Hypnotherapy training course in Nottingham

Transformations School of Clinical Hypnosis

Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Mind Coaching

(in-person course)

Congratulations to our latest graduates!

(November 2025)

Katie, Aurora, Katie, Emily, Mat, Raman and Isobel

I was looking for something and I knew on day one I had found it. You and Steve are a formidable double act. Thank you for the mentorship, guidance, and wisdom. You have prepared us for the next stage of our journey both personally and professionally"

Chris Vickers 2024

The next Diploma course starts in Nottingham in February 2026 -

3 places left (as of 12/11/25)

Here are all of the essential details:-

What does the course involve?

The course consists of around 130 hours of classroom time (which is a combination of theory, demonstrations and practical sessions). Classroom sessions are held one weekend per month (non-residential) for ten months. Comprehensive course notes are provided (more than 40,000 words) plus some scripts to get you started. You will be required to complete written and reading assignments between weekend sessions and complete three case studies. There are written and practical exams at the end of the course. One of the many unique features of this course is that it includes various ways of catching up if you should miss one of the weekends. Furthermore, your tutor can be contacted by telephone and email between weekend sessions if you have any questions or queries. Support continues after you have qualified, if you need it. In fact we have our own peer group which meets on a regular basis as well as our practice group (HypnoClub).

What kind of people take our course?

The course is open to people from all walks of life and there is no upper age restriction. We’ve had a wide range of people take our course over the years including doctors, barristers, coaches, teachers, IT consultants, reiki practitioners, beauty therapists, antiques dealers, the list goes on… Previous knowledge of hypnosis or hypnotherapy is not necessary.

What happens when you qualify?

You will be eligible to become a full member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR). Also you will be able to join the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and, if you wish, be able to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), which is recognised by the Department of Health. If you decide to set up in practice, further support, in the form of supervision and/or peer support can be obtained through your course tutor, or through the GHR or NCH if you prefer. As a therapist, you will be required to have regular supervision as a member of the GHR or NCH anyway, and to abide by their Code of Ethics.

Course Presenters

Robert McKinnon is a highly respected hypnotherapy trainer, mainly because of his straightforward and easy-to-understand approach. As such he has provided training to medical doctors as part of the NHS training programme for General Practitioners. His courses and CPD workshops attract students and therapists from all over the UK and Europe. Robert has been in practice for more than 24 years, working in both London and Nottingham, and has been teaching since 2007.

Dr. Steve Lowe is a retired dentist and experienced hypnotherapist and will present a detailed scientific perspective on the brain, memory, stress response etc. in relation to hypnotherapy, and will also assist with the practical sessions.

Louise Page is an experienced hypnotherapist and will be covering past-life regression.

Course venue

The course will be held at Orchid Therapy Centre, 1a Westdale Lane, Carlton, NG4 3JF.

I have never known a more helpful, accommodating, dedicated tutor ever. This course has not just set me up for a whole new business change, it has changed my life completely and help me discover myself too! I cannot thank you enough Robert!

Mandy Jackson, Derby

Course structure

MODULE 1 : What is hypnosis. The history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Hypnotic inductions and deepeners. Depths of trance. Time distortion. Mindfulness. Personality types; the Warriors, Settlers and Nomads model. Assignment.

MODULE 2 : Hypnotherapy;- which conditions respond best. The subconscious mind and the mind-body link. Steve Peters’ “Chimp” model. Suggestion therapy - direct and indirect. Working with analytical and resistant clients. The ‘Analytical Imp’. How to write scripts for confidence and self-esteem. Assignment.

MODULE 3 : The science behind hypnotherapy part 1; the brain and the role of neurotransmitters, memory and perception. (presented by Dr Steve Lowe). Self-hypnosis. Meeting the client. Building rapport. Clean language. Taking notes. Transference. Who not to treat - psychosis and neurosis. Assignment.

MODULE 4 : The science behind hypnotherapy part 2; The mind-body link, the autonomic nervous system and the stress response. Polyvagal theory and epigenetics. Analytical therapy part 1 - Regression to cause. How to handle abreaction. Inner child healing including the “informed child” and the “time machine”. Assignment.

MODULE 5 : Analytical therapy part 2 - Free association and the tv/video technique. Ideo-motor signals. Working “content free”. Gold Counselling. The work of Milton Erickson. Metaphor and reverse metaphor. Assignment.

MODULE 6 : NLP theory. NLP techniques;- reframing, anchoring, swish, rewind technique (Fast Phobia Cure), the NLP “secret technique”, future pacing. Assignment.

MODULE 7 : Secondary gains. Parts Integration Therapy masterclass. Miscellaneous approaches in brief:- Meridian therapies (EFT, TFT etc.), The “Three Principles” of Mind, Consciousness and Thought, Havening, Brainworking Recursive Therapy, EMDR and much more. Assignment.

MODULE 8 : Application of techniques learned – working with anxiety, phobias, habits etc. Case studies. Mind coaching in sport, business etc. including the “four quadrants”, the performance triangle, neutral thinking. Understanding the science behind the peak performance “zone” and how to use mindful meditation for peak performance.

MODULE 9 : Specialist areas :- Smoking cessation and weight management - various theories and approaches. Pain management. Written exam (done at home).

MODULE 10 : Setting up in practice:- Where to practice. How much to charge, supervision and CPD. Legal and ethical requirements. Reflective practice. Past life regression (presented by Louise Page). Practical exam

MODULE 11 : Review of the course. Marketing your practice and attracting clients. Award of diplomas and end of course celebration.

Course dates

Module 1 : February 14th and 15th

Module 2 : March 14th and 15th

Module 3 : April 18th and 19th

Module 4 : May 16th and 17th

Module 5 : June 13th and 14th

Module 6 : July 4th and 5th

Module 7 : August 1st and 2nd

Module 8 : September 5th and 6th

Module 9 : October 3rd and 4th

Module 10 : October 24th and 25th

Module 11 : November 14th and 15th

Reading list

Recommended for pre-course reading (if you are new to the subject)

Brian Roet : Understanding Hypnosis

Highly recommended reading for the course

Roy Hunter : The Art of Hypnotherapy

Rory Z Fulcher : The Beginners Guide to Hypnotherapy

Melissa Tiers : Integrative Hypnosis

Joseph O’Connor and Ian McDermott : Principles of NLP

Terence Watts : Warriors, Settlers & Nomads

Hypnotherapy and Coaching in Nottingham