS Certificate for working with children under 18 in hypnotherapy.

Personal Thanks:

I am most grateful to have trained with some of the most experienced and acclaimed hypnotherapists and teachers in the UK. Most notably, Sally Benson of Hypnotic World, Andrew Parr of the AP Academy, Dr John Butler of Hypnotherapy Training International (HTI), and Dr Adam Eason of the AE School of Hypnotherapy.

This training path has enabled me to offer a wide range of services and applications in my practice, especially concerning medical hypnotherapy, in which I specialise, connecting my long-time interest in medical research with hypnotherapy.

Many thanks also to Jonathan Garside of the Hypnosis Clinic (London), and therapist colleagues for sharing insights and support.

Specialist Training – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Andrew Parr Academy:

Advanced Therapy & Coaching (ATC) Course (3 months)
BIOTAB method (Behavioural Hypnotherapy)
Plus, various webinars for specific conditions.

Adam Eason (AE College of Hypnosis) :

Advanced Hypnotherapy Course
Treating Trauma through Hypnotherapy
CBT Hypnotherapy
Pain Management Seminar.

Parts Therapy; Age & Past-Life Regression – Hypnotic World Workshops.

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) Masterclass, LSCCH.

RSM Lectures/Symposia:

Living with and beyond cancer
Hypnosis within Integrative Oncology
Unlocking Recovery: Harnessing the Power of Hypnotherapy for Stroke Rehabilitation.

Understanding Trichotillomania & Excoriation Disorder – Mindspring Training.

Autism & ADHD Awareness – HS Training.

Rapid Inductions – Rory Z Fulcher, Hypnosis Academy.

Various online courses with HypnoTC, including:

- Hypnotherapy Metaphors
- Pain Management.

PESI Training (USA):

Crisis Safety Planning with Youth and Teens
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to Heal Traumatic Wounds
Structural Dissociation and Trauma Survivors.

Various presentations at UK Hypnosis Convention 2024.

‘How The Mind Heals The Body,’ by Dr David Hamilton, Seed Talks, London.