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UKHC 2025 Speakers: Benedikte Brantsæter – Mental Resilience and Clarity in High-Conflict Mediation and Legal Challenges

Posted on July 10, 2025 by UKHC Admin

The Presentation:In this engaging session, participants will explore powerful mental training techniques designed to enhance emotional control and focus in high-stakes situations. Drawing from a unique blend of expertise in conflict resolution, hypnosis, and mental coaching, Benedikte Brantsæter will guide attendees through practical strategies for cultivating inner strength and clarity. Whether preparing for crucial business […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Jimmy Petruzzi – Hypnotherapy for relationship break-ups

Posted on July 10, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Jimmy Petruzzi returns to our speaker line-up this year. His presentation is entitled “Hypnotherapy for relationship break-ups” and will be delivered on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation:Hypnotherapy for relationship break-ups can be a powerful tool to help individuals process their emotions and move forward. This therapeutic approach uses hypnosis to access the subconscious mind, allowing individuals […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Mario Lima – Mind Flipping Hypnotic Reframes

Posted on July 4, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are so pleased to welcome Mario Lima back to our speaker line-up this year. His presentation is entitled “Mind Flipping Hypnotic Reframes” and will be delivered on Saturday morning. The Presentation:Have you ever noticed that your hypnosis clients often seem stuck in an unfavorable perception of reality? This can be frustrating as a hypnotist, […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Garry Coles – Supercharge Your Parts Therapy

Posted on July 3, 2025 (July 3, 2025) by UKHC Admin

One of the UKHCs ever-present speakers, Garry Coles, returns to the line-up this year. His presentation is entitled “Supercharge Your Parts Therapy” and will be delivered on Sunday morning. The Presentation:Take Control With The Release Parts/Ego State Protocol Parts therapy is a very powerful technique which should be in the armoury of all hypnotherapists. However, […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Vicki La Bouchardiere – Collaborative care for stressed-out entrepreneurs

Posted on July 3, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Another first time speaker at this year’s UKHC is Vicki La Bouchardiere who we are delighted to welcome to the line-up. Her presentation is entitled “Collaborative care for stressed-out entrepreneurs” and will be delivered on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation:How to combine hypnotherapy with business advisory servicesHow YOU can support entrepreneurial well-being with powerful and ethical […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Jackie Thomson – Social Media, Mental Health, and Hypnosis

Posted on June 30, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are beaming that Jackie Thomson and her infectious smile return to the 2025 UKHC. His presentation is entitled “Social Media, Mental Health, and Hypnosis: Breaking Free from the Digital Trap” and will be delivered on Sunday morning. The Presentation:In today’s hyper-connected world, social media is an integral part of daily life and work. Yet […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Derek Heron – Accelerate Client Rapport Using Body Language

Posted on June 27, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re really happy to welcome Derek Heron to present for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Accelerate Client Rapport Using Body Language” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation:Having a good relationship with your client goes a long way to achieving rapid and successful change. By understanding and using body […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Sean Michael Andrews – You’re A Hypnotist? Can You Show Me Something?!

Posted on June 26, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Who else would we want on stage presenting in the main Waterloo theatre prior to Paul McKenna joining us? The one and only Sean Michael Andrews returns to the UKHC for the 3pm Sunday afternoon slot. This year, his presentation is entitled “You’re A Hypnotist? Can You Show Me Something?!” and will be delivered on […]

UKHC 2025 Speaker Video: Julie Visnich – Hypno-Projectives, Let Your Client See and Experience Solutions

Posted on June 26, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted that Julie Visnich will be flying in to join us as a presenter again. This year, her presentation is entitled “Hypno-Projectives, Let Your Client See and Experience Solutions” and will be delivered on Saturday morning. The Presentation:Join this dynamic and experiential session designed to give you the confidence and know-how to integrate hypno-projectives […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Turan Mirza – Mastering the Fear of Performing Hypnosis in Public

Posted on June 25, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Our much loved veteran UKHC presenter, Turan Mirza returns in 2025. This year, his presentation is entitled “From Nervous to Natural: Mastering the Fear of Performing Hypnosis in PublicHow to Build Confidence, Overcome Doubt, and Hypnotize with Ease” and will be delivered on Saturday. The Presentation:Do you hesitate when it comes to hypnotising people in […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Les Roberts – How to Harness a Child’s Natural Ability to Change

Posted on June 25, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Les Roberts joins us as a presenter again this year this year. Her presentation is entitled “The Role of Imagination in HealingHow to Harness a Child’s Natural Ability to Change” and will be delivered on Saturday. The Presentation:Are you ready to make a real impact on a child’s emotional well-being? Whether you’re looking at it […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Julie Taylor & Marcia Eden – Building an Emotional First Aid Kit for Children’s Wellbeing

Posted on June 24, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Those who attended’s UKHC last year will have seen Julie Taylor and Marcia Eden in the lobby bringing the sunshine and smiles all weekend. We are really pleased that they’ll be presenting this year. The first of our double presenter offerings is entitled “Calm, Confident, Resilient: Building an Emotional First Aid Kit for Children’s Wellbeing” […]

UKHC 2025 Speaker Video: Mario Rui Santos – Hypnotherapeutic approach to Guilt

Posted on June 24, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Summer is here and we begin our build up to the 2025 UK Hypnosis Convention by sharing videos from this year’s line-up of speakers. We are delighted to welcome Mário Rui Santos to the convention as a speaker for the first time. He will present “Hypnotherapeutic approach to Guilt – towards Self-Compassion and Self-Love” on […]

UKHC 2025 – Live On-Stage Interview Details Announced

Posted on February 14, 2025 by UKHC Admin

My final announcement today is that our 2025 UKHC live on stage interview will be with the one and only Paul McKenna…. PAUL McKENNA, Ph.D. is a Master Trainer in NLP and a Havening and TFT practitioner. He now has a worldwide online hypnotherapy training organization in conjunction with Mind Valley. He has worked closely […]

UKHC 2025 Keynote Speaker Announced

Posted on February 14, 2025 by UKHC Admin

On the day that I announce that speaker applications are open, I am also delighted to state that tickets are now available to purchase too. If you use the code EARLYBIRD at the checkout you will receive a 15% discount on tickets. This is the biggest discount we offer and is only available until we […]

UKHC 2025 Speaker Applications Are Now Open!

Posted on February 14, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We have once again woken in the New Year and despite outward appearances we have not been in hibernation! We have been incredibly busy developing the website, organising, hatching plans and generally working hard to ensure that the upcoming 2025 UK Hypnosis Convention is the biggest and best ever, and serves the hypnotherapy field greatly. […]

UKHC 2024 Speakers: Our Live On Stage Sunday Interview with Jonathan Goodwin

Posted on November 13, 2024 (January 5, 2025) by UKHC Admin

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. Jonathan Goodwin has been called “the closest thing we can boast to a real-life superhero”, and “the world’s greatest theatrical stunt performer”. Jonathan has been hanged, buried alive, […]

UKHC 2024 Speakers: Bob Burns Joins Us

Posted on November 13, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 13, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 8, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 8, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 7, 2024 (November 8, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 7, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 7, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 6, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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!

Posted on November 6, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 29, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 29, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 25, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 25, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 24, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 24, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 23, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 23, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 22, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 22, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 18, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 18, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 16, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 16, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 9, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 9, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 2, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 1, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 1, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 26, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 26, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 9, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 9, 2024 (September 9, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on September 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on August 19, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on August 19, 2024 (August 19, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on July 10, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on July 10, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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!

Posted on June 25, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 25, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 19, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 5, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on June 3, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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?

Posted on June 3, 2024 (September 12, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 30, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 23, 2024 (June 6, 2024) by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 22, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 22, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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?

Posted on May 21, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on May 21, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on April 23, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on March 28, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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!

Posted on March 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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…

Posted on March 14, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on March 12, 2024 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 17, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on November 14, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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…

Posted on November 1, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 30, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 30, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 29, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 29, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 27, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 27, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 26, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 26, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 (October 26, 2023) by UKHC Admin

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!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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?

Posted on October 19, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 19, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 18, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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

Posted on October 10, 2023 by UKHC Admin

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 […]