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You might already starting to think about what life after qualification might be like, after - [Why Choose a Career in Hypnotherapy?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/why-choose-a-career-in-hypnotherapy/) - Discover why more people are choosing careers in hypnotherapy, from flexible working opportunities to growing industry demand. - [How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Shapes My Work and Practice](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/how-solution-focused-hypnotherapy-shapes-my-work-and-practice/) - In this article Jo Hampson-Gilbert draws on her work as both a musician and a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. She shares how SFH fits naturally into performance work, particularly how approaches like Rewind & Reframe and trance-based rehearsal can help clients move past difficult experiences and perform more freely again.It’s a grounded reflection on what that - [How to Study Hypnosis: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-to-study-hypnosis-a-beginners-guide-to-getting-started/) - Learn how to study hypnosis, what training involves, and how CPHT helps beginners work towards becoming qualified hypnotherapists. - [Exploring the Use of Hypnotherapy to Stop Smoking](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/exploring-the-use-of-hypnotherapy-to-stop-smoking/) - Learn how hypnotherapy is used to support smoking cessation and what practitioners need to know when training to treat addiction. - [Glasgow Hypnotherapy Training: From Beginner to Practitioner](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/glasgow-hypnotherapy-training-from-beginner-to-practitioner/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Glasgow with CPHT. Gain accredited diplomas, expert-led weekend training and practical experience. - [Embracing a Positive Future: My Journey into SFH and rapid performance improvement](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/embracing-a-positive-future-my-journey-into-sfh-and-rapid-performance-improvement/) - Helen Wilks, a CPHT Bristol graduate, discusses why working as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist is such a rewarding way to empower and support clients. - [The Advantages Of Good Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/the-advantages-of-good-hypnotherapy-training/) - Many people suffer from physical, mental, and emotional problems, and they spend years looking for solutions. They may try all kinds of different approaches, but are often unable to find true relief. The quest for a solution to their problems can occupy a great deal of their time, preventing them from achieving their goals in - [Solution Focused Hypnotherapy](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/solution-focused-hypnotherapy/) - I am often asked the question ‘What is Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy?’ Well, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH) is a model of excellence that uses interventions that are effective. It will use the very best procedures that science and research prescribe. In reality though its core philosophy is very much based on the work of Steve de Shazer and - [Is Hypnotherapy Regulated](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/is-hypnotherapy-regulated/) - Several years ago Hypnotherapy/ists failed in their attempts to bring about Voluntary Self Regulation (VSR). At the time it was broadly agreed that if we managed VSR, that the gateway entry to hypnotherapy, for those who wished to practice under the regulated 'umbrella', would be the Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma, or HPD. The quality mark of - [New Study On Chronic Pain](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/new-study-on-chronic-pain/) - We are often asked to help clients with chronic (persistent) pain. Using Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy clients can learn techniques to lessen the impact of the pain. We also help to lower any associated anxiety, which again impacts on the intensity of the pain. This article presents 'a possible way around one of the most frustrating limitations - [The Miracle Question](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/the-miracle-question/) - The Miracle Question can be asked in different ways. Basically, we ask a client what life would be like if a miracle happened and their problem disappeared. - [How Does Change Begin?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/how-does-change-begin/) - A starting place from attempting to solve any problem is having an understanding of why it happens. There is plenty of researched evidence to show that informed clients improve more quickly than those less informed. During the initial consultation, we as Solution-Focused Hypnotherapists, explain how the brain works. This simple and accurate description of how - [A Short Video About "What is Hypnosis?"](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/video-about-what-is-hypnosis/) - Alex, a senior lecturer at CPHT, explains a little bit about Hypnosis in this short video. Hypnosis is not weird or magical, but it is powerful. It is just simply the contrivance of the trance state, and when used effectively, hypnosis can help people change their mindset far quicker than they might without the use - [Managing Anxiety Disorder](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/managing-anxiety-disorder/) - As a Clinical Hypnotherapist we often meet clients who are suffering from anxiety. A natural response that everyone will feel from time to time, after all no one can avoid routine life situations. We may feel anxious when we need to attend a job interview or swerve for a car that is heading in our - [The Importance Of Marketing](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/the-importance-of-marketing/) - Good marketing is one area of a new business that can be completely underestimated. You may have just qualified as a hypnotherapist, but how do you let people know how good you are? Word of mouth is still the best and cheapest form of advertising your business but this can take time to build. Graduates - [Looking For A New Career? Try Hypnotherapy!](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/looking-for-new-career/) - Looking for a new career? Have you considered hypnotherapy? It is one of the fastest growing careers in the UK and here is why. 1 in 4 of us will suffer from some form of mental health issue in 2016. The pressures of our moderns lives means stress, anxiety and depression are on the rise - [Why I Love Being a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/i-love-solution-focused-hypnotherapist/) - I became a hypnotherapist back in 2011 at the age of 35. I can safely say it has been the best job I have ever had. I have had some jobs that paid me more money, but none have been as rewarding and enjoyable and here’s why: Job Satisfaction Nothing can beat it. There is no - [Becoming A Full Time Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/becoming-full-time-hypnotherapist/) - Many people seem to think that it is only possible to make a part time living out of being a Hypnotherapist. The main argument for this seems to be that it is too difficult to find enough clients to sustain a full time practice. This has not been my experience and I know many colleagues - [Managing Chronic Pain](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/managing-chronic-pain/) - Over the years I’ve worked with a large number of hypnotherapy clients who come into my clinic with all sorts of presenting problems. The majority bring in the usual issues such as anxiety, depression or allied symptoms such as insomnia, panic attacks or not being able to keep control of alcohol or food intake. Sometimes - [A Graduate's Story of Training with CPHT](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/graduates-story-training-cpht/) - This is a lovely story from a CPHT Graduate, Michèle Lazarus: Having had hypnotherapy for insomnia, I decided to train at the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training school (CPHT) as a hypnotherapist myself. That was three years ago and now I'm working pretty much full time in three different locations and loving it. I chose CPHT because of its solution - [Managing Anxiety](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/managing-anxiety/) - I’d say the majority of clients I work with come to see me because of anxiety in some form or another. Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways: nervousness; panic attacks; insomnia, overly worrying about something that may never happen, etc. It can have a crippling effect by bringing on range of symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome - [Hypnotherapy Training and Sports Performance](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/hypnotherapy-training-sports-performance-2/) - The opportunity for all Solution-Focused Hypnotherapists in working with sports people is tremendous. Glenn Catley explains how hypnotherapy helped him to perform at his very best on the night, taking the title of World Champion Boxer in the Super Middleweight division. Perhaps the greatest help we can give sports people in improving their performance, like - [How a Student Helped Someone With A Flying Phobia](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-a-student-helped-someone-with-a-flying-phobia/) - Sara, a student at the time of writing, was on a flight back from Birmingham to Belfast when she noticed a chap sat by himself looking worried. Sara went and sat beside him and asked if she could tell him a story and that it was a good story. She then went on to talk - [Scientists Discover How Hypnosis Actually Works](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/scientists-discover-hypnosis-actually-works/) - We just love Stanford University! They do a lot of research on what happens with hypnosis. In fact there's buckets full of research going on about hypnotherapy as scientists glimpse how it affects the brain. And it's all good stuff. A group of researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine just used brain imaging to - [Hypnotherapy Training After 20 Years As A Mum](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/hypnotherapy-training-after-20-years-as-a-mum/) - Sarah had been a stay-at-home mum for 20 years before retraining to become a hypnotherapist. She now runs her own practice and enjoys her new career. - [Feedback Following Solution Focused Hypnotherapy](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/feedback-following-solution-focused-hypnotherapy/) - There still remains a lot of mystery and myth around Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. The fact remains that good quality scientific evidence is building and continuing to support this talking therapy. This research is showing that it is an effective way to help people cope with a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Fortunately, many people - [How To Deal With A Flying Phobia](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/how-to-deal-with-a-flying-phobia/) - I could hardly believe what I was hearing - this flying phobia had cost my client thousands in lost flights, missed trips and they had stopped planes on the runway to get off, more than once! The holiday of a lifetime with the person you love should be something to look forward to right? The - [Reasons To Become A Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/reasons-to-become-a-hypnotherapist/) - I’m Gary Johannes and I’m a senior lecturer for numerous CPHT schools in the UK . I never expected to become a hypnotherapist, let alone a lecturer with the school that trained me, so you might not be surprised to know that I think hypnotherapy training might be for you too! I’ve not always been - [My New Career Changed My Life!](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/new-career-changed-my-life/) - When I started looking for a hypnotherapy training school, I didn’t know what to look for. There seemed to be as many different approaches as training schools. They also all seemed to offer different qualifications. Some were accredited with this body and some with that and I became quite confused. Some offered very short courses - [Is Hypnotherapy A Transferable Skill?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/is-hypnotherapy-a-transferable-skill-2/) - Studies show that just 20% of UK workers are happy at work and that almost half would like to change career, with 21% hoping to make that change in the next 12 months. For many, the motivation to change career is that what they do in their day job makes no meaningful contribution to the world. - [Helping Others With Pro-Social Behaviour](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/helping-others-with-prosocial-behaviour/) - By helping others, we help ourselves. We’ve all heard that said; however, is this old truism actually correct? From my experience of working as a hypnotherapist, it most certainly is. Here’s how we meet our own emotional needs by being pro-social. What does it mean to be pro-social? As the term suggests, a pro-social behaviour - [Examples Of Typical Hypnotherapy Clients](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/examples-of-typical-hypnotherapy-clients/) - I know it’s a bit of a career cliché, but every day is different for the hypnotherapy practitioner. To give you an idea of the kind of issues you’ll encounter during training, and when you qualify, here are some of the main reasons people seek out hypnotherapists. “I feel stressed a lot of the time” - [A Positive Focus On The Future](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/a-positive-focus-on-the-future/) - There’s a range of different therapies out there. The therapy we teach on the CPHT course, and use in our own practices is called solution-focused (SF) Hypnotherapy. The reason I prefer this approach is that, as the name suggests, it has a positive focus on the future, and gives clients real strategies to make lasting - [Chiropractor Studies Hypnotherapy To Help His Clients More](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/chiropractor-studies-hypnotherapy-to-help-his-clients-more/) - Currently, I am a Chiropractor training in solution-focused Hypnotherapy (SFH). Seems odd to you? Well there are actually a lot of overlaps. Many of my Chiropractic patients re-present with aches and pains caused by posture, injury and more than often driven by an element of stress and tension. SFH helps people to relax and unwind, - [Our Marketing Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/out-social-media-marketing-training/) - There's a lot of things you need to keep in mind to make sure that your marketing plan is a success. At CPHT, we aim to help our students get the most out of their social media marketing. When you are creating a tweet, writing a blog or making a post on Facebook, make sure - [Why We Include Marketing In Our Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/why-we-include-marketing-in-our-hypnotherapy-training/) - Marketing your hypnotherapy practice We train our students to become very good clinical hypnotherapists, but we don't stop there, we also include a marketing module within the course. As Nicola, one of our senior lecturers says, "It's all very well being good at what you do, but unless people know what you can do, then - [Why I Love Being A Clinical Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/why-i-love-being-a-clinical-hypnotherapist/) - Actually, I don't like being a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I love it! Yet when someone suggested I might be good in this area back in 2006, I laughed out loud. At that point I was a Marketing Manager within the financial services sector and had no inclination to become a therapist. Ten years later and I - [The First Steps Towards A Solution](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/first-steps-towards-a-solution/) - Recognising that something needs to change! We are always interested to hear what has prompted clients to seek help in the first place. Sometimes a client will book an appointment to help them overcome a recent event, maybe a relationship break-up, a redundancy, or an accident of some sort. More often than not, clients tell - [A Day in the Life of a Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hypnotherapist/) - A Hypnotherapist has a very varied life! Snakes, spiders, heights, flying… these are common phobias clients arrive at our therapy door with. There are also some more unusual ones, such as a fear of the colour yellow, a fear of trees and a fear of cheese, yes cheese! A career, sometimes even a day as - [10 Reasons Hypnotherapists Love What They Do](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/ten-reasons-hypnotherapists-love-what-they-do/) - How do you know when you've just met a solution-focused (SF) hypnotherapist? The smile, the confidence and they way they can't wait to tell you what they do. They will try and tell you how amazing the brain is...they may draw you pictures. Don't worry though, they aren't mad, they are just loving life because - [Keira Knightley Used Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/keira-knightley-used-hypnotherapy-for-panic-attacks/) - Many people suffer with PTSD, but we normally think of those things as something that happens to members of the armed forces, or people who have suffered violence towards them. Keira Knightley, the award winning, globally recognised actress of stage and screen isn’t an obvious sufferer, but in an interview for the 'Awards Chatter' Podcast, - [Does Hypnotherapy Work?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/does-hypnotherapy-work/) - Students and clients ask - Does Hypnotherapy Work? As a hypnotherapist you’ll be asked many times whilst you’re in training and throughout your career, ‘Does Hypnotherapy Work?’ and you must find a way to answer it positively. At first you too might even be a little sceptical; you’ll not be the first student to sign - [Should My Client Sit Or Lay Down?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/should-my-client-sit-or-lay-down/) - You’d not believe that this is even a topic of conversation; whether a chair or a couch is better for your hypnotherapy room, but it is! It’s almost laughable but, as well as "when to start charging?", "how much you are going to charge?", whether to have your photo on your business cards, how often - [Choosing A Hypnotherapy Training Provider](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/choosing-a-hypnotherapy-training-provider/) - When you first go looking for a hypnotherapy training course you’ll notice there is a dizzying choice of courses, delivery styles, course lengths, qualification levels and more, so how do you pick your hypnotherapy training school? In order to narrow down your choices, first decide what it is you want to achieve – what’s your - [Why Our Hypnotherapy Training Is Cutting Edge](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/cutting-edge-hypnotherapy-technology/) - CPHT strive to be at the cutting edge of available research and technology, looking for innovative ways to give the most clinical evidence to students about why solution-focused hypnotherapy has such a significant and lasting effect on clients. It’s that ‘backed up by the latest research and findings in science’ that attracts so many students - [Creating Therapists Who Are 'Fit For Purpose'](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/creating-therapists-who-are-fit-for-purpose/) - The UK and internationally based Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training schools pride themselves on providing what is one of, if not the most practical courses available. So many formal courses, regardless of topic, place the main emphasis on theory, leaving students to gain live experience at the very end of the course at best, or at worst, - [The Complete Hypnotherapy Training Package](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/the-complete-hypnotherapy-training-package/) - The network of Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training Schools prides themselves on providing a 'complete' training package, with teaching continually in line with the latest research from neuropsychology and neuroscience. All well and good but what does this actually mean? Well, we mean that everything that you need to move from someone who has either no - [I Was A Hypnotherapist, But Then Retrained With CPHT](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/i-was-a-hypnotherapist-but-then-retrained-with-cpht/) - Let me tell you my story. Way back in 2012 I qualified with a diploma in hypnotherapy and counselling skills, from an unregulated school of hypnotherapy, run by someone who claimed to have had a successful hypnotherapy practice. I would be lying if I said I hadn't loved the course, it was fascinating and I - [Career Development As A Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/career-development-as-a-hypnotherapist/) - We have more than one option for ongoing study after the primary Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) course, and this is why many of our students choose our course. The ten-month HPD course equips our students to work with a very broad range of people with a wide variety of symptoms. In fact, upon completion - [How CPHT's Training Stays Ahead](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-cpht-training-stays-ahead/) - At the CPHT, we pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the latest research from neuroscience and believe that we lead the way in this regard. Two of the fastest-growing areas in psychotherapy and medicine are SF work and Brain-Based Therapy. Research now provides more and more evidence to support the theory that our subconscious - [What Are The Entry Requirements For Hypnotherapy Training?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/what-are-the-entry-requirements-for-hypnotherapy-training/) - The Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma course (HPD) is tailored to each individual student's needs so is suitable for those with no prior experience as a therapist as well as those who have. Anne Wyatt, Senior Lecturer at CPHT Scotland explains more. - [How Is Our Training Different?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-is-our-training-different/) - We do things a bit differently at Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training (CPHT)... Actually sometimes we do things a lot differently! Playfulness We have fun. Not only in the classroom but also in our clinics. Playfulness is an important part of what we do. And getting good at that takes practice. No wonder there is so - [Does Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Work?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/does-solution-focused-hypnotherapy-work/) - How do I know that Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy taught by CPHT works? How can I demonstrate to future clients that it works? How can I measure outcomes? The answers to these questions are important to consider before you invest financially and dedicate your time to any hypnotherapy course, particularly as the drive to measure outcomes gathers - [Questions To Ask When Choosing A Hypnotherapy Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-hypnotherapy-course/) - 6 Questions to ask before you choose the hypnotherapy school to help you retrain to become a clinical hypnotherapist - [What to expect from our solution focused hypnotherapy course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/solution-focused-hypnotherapy-in-practice/) - A Practical Hypnotherapy Training Course The great thing about CPHT, is that it is such a practical course. We combine theory and practical together, so by the end of the course, you are a confident Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy combines elements of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), NLP, and neuroscience, with hypnosis. Students practice with family - [How To Choose A Hypnotherapy Training Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-to-choose-a-hypnotherapy-training-course/) - So, you are thinking of re-training to become a hypnotherapist. You are looking for something that would fit around work whilst you train, and you like the idea of helping people and doing something you enjoy. Maybe you went to see a hypnotherapist and you thought you would like to help others in the same - [A Student's Perspective - Joe's Journey](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/a-students-journey-to-become-a-hypnotherapist/) - This is an amazing story from Joe, a successful and lovely CPHT graduate. It’s a personal account of how hypnotherapy helped him overcome a significant and overwhelming phobia of hospitals. It’s a great ending and at last Joe can live without that nuisance fear that has plagued him throughout his life. Hi, My name is - [Does Hypnotherapy Work Effectively Online?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/does-hypnotherapy-work-effectively-online/) - Since March (The COVID-19 Lockdown), like many training courses, we found ourselves delivering teaching using video conferencing online (Zoom). We needed to deliver the sessions professionally with equal spirit and energy. We also wanted to pass our knowledge on to the students so they could confidently use Zoom to deliver their practice sessions. So, would - [Hypnosis For Sports Performance](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/sports-hypnosis/) - Solution-Focused Hypnotherapists can help people improve their sports performance, from beginners to professional athletes. As Covid restrictions are lifted, we are already seeing outdoor sports facilities reopening. These include golf courses, tennis, basketball courts and outdoor swimming. Physical practice is essential, I think this goes without saying. But it will never allow the athlete to - [Why Train To Become A Hypnotherapist?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/why-train-to-become-a-hypnotherapist/) - We all have different reasons to enrol on a hypnotherapy training course. When we are interviewing prospective candidates, we are keen to hear their reason for applying for the course. Invariably the primary factor is to help people. The applicant may have experienced hypnotherapy in the past and found it extremely beneficial. It may be that - [Is Hypnotherapy Training Expensive?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/is-hypnotherapy-training-expensive/) - What should you look for in hypnotherapy training costs? Your hypnotherapy course should include these key things so you know you're getting value for money. - [How Long To Train To Become A Hypnotherapist?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-hypnothreapist/) - You can train to become a hypnotherapist in just 10 months. After 3 months of training, you'll already be helping people as a student practitioner. - [How A Student Put Her Training Into Practice & Lost 50lbs](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-a-student-put-her-training-into-practice-and-lost-50-lbs/) - Yesterday, our latest class graduated. They had been a superb class and had moved from face-to-face classes one a weekend month to Zooming in online due to the COVID crisis. They took it in their stride and we were all pretty amazed at how well the final three course weekends went. It was rather emotional - [The Modern Stress Epidemic](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/the-modern-stress-epidemic/) - If stress on the brain isn’t relieved, damage occurs. Ongoing stress leads to a breakdown of the body’s internal balance. It reveals itself in various stages. - [The Power of Words](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/the-power-of-words/) - Take a moment to think about a pile of words. Imagine a pile of words on the floor to your left. Then consider those words being as follows: winter, miserable, cold, sleet, hail, shivering, damp. Okay? Done it? Now if those words were to be a colour, what colour would they be do you imagine? - [It’s Not Just a Hypnotherapy Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/its-not-just-a-hypnotherapy-course/) - How hypnotherapy training can change your life too.. One of our Senior Lecturers, only realised he’d like to train as a clinical hypnotherapist three days before starting his course with David Newton in Bristol. He ended up having his interview the day before the course started. Now that’s what we call last minute! Who’d have - [Neuroscience And How The Brain Works](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/neuroscience-and-how-the-brain-works/) - A great advantage we have in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy is that we explain to a client, how the brain works, and how this is reflected in the symptoms or difficulties they are experiencing. The brain is an extraordinarily complex organ but for the purposed of our explanation, it can be considered as two parts: There is - [The Importance of Sleep](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/the-importance-of-sleep/) - In our Hypnotherapy Training, the Initial Consultation involves about 10 minutes of information gathering. We ask our clients a few pertinent questions that rather quickly gives us a picture of the client’s stress levels. We go onto discuss these later in the first meeting. Probably the most telling questions we ask revolve around sleep. The - [Our Hands On Training Approach](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/our-hands-on-training-approach/) - What’s interesting is the number of Hypnotherapy training applicants who say they come through to us because our course is very practical. So, how practical is it? During the first-course weekend, we have the students working with each other in the classroom practising trance. Then, we send them home to ask volunteers (family and friends) - [You Already Have Your Own Answers](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/you-already-have-your-own-answers/) - When you set out on a journey, you never quite know where it might lead! David Newton, the founder of Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training (CPHT) launched his first training school back in 2002. He had become a very successful hypnotherapist and, back in the late 90s, had become aware of the ‘scientific revolution’ and in - [Step into the World of Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/step-into-the-world-of-hypnotherapy-training/) - Whilst filming the video, we were able to capture the students on their first weekend taking part in a trance exercise. For some this would have been their first opportunity to experience trance. Others will have had hypnosis before they joined the course. Just Getting on With It We don’t hang around in getting hands-on - [The Power Of Words - But What If?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/the-power-of-words-but/) - The word ‘but’ is an interesting one. It’s quite incredible how it can change the course of a life if you apply the word ‘but’. For instance, if we start a sentence with “I’m thinking of doing something different…” then the brain kicks in with the word ‘but’, and we end up not doing something - [Why Your Brain Stops You?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/why-your-brain-stops-you/) - Do you ever get a tug of war in your brain? Maybe one part of your brain jumps at the thought of doing something different, but then the other part leaps in and talks you out of it? As lecturers, we do smile at how our brains can stop us from doing something we want - [Managing Intrusive Thoughts](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/managing-intrusive-thoughts/) - We suspect the majority of us have unfulfilled goals? Whether that’s simply getting around to clearing out the spare room, sorting out our paperwork or taking the plunge to change careers to something more fulfilling! Most of us have things that we will “do one day”. Did you know that research has shown that unfulfilled - [COVID's Silver Lining For Therapists](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/covids-silver-lining-for-therapists/) - For every dark cloud, there is a silver lining. We suspect you’ve heard that saying before? It can indeed be the case though, even with a global pandemic. Our students have been training during a period of great change in the therapeutic world. A change that most therapists wouldn’t have thought possible. As we come - [Depressed? Or just feeling a bit fed up?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/depressed-or-are-you-just-feeling-abit-fed-up/) - Well, given all that’s been going on in the world, who can blame you? If you are feeling a bit low, or worse, it’s worth noting that you’re certainly not alone. Prescriptions for antidepressants in the UK rose by 173% (and the cost rose by 700%) between 1991 and 2001. That’s one heck of a - [The Importance Of Repetition](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/the-importance-of-repetition/) - We often get asked by students and clients alike, why we repeat the language patterns that we relay to clients in a hypnotic trance? Well, there are a few reasons why repetition is so important for the brain. Firstly, people learn through repetition. Repetition builds pathways in our brain. If we repeat a positive story - [Helping Clients Break Habits](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/helping-clients-break-habits/) - Would you like to train in hypnotherapy to help clients to break bad habits? Many of our clients will visit a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist to help them with this. How do we define a habit? A habit is some repetitive behaviour that may not be helpful to us. Examples include; nail biting, eating unhealthy food, not - [Why I Love Being A Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/why-i-love-being-a-hypnotherapist/) - I trained as a hypnotherapist because I felt it was time for a career change. I was interested in people and psychology, so hypnotherapy training seemed a natural choice, and now at the time of writing, 7 years down the line – I absolutely love my job. From my point of view, here are the - [Retraining the Brain](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/retraining-the-brain/) - It used to be thought that, once we got to be adult, the brain lost it’s ability to change – but thanks to neuroscience, we now know that many of the aspects of the brain can be altered through adulthood. This ability of the brain to change is termed 'neuroplasticity'. Neuroplasticity is often described as: - [Mental Health & The Long Covid Effect!](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-the-long-covid-effect/) - As full-time hypnotherapists (as well as lecturers), we’re coming across clients needing help with Long Covid. Sadly, we can’t get rid of Covid with the swish of a magic wand, but we can help to reduce symptoms in some cases. This is because one of our primary jobs as hypnotherapists is to reduce stress and - [Hypnotherapy For Chronic Or Long-Term Illnesses](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/hypnotherapy-for-chronic-or-long-term-illnesses/) - Solution-focused hypnotherapist and guest lecturer Kim Clayden has been running her popular 1-day post-graduate CPD (continued professional development) course for over a year now. We caught up with her to find out why, as hypnotherapists, we should really be looking into gaining skills and insight to work with this ever-growing sector of the population as - [So What do we Look for In Our Applicants?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/what-we-look-for-in-our-students/) - We interview all of our applicants for two reasons: Firstly we want to make sure that the applicant is right for the course, and secondly to make sure they know what the course entails. CPHT has a reputation for producing Hypnotherapists who are good at what they do. That takes a bit of hard work. - [How much does a hypnotherapist earn?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-much-does-a-hypnotherapist-earn/) - Find out how much a hypnotherapist earns in the UK, including break-downs for part and full-time hours required for a self-employed hypnotherapy practitioner - [A Comprehensive Guide to a Fulfilling Hypnotherapy Career](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/hypnotherapy-career-guide/) - A guide for anyone thinking of developing a hypnotherapy career, answering everything you will need to know, whether you're starting out or want to progress. - [How Long To Train To Become A Hypnotherapist?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-long-to-train-to-become-a-hypnotherapist/) - Our guide explains what training you need, how much time you need to commit to train to become a hypnotherapist and how soon you can start seeing clients. - [How We Support You During & After Your Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-we-support-you-during-after-your-hypnotherapy-training/) - Every student benefits from the right support. Our early support gives you confidence and after graduating from our hypnotherapy course you're never alone. - [The Ultimate Guide to Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/the-ultimate-guide-to-hypnotherapy-training/) - Interested in starting a career in hypnotherapy? Starting with good hypnotherapy training gives you the skills you need to succeed. Read on to find out more! - [Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy: What’s the Difference?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/hypnotherapy-psychotherapy-whats-the-difference/) - Explore the differences and similarities between hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, and learn how you can combine both into a holistic service. - [Understanding the Different Hypnotherapy Training Courses](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/understanding-the-different-hypnotherapy-training-courses/) - Looking to start or advance your hypnotherapy career? We provide a number of quality training courses to help you succeed. Find out the details in this article. - [What is Hypnotherapy Used For?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/what-is-hypnotherapy-used-for/) - Explore common use case for hypnotherapy and learn how you can train your skills in a specific niche to deal with the issues and clients you choose. - [Free Hypnotherapy Training: Is It Worthwhile?](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/free-hypnotherapy-training-is-it-worthwhile/) - Paying for training can be a tough decision when starting a new career. However, the benefits vastly outweigh the costs – and here’s why. - [The Benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (SFH)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/the-benefits-of-solution-focused-hypnotherapy-sfh/) - Providing a resolution to your client’s issues is the core behind therapy, and SFH offers a gentle, guided method to help people towards the right conclusion. - [Hypnotherapy CPD: Why Continuous Education is Vital for Hypnotherapists](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/hypnotherapy-cpd-why-continuous-education-is-vital-for-hypnotherapists/) - In the evolving world of modern challenges and hypnotherapy solutions, CPDs help you access up-to-date information on the latest techniques. - [How to Start and Build a Successful Hypnotherapy Practice](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/how-to-start-and-build-a-successful-hypnotherapy-practice/) - Launching your hypnotherapy career requires training, experience, and the marketing know-how to help your business succeed. At CPHT, we offer all this and more! - [How to Become a Certified Hypnotherapist – A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/how-to-become-a-certified-hypnotherapist-a-step-by-step-guide/) - Becoming a hypnotherapist doesn’t happen overnight. Find out the steps you can take to kickstart and advance your career in this rewarding industry. - [The Skills and Traits of a Successful Hypnotherapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/about-hypnotherapy/the-skills-and-traits-of-a-successful-hypnotherapist/) - Learn the skills that will make the biggest impact on your hypnotherapy career, and how you can set yourself up for success as a hypnotherapist. - [What to Expect in a Hypnotherapy Training Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/hypnotherapy-training/what-to-expect-in-a-hypnotherapy-training-course/) - Learn about CPHT’s Hypnotherapy Diploma, and how it will give you all the skills needed for a successful career in hypnotherapy. ## Pages - [CPHT Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/) - CPHT is the UK’s leading provider of hypnotherapy training, delivering the gold standard Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ to students across the country. - [Hypnotherapy Training Kent](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/kent/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Kent with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Schools](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/) - Find hypnotherapy training near you with CPHT, We have over 30 schools throughout the UK, and have been training new hypnotherapists for over 20 years. - [Hypnotherapy Training Essex](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/essex/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Essex with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Watford](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/watford/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Watford with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Birmingham](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/birmingham/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Birmingham with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Peterborough](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/peterborough/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Peterborough with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Newcastle](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/newcastle/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Newcastle with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Nottingham](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/nottingham/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Nottingham with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Conversion Diploma](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/sfh-conversion-diploma/) - This Diploma is designed for hypnotherapists looking to expand or convert their current hypnotherapy services by learning solution focused hypnotherapy. - [Hypnotherapy Training Belfast](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/belfast/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Belfast with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Edinburgh](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/edinburgh/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Edinburgh with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Glasgow](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/glasgow/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Glasgow with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Bristol](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/bristol/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Bristol with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Alex Brounger](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/alex-brounger/) - Alex Brounger is a CPHT Senior Lecturer in Edinburgh and Glasgow, an AfSFH Fellow, and runs AB Hypnotherapy in Stroud and Cirencester, Gloucestershire. - [Hypnotherapy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/continued-professional-development/) - CPHT offers a wide range of online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses allowing graduates to build their knowledge and skills after graduation. - [CPD Library](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/cpd-library/) - CPD Library Home » Training Courses » CPD Library List of all CPHT CPDs Full day Half day (Workshop) Also part of the AHD Events AHDFull dayHalf day (Workshop) Display filters Hide filters Adult ADHD This Workshop gives an understanding of ADHD, the symptoms, the impact on neurotransmitters such as dopamine, and how this can - [Hypnotherapy Training Leeds](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/leeds/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Leeds with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Hampshire](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/hampshire/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Hampshire with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [CPHT Senior Lecturers](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/) - We have over 30 Senior Lecturers located around the UK. Our experienced lecturers don't just teach, they all run successful private hypnotherapy practices too. - [Vicki Peile](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/vicki-peile/) - Vicki Peile's profile page. Vicki is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Hypnotherapy FAQs](https://www.cpht.co.uk/faqs/) - Answers to the most frequently asked questions about a career in hypnotherapy, hypnotherapy training and CPHT. - [Hypnotherapy Training Surrey](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/surrey/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Surrey with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training London](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/london/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in London with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Sian Noon](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/sian-noon/) - Sian Noon's profile page. Sian is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Hypnotherapy Training Norwich](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/norwich/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Norwich with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Sheffield](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/sheffield/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Sheffield with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Complaints Policy](https://www.cpht.co.uk/complaints-policy/) - We've over 20 years of experience in delivering the gold standard for hypnotherapy training. If we've got something wrong, this is where you'll find the details of submitting a complaint. - [How to book a CPD - Quick Guide](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/how-to-book-a-cpd-quick-guide/) - How to Book a CPD - Quick Guide Home » Training Courses » How to book a CPD – Quick Guide How to book a CPD 1 – Go to https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/continued-professional-development/ and hover over the CPD of your choice. 2 – Click the “More Information & Register” button. 3 – Fill in your details on - [Hypnotherapy Diploma Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/hypnotherapy-diploma/) - Train as a professional hypnotherapist with our gold standard Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™. Taught in multiple locations across the UK, apply today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Plymouth](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/plymouth/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Plymouth with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Supervisor's Course](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/hypnotherapy-supervisors-course/) - The Hypnotherapy Supervisors course offers a great opportunity for continued professional development once you've completed CPHT's HPD and have a few years of experience. - [Training Courses](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/) - View all Hypnotherapy Courses offered by CPHT in the UK, from our entry-level hypnotherapy courses, to our continued development hypnotherapy courses - [Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma](https://www.cpht.co.uk/training-courses/advanced-hypnotherapy-diploma/) - CPHT's Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma course, otherwise known as the AHD, is for CPHT graduates looking to broaden their knowledge and skills. - [Hypnotherapy Training Liverpool](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/liverpool/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Liverpool with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Chester](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/chester/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Chester with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Oxford](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/oxford/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Oxford with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Manchester](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/manchester/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Manchester with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Cardiff](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/cardiff/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Cardiff with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Hypnotherapy Training Brighton](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/brighton/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Brighton with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Accreditation and Membership Organisations](https://www.cpht.co.uk/accreditation-and-membership-organisations/) - Information about CPHT Accreditation and Membership Organisations, as well details of the organisations you can join when you graduate from CPHT and your Post-nominal letters. - [Student Terms & Conditions](https://www.cpht.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - Our Terms & Conditions, last updated June 2022. - [Jennifer Higgins](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/jennifer-higgins/) - Jennifer Higgins' profile page. Jennifer is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Apply](https://www.cpht.co.uk/apply/) - Application form for the CPHT Hypnotherapy Diploma Course. Once submitted, CPHT will get in touch to a arrange an informal, no obligation, interview with you. - [Get in touch](https://www.cpht.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact a CPHT Hypnotherapy Training School near you. You can ask a question or request a callback to talk to one of our lecturers. - [Hypnotherapy Training Dublin](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schools/dublin/) - Train as a hypnotherapist in Dublin with our industry-leading Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™, the gold standard in professional training. Apply for a space today. - [Videos and Podcasts](https://www.cpht.co.uk/news-and-updates/videos-podcasts/) - Our CPHT lecturers have posted numerous videos, podcasts and interviews about hypnotherapy training, how to be a successful hypnotherapist, and neuroscience. - [Events](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/) - [Josie Chappell](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/josie-chappell/) - Josie Chappell's profile page. Josie is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Jill Whitehouse](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/jill-whitehouse/) - Jill Whitehouse's profile page. Jill is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Victoria Anderson](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/victoria-anderson/) - Victoria Anderson's profile page. Victoria is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Privacy and Cookie Policy](https://www.cpht.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Information about our Privacy & Cookie Policy, and also about how we collect and use your data. Also contains a list of all CPHT Data Officers. - [Katie Churms](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/katie-churms/) - Katie Churms' profile page. Katie is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Elaine Neale](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/elaine-neale/) - Elaine Neale's profile page. Elaine is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Ali Hollands Hook](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/ali-hollands/) - Ali Hollands's profile page. Ali is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Clare Doyle](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/clare-doyle/) - CPHT Clare Doyle Senior Lecturer BSc (Hons) Psych, DSFH, HPD, MNCH, AfSFH Email Clare PRIVATE PRACTICE Clare DoyleHypnotherapy Home » CPHT Senior Lecturers » Clare Doyle “Hello, my name is Clare Doyle. I am a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, and Senior Lecturer at CPHT Belfast.I currently practise Solution Focused Hypnotherapy from Mount Lennox, Antrim - [David Newton](https://www.cpht.co.uk/david-newton-chairman-and-founder-of-cpht/) - David Newton, Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, and one of the most successful hypnotherapists in the UK, is Chairman and Founder of CPHT, which he founded in 2002. - [Naomi Deaville](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/naomi-deaville/) - Naomi Deaville's profile page. Noami is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Anne Wyatt](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/anne-wyatt/) - Anne Wyatt's profile page. Anne is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Lee Duguay](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/lee-duguay/) - Lee Duguay's profile page. Lee is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about himself and his business. - [Sarah Smith](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/sarah-smith/) - Sarah Smith's profile page. Sarahis a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Linda McEnaney](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/linda-mcenaney/) - Linda McEnaney's profile page. Linda is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Lydia Offen](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/lydia-offen/) - Lydia Offen's profile page. Lydia is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Jas Purewal](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/jas-purewal/) - Jas Purewal's profile page. Jas is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Lisa Wade](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/lisa-wade/) - Lisa Wade's profile page. Lisa is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Nicole Woodcock](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/nicole-woodcock/) - Nicole Woodcock's profile page. Nicola is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Holly Stone](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/holly-stone/) - Holly Stone's profile page. Holly is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Lynda Phillips](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/lynda-phillips/) - Lynda Phillips' profile page. Lynda is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Claire Noyelle](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/claire-noyelle/) - Claire Noyelle's profile page. Claire is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Brian Noon](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/brian-noon/) - Brian Noon's profile page. Brian is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about himself and his business. - [Gary Johannes](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/gary-johannes/) - Gary Johannes's profile page. Gary is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about himself and his business. - [Andrew Jamison](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/andrew-jamison/) - Andrew is CPHT Belfast’s assistant lecturer. Whilst operating a busy part-time hypnotherapy practice he is a qualified Mental Health Nurse and Social Worker and a personal tutor for QUB. He has been a training consultant for an NHS Trust. - [Dawn Ibbetson](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/dawn-ibbetson/) - Dawn Ibbetson's profile page. Dawn is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Vicky Haig](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/vicky-haig/) - Vicky Haig's profile page. Vicky is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Benn Baker-Pollard](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/benn-baker-pollard/) - Benn Baker-Pollard's profile page. Benn is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about himself and his business. - [Tiffany Armitage](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/tiffany-armitage/) - Tiffany Armitage's profile page. Tiffany is a Senior Lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Nicola Griffiths](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/nicola-griffiths/) - Nicola Griffiths' profile page. Nicola is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Debbie Daltrey](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/debbie-daltrey/) - Debbie Daltrey's profile page. Debbie is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Jane Fox](https://www.cpht.co.uk/lecturers/jane-fox/) - Jane Fox's profile page. Jane is a senior lecturer at CPHT but also runs a successful private practice and has written a short introduction about herself and her business. - [Event search](https://www.cpht.co.uk/eventsearch/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.cpht.co.uk/upcoming/) - [Presenters](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/) - [Venues](https://www.cpht.co.uk/venues/) - [Online Activities](https://www.cpht.co.uk/oa/) - [Schedule](https://www.cpht.co.uk/schedule/) ## Events - [Mindfulness](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/45-mindfulness/) - Whether you are seeking to improve your skills or enhance your work by practising what you preach, this theoretical and experiential Mindfulness CPD has something for you. - [An Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/44-an-introduction-to-trauma-informed-practice/) - This CPD helps SFH practitioners understand trauma, recognise subtle client responses, and build confidence in trauma-informed, safe, sensitive practice within the core SFH model. - [Insomnia and the Science of Sleep](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/43-insomnia-and-the-science-of-sleep/) - This very practical CPD on insomnia will allow you to understand sleep psychology, identify what maintains insomnia, and learn client-focused strategies to create lasting change in sessions. - [Dealing with Self-Harm and Suicide](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/42-dealing-with-self-harm-and-suicide/) - This CPD builds understanding of self-harm, its causes, and suicide, explaining suicidal states, appropriate responses, and applying effective solution-focused approaches to support clients. - [Working with Eating Disorders](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/41-working-with-eating-disorders/) - Adapting Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Safe and Effective Work with Eating Disorders. - [Beyond the Itch: Working with Skin Conditions](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/40-beyond-the-itch-working-with-skin-conditions/) - This CPD equips practitioners to support clients with various skin conditions by addressing pain, grief, and psychological impacts, sharing tools to restore control/confidence. - [Working With Addictions](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/39-working-with-addictions/) - This CPD will cover an overview of drugs of abuse and misuse, the understanding of the mechanics behind addiction & dependence, and the principles of how to apply the SF framework. - [Smoking and Vaping](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/38-smoking-and-vaping/) - This CPD is for anyone who wants to improve their confidence in working with smoking & vaping cessation clients and gives additional tools to maximise sessions in this area. - [Working with Children with Challenging Behaviour and Additional Needs](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/37-working-with-children-with-challenging-behaviour-and-additional-needs/) - This CPD will allow you to gain an insight into the common additional and neuro diverse needs that can come into your practice when working with children. - [AHD Drop-in (free)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/35-ahd-drop-in-free/) - This is an opportunity for you to drop in and ask any questions you wish about the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma (AHD). - [Ozempic and the like!](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/30-ozempic-and-the-like/) - Each person in England will know seven people on GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, meaning we will be seeing clients on these drugs. This CPD gives therapists the knowledge to nod knowingly when they see these clients. - [Tax & Finance Basics for the Therapist](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/29-tax-finance-basics-for-the-therapist/) - The aim of this Workshop is to give therapists the tools and knowledge to be confident in their record keeping and to have the ability to do their own tax return. - [Pain & Long Term Health Conditions](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/28-pain-long-term-health-conditions/) - The aim of this CPD is to provide practitioners with a sound understanding of how to work with clients suffering with long-term, chronic and complex health conditions using the SF approach. - [Eating Disorders](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/27-eating-disorders/) - This CPD is aimed to help SF Hypnotherapists recognise and treat clients presenting eating disorders. It will also cover the impact of dieting, the importance of food on the brain, and how to give appropriate support. - [Calm Pregnancy and Birth](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/26-calm-pregnancy-and-birth/) - This CPD focuses on understanding the birthing process and modern birth culture, helping you support clients in developing a calmer, more natural and empowered view of childbirth. - [Fertility](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/25-fertility/) - This CPD supports clients facing emotional and psychological challenges of conception difficulties, for couples, solo parents, same-sex couples, and both male and female fertility. - [Unlocking the Neuroscience of Obesity](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/24-unlocking-the-neuroscience-of-obesity/) - This newly-updated CPD explores the neuroscience behind obesity, and shows how a Solution Focused approach can empower clients to achieve their weight management goals. - [Confidence with Common Medications](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/23-confidence-with-common-medications/) - This CPD is aimed at giving you the knowledge and confidence to deal with clients' medications, while explaining the rationale behind the use of many common prescription medicines. - [Ethics and Professional Conduct](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/22-ethics-and-professional-conduct/) - This CPD equips therapists with essential skills to navigate legal and ethical issues confidently, and handle complex ethical dilemmas whilst ensuring you safeguard your clients and your practice. - [Psychoneuroimmunology – immune system connection between mind and body](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/21-psychoneuroimmunology-immune-system-connection-between-mind-and-body/) - How does our psychological wellbeing affect our physical health? This CPD shows how our psychological, neural (brain) and immune processes interact together to impact our health. - [Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/20-understanding-the-gut-brain-axis/) - In this fascinating CPD, Jane Fox explores the powerful connection between the gut and the brain - a dynamic relationship that impacts our well-being, stress, and physical health. - [Supporting Perimenopause and Menopause](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/19-supporting-perimenopause-and-menopause/) - This CPD builds knowledge to support clients through perimenopause and menopause, explaining hormonal effects on mind and body, with strategies to restore balance and wellbeing. - [How to Run Weight Management Classes](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/18-how-to-run-weight-management-classes/) - If you've ever thought about running groups for Weight Management, then this Workshop will give you the skills and structure to do it. - [Planning and Running Group Talks and Presentations](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/17-planning-and-running-group-talks-and-presentations/) - This CPD will enable you to deliver talks and presentations with confidence, develop new and exciting ways of marketing yourself, and reach out to different audiences. - [Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/16-solution-focused-brief-therapy-sfbt/) - You don’t need more techniques. You need sharper use of what you already know, because when your use of SFBT sharpens, everything improves. - [The Miracle Question](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/15-the-miracle-question/) - The original and probably the best Miracle Question CPD, Alex Brounger has been running these Workshops to very high acclaim since 2015. - [Working With Children](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/14-working-with-children/) - This CPD covers working with children and teenagers, through informative discussion, engaging activities and a wide range of creative ideas and resources. - [An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/13-an-introduction-to-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) - This CPD gives a detailed understanding of CBT, as well as some examples of basic CBT skills to use in your hypnotherapy practice. - [Building and Growing your Hypnotherapy Practice](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/12-building-and-growing-your-hypnotherapy-practice/) - This CPD will give you a clear vision of how you want your practice to run, your target audience, marketing strategies and the necessary steps needed to take in order to achieve this. - [An Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/11-an-introduction-to-neuro-linguistic-programming-nlp/) - This CPD will give you an insight into NLP, an overview of how an NLP Practitioner may practice, as well as how it can complement your own SFH practice. - [Self-Care and Resilience for Hypnotherapists](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/10-self-care-and-resilience-for-hypnotherapists/) - This CPD empowers therapists to build resilience and maintain balance using SFH principles, supported by a 30-day self-care journal that guides you to develop meaningful practices. - [Neuroscience](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/9-neuroscience/) - We often say in our description of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy that it is “neuroscience based”. Here is your chance to find out a little more about how we can say that with confidence! - [Supporting Clients with Grief](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/8-supporting-clients-with-grief/) - Whether you work with adults or children, this CPD aims to give you the knowledge to work with those experiencing grief and loss, enhancing your ability as a hypnotherapist to support clients. - [Working with Women](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/7-working-with-women/) - This CPD equips you with knowledge and skills to understand and address women’s unique challenges, including how reproductive hormones affect mental health. - [Perinatal Mental Health, Pregnancy Loss and Birth Trauma](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/6-perinatal-mental-health-pregnancy-loss-and-birth-trauma/) - This CPD enhances your understanding of perinatal mental health, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma, providing the confidence to support clients facing these complex and sensitive issues. - [OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/5-ocd-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/) - This CPD will enable you to work confidently with clients experiencing OCD and will highlight how to tailor the brain explanation and therapy sessions. - [PTSD & C-PTSD Understanding Trauma](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/4-ptsd-c-ptsd-understanding-trauma/) - This CPD will give you an understanding of what PTSD and C-PTSD is, the symptoms and how they impact the survivor and their families, and how we can help as Solution Focused Hypnotherapists. - [Adult ADHD](https://www.cpht.co.uk/events/3-adult-adhd/) - This Workshop gives an understanding of ADHD, the symptoms, the impact on neurotransmitters such as dopamine, and how this can impact a clients ability to see or feel their 3P’s. ## Presenters - [Nicola Taylor](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/374-nicola-taylor/) - [Katie Malley](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/321-katie-malley/) - [Victoria Horton](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/299-victoria-horton/) - [Dawn Ibbetson](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/231-dawn-ibbetson/) - [Jennifer Austin](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/111-jennifer-austin/) - [Brian Noon](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/38-brian-noon/) - [Sacha Taylor](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/37-sacha-taylor/) - [Kim Clayden](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/23-kim-clayden/) - [Carmen Harrington](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/22-carmen-harrington/) - [Nicole Woodcock](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/21-nicole-woodcock/) - [Jane Fox](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/20-jane-fox/) - [Emma Jones](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/19-emma-jones/) - [Holly Stone](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/18-holly-stone/) - [Ali Hollands Hook](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/16-ali-hollands-hook/) - [Alex Brounger](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/15-alex-brounger/) - [Sian Noon](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/14-sian-noon/) - [Debbie Daltrey](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/13-debbie-daltrey/) - [Katie Churms](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/12-katie-churms/) - [Jenny Mellenchip](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/11-jenny-mellenchip/) - [Farah-Naz Khan](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/10-farah-naz-khan/) - [Claire Noyelle](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/9-claire-noyelle/) - [Nicola Griffiths](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/8-nicola-griffiths/) - [Vicki Lowe](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/7-vicki-lowe/) - [Jennifer Higgins](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/6-jennifer-higgins/) - [Oliver Newton](https://www.cpht.co.uk/presenters/5-oliver-newton/) ## Categories - [Health And Wellbeing](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/category/health-and-wellbeing/) - Our senior lecturers have written articles to offer more information about specific topics relating to "Health & Wellbeing". - [About Hypnotherapy](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/category/about-hypnotherapy/) - Our senior lecturers have written articles to offer more information about specific topics relating to "About Hypnotherapy". - [Hypnotherapy Training](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/category/hypnotherapy-training/) - Our senior lecturers have written articles to offer more information about specific topics relating to "Hypnotherapy Training". - [Videos](https://www.cpht.co.uk/blog/category/videos/)