Are you ready to become an expert hypnotherapist… And help others heal, transform and achieve their goals and dreams?
So you can help people achieve profound and positive outcomes!
If you’re looking for a more holistic and powerful way to help others and to make a real difference…
Or if you’ve experienced a big change in your life circumstances and need to find yourself and discover your unique strengths and gifts, then you’re in exactly the right place…
We’re dedicated to teaching you transformational hypnotherapy skills and techniques, so you can enjoy a new and exciting path AND help others overcome problems and achieve their goals…
New Zealand’s #1 Hypnotherapy Training Provider Since 2009…
Ready to learn about the fascinating power of the subconscious mind? Your exciting hypnotherapy training journey begins here!
Hi, my name is Sara Wilson. I’m the National Training Director.
I am delighted that you are interested in training and then going on to join this exciting and rewarding profession with us.
Below you’ll find all the information you’ll need. But please get in touch if you’d like to chat with us in person about the course and whether it will be the perfect fit for you.
A career as a professional hypnotherapist can be extremely rewarding. The aim of our school is to help you not only to achieve the qualifications but also to enter the profession full of confidence and supported all the way.
Want to learn transformational tools and skills to help people make real and positive changes?
If you’d love to help others overcome their challenges and achieve their goals… You’re definitely in the right place!
NZ’s #1 Training Provider – “World Class Trainers Who Truly Care About Your Success”
Our training team is amongst the most talented and inspirational, not just in NZ but around the world.
Read on for more information on how you can become an expert in positive transformation and helping people change their lives for the better :)
All the very best Sara Wilson BEd, DipCAH, HPD, PNLP National Training Manager, Lead Trainer for Christchurch and Online
NZSPH – Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is that we all have within us every resource and tool we need to overcome problems and to be successful in life. Hypnotherapists who understand this process are able to help clients unlock their true potential in a way many people consider impossible. This is also the process and belief we follow at the NZSPH as we teach our students how to become super successful hypnotherapists.
As well as teaching you advanced levels of theoretical and practical knowledge, in a way that is profoundly enjoyable and will help you in your own personal journey towards your goals, we are dedicated to teaching you advanced practice-building and marketing skills. We teach you in a way that allows you to bring your unique strengths, passions and life experiences to your future life and career success.
When choosing to train as a hypnotherapist, we are well aware that you have many choices and that it can be very confusing and difficult to determine which course would suit you best. To help, we have listed the primary benefits of training with us, including some questions that you might like to ask other schools if the issues raised are important to you.
The NZSPH was founded in 2009. It is strongly affiliated with the UK Academy, which is a UK national group of training centres.
All current and future trainers for the NZSPH are trained and experienced hypnosis practitioners with a proven track record.
The Principal and Vice-Principal of the UK Academy were involved in creating the UK National Occupational Standards, ensuring that the training meets and exceeds those standards.
The HPD (Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma) is the first nationally accredited qualification in hypnotherapy in the UK and is considered the 'gold standard' by many.
The NZSPH course offers six qualifications in one, including the DipCAH, HPD, NLP Practitioner Certificate, and Specialist Certifications in Smoking Cessation, Treating Anxiety, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
The course includes demonstrations of techniques and ample practice opportunities with fellow students and tutors.
The NZSPH course adheres to minimum standards of 120 hours face-to-face training (offered in-person and online) and 600 hours of total study time.
A comprehensive syllabus is provided before starting the course, covering hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to Practitioner level.
The course emphasizes practice building and marketing, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to attract clients.
Applicants are interviewed to ensure suitability for the profession and to determine if the NZSPH is the right fit for them.
The NZSPH upholds policies of equal opportunities, making reasonable adjustments for special learning needs.
Ongoing student feedback is gathered to continuously improve the course and support individuality in practice.
Ethical considerations are covered in depth, and students are encouraged to join relevant professional bodies for long-term support.
The course offers the opportunity to gain an internationally accredited qualification, providing recognition beyond New Zealand.
Module 4 Understanding the Therapeutic Relationship
Psychological Models
Module 5 Stress Relief Techniques & Skills
Reducing Anxiety with Hypnotherapy
Module 6 Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Language Patterns & Conversational Hypnosis
Module 7 Introduction to NLP: Tools & strategies for rapid change
The power of body-language and unspoken communication
Module 8 Advanced NLP: Understanding the internal strategies we use
Changing our Mind Programs
Module 9 Regression and other advanced Hypnotherapy Techniques & Strategies
Module 10 Ethics and Assignments Marketing and Practice Building
Ethics and AssignmentsMarketing and Practice Building
The power of the subconscious mind
“The most enjoyable, rewarding and fascinating topic you could ever study”
Hypnotherapy is both a theoretical and practical based study. The NZSPH believes that it is very important for a student to not only know the information taught, but also to be able to use this information in a practical way. To this end, a large proportion of the course is dedicated to practical sessions.
In addition to the live workshop attendance, students will be required to submit a portfolio of work which includes a question paper, a series of hypothetical situations for which you plan treatment and a statement of personal and professional philosophy.
The NZSPH is recognised by several international professional associations. Our Diploma course incorporates the UK Academy Diploma course and meets the requirements for the externally accredited Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma awarded by the National Council for Hypnotherapy in the UK. This is one of the specialist vocational awards you can receive upon successful completion of this course and relevant assignments.
Upon successful completion of this course and the HPD Portfolio assignment, you will receive the following qualifications:
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Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis from the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
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NLP Practitioner Certificate from the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
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Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma from the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
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Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis from the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences
You will also be eligible to use the letters DipCAH and PNLP after your name. If you successfully complete optional assignments you will also receive:
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Specialist Certificate in Smoking Cessation
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Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Practitioner Certificate
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Specialist Certificate in Treating Anxiety
You also have the option to upgrade and receive the following internationally recognised qualification:
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Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma from the National Council of Hypnotherapy
You will also be eligible to use the letters HPD after your name. All of these qualifications mean that you will be able to start up immediately with all the skills and knowledge that you need to build a successful practice.
Professional Memberships
There are opportunities to join various professional hypnotherapy organisations, including the NZAPH (New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists) here in NZ.
Certificate in Hypnotherapy Course
We are now offering an introductory Certificate in Hypnotherapy course.
This comprises the Introduction to Hypnotherapy training module (completed online as a combination of on-demand training videos and a short Zoom workshop), followed by one other training module of your choice.
Students can choose from any of the first 6 full weekend modules of the Diploma course (up to and including the Introduction to NLP).
The Certificate can either be completed in-person, which requires attendance at one full weekend workshop, or online by attending four consecutive weekly ‘virtual’ workshops. These run for approximately three hours on Wednesday evenings starting at 6.30pm.
The Certificate in Hypnotherapy training is self-contained and is a fantastic option to gain a basic understanding of and certificate in hypnotherapy, however it is also a 'taster' for the longer Diploma course.
Should you decide to continue, your financial investment in the certificate course along with the training modules already completed, are fully credited against the Diploma.
Syllabus
As this course is constantly updated, this list only represents a sample of what is covered. Other cutting edge techniques will be taught in order to keep the student at the forefront of hypnosis for therapeutic changework.
The syllabus includes the following topics:
History of Hypnosis
Clinical Application of Hypnosis
Treatment Design
Post Hypnotic Suggestions
Practice Management
Script Design
Regressions
Pseudo Orientation in Time
Work of Milton H Erickson
Traditional Hypnotic Phenomena
Work of Dave Elman
Indirect Suggestions
Direct Language Usage
Brookhouse's three S's (Smoking, Slimming and Stress)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Rapport Building
Contra Indications
False Memory Syndrome
Systematic Desensitisation
Migraine
IBS (OCD's)
Phobias
Stammering
Milton Model
Performance Enhancement
Solution Oriented Hypnosis
Truisms
Utilisation Language
What is NLP?
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a model of communication that focuses on identifying and using patterns of thought that influence a person's behaviour as a means of improving the quality and effectiveness of their lives. It offers a paradigm of how the brain works (neuro), about how language interacts with the brain (linguistic), and we use this interaction to get the results we want for ourselves and others (programming). It is an effective, proven vehicle for accelerated human change, radically altering the 'old way' of lengthy psychotherapy.
NLP was initially created by linguist Dr John Grinder and computer scientist and Gestalt therapist Dr Richard Bandler. Together they produced a linguistic model that identified the language patterns of a few gifted individuals such as hypnotherapist Milton H Erickson, MD, Fritz Perls of Gestalt therapy, anthropologist Gregory Bateson and Virginia Satir of family systems therapy. The synthesis of their findings, a blend of cognitive and behavioural science, resulted in the technology known as Neuro-Linguistic Programming. In the 20+ years since it was first developed, NLP has grown, changed and expanded, and it continues to do so today.
The NLP practitioner course includes both traditional and non-traditional NLP techniques and models.
NLP Syllabus
Behavioural integration of the basic presuppositions of NLP
Rapport, establishment and maintenance
Pacing and Leading (Verbal and Non Verbal)
Calibration (Sensory Based Experience)
Representational Systems (predicates and accessing cues)
Meta Model
Milton Model
Elicitation of well-formed, ecological outcomes and structures of present state
Overlap and Transition
Metaphor Creation
Frames contrast
Relevancy
As if
Backtrack
Anchoring (VAK)
Anchoring Techniques
Ability to shift consciousness to external or internal, as required by the moment's task
Dissociation and Association Chunking
Submodalities
Reframing
All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability for the course
Continuing Professional Development
Although the Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis is a full practitioner qualification, The NZSPH believes that Continuing Professional Development is vital for the hypnotherapy practitioner and for the profession as a whole. With this aim, we will encourage students to embrace the concept of CPD and we offer relevant and popular programs ourselves, including our online Hypnotherapy Masterclasses, a series of audio webinars with experienced trainers on a range of topics.
Eligibility
Hypnotherapy is a profession that incorporates a significant responsibility to the public who seek our services. As such, we do not simply allow anyone who applies, to do the course. We feel that it is of the utmost importance that anyone who undertakes this course must:
Be of suitable character to take on a career of working with vulnerable people
Be sufficiently mature in order to be able to listen to traumatic material without being unduly affected personally
Have sufficient background and experience to be able to meet the academic demands of the course
Clinical Supervision
The NZSPH believes that clinical supervision is an integral part of being a professional hypnotherapist. We are able to advise students on this and all other relevant aspects of practicing.
This may be followed by an informal telephone interview to assess that the course is the right fit for your goals.
Please note
Hypnotherapy is not NZQA-recognised and this course is not eligible for a Student Loan.
Payment of the deposit or first payment is required upon enrolment to secure your place on the course.
Fees include all tuition and certification.
Paid fees are non-refundable.
We accept payment by internet banking (and credit card for upfront payment in full).
We do not accept cheques and training instructors are not able to accept payments.
Places on all courses are strictly limited.
Venues and trainers may be subject to change.
Flexible Payment Plans
We offer a monthly payment plan to be flexible and allow you to spread the cost of the Diploma course over several months.
If you choose a monthly payment plan, you will be required to set up an Automatic Payment to pay installments by 7th of each month.
For monthly payment plans, these installments are to be paid over 11 consecutive months. We do not offer a ‘pay per module’ option.
Proof of setting up your Automatic Payment for one of the flexible payment options is required before your enrolment is complete, and keeping to this arrangement is a condition of you continuing on the course.
Late and missed payments will be chased and may incur interest.
Repeating training modules
As part of our unique guarantee, once enrolled on the full Diploma program, you are able to access and repeat the training modules as many times as you wish, for no additional charge.
You have a four period in which to do this, for the in-person Diploma classes.
For the online Diploma, you have lifetime access to the live training workshops, recorded training sessions and the ‘Technique Library’ of video demonstrations.
Many students find this to be an invaluable benefit offering the opportunity for continuing professional development, a deeper learning experience and networking/contact with other students and graduates.
Certain conditions apply, for example with the in-person course 5 working days notice of your intention to attend a repeat training day or weekend, and it is subject to there being an available seat in the room.
Upcoming Course Dates
Online
16th April
Christchurch
3rd & 4th May
Auckland
17th May
Wellington
19th & 20th July
What Our Students and Graduates Are Saying About The NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Tatiana Blagova-Ives
I loved the way ideas were conveyed and skills were taught. Everyone was encouraged to ask questions, work on their own priorities and learn at their own pace. The focus on practical skills mastery was excellent. We are able to repeat modules we have missed or where we don't feel strong enough.
I have got a LOT of value from this training course. Back-up and support has been prompt and extremely helpful, from the trainers and staff. The trainers share such a huge amount of knowledge, practical skills and fascinating information. There is a great balance between practical and theory, so that we feel truly ready to get out there and help people.
I was able to gain confidence and expertise in a supportive environment… always stimulating and enjoyable. I really enjoyed being able to share with like-minded people, and learning new skills. Most of us also built a support network with other members of the group, and we are still in touch. I feel that I am a member of something pretty special for life.
I really enjoyed my training experience. It has added considerable skills to my existing practice and expanded what I already had. I offer holistic massage (which incorporates really well with hypnotherapy) as well as Kinesiology, Reiki, Bach Flower Essences and Reflexology. Hypnotherapy has integrated much better than I realised would be possible. It's wonderful! The training weekends were very inspiring and a "special treat"!
This amazing training course has been life changing for me… changed my thought patterns and started me on the path to realising my dreams. I lost 22kgs in a matter of months with hypnosis. Using self hypnosis, I was able to have dental treatment without anaesthetic, much to my dentist's surprise. I have avoided hip surgery by controlling my pain.
The training has been thoroughly professional throughout and very inspiring. I feel it has definitely been great value for the money. Learning in stages helped me feel I was becoming competent and had gained confidence in each area before moving onto the next. I loved the training and looked forward to each training weekend.
I love the way that the Diploma course was structured. Two full days training per month, for 9 months. This gave me time between training weekends to read up on the materials, process and practice my new skills. It was a wonderful time in my life. I met amazing, like-minded people and have built relationships I'll cherish forever.
The NZSPH is a VERY professional training school. Because I work full-time, I needed to find a training school that would fit in with my existing profession. This was definitely achieved and I appreciate the modular nature of the course, allowing our learning to be a journey. The teaching style and philosophy allows us to bring out the best in ourselves.
I loved the way ideas were conveyed and skills were taught. Everyone was encouraged to ask questions, work on their own priorities and learn at their own pace. The focus on practical skills mastery was excellent. We are able to repeat modules we have missed or where we don't feel strong enough.
I have got a LOT of value from this training course. Back-up and support has been prompt and extremely helpful, from the trainers and staff. The trainers share such a huge amount of knowledge, practical skills and fascinating information. There is a great balance between practical and theory, so that we feel truly ready to get out there and help people.
I was able to gain confidence and expertise in a supportive environment… always stimulating and enjoyable. I really enjoyed being able to share with like-minded people, and learning new skills. Most of us also built a support network with other members of the group, and we are still in touch. I feel that I am a member of something pretty special for life.
I really enjoyed my training experience. It has added considerable skills to my existing practice and expanded what I already had. I offer holistic massage (which incorporates really well with hypnotherapy) as well as Kinesiology, Reiki, Bach Flower Essences and Reflexology. Hypnotherapy has integrated much better than I realised would be possible. It's wonderful! The training weekends were very inspiring and a "special treat"!
This amazing training course has been life changing for me… changed my thought patterns and started me on the path to realising my dreams. I lost 22kgs in a matter of months with hypnosis. Using self hypnosis, I was able to have dental treatment without anaesthetic, much to my dentist's surprise. I have avoided hip surgery by controlling my pain.
The training has been thoroughly professional throughout and very inspiring. I feel it has definitely been great value for the money. Learning in stages helped me feel I was becoming competent and had gained confidence in each area before moving onto the next. I loved the training and looked forward to each training weekend.
I love the way that the Diploma course was structured. Two full days training per month, for 9 months. This gave me time between training weekends to read up on the materials, process and practice my new skills. It was a wonderful time in my life. I met amazing, like-minded people and have built relationships I'll cherish forever.
The NZSPH is a VERY professional training school. Because I work full-time, I needed to find a training school that would fit in with my existing profession. This was definitely achieved and I appreciate the modular nature of the course, allowing our learning to be a journey. The teaching style and philosophy allows us to bring out the best in ourselves.
If you need any help or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 0274 690320 or 0800 768368. We’d love to hear from you.
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Terms and Conditions
Payment Terms
Payment of either the full fee or deposit plus first instalment is required at the point of enrolment to secure a place. Places on a course cannot be held without payment.
Early Bird discount fees are only available for payment in full at time of enrolment.
Monthly instalments must be paid by Automatic Payment and received by 7th of each month. Your AP must be set up and evidence provided of this before attending your first training.
The flexible monthly payment plans are not a “pay as you go” option. Payments are for 8 consecutive months regardless of attendance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Fees once paid are non-refundable under all circumstances. If you are unable to attend a course, training day or weekend as planned, you can transfer onto any future NZPSH dates within the next 4 years. Any request to cancel and transfer a course must be made in writing.
If you are in any doubt about your suitability for or commitment to the full Diploma course, it is recommended that you begin with the 3 Day Introduction to Hypnosis course to make sure the course is right for you.
Missed days or weekends can be made up on future courses and at any training location.
Trainers & Venues
Trainers and venues are subject to change. NZSPH shall provide such trainers to present the training course as it deems fit and shall be entitled at any time to substitute any trainer with any other person who it deems suitably qualified to present the relevant course.
Every effort will be made to give attendees no less than 5 working days notice of any such change.
Guarantee & Repeating weekends
NZSPH Diploma Students are able to repeat training days and weekends an unlimited number of times for no additional charge, on the following conditions:
5 working days’ notice of intention to attend is provided
Your attendance is approved by the relevant trainer
You observe an appropriate standard of behaviour to ensure a respectful and inclusive learning environment
Repeat attendance is subject to a place being available
We will confirm if there is a space available for you. It is strongly recommended that you do not book flights, accommodation or incur any other expenses before receiving such confirmation, as these costs will not be reimbursed in the event that a place is not available.
Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights
All NZSPH materials, whether on the NZSPH website or at an NZSPH training course, are owned by NZSPH (trading name the Art of Optimism Ltd) or the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences. All intellectual property rights in all materials, including the design, graphics and text of all printed materials and the audio of all webinars and podcasts, are owned by NZSPH or the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences. No such content may be copied, reproduced, uploaded, posted, displayed or linked to in any way, in whole or in part, without NZSPH’s prior permission. Any such use is strictly prohibited and will constitute an infringement of our intellectual property rights.
Confidentiality
Any personal information volunteered by participants during training sessions, whether on the NZSPH website or at an NZSPH training course, it to be treated with the utmost confidentiality and not shared, discussed or published outside of those training sessions, unless with the participant’s express approval in writing. This includes written, audio, video and images.
Behaviour
NZSPH reserves the right to remove any participant from a training course whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate by NZSPH or its trainers. In these circumstances, NZSPH will neither refund any fees nor reimburse any other costs.
Force Majeure
NZSPH will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (Force Majeure Event).
A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control.
Our performance is deemed to be suspended for the period that the Force Majeure Event continues, and we will have an extension of time for performance for the duration of that period. We will use our reasonable endeavours to bring the Force Majeure Event to a close or to find a solution by which our obligations may be performed despite the Force Majeure Event.
NZSPH Staff & Tutors
Sara Wilson
BEd, DipCAH, HPD, PNLP National Training Manager and Lead Christchurch Trainer
As National Training Manager, Sara’s role is to advocate for our students and ensure you have the best training experience possible.
Once you are enrolled, Sara and her assistant Hannah will be looking after you throughout your training journey. They will provide you with all the information and course materials you will need, be on hand for any questions and are there to help and support you – both during the training and beyond!
Sara completed her Hypnotherapy Diploma in Christchurch and then went on to train as one of our Christchurch Trainers a few years later. So she has a unique perspective on what our students and trainers need to help them be successful.
With a teaching background, Sara is passionate about passing on her knowledge as a trainer, and introducing a new generation of students to these life-changing skills.
Sara runs Mind Garden Hypnotherapy in Christchurch and specialises in the mind-body connection. She works with people to help them recognise the amazing power of their subconscious minds and enjoys empowering her clients to overcome any issues that are holding them back including smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and anxiety.
Sara has a particular focus on working with children especially those who are facing long-term illness and works one-on-one with children who are in treatment for cancer as well as leading relaxation and stress management sessions for parents of children with cancer. Her vision is for every person to be empowered to lead healthy, joyful lives free of unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Sara is also the face of our YouTube channel, and showcases her passion for hypnotherapy in regular “Breakthrough Hypnotherapy Sessions”, where students, graduates and other experts share their stories and techniques.
Ruth Lester
BA Hons, Co-Founder and Enrolments Director
Ruth is your first point of contact for answering any questions and providing information about the course.
She is always available and happy to chat about how our training options can meet your goals and dreams, and if what we offer is the right fit for you. She’ll also help you with the process of enrolling and getting onboard with the training.
Ruth Co-founded the NZSPH with her husband Ed in 2009 and has been instrumental in its development into the pre-eminent Hypnotherapy Training School in New Zealand today. Because of her long association with the school she is ideally placed to share her experience and knowledge, and share her insight into training with the NZSPH and what it can enable students to achieve.
Sarah Marshall
Enrolments Consultant
Sarah grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand. She spent three years working as a database programmer in London and Paris, before returning to Christchurch to take up a business development and sales role in the GPS Agricultural sector.
After many successful years in this professional role, Sarah had a change in career direction to explore her passion for hypnotherapy and life coaching. Her first hand experience of both the in-person and online Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis courses, coupled with her talent for building relationships, makes her an ideal person to help you make the decision to explore this exciting path.
Sarah has a keen sense of adventure and her recent travels encompass walking over 800km across Spain with her husband and daughter, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, sailing down the Nile in Egypt on Fluka boats, and rafting down the Tirol River in Austria. She represented her region in both cricket and hockey and is always keen for a spot of friendly sporting banter.
Jo Green
Lead Auckland Trainer
Jo has been coaching & training for over 15 years in both her previous corporate roles & her own private business. She is a certified health and life coach, NLP Practitioner and completed her hypnotherapy training with the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy. She has also completed training in Executive State Identification & is currently completing a Mindfulness Practitioner Course.
Jo runs two businesses: The Health and Mind Coach working 1:1 with clients using hypnotherapy, coaching and NLP. She specialises in helping people with anxiety, chronic stress and low self worth/confidence. She also runs group programmes and has written an online course. As well as working with personal clients, she works with businesses to develop managers into coaches as well as to build a healthy and inspiring culture.
Her other business is The Happiness Club which runs The Emotional Management Programme in schools, workshops for parents and resilience and mindfulness workshops in businesses.
Jo is passionate about how hypnotherapy can help so many people and will pass on that passion to you on your hypnotherapy journey. The more people we have delivering this life changing work out in the world, the happier the world will be!
When she’s not working in her businesses or training, Jo can be found out with her dogs or out on the water on her SUP board.
Christine Walter
DipCAH, HPD, MPNLP, Auckland Trainer
Christine Walter has been with the school since 2014. Christine has a high emotional intelligence and is people focussed.
While completing the course you will find that Christine is truly passionate about your learning; not only on your journey with learning hypnotherapy but also in transitioning your own goals in life via the course. During your weekends with Christine you learn from her skills and knowledge freely shared and her experiences of using hypnotherapy in her business as well as the course material.
As an experienced presenter and being energetic naturally, Christine’s training sessions are lively, fun and informative with lots of practical experience as well as the theory. You will no doubt find her training style inspirational, engaging and energising.
Christine’s training and qualifications include: Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis from the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy, Master Practitioner and INLPTA trained trainer in NLP, Master Practitioner in Timeline Therapy, mBit Coach and Trainer and Reiki Practitioner 2nd level
Christine has an Auckland based coaching and hypnotherapy business and is a founding Director of the Australia and New Zealand Coaching Alliance.
Ellie Lockhart
Trainer for the Wellington Centre
Ellie is a Hypnotherapist and coach that enjoys supporting people become the best versions of themselves.
Her qualifications include a focus on how our minds work, nutrition and wellbeing, and getting past inner self doubt and criticism She has a BSc Hons majoring in Psychology.
Her corporate background is in Human Resources and training and she has a passion for supporting growth and positive cultures in the workplace.
Her hypnotherapy style is focussed on evidence-based techniques that support the clients goal and their internal dialogue.
Tony Yuile
Trainer for the Wellington Centre
Tony Yuile trained with the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy in 2010/11 and has been in practice as a life coach and hypnotherapist ever since, having attained his HPD and DipCAH qualifications. He also holds a Master Practitioner certificate in NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) and is a certified NLP Coach. He served on the NZ Association of NLP Management Committee for seven years and held the position of Treasurer.
One of Tony’s core values is ‘continuous and never-ending learning’ and since qualifying with the school he has gone on to train with many other recognized hypnotherapy trainers. Amongst his certifications, he holds a Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma issued by the UK-based Jacquin Hypnosis Academy and a Master Practitioner Diploma in Indirect Hypnosis, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Hypnotic Language with Clients (Distinction) issued by the British Hypnosis Research and Training School.
Tony is passionate about helping people overcome stress and anxiety-related issues, including phobias and traumas. He is the author of ‘7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Minutes or Less’. He also specializes in Gut Directed Hypnotherapy, for disorders of the gut-brain interaction. He works with people in the greater Wellington area and throughout NZ and the world via the internet.
Tony is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and understanding of hypnosis and its benefits with people and has for several years delivered self-hypnosis workshops and hypnosis trainings.
When not hypnotizing and coaching people, Tony can be found practicing and performing improvised theatre in and around Wellington.
Bec Marshall
Christchurch & Online Trainer
Bec is a certified hypnotherapist trained here at the Professional School of Hypnotherapy and a trained Nutritional Health Coach. Her passion lies in helping individuals overcome stress, anxiety, and limiting beliefs, as she firmly believes that everything in our lives is rooted in what we believe about ourselves.
She takes joy in reflecting people’s strengths back to them, guiding them to unlock their true potential and ascend to higher ground. Her journey into hypnotherapy was shaped by her own health challenges which led her to discover her true passion for this work.
Bec also holds a teaching diploma in speech and drama, which enhances her ability to connect with students and facilitate transformative experiences.
With an in-depth knowledge of the nervous system, Bec understands how our physiological responses significantly influence our emotions, behaviours, and overall well-being.
As a lifelong learner, Bec is deeply interested in human behaviour, optimising our potential, the mind-body connection, neuroscience, energetics, spirituality, and health and wellbeing.
Ed is an experienced and respected hypnotherapist, life coach and trainer who has helped thousands of clients to overcome problems and achieve their goals.
He established the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy in 2009.
Here are some of Ed's qualifications and achievements:
BA in Linguistics and Visual Studies at the University of Central Lancashire.
Original hypnosis training with Ursula Markham of the Hypnothink Foundation in 2000.
Completed Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis with the Washington School in Manchester, UK. Went on to complete 2 years of personal mentoring with Dr Shaun Brookhouse, one of the UK's most respected Hypnosis Trainers and Practitioners.
Was elevated to Registered Status Membership of the National Council for Hypnotherapy in the UK in July 2002.
In 2003, became a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists in America (the largest and oldest hypnosis organisation in the world).
Became a Certified Professional Life Coach in November 2004 through the International Institute of Coaching.
Became a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP through the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences in Feb 2003.
In 2003, was one of the very first people to be awarded the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, the first ever externally accredited professional hypnotherapy qualification in the UK. This was awarded by the NCFE national awarding body.
In 2003, became the Principle Trainer for the Oxford Training Centre for the Washington School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis. Trained many professional hypnotherapists who now have very successful practices of their own.
In 2003 and 2004, was invited to speak at the National Council for Hypnotherapy's annual conference.
Spent three years studying towards a BSc in Psychology with the UK Open University.
In addition to private practice and professional training, spent years providing training presentations to private companies and public services including the UK National Health Service.
Moved to New Zealand in 2004 and now runs the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy, which has been providing Clinical Hypnosis Diploma courses since 2009.
Held the position of President of the New Zealand Hypnotherapy Federation (NZHF) for two years from 2011.
Additionally, is the author and creator of many popular abundance hypnosis products around the globe.
UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences Staff
The Professional Diploma Course is run in association with the UK Academy. Although UK academy staff will not be actively involved in the training programs, their input by way of course content and support is pivotal.
Shaun Brookhouse
Principal
Shaun Brookhouse is a registered Psychotherapist, a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, a Certified Professional Coach, Educator and Author. He is known by many as ‘a therapist’s therapist’. He is a Master Trainer of NLP and a Certified Master Instructor of Hypnotherapy. His skills as an instructor and trainer make him very much in demand internationally at conferences and workshops. His lively and provocative style of lecturing makes training a memorable experience. Shaun is a strong believer in personal empowerment and that hypnotherapy and coaching is a means to this empowerment.
Some of Shaun’s credentials include:
GCGI, Counselling and Hypnotherapy, City and Guilds of London Institute.
MA, Education Studies, Liverpool John Moores University.
CertEd, Adult Higher and Further Education, Manchester University.
ACoT, Associate Diploma, College of Teachers.
ADHP(NC), Advanced Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy, National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
DipProfCouns, Diploma of Professional Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.
HPD, Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, National Council for Hypnotherapy & NCFE National Awarding Body.
CPC, Certified Professional Coach, International Institute of Coaching (US).
CertSup, Certificate in Supervision, Centre Training International School of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy.
DNGH, Diplomate, National Guild of Hypnotists (US).
FNCH, Fellow, National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK).
Shaun has also earned several professional certifications, diplomas and Fellowships. Shaun's full time private practice is in Chorlton in Manchester and has a part time practice in Central London, for details about him and his practice go to: https://shaunbrookhouse.com/ and https://hypnomanchester.co.uk/
Fiona Biddle
Managing Director and Vice-Principal
Fiona Biddle is a Certified Professional Coach, a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Humanistic Counsellor. She assists her clients on a number of levels regarding better health, well-being, success and fulfilment. Fiona is the Chair of the National Council for Hypnotherapy. Originally trained in computer systems, she has applied this systemic knowledge to the assistance of her clients in achieving their full potential.
Some of Fiona’s credentials include:
Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis from the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy.
Master Practitioner and INLPTA trained trainer in NLP.
Master Practitioner in Timeline Therapy.
mBit Coach and Trainer.
Reiki Practitioner 2nd Level.
Fiona's private practice is at the Institute's office in Burton on the Wolds. For further details go to www.fionabiddle.co.uk
