UKHC - THREE FULL DAYS PLUS+
Three full days of presentations and Gala Dinner
International
Speakers and Presenters from around the World offer their insight and expertise on all things relating to hypnosis and hypnotherapy. This year, we have speakers from the US, Australia, Europe and beyond.
Extensive
Three full days of informative lectures presented by experienced clinicians, academics, researchers, authors, psychologists and experts in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.
Inclusive
Our primary aim is to promote the profession and as a result the UKHC is open, accessible and respectful to ALL hypnosis associations, training schools and individuals of varying backgrounds.
Informative
Offering an unparalleled opportunity in the UK to learn about a broad range of methods and techniques, underpinning theory and research dissemination taught by an equally broad range of speakers.
Welcome to THE UK HYPNOSIS CONVENTION
THE UK'S BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL HYPNOSIS CONFERENCE
Our main intention is to help progress the hypnosis related professions and expand the knowledge of all attendees. We provide a truly open and inclusive platform where everyone is welcome and everybody is encouraged to actively participate and engage with one another. The convention has proven to be an open, informal and friendly occasion, where everybody is equal and respectful of each other and appreciative of different skill sets and views. The organiser does not seek to promote their own professional interests during the convention, but rather pushing the agenda of sharing knowledge and promoting hypnosis. Our popular Gala dinner each year on the Saturday night helps to encourage an atmosphere of friendliness, fellowship and cooperation.
three full days of presentations
Join us for THREE very full days of learning from some of the most knowledgeable names in the business.
Saturday Night Gala Dinner
On Saturday night we all come together for the UKHC Annual Gala Dinner & Keynote presentation delivered by our special guest speaker. Afterwards party until late with some of the biggest personalities in the profession.
VALUE FOR MONEY
We work very hard to get the balance in creating a high quality event that offers high quality education, a supportive environment and sense of community that is affordable and accessible to everyone.
LATEST NEWS
The latest information & blogs from the UKHC team
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Our Live On Stage Sunday Interview with Jonathan Goodwin
In this year’s interview, we’ll discuss hypnosis with Jonathan, explore his relationship and thoughts about hypnosis as well as a range of other topics that we’ll explore. Do you have any questions you’d like me to ask him? If so, post them in the comments section below! – Adam. Jonathan Goodwin has been called “the[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Bob Burns Joins Us
Ok, so I have an exciting announcement that I’m delighted to share with you all, at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention we welcome back former keynote speaker, the one and only Mr Bob Burns. At 5.30pm on Friday, in the main Waterloo Suite, Bob will be in action. Bob will talk about the Swan of[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Juliet Hollingsworth – The Hidden Power of Values in Raising Self-Esteem
It always puts a smile on faces when Juliet returns to the UKHC… Using Values to Achieve Authenticity and Improve Self-esteem, Personally, Professionally and With Your ClientsThe connection between values and authenticity is profound and integral to one’s sense of self. Values serve as the guiding principles that shape an individual’s beliefs, behaviours, and choices.[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Joni Neidigh – Team Talks That Will Bring You Business
We are delighted that Joni joins us once again… How to Use Your Hypnotic Skills to Deliver a Dynamic and Interactive Team Talk Speaking to teams (athletic, corporate, conventions, performers and more) is one of the most exciting and easiest ways to increase your business. In this presentation, Joni will discuss the myriad of benefits[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Mohammed Rafi – The Healing Stories
Rafi is another of our first time speakers for the 2024 UKHC, flying in from India to present this year… Healing Through Neuro Hypnotic Story Telling The world is not made up of atoms; it’s made of stories. Why Healing Stories? Because stories are relatable, applicable to all age groups and easy to understand. What[…]
The First Timer’s Guide to the UK Hypnosis Convention
If you’re one of the many new attendees joining us at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention, this is a video Sarah has put together to help you get the most out of your experience (and even if you are a seasoned regular to the UKHC, you might find plenty of use here too!).
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Rob De Groof – Audio Hypnosis Recordings for Walking
Rob is a familiar and popular face at the UK Hypnosis Convention, you’ll find him in the lobby at his vendor table, and in addition to his Monday workshop, he’ll be offering this presentation on Saturday morning. When creating programs for your clients, it’s important to remember that you always want to create as much[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Michał Cieślakowski – Hipno’oponopono
We are delighted that Michał is back in our speaker line-up this year… A great hypnotherapist draws knowledge from various sources and adapts it to therapeutic processes. I combined one of the elements of Hawaiian Huna healing techniques with hypnotherapeutic forgiveness techniques.Effect? It provides much greater relief for clients with a more transparent and understandable[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Jimmy Petruzzi – Self-Hypnosis for Behavioural Change and Learning a New Skill
Jimmy returns this year… Hypnosis can be considered a state of heightened suggestibility where the hypnotist communicates directly with the subconscious of a subject without the interference from the conscious mind. Self-hypnosis involves the same principles but without the guidance of another person. As such, an individual can put him- or herself into a state[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Graeme Wood – Breath Works!
We are delighted that Graeme returns this year following one of our most popular presentations at last year’s convention… Breathwork in Therapy I will demonstrate how breathing techniques can boost the effectiveness of a Hypnotherapy Session. I will demonstrate an incredibly simple technique to aid with calming the client and boosting their overall sense of[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Sue Peacock – Reversing the negative spiral – Using Hypnosis to Manage Depression
We are delighted that Sue returns this year. speaking about a very important topic… Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders, affecting around 1 in 6 adults in the UK. It is also associated with other mental health issues, such as anxiety, stress, loneliness and long-term health conditions such as chronic pain.[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Ronia Fraser – An Intro into Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
and why Recovery isn’t possible without Hypnosis… We are so pleased to welcome another first time speaker, Ronia Fraser, to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year…. Despite having become a buzzword over recent years, Narcissistic Abuse remains one of the most common yet least acknowledged forms of abuse, which without fail has a detrimental and[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Jane Turner – Using Archetypes in Therapy
We are delighted that Jane returns this year, it wouldn’t be the same without her… Personal Growth for Therapists and Clients Milton Erickson embodied the 4 archetypes presented in this workshop: magician, lover, warrior, king. Magician: he was a keen observer, at ease with confusion, elevating hypnosis to the level of an art form. Lover:[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Marc McDermott – Out Of Your Mind
We are so pleased to welcome back Marc McDermott this year, a real friend of the UK Hypnosis Convention…. The Pathway Out of the Ultimate Addiction – Thinking Where are you coming from? Where do you go? Would you like to know it? “A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Daniel Browne – Exploring Gender Diversity in Hypnosis
Daniel Browne has been a mainstay at the convention in recent years, and we are delighted he joins us again this year… Join ‘The LGBT+ Therapist’, Daniel Browne, for this fun, informative and interactive session on working with gender-diverse clients. Learn about gender identity, what different terminology means, and how, as someone who maybe isn’t[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Denise Oatley Hall – Improv for Hypnotists
The new speakers just keep on coming, we welcome Denise to the convention for the first time as a presenter… This engaging and transformative presentation explores the dynamic intersection of improvisational techniques and the art of hypnosis. This session is designed to equip hypnotists with valuable skills to enhance their creativity, spontaneity, and authenticity in[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Lech Debski – Dirty Clean Language
We are delighted that Lech returns this year… How to Use Your Client’s Personal Symbols and Metaphors in Clinical and Hypnotic Changework Would you like to speak the language of your client’s unconscious mind? Symbols and metaphors are among the most important ways the unconscious mind communicates. Most therapists try to interpret those messages. David[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Charlotte Jane Grimaldi Phillips – Corporate Wellbeing
Another exciting new speaker, we welcome Charlotte to the convention for the first time as a presenter… Hypnotherapy in the Modern Working Environment A session crafted for clinical hypnotherapists eager to explore opportunities of hypnotherapy within corporate settings. Charlotte Phillips, a seasoned Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioner at Lloyds Banking Group’s Wellbeing Festivals, unveils the intricacies of[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Julie May – The Top Ten Mistakes Couples Make
Our second Julie of the day… We are delighted to welcome back Julie May… The Top Ten Mistakes Couples Make – How we Can Help Using Hypnotherapy In this presentation we will look at the top ten mistakes couples make and how we can help them using Hypnotherapy. Here are some of the things we[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Julie Bale – The Real Me isn’t Fat
We are very excited to be welcoming a number of presenters who are new to the convention this year and presenting on fresh, stimulating topics. Julie Bale joins us for the first time as presenter…. Helping Life-Long Dieters Become Ex-Dieters Using Hypnotherapy Life-long dieters have been infantilised. Their learned behaviours keep them in a perpetual[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Adam Cox – The Power of Podcasting for Therapists
We are thrilled to announce that Adam Cox is presenting for the first time at the UKHC this year. Presenting in the main Waterloo suite on Sunday afternoon… Discover the transformative potential of podcasting for therapists in “The Power of Podcasting for Therapists,” presented by Adam Cox. As the host of “The Hypnotist” podcast, which[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Kathy Gruver – Healing with Humour
We are delighted that Dr Kathy Gruver returns to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year!… Using Humour, Laughter and Imagery to Help Your Clients Heal Faster and Improve Health According to the Mayo Clinic humour stimulates your organs, increases oxygen-rich blood to your brain, boosts immune function and decreases stress. It also relieves pain and[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Tracey Grist – Closing Keynote
This year, we invited Tracey Grist to be our keynote speaker and we were delighted that she accepted. Tracey balances a strong drive to raise standards in the hypnotherapy field while also having a wonderful sense of humour and was the life and soul of the convention lobby area at last year’s convention, where you’ll[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Amye Scharlau – HOT FLASH! Hypnosis and the myths of menopause
We are so happy to be welcoming back Amye Scharlau as a presenter this year. Those of you who are big fans will be able to get a double dose of Amye in action this year as she’ll also be one of our three performers, performing for us at the end of the gala dinner!…[…]
UKHC 2024 Workshop: Rob de Groof Unlock the Power of Rapid Hypnosis
One-Day Post Convention Training: Fast & Powerful Inductions with Rob De Groof Are you ready to elevate your hypnosis skills to the next level? Join us for an exclusive post-conference training at the UK Hypnosis Convention designed specifically for hypnotists and hypnotherapists who want to master the art of fast and effective inductions. Visit this[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Tim Box – Thank You For Coming To My TED Talk
Tim Box, the man responsible for some of the biggest belly laughs I’ve (Adam) enjoyed at recent conventions returns this year… In 2019, I managed to fulfil a long-held ambition to be a speaker at a TEDx event. My talk was entitled ‘How To Stop Feeling Anxious About Anxiety’. The talk has since had 2.6 million[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Sheila Granger – Interrupting the Patterns and Trances for Effective Weight Loss
nother big name on the UK and World hypnosis stage, we welcome back Sheila Granger to the 2024 UKHC. Unlock the secrets to effective and sustainable weight loss using the power of hypnosis Join me for an eye-opening session as we delve into the fascinating world of hypnotic suggestion and its remarkable potential to emulate[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Nick Davies – Healing Traumatic Grief
We are delighted that Nick Davies returns for the 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention… How to Process Unresolved Grief In 2006 one of my best friends I’d known since School hung himself, out of nowhere it seemed, which hit me hard, as my cousin had done the same years earlier. I can only describe it as[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Sophie Fletcher – The Teenagers Toolkit – Exam Success
We are delighted that Sophie returns this year… Practical tools for teenagers that help tackle exam gremlins and boost memory This session aims to give you tools to boost confidence in teens taking exams. Alongside some self-hypnosis tools to boost calm, I’ll teach you some simple metaphors and show you my own take on the[…]
UKHC 2024 Friday Night Live: James Tripp & Ravi Mayar – Trick Linguistics: Stoned on Language
Each year at the UKHC, we arrange something different and stimulating for our Friday night live event. We are thrilled to have a unique two-hour workshop on offer for our attendees in the main Waterloo suite this year…. UKHC 2024 Friday Night Live: James Tripp & Ravi Mayar – Trick Linguistics: Stoned on Language In[…]
Video: Adam Discussing an Important Aspect of the UKHC Ethos
Autumn has arrived, the 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention is 6 weeks away, I’ve cracked open the Nordic sweaters and wanted to remind you all of an important part of the convention ethos. “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki I hope you’ll join me[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Richard Hill – Mirroring Hands – A Natural, Co-creative Process from Erickson to Rossi to Now
We are delighted to welcome back Richard Hill, flying in from Australia for this year’s event… Richard Hill collaborated with Ernest Rossi (2005-2020), the main collaborator with Milton Erickson (1970-1980). Richard carries on the legacy of Rossi’s key contribution to hypnotherapy – the Mirroring Hands practice and approach. Rossi and Hill have taken Erickson’s non-directive[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Turan Mirza – Having Fun with Hypnosis in the Therapy Room
He is one of our most popular speakers and he is a real friend of and to the UK Hypnosis Convention, your favourite and mine, Turan Mirza returns this year…. UKHC 2024 Speakers: Turan Mirza – Having Fun with Hypnosis in the Therapy Room Utilising my street hypnosis experience in the therapy setting In this[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Claude André Ribaux – Hypnosis in Trauma-Responsive Peacebuilding
We welcome back Claude who will speak about how you can use hypnosis in humanitarian work, development cooperation and peace-building… Association for Humanitarian Hypnosis is a group of hypnotherapists, former war journalists and ex-humanitarians believing hypnosis can support and maintain the mental health and psychosocial well-being of humanitarian workers and civilians in crisis. The organisation’s[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: David Bolton – The Therapy Stage
How laughter, enjoyment and brilliant hypnosis enhance the therapeutic relationship and… therapy results. By incorporating elements of light-heartedness and creativity in the therapy session, we can subconsciously bypass the critic’s defences and connect deeply with our client. The use of creativity, humour, and wonder can evoke a powerful response from our client, exciting their imagination[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Julie Visnich – Hypnosis for Anxiety Desensitisation
On Friday of this year’s convention at 11.15-12.15pm, we are delighted to welcome another first time presenter to the UKHC… Julie Visnich will be sharing The Sandwich Technique Learn a simple yet highly effective technique to ameliorate anxiety, phobias, cravings, and specific activating life situations. Reset the system so that the anxiety and/or activating situation[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Howard Cooper – Outrageous Transformations
One of our most popular speakers at UK Hypnosis Convention returns this year. You may have seen him on daytime TV recently, we welcome back Howard Cooper. He’ll be presenting about ‘How Prodding, Poking and Doing the “Unthinkable” Can Often Elicit Change’ at 10am on Friday of the convention this year. Howard Cooper is known[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Anemona Peres – When Complex Trauma meets Hypnotherapy
On Saturday of this year’s convention at 12.15-1.15pm, we are delighted to welcome another first time presenter to the UKHC… Dr Anemone Peres will be sharing Tales & Tips from her Therapy Zoom-Room Complex trauma is one of those “dirty words’’ within the hypnotherapy community of practice… Skilful, experienced practitioners, however, recognise the effectiveness of[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Brice Lemaire – Hypno Anesthesia: Myth and Reality
There are lots of familiar faces at the UK Hypnosis Convention each year, but we are also keen to ensure that we offer fresh presentations on stimulating topics for our attendees to benefit from each year, and today we want to tell you about two of those. First up….. We are delighted to welcome Dr[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Ian Cue – Decoding the Silent Signals: Your Instinctive Grasp of Body Language
On Sunday of this year’s convention at 3-4pm, we are delighted to welcome Ian Cue for the first time as presenter… Welcome to an eye-opening session where we unravel the secrets of nonverbal cues that shape therapeutic connections. Join Ian Cue, a body language enthusiast since 2007. Let Ian guide you as we explore the[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Kate Beaven-Marks – Magical Metaphors
We welcome back the familiar face of Dr Kate Beaven-Marks to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. She’ll be presenting about Creating Your own Metaphors for Change at 11.15-12.15 on Saturday of the convention this year. Therapy metaphors use stories or tales to offer one or more perspectives of a situation. Stories are nothing new.[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Anthony Jacquin – The Self-Hypnosis Path
We’re delighted to welcome back Anthony Jacquin to our 2024 speaker schedule in November. He’ll also be one of those offering a performance piece at the end of this year’s Gala dinner (tickets sold out last year) which we are all really excited about… A Users Guide to Personal Reality Join me at the UKHC[…]
KHC 2024 Speakers: Dipti Tait- How to Deal with Grief, Loss, Change and Heartbreak
Dipti returns! Bringing all that she inimitably does every year to the convention… At some point in our lives, we will face ‘life grief’ symptoms, not because of death necessarily but due to some sort of loss, a life-changing event or emotional overwhelm or heartbreak. In this presentation and live demo, we will explore the[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Ian Fielder – Beware of the Gas Lighter!
Ian is another new face joining our 2024 speaker schedule in November. He’ll be presenting at 2.4pm in the Blackfriars room… Helping the Empath to Extinguish the Flame The presentation will focus on how a narcissist operates and the devastating effect it has on the empath (their victim). The Clash’s 1980s hit single, ‘Should I[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Natalia Szymkowiak – From 0 to Multi Orgasm Therapy
Last year, one of our most talked about and well-attended presentations was one that discussed the application of hypnosis to advance one’s sex life and sexual exploration. So we’re delighted that Natalia joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year at 10 am on the Saturday of this year’s convention, in the Southwark[…]
UKHC 2024 Workshops: Rob de Groof – Unlock the Power of Rapid Hypnosis
ONE-DAY TRAINING: Fast & Powerful Inductions with Rob De Groof Are you ready to elevate your hypnosis skills to the next level? Join us for an exclusive post-conference training at the UK Hypnosis Convention designed specifically for hypnotists and hypnotherapists who want to master the art of fast and effective inductions. What You’ll Learn: Fast[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Sinisa Kruska – Parts Therapy as a Gateway to a Deep Transformation in the Client
Having been a familiar face previously at the UK Hypnosis Convention, Sinisa Kruska joins our 2024 speaker schedule for the first time… Parts therapy is a powerful, advanced approach to hypnotherapy that allows the resolution of inner conflicts within the human mind. Whenever there are conflicting emotions, thoughts, beliefs, experiences and other psychological forces, more[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Jackie Thomson – Unlocking Potential with Hypnosis and the Inner Child
Jackie Thomson joins our speaker line-up once again at 11.45am on the Sunday of this year’s convention, in the Southwark room. A Journey of Healing and Growth… The inner child is a vital part of our psyche that holds the key to our deepest emotions, needs and desires. It is the source of our creativity,[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Damon Cart – Discover The True Power of The NLP Swish Pattern
Joining our 2024 speakers, we welcome back, from the US, Damon Cart… The NLP Swish Pattern is perhaps the most popular and well-known NLP process because of its simplicity and its effectiveness. However, it’s also one of the most misunderstood techniques in addition to being most often taught incorrectly even by renowned NLP teachers. In[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Les Roberts – Working with Children
Les Roberts joins our speaker line-up for the first time at 110.30am on the Sunday of this year’s convention, in the Blackfriars room…. In this presentation, you’ll learn: Basic child development and how the brain develops can impact your work with children. These must-know stages of child development will dictate hypnotic strategiesTried and tested hypnosis[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Ruth Roethlisberger – Visualization and Hypnotic Flow Against Anxiety
How to help your teenage clients to find their inner flow again when suffering from anxiety We welcome back Ruth after a hiatus from the UKHC, she’ll be presenting at 10.00am in the Southwark room on Friday of the convention. Anxiety in teenagers often shows itself in various ways, from sleeping problems to panic attacks[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Paulina Trevena – Visualisation Ability and Mental Health: What Are the Links?
Paulina returns at 11.15am on the Saturday of this year’s convention, in the Blackfriars room…. Can your visualisation ability impact your mental health? If so, in what way? Why is this important for us to understand as hypnotherapists? In this presentation, I will take you on the fascinating journey of imagery extremes (aphantasia and hyperphantasia)[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Cristodora Buiculescu – Spiritual Hypnosis and EFT – Be Better, Feel Better
Although a familiar face at the convention, we welcome Cristodora for the first time as a speaker this year, she’ll be presenting at 1.45-2.15pm in the Southwark room on Sunday of the convention. Hypnosis and EFT offer a powerful combination that not only supports clients during sessions but also empowers them with tools for self-management.[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Steven Blake – Why Manage Pain When Removal is an Option
Revealing the hidden message of chronic pain – at 3-4pm in the Waterloo suite on Sunday of the convention. Pain is a complex language our bodies use to signal issues. Acute pain is like a clear warning sign, directing immediate action. Chronic pain is an ambiguous distress call, signalling an unspecified problem. OldPain2Go attempts to[…]
UKHC 2024 Keynote Presentation: Dr David Spiegel – Tranceformation: Hypnosis in Mind, Brain and Body
This year we are thrilled to announce that Dr David Spiegel will be delivering our keynote presentation. Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dan Jones – An Autistic Perspective on Hypnosis & Therapy
In addition to yesterdays presenter videos on the topic of neurodiversity, this year we welcome back Dan Jones who will present on the topic of autism at 9.30am on Sunday in the Blackfriars Room… How learning hypnosis transformed my life and the ways autistic people respond differently in therapy About 1 in 100 to 1[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Cara Robins – Clinical Hypnosis with the Neurodiverse
We have another duo of presenter videos for you today. We are delighted to welcome Cara Robins for the first time to the UK Hypnosis Convention. Cara’s presentation entitled “Clinical Hypnosis with the Neurodiverse” will be in the Southwark Room from 4.30- 5.30pm on Saturday of the convention. The Knowledge for better client outcomes In[…]
UKHC 2024 Speakers: Dr Rachel Gillibrand – The Experience of Hypnosis in the Neurodiverse Brain
At this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention, we have a number of speakers presenting on and around topics of neurodiversity in line with the increasing demand for practitioners to have a better understanding of this and related topics within the clinical setting. We’ll be sharing videos from two such presentations today. We’re delighted that we will[…]
UKHC 2024 Speaker Videos: Graham Webber – Should We Use Magic in the Therapy Room?
We have a double whammy for you today. Having been the life and soul of the party in 2023, we welcome back Graham Webber as a presenter in 2024. Graham’s presentation entitled Should We Use Magic in the Therapy Room? will be in the Blackfriars Room at 3.30pm on the Friday of the convention this[…]
UKHC 2024 Speaker Videos: Fredric Mau – Hypnosis for Pain Relief
And so it begins! Today we start sharing our speaker videos in preparation for the 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention. And what better person to start with than our closing keynote speaker from 2023, Fredric Mau. Fredric will be back presenting in the main Waterloo Theatre on the Saturday of the convention at 9-10am.==Physical pain relief[…]
UKHC 2024 Speaker Videos: Adam Eason – Using Self-Hypnosis to Increase Physical Strength
We are about to start sharing our speaker videos to whet your appetite and give you a flavour of what you can enjoy and learn at the 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention. Here is a little taste of what you can expect from me (Adam) this year with my presentation on the Friday of the convention[…]
2024 UKHC Speaker Line-Up Announced
The 2024 UKHC Speaker Schedule is Live! The schedule and line-up for the 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention is now live and public on the convention website. Some points of note: Firstly, although the timings have remained the same as last year, the formerly hour-long slot immediately after lunch has been divided into two 30 minute[…]
2024 Closing Keynote Speaker Announced!
Our final UKHC 2024 announcement this week…. This year, the UK Hypnosis Convention closing keynote will be delivered by NCH Chair, Tracey Grist. If you’ve ever spent any time speaking with Tracey, or seen her present, you’ll know for sure how passionate she is about the hypnotherapy field, about raising standards, about updating the profession[…]
UKHC 2024: Friday Night Live Special…
Another UKHC 2024 announcement…. This year, our Friday night live event features an exciting collaboration. From 7pm to 9pm on the new stage of the Waterloo Suite, James Tripp and Ravi Mayar will be offering something special…. Trick Linguistics: Stoned on Language In this two-hour presentation Ravi Mayar and James Tripp will be showing you[…]
UKHC 2024 Gala Dinner Announcement
The 2024 UK Hypnosis Convention speaker line-up has been set and in coming days we’ll be contacting all those who applied to be a speaker (we had 3 times as many applications as there are speaking slots!) to let them know. Shortly after that, we will announce the full 2024 line-up and schedule. I have[…]
UKHC 2024 Speaker Applications Are Open
We tend to have far, far more applications to speak than we have speaker slots available at the convention. You will greatly improve our chances of your application being successful if you watch this video and thoroughly read the information on the application page before submitting your application to present at the 2024 event. We[…]
UKHC 2023 Reflections & 2024 Announcement
The key points made in this video: 1. Convention comedown is real. 2. Adam has a thing for Amanda Barnier. 3. Attitude wins the day. 4. The dates for the 2024 UKHC are announced! Save the dates! 5. People had a lot of fun at UKHC23. 6. Use code EARLYBIRD for 15% discount off tickets[…]
UKHC Organiser Adam Eason: How to make the most of your UKHC experience…
I wanted to share a quick video, something I’ve been meaning to record for a while now – with a couple of reminders and themes that are close to the heart of the convention with a view to helping all those attending make the most of your convention experience. Here is the video: – Adopt[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Martin S Taylor – Stage Hypnosis – An Annotated Show
Another familiar face at the UK Hypnosis Convention, we welcome back Martin S Taylor who is going to be delivering the Friday night slot this year, whereby he’ll be explaining and unpicking one of his stage hypnosis shows… The Friday evening slot is a chance for us to grab a drink and discuss afterwards together[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Gary Turner – Stripping Back the Magic
It’s our final day of presenter videos today, and we’ve got a couple of belters for you… We welcome back UK Hypnosis Convention veteran Gary Turner this year… I’m a hypnotherapist, behavioural change specialist, a former professional sportsman being a multiple times World Champion across a range of combat sports, a teacher coach and lecturer,[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Karen Puttick – Laughter Yoga Workshop
A familiar, happy face at the UK Hypnosis Convention, we welcome back Karen Puttick who is going to be putting even more smiles than usual on people’s faces this year… “The way I work as a hypnotherapist and coach is coloured by 30+ years as a holistic practitioner offering a broad range of therapies. For[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Julie May – Working With Vulnerable Clients
We also welcome Julie May to the UK Hypnosis Convention as another one of our first-time presenters this year… Julie May is a Lecturer in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, teaching the HPD and post-graduate CPDs; also teaching staff from Camhs, NHS, Social Services. Julie is a Supervisor with the NCH supervising Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. Julie[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Jackie Thomson – I see you but who are you?
We couldn’t fit all of our remaining presenter videos in last week, so it’s our penultimate day of them today. We welcome Jackie Thomson to the UK Hypnosis Convention as another one of our first-time presenters this year… “We all have a story, whether it’s just a few chapters or a long novel, and I[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Lech Debski – Conversational Hypnosis
We welcome Lech Debski back to the UK Hypnosis Convention as one of our presenters this year… As well as the presentation below, he will be running a post-convention workshop with Artur Makiela on Monday, do go and take a look. Lech says: I am an MD, a psychiatrist, an NLP Trainer certified by Richard[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Shuja Hoda – Batting for CBT
A familiar face at the convention, but speaking and delivering a presentation for the first time at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention, we welcome Shuja Hoda. Shuja states: I qualified as a mental health nurse in the UK in 1996 following a psychology degree from India. I completed my Master Practitioner in Hypnosis from London[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Dr Sue Peacock – Using Hypnosis to Relieve Migraines
We welcome back Dr Sue Peacock as a speaker at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention. Dr Sue Peacock is an award-winning Consultant Health Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. She is an Associate Fellow and Registered Supervisor with The British Psychological Society and a Registered Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has an extensive[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Claude Ribaux – Bye Bye Chronic Problems Through the use of Flow
We welcome Claude Ribaux back to the UK Hypnosis Convention as one of our presenters this year… Leading coach, consultant, researcher & speaker. More entrepreneurship, more freedom, more innovation and creativity. These were the things I wanted to achieve when I started my own business as a coach, consultant, therapist and expert in 1998. Prior[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Mark Davis – Hypno-CBT
We welcome Mark Davis back to the UK Hypnosis Convention as one of our presenters this year… I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, since 2007, and also the Director and Principal of the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Since I took over the College from Donald Robertson in 2013, I have personally taught our externally[…]
UKHC 2023 Speakers: Tracey Grist – Uniting The Whole
We welcome back Tracey Grist as a speaker at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention. As stated in Tracey’s bio, she is Chairman of the NCH and we are delighted to announce that the NCH will have a table and a team present at this year’s event; you’ll be able to grab a copy of their[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Amye Scharlau – Hypnosis and Pop Culture!
Between now and Friday I’ll be sharing the final batch of presenter videos before we begin our two week countdown. This evening though, I thought I’d share with you the ray of hypnotic sunshine that is Amye Scharlau, the only presenter who sings her way through her presenter video. Amye featured in my highlights photos[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Linda Witchell – How do UK Hypnotherapists Feel About Working Online?
We welcome back Linda Witchell as a speaker at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention. Linda Witchell is a retired nurse and has been practising as a hypnotherapist for over 17 years. She claims to be a bit of a workaholic but loves working full-time in her business, seeing people change and feel better. Linda has[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Jason Simmonds – The Power of Persuasive Presentations
We welcome Jason Simmons to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. Jason Simmons is a stage hypnotist, comedian, magician and musician and has been performing in a variety of venues across the UK circuit for more than a decade. He is a regular performer for Haven, Butlins, David Lloyd leisure clubs, Mecca bingo halls and[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Derren Brown – Live On-Stage Interview
Did I mention that Derren Brown is joining us at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention? He will join me on stage and I’ll be interviewing him on the topic of hypnosis; his experiences of it, his understanding of it, his approach and more besides. Hear from the man himself here in this video…. Sunday only[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Rob De Groof – Fast & Powerful Inductions
We welcome back Rob De Groof as a speaker at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention, though you’ll also be able to find Rob being lively and engaging all who arrive at the reception lobby where he has his vendor table. Rob De Groof is an award-winning trainer and one of Europe’s leading hypnotists. He is[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Tom Faith – Meaningful Metaphors and Nested Narratives
We welcome back Tom Faith to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. Tom is a certified hypnosis master trainer, NLP trainer, coach and author with over 30 years of experience on both show and business stages. In his online and onsite workshops and lectures, he teaches a broad range of hypnosis and NLP skills including[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Susan Wallace – Healing Attachment Wounds
We are delighted to be welcoming Susan Wallace for the first time as a speaker at the UK Hypnosis Convention this year, joining us from Ireland. Susan Wallace is the developer of Emotion and Soma Sensory Hypnotherapy and she is on a mission to encourage hypnotherapists to step outside their comfort zone and offer slower,[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Jimmy Petruzzi – Writing Effective Scripts
We welcome back Jimmy Petruzzi as a speaker at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention. Jimmy Petruzzi MSc is University lecturer, a world-renowned high-performance coach, hypnotherapist and NLP trainer, award-winning coach, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, developer of cognitive reprocessing, radio broadcaster, musician, committee member communications officer and Co Chair elect for the North West England BPS[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Mario Lima – Tailor-Fit Hypnosis to Suit Your Needs
Secondly, we are really happy to welcome back Mário Lima to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. His impressive CV includes…. Degree in Engineering (Ing.), Hypnotist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (HPD), Hypnosis Trainer, Guest Appearance in TV and Radio shows, Keynote Speaker in International Hypnosis Conventions and President of the Scientific Council of the Portuguese Association[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Adolfo Carvalho – The Rapid Reintegration Procedure
It is with great great pleasure we shall be welcoming two brilliant Portuguese presenters this year. Firstly… We are delighted to announce that we are joined at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention by Adolfo Carvalho. His CV includes… Professional Portuguese and English Teacher; Degree in Education; Professional Hypnotist and Certified Hypnotherapist. Writer and published author[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Tim Box – The IMduction
One presenter we are delighted to welcome back to the convention is Tim Box. Tim encapsulates the ethos of the UK Hypnosis Convention with his generosity of spirit and last year he made me (Adam) belly laugh during his entertaining and highly informative presentation…. Tim is a Remedial Hypnotist, author, public speaker and creator of[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Marc McDermott – Development of Hypnotic techniques Through the Last 300 Years
We welcome back Marc McDermott to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year; when he’s not presenting, he’s also helping us organise the sound system at the event too! Marc is the Founder of NLP Training Ltd. He is a Master Trainer of Hypnosis, a Master Trainer of NLP, and Trainer of Time Line Therapy; and[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Juliet Hollingsworth – The Initial Consultation
We welcome back Juliet Hollingsworth to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. Juliet is a Hypnotherapist with a paradoxical love for all things neuroscientific and transpersonal (DHP Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy. MSc Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal psychology.) Juliet’s presentation is titled: “The Initial Consultation” Why the initial consultation is so important, how to conduct it[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Lindsay Shepherd – Ruminations of a Retired Hypnotherapist
A very familiar, ever-present face at the convention, as well as a former member of the UKHC team, we very fondly welcome Lindsay Shepherd to the UK Hypnosis Convention as a speaker this year. Lindsay Shepherd ran a successful hypnotherapy practice for 12 years, specialising in super morbid obesity, habit reversal and paediatric hypnosis. Alongside[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Graeme Wood – Breathwork for Therapists
Joining us for the first time as presenter, we welcome Graeme Wood to the UK Hypnosis Convention. After working for 10 years as a stage hypnotist Graeme’s interest in hypnosis turned to therapeutic use and he is now a practicing therapist using a combination of techniques to bring about rapid change. Graeme’s presentation is titled:[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Daniel Browne – Hope to be an LGBT+ Affirmative Therapist
We welcome back Daniel Browne to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. Daniel Browne is a leading authority on LGBT+ affirmative therapy. In private practice since 2009, Daniel specialises in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people. He is also a trainer and delivers talks, workshops and training internationally to therapists wishing to[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Damon Cart – Making Transformation Predictable
Joining us for a second time as presenter, flying in from the US, Damon Cart returns to the UK Hypnosis Convention. Damon Cart is considered to be a natural talent by some of the best NLP trainers in the world. Damon’s focus is to show people how to transform at the identity level in order[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Jane Turner – Dream a Little Dream
We welcome back Jane Turner to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year. Jane Turner is a clinical psychologist working in Paris France as a psychotherapist, coach, trainer and, supervisor. A former President of the French Society of Hypnosis (SFH) she continues to support and encourage the study, development and expansion of clinical hypnosis. She has[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: James Brown – Playful Possibilities
One of our most popular presenters with some of the most positive feedback from our delegates in previous years, James Brown returns to the UK Hypnosis Convention. He won’t be on the main stage this year, instead requesting a more intimate room, that is sure to be a busy place on the day… James Brown[…]
2023 UKHC Speakers: Helen Champion – Using Hypnotherapy to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
We welcome Helen Champion to the UK Hypnosis Convention this year, presenting for the first time having attended in previous years. I qualified in hypnotherapy in 2017 and went on to obtain qualifications in integrative counselling, OldPain2Go and EMDR, along with much CPD. I have been in private practice since 2017, working with ages 11[…]
2023 UKHC Workshop: Artur Makiela & Lech Debski – Stand! Amaze! Deliver!
In addition to our previous post about his presentation, Artur Makiela is also running a post convention workshop with Lech Debski at this year’s UKHC. Lech Debski is an MD, a psychiatrist, and an NLP Trainer certified by Richard Bandler, Chris Hall, and John Overdurf. He has been using hypnosis and NLP in his clinical[…]