Hypnotherapy Training in Plymouth
Become a qualified hypnotherapist with CPHT Plymouth
For over 20 years, our Hypnotherapy training has been led by experienced, certified and practising hypnotherapists. If you’re thinking of going into practice as a hypnotherapist, you can train locally in Plymouth using an established, trusted model of hypnotherapy, gaining an accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma with CPHT, the UK’s leading training centre.
Welcome to CPHT Plymouth

Since 2010, CPHT Plymouth has been providing hypnotherapy training to students from the furthest reaches of Cornwall through Devon and into Plymouth and Exeter, and Plymouth’s lecturers Lisa and Tiffany are passionate and enthusiastic about teaching you the skills needed to become a great hypnotherapist.
Our flagship Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ is widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence in UK hypnotherapy training. Delivered over one weekend a month for 10 months, the program leads to two prestigious qualifications: the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy™ (DSFH) and the Level 4 Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD), awarded upon successful portfolio completion.
Designed to be highly practical and engaging, the course empowers you to start applying your skills from day one – whether you’re working with friends, family, or early practice clients. Each module builds your confidence and competence through a unique blend of neuroscience, hypnosis, psychotherapy techniques, and business insight. It’s more than just a qualification – it’s your launchpad to a successful hypnotherapy career.
The course is held at The Shado Centre in Saltash, and its location is in easy reach of the railway station with car parking close by. The Centre has comfortable chairs and tables to assist your learning, with a large kitchen when you are ready for a break. The Centre offers a large, window light room for comfort while learning in the summer, and has central heating to keep warm in the winter months.
Lisa and Tiffany would like to welcome you to our course and join in with the laughter and learning, which we’re sure you will enjoy. Take the first step toward a new, fulfilling career – contact CPHT Plymouth today!
What Graduates say about our Course...
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Student and Lecturer Testimonials
Your Course Lecturers
Lisa Wade
Senior Lecturer
Lisa Wade has been practicing Solution Focused Hypnotherapy since 2011 and has built a very successful clinic over the years. Qualifying in various modalities has helped to expand her knowledge and experiences. She has found a love for working with children and utilises the childs’ own imagination that created the problem, to find the solution. Utilising her vast experience and understanding, she is now managing and lecturing at CPHT Plymouth and supervising other therapists across the country. She has a love for supporting people in their times of need and has a great understanding and ability to listen to those who come and see her, enabling a great working alliance to help anyone achieve their goals.
Full Biography
Tiffany Armitage
Senior Lecturer
Prior to working as a Hypnotherapist, Tiffany gained a BSc(hons) and Masters in ecology and worked internationally as a trainer and mentor for an international conservation charity. She trained with David Newton in 2011 when he first set up the Plymouth branch of CPHT.
Full Biography
Hypnotherapy Diploma Course
Based on the latest research and neuroscience, CPHT’s accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ will equip you to become an effective and business-ready solution focused Hypnotherapist. Whether you have prior experience as a helping professional or are looking to completely change your career, you can graduate with all the necessary skills and knowledge you need to begin your career immediately.
Successful completion of the course leads to the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH). In addition, successful completion of your accompanying portfolio leads to the Level 4 NCFE accredited Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD).
Your diploma level hypnotherapy training is made up of 10 modules delivered one weekend a month, over 10 months. This allows you time to practice yours skills and build your confidence between modules. It also means you can fit your training around your life and current commitments.
Monthly Payment
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A 20% deposit of £698 is required to confirm your place
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+ 8 monthly payments of £349
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Terms & Conditions Apply
Single Payment
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A 20% deposit of £698 is required to confirm your place
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+ £2792 due before course commencement
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Terms & Conditions Apply
Early Bird Booking price: £3141
Book 2 months or more before your course starts and get a 10% discount off your course fees! Early Bird payment options below:
| Early Bird Monthly Payment | Early Bird Single Payment |
| A 20% deposit of £628.20 is required to confirm your place | A 20% deposit of £628.20 is required to confirm your place |
| + 8 monthly payments of £314.10 | + £2,512.80 due before course commencement |
CPHT Plymouth Course Dates
Our Weekend course times are on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
Intake: PL53
Start Date: 25th April 2026
Module 1 – 25th & 26th April 2026
Module 2 – 30th & 31st May 2026
Module 3 – 20th & 21st June 2026
Module 4 – 25th & 26th July 2026
Module 5 – 22nd & 23rd August 2026
Module 6 – 26th & 27th September 2026
Module 7 – 24th & 25 October 2026
Module 8 – 21st & 22nd November 2026
Module 9 – 19th & 20th December 2026
Module 10 & Graduation – 9th & 10th January 2027
Intake: PL54
Start Date: 10th October 2026
Module 1 – 10th & 11th October 2026
Module 2 – 7th & 8th November 2026
Module 3 – 5th & 6th December 2026
Module 4 – 23rd & 24th January 2027
Module 5 – 20th & 21st February 2027
Module 6 – 20th & 21st March 2027
Module 7 – 24th & 25th April 2027
Module 8 – 22nd & 23rd May 2027
Module 9 – 19th & 20th June 2027
Module 10 & Graduation – 24th & 25th July 2027
Intake: PL52
Start Date: 25th October 2025
Module 1 – 25th & 26th October 2025
Module 2 – 22nd & 23rd November 2025
Module 3 – 20th & 21st December 2025
Module 4 – 3rd & 4th January 2026
Module 5 – 14th & 15th February 2026
Module 6 – 14th & 15th March 2026
Module 7 – 11th & 12th April 2026
Module 8 – 16th & 17th May 2026
Module 9 – 13th & 14th June 2026
Module 10 & Graduation – 18th & 19th July 2026
Intake: PL51
Start Date: 5th April 2025
Module 1 – 5th & 6th April 2025
Module 2 – 10th & 11th May 2025
Module 3 – 7th & 8th June 2025
Module 4 – 12th & 13th July 2025
Module 5 – 9th & 10th August 2025
Module 6 – 13th & 14th September 2025
Module 7 – 11th & 12th October 2025
Module 8 – 8th & 9th November 2025
Module 9 – 13th & 14th December 2025
Module 10 & Graduation – 17th & 18th January 2026
Other Locations Course Start Dates
Our hypnotherapy course typically starts running around March or April and again in September or October. The weekend course is our most popular course, and is available at every school. Our weekday course is only available in certain schools and runs on Thursdays and Fridays.
CPHT’s hypnotherapy training next course start dates for:
Midlands
Birmingham – 14th March 2026
Nottingham – 28th March 2026
Peterborough – 21st March 2026
Venue Details
- Address: The Shado Centre, Plougastel Drive, Saltash PL12 6DJ
- Call Lisa Wade on: 07547 193 555
- Email: plymouth@cpht.co.uk
The Shado Centre has a large kitchen for all to use. This includes kettles and kitchen utensils such as cups, plates and cutlery. All students have access to the use of the fridge and microwave. A short distance away there are shops and supermarkets as well as fast food outlets should you wish to treat yourself.
Next to The Shado Centre, is a very large carpark used for Saltash Leisure Centre, Saltash Football Club and the centre itself. This is a FREE car park and has no restrictions.
Coming from the direction of Plymouth, follow A38 over the Tamer River crossing the Tamar Bridge. Exit at the first exit after the bridge onto Fore Street. Continue ahead (3rd exit) at the roundabout onto Callington Road. You will find Plougastel Road on the left and the Centre immediately on your right before the car park.
Saltash Train Station is approximately 15 minutes’ walk away and trains run regularly on weekends. The Shado Centre is easily accessible by foot and by wheels as all rooms and entrances are on the ground floor and there are no steps. Toilets for people with difficulties are also available.
Application Form
CPHT Plymouth
Take the first step towards an exciting new career by completing our application form today!
Once you’ve submitted your form, one of our Senior Lecturers or Course Consultants will get in touch to arrange an informal, no-obligation chat (online or by phone) at a time that suits you.
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What students say about our hypnotherapy course...

Brian and Sian are brilliant, both running really successful hypnotherapy business's, supportive, and bring a sense of humour to sessions too. Each module is really thorough. The course also guides you on setting up your own practice and how to set up your business. Our cohort all achieved about 200 client hours, and the group was incredibly supportive and fun.
Excited to start setting up my practice properly soon. Huge thanks to Sian and Brian - solid 5 stars!
Debbie put me at ease immediately. She has such a calm manner and and her experience shines through in her teaching.
She has also been a great support to me with any problems I had, both personal and professional. We had some good laughs too, and I know I've made lifelong friends on this course.
I'm excited to start my new journey as a hypnotherapist and psychologist because I feel fully equipped with the experience and knowledge I have gained through her teaching.
Debbie was there for me all the way through, and I'm happy to know she's going to be there for me for a long time afterwards for adivice and guidance as I progress. I'm 58 and never thought I'd be my own boss and a fully qualified professional in a brand new career but, it's the best thing I have ever done for myself.
I would definitely recommend Debbie's course to anyone wanting to make a positive change in their life.
Thank you Debbie!
Trish
Lots of evidence based studies citing efficacy.
It was hard work fitting in the learning as you start seeing volunteer clients about month 2-3 .
Lots of help given and instruction on Marketing etc on how to set up your own business
will qualify in December 2025 and looking forward to starting to see my own paid clients privately .
Highly recommend
The course is very comprehensive, lots of theory, but also lots of practical time to embed hypnotherapy techniques too. Over the duration of the course I have learned new skills, and I am confident to go forwards into my own private practice. Both Debbie and Linda have been supportive both in the classroom and in between sessions, helping me to develop and reflect. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is just so impactful, my clients have made incredible progress and I have loved being part of their journeys. Thank you CPHT Manchester!
This course gave me the skills to empower clients to make meaningful change while retaining their agency. It impresses me that I was already seeing real positive results in clients, well before qualifying, - Changes in mindsets, reductions in stress levels and genuine breakthroughs in unimaginable areas as well as smoke cessation and phobic response. The course has also given me the acumen to set up and market my own practise with confidence. The tangible progress has given me confidence and real pride. I now feel ready and equipped not only to support others in their transformation but to launch a business grounded in authenticity and proven methods.
On a personal note, my supervisors Debbie, Linda and my cohort have steered me through the course and been available every step of the way with encouragement, direction and kindness.
If you are looking for a substantial course in hypnotherapy, that delivers depth and practise-readiness, CPHT really delivers.
One of the best decisions I ever made!!! I wholeheartedly recommend CPHT to train with.
Anita Jaffa-Brown 2025 intake
A highly knowledgeable and professional team of course leaders (Holly, Lydia, and Lisa), who really care about your progression as a student and are experts when it comes to delivering the course material.
The content (supported by handouts, demonstration videos, and recommended reading) is well-designed, thorough, and up to date with the most recent neuroscience research.
The course includes practical exercises with peers, which are a lot of fun, and you meet so many lovely people in the process. You are also encouraged and supported to work with clients while you are training, which boosts your confidence and prepares you to launch your own practice once qualified.
If you are thinking about becoming a hypnotherapist and want the best comprehensive training there is, I would 100% recommend CPHT!
The training is not only giving me the tools to become a solution-focused hypnotherapist, it is also transforming my own outlook on life. The tutors are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and passionate about what they do.
CPHT have provided me with a journey of growth and purpose. I thoroughly recommend this training course.
Lisa and her team have a wealth of knowledge which is brilliant and inspiring.
If you’re looking for a hypnotherapy course where you will feel welcomed, supported and inspired I can’t highly recommend CPHT Plymouth. Superstar's 🌟
The tutors are experts in the industry and are happy to share their experience. I also appreciate the ongoing post-qualifying support.
Another highlight was the people I’ve met, fellow students who have become my close friends and part of a supportive network moving forward.
I absolutely recommend CPHT Plymouth to anyone considering a career in hypnotherapy. It has been life-changing for me.
The course had a fantastic practical element – working with real clients while studying meant I was confident and ready to start my own business the moment I qualified. The tutors were incredibly friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable, making the whole learning experience enjoyable and inspiring.
I can’t recommend CPHT Plymouth highly enough to anyone considering a career in hypnotherapy.
Another strength was its focus on the business side of setting up in private practice, which gave me the tools to get started professionally straight away.
Not only was it a great course, I was also impressed by how effective Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is in helping people achieve their goals. I left the course feeling confident, well-equipped, and inspired to begin my Hypnotherapy practice.
The tutors, Brian and Lydia, were exceptional, feeling more like mentors than lecturers. Their knowledge and experience were evident and their passion for hypnotherapy was contagious. They created a supportive learning environment where questions were encouraged and feedback was always constructive and helpful.
This course has given me the skills, confidence, and understanding to work effectively and ethically with clients and set up my own practice. Learning and practicing in a group setting has forged new friendships, making me feel like I already belong to a community of therapists, which is incredibly reassuring as I take this next step.
If you’re considering training in hypnotherapy, I wholeheartedly recommend this course.
I had had an interest in hypnotherapy for sometime and had looked at various courses but this one was the one I finally went with and I am so glad that I did. Brian and Lydia are fantastic teachers and make everything come together in such a way that learning is fascinating and, dare I say it, fun. You were guided every step of the way, not only in how to practice solution based hypnotherapy but also in how to run a business like this, no question was stupid, no step to taxing and you are practising almost from the word go.
Having got my diploma, not bad for a kid who left school 43 years ago without an O level, I now feel super confident and excited to move forward with my business.
A great course that I can't recommend highly enough.
On a professional level it has been incredible, learning a whole new skill, along with 200 client hours under my belt, so I finish feeling confident and ready to go out to begin my business now. Seeing client results and progress has been incredible and I have been blown away by the positive impact SFH has had on client lives as well as my own. I really feel that I am making a difference and this feels so good.
Holly and Brian are brilliant- their teaching is excellent and they are so generous with their wisdom and knowledge.
The weekends in college were fantastic- they were informative, sometimes challenging (great to get out of our comfort zone!) but always fun- we had so many laughs along the way. The course content is very comprehensive, so much information and very in depth, really interesting and always relevant.
It is hard and a lot of work, more than I realised when I signed up, however, it was 100% worth the effort to come out the other end as a fully qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist!
Thank you so much Holly and Brian and CPHT Surrey.
Right from the start, you are supported and guided one incremental step at a time. They practice what they preach so beautifully! Brian and Lydia are fantastic tutors and supervisors: the lessons were always fascinating, sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, always relevant – you’re engaged from the moment you sit down, through teaching, group discussions, skills practice. Brian and Lydia both clearly love what they do, and teach with passion, humour and generosity.
It was a fantastic journey with like-minded classmates from all walks of life, all exploring our own minds as well as supporting clients through some of the most inspiring life-changes right from the start of the course.
Now, at the end of the course, I’m sad it’s over but am so excited about how well CPHT have prepared us to start this next chapter of building a business.
Paola Milan
I look forward to my new career.
A heart felt thanks to Brian & Sian who both go the extra mile to support you on your journey, couldn’t ask for better facilitators/professionals/caring individuals.








