Our latest graduates (June 2026)

 

​Accredited hypnotherapy training course in Nottingham ​

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You could be a fully qualified hypnotherapist and mind coach by June next year.

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You'll be able to register as a hypnotherapist and life coach and be able to help your clients overcome unwanted habits, anxiety, phobias, stress and so much more. 

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We've trained more than 300 students since 2007

 

The next course in Nottingham starts in September 2026

 

Two places available 

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September too soon?

We have another course starting in February 2027 and are taking bookings now.

Very early booking discount - pay £1500 if you book before August 31st

(saving £1000)

 

 Full details on request   

 

​robert@nottinghamcoaching.co.uk​

 

Course highlights

 

• Small class size

• Presented in a friendly environment

• Highly experienced presenters

• Lots of practical

• Learn how to find the root cause of the client's problem

• Inner child healing

• Includes parts integration therapy

• Lots of NLP techniques including the fast phobia cure

• Past life regression

• Performance coaching and life coaching

• Includes neuroscience and the mind-body link

• Stress management

• Weight management

• Pain management

• Ways of catching up if you miss a session

• Book lending scheme

• Marketing and setting up in practice

• On-going support after you qualify

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Course structure 

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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.),  Eye movement therapies (e.g. EMDR), The “Three Principles” of Mind, Consciousness and Thought, Havening, Brainworking Recursive Therapy and much more. Assignment. 

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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.

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 Course dates  

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Module 1 : September 12th and 13th   

Module 2 : October 10th and 11th  

Module 3 : November 7th and 8th   

Module 4 : December 5th and 6th  

Module 5 : January 9th and 10th  

Module 6 : February 6th and 7th  

Module 7 : March 6th and 7th   

Module 8 : April 3rd and 4th  

Module 9 : April 24th and 25th  

Module 10 : May 22nd and 23rd  

Module 11 : June 12th and 13th  

 

Course presenters

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Robert McKinnon : Robert is the course designer and main presenter. Robert has been in practice since 2001 and his main specialisms are anxiety, phobias, habits and sports performance.  Robert's work has been featured in Cosmopolitan and Zest magazines, and on the BBC. 

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Dr Steve Lowe : Steve is a retired dentist and has been in practice since 2012. Steve covers the science behind hypnotherapy (neuroscience, mind-body link, stress response etc.) and also helps with the practical sessions. Steve also works in the corporate sector, talking mainly about two of his passions which are stress and sleep.  

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Louise Page : Louise presents and demonstrates past life regression. Louise's other main area of expertise is working with people affected by narcissism. 

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Cost of the course 

 

The course costs £2500, made up of the following:-

 

 

£200 deposit to secure your place, and

 

£2300 to be paid by August 31st 2026

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Payment by bank transfer is preferred

 

Note. We're now also taking bookings for course starting in February 2027.  

Significant discounts if you book now - full details on request

 

 

robert@nottinghamcoaching.co.uk

 

​​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

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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

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