Hypnotherapy Training

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF HYPNOSIS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. I originally trained in hypnosis and psychotherapy with this College from 1987 to 1993, studying hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and psychology. Since I began providing hypnotherapy in Plymouth I’ve attended several further hypnotherapy courses with the College, most recently their 2011 Conference as reported in my blog.

MILTON H. ERICKSON FOUNDATION. This organisation, based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, continues the work of Dr Milton Erickson, the greatest medical hypnotist of the twentieth century. In the 1990s I attended their “Phoenix Intensive” training course, studying more advanced hypnosis techniques. My tutor was Dr Brent Geary, who had learned hypnotherapy from Dr Erickson himself.

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH. In the late 1990s I studied here for my BSc (Hons) degree in psychology, learning more about the workings and development of the human mind. In 2000-2002 I also completed their Diploma in Counselling course, during which I worked in the counselling services of Plymouth MIND and Plymouth College of Art and Design.

HUMAN GIVENS COLLEGE supplies training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I have attended several of their courses, which teach rapid and effective psychotherapy techniques.

IRON MILL INSTITUTE of Exeter awarded me their Certificate in Psychotherapy Supervision in 2005. “Supervision” is the system whereby qualified psychotherapists continue to enhance their practice by reviewing cases and therapy methods in confidential discussions.