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Professional hypnotherapy training in Devon & beyond. Mentoring and supervision. Training tomorrows

Over the past fifteen years, The Devon School of Hypnotherapy has progressed to Diploma level courses. We are backed by the industry’s largest governing body, the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). Courses are available throughout the year and at three different levels.

04/09/2026

Face to face in Paignton. £10 booking payment refunded after attendance.

25/02/2026

Before techniques come attitude, awareness and responsibility. Without those, no training format works.

When someone approaches me about training in hypnotherapy, I am not just thinking about whether they can learn an induction or follow a structure. I am considering who they are and how they show up. Therapeutic work involves real people, real vulnerability and real change. That carries weight.

I look for curiosity, emotional maturity and a willingness to reflect. I look for people who can listen properly, who are open to feedback and who understand that this work is not about performance. It is about presence. Skill can be developed. Technique can be refined. But integrity and responsibility have to be there from the beginning.

Not everyone is suited to therapeutic work, and that is not a criticism. It is simply an acknowledgement that working with the inner world of another person requires steadiness and self awareness. As a trainer, I take seriously the responsibility of teaching methods that can influence someone’s wellbeing. Certification should never be handed out lightly.

Before learning how to guide others, a student must be prepared to hold that responsibility.

What do you think carries the most responsibility in therapy work?

Find out more about our training here: https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

23/02/2026

What Online Training Can’t Teach on Its Own

There is a big difference between information and understanding. You can read the theory, watch the demonstrations and learn the structure of a session, but hypnotherapy is not simply about knowing what to do. It is about knowing how and when to do it with a real person sitting in front of you.

Over the years I have seen students arrive with plenty of knowledge but very little confidence. That shift happens through feedback, observation and correction. It happens when someone experienced notices the small things, the pacing, the language, the response you might have missed, and helps you refine them. Therapeutic work is subtle and human. It cannot be mastered through information alone.

As a trainer, I take seriously the responsibility to ensure students are supported, not just certified. A qualification should represent capability, not just completion. Real learning settles through experience, guidance and reflection. If you are considering training, it is worth asking yourself what will truly make it stay with you.

What do you think makes learning truly stick: information or experience?

Read more about our training approach here: https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

16/02/2026

Can you really learn hypnotherapy online?

It is one of the most common questions we are asked. And the honest answer is not simply yes or no.

Online training can offer flexibility, accessibility and a strong theoretical foundation. But hypnotherapy is not just information. It is observation, responsibility and the ability to work safely with real people.

In our latest blog, Chris shares a balanced view on what can be effectively taught online, what requires live interaction and supervision, and how to choose a course with confidence in the UK.

If you are weighing up online versus in person training, this will help you think it through carefully.

Read the full blog here:
https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/can-you-learn-hypnotherapy-online-in-the-uk/

12/02/2026

There is often an assumption that online training is the easier option. In reality, it can demand a great deal from the learner.

Online hypnotherapy training tends to suit people who are thoughtful, self motivated, and able to reflect on their own internal processes. Those who do well are not looking for shortcuts. They are willing to take responsibility for their learning, revisit material carefully, and engage with supervision and feedback seriously.

Maturity and self awareness matter. Hypnotherapy is not simply a set of techniques. It involves understanding yourself as well as understanding others.

Chris maintains the same high standards regardless of format. Online does not mean relaxed expectations. It means structured learning delivered differently, with the same commitment to safe and responsible practice.

If you are considering training, you can explore the course options here:
https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

How do you learn best: independently, collaboratively, or a mix of both?

10/02/2026

Online learning has changed how many people approach professional training. Theory, background knowledge, and structured learning can absolutely be explored remotely, and there is real value in that flexibility.

At the same time, hypnotherapy is not just about what you know. It involves awareness, responsibility, and learning how to respond to real people in real moments. Some of that only develops through presence, observation, and guided feedback from experienced practitioners.

Chris does not take an all or nothing stance on this. Different parts of training require different approaches. The key is understanding what can be learned remotely and what benefits from being in the room with others.

If this question resonates, the full blog explores it in more depth here:
https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

06/02/2026

Real confidence in therapeutic work doesn’t come from being told you’re ready. It comes from knowing your limits, understanding your responsibility, and having the skills to work safely within them.

Over the years, Chris has seen the difference between bravado and grounded confidence. Bravado performs well in a classroom. Grounded confidence shows up quietly in real client work, when you know how to pause, reflect, and respond rather than push through uncertainty.

That’s why patience matters in training. Confidence grows through experience, supervision, and self awareness. It’s built session by session, not handed over with a certificate or rushed timetable.

If you’re curious about learning hypnotherapy in a way that prioritises safety, responsibility, and real confidence, you can explore Chris’s approach here:
https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

When have you felt your confidence grow through experience rather than reassurance?

04/02/2026

Hypnotherapy isn’t something you collect like a certificate and move on from. The way you’re trained shapes how you think, how you respond under pressure, and how safe the people you work with feel in your presence.

Over the years, I’ve seen many different training routes. Some focus on getting people through quickly. Others focus on helping students truly understand what they’re doing and why it matters. The difference shows up later, when you’re sitting with a real person, not a practice partner, and responsibility is no longer theoretical.

Depth matters because confidence doesn’t come from rushing or memorising techniques. It comes from understanding people, learning to stay regulated, and being taught to think responsibly rather than perform correctly.

As a trainer, my responsibility is not just to help people qualify. It’s to protect students and the future clients they’ll work with by making sure training builds substance, not just speed.

👉 If you’re curious about how we approach hypnotherapy training, you can read more here:
https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

What do you think matters most in professional training, speed or substance?

28/01/2026

Most people who train as hypnotherapists do not start out confident.

They start out curious. Thoughtful. Often with a quiet sense that they want to help others, but also a lot of questions about whether they are capable or ready.

Confidence is not something you need at the beginning. It is something that develops through understanding people, taking responsibility seriously, and learning how to stay grounded in real situations. Good training is not about turning you into someone else. It is about helping you become more aware, more regulated, and clearer in how you work with others.

For many students, the training journey supports personal growth as much as professional skill. You learn how to work ethically and safely, while also understanding yourself better along the way.

If you have ever felt drawn to hypnotherapy but questioned yourself, you are not alone.

What first sparked your interest?

If you would like to explore hypnotherapy training in more detail, you can find more information on our website.
👉 https://hypnotherapy-training.uk/

26/01/2026

A lot of people ask, “What actually is hypnotherapy?”

And the honest answer is that many explanations focus on techniques rather than meaning. You will hear what happens in a session, or what tools are used, but not what hypnotherapy really is.

The way we teach it is very simple. Hypnotherapy is therapy that takes place in hypnosis.

That matters, because it shifts the focus away from performance and towards responsibility, understanding people, and working ethically in real situations. Hypnosis is not the therapy itself. It is the state that allows therapy to happen more effectively.

When students understand that, everything else starts to make sense.

If you are curious about learning hypnotherapy properly and want a clearer understanding of what training actually involves, you can find more information on our website.

👉 https://hypnotherapy-training.uk

Address

30a Hyde Road
Paignton
TQ45BY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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+441803896888

Website

http://www.hypnotherapy-training.uk/

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