UKHC24 Event Team
Our Vision
The public’s understanding of hypnosis and clinical applications of hypnosis is typically full of misinformation and myths. A lot of these are perpetuated in the media and many are also rehashed in poor standard hypnosis training. Adam initially sought to take this event over as a means of raising training standards, an outlet to disseminate research and promote the evidence-base of hypnosis and ultimately seek to raise training standards and enhance the public image of hypnosis.
Therefore, one of the main goals of the convention is to give hypnosis professionals access to a curated range of lectures and training sessions within a safe environment of acceptance of new ideas, tolerance of differing positions and where critical thinking is championed.
We promote diversity and inclusivity as much as possible, whereby we welcome stage performers as well as academics, researchers and clinicians. We aim to balance theory, practical skills, pioneering techniques and experimental approaches while avoiding unsubstantiated claims and anything that could bring the field of hypnosis and hypnotherapy into disrepute.
Rather than seeking to discredit specific approaches, we encourage change by exposure to and promotion of our ethos.
The Organisers
Adam Eason - Organiser
Clinician, College Principal, University Lecturer, Author and Researcher. The ‘face’ of the convention who comperes the event. Adam was the keynote speaker at the inaugural UK Hypnosis Convention and fell in love with the event. He took over the reins from founder Nick Ebdon following the 2018 convention.
Adam is the Principal of the Anglo European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis and a guest lecturer in the Psychology Department at Bournemouth University on their MSC in hypnosis programme. He has lectured for the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine section of the Royal Society of Medicine, including presenting at the prestigious Waxman memorial lecture.
He is the author of the books the Science of Self-Hypnosis: The Evidence-Based Way to Hypnotise Yourself and Hypnosis For Running as well as the author of the first and only meta-analysis on the clinical applications of self-hypnosis published in a peer-reviewed journal (The APAs Psychology of Consciousness Journal). He runs the UK Hypnosis Convention and has dedicated his entire adult life to the field of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Adam’s research continues to explore self-hypnosis and cognitive performance.
Steve Baxter - Organiser
Steve is the technical brains behind the UKHC. At the event, he is responsible for all the technology used, from the website, online schedule, tickets and passes and the audio-visual presentation and sound systems we use.
Steve previously practised as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and specialised in working with top-level stage performers. He was especially well known in classical music circles and has worked with clients from many of the UK’s top orchestras and music colleges. Occasionally tempted out of his cosy therapy room, he has spoken at a variety of establishments and residential courses, most notably the London Symphony Orchestra. He has now retired from therapy but continues working as a freelance software engineer.
Steve is married to fellow team member Rebecca Gilliver, and they live in Orpington, Kent with their two dogs Ozzie and Jasper.
Steve Baxter is a director of the UK Hypnosis Council which organises the UK Hypnosis Convention.
Sarah Mortimer - Organiser
Sarah is a Clinical Hypnotherapist running a busy practice in Bristol and online, integrating approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. She is also a college tutor and facilitator at The Anglo European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis and serves as Director for the UK Hypnotherapy Council, organisers of the UK Hypnosis Convention. In addition, Sarah is a hypnotherapy supervisor, Secretary and Trustee for the Open University Psychological Society, and is currently studying for a BSc in Psychology with the Open University.
The Event Team
Madelief Cornelisse - Event Team Member
Madelief is a young hypno-nerd with a big passion for hypnosis and always eager to learn.
Penny Finnegan - Event Team Member
Penny is a practising hypnotherapist and mind coach, helping clients to overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives by learning new skills and developing their psychological flexibility.
Marc Reynolds - Event Team Member
I am a clinical hypnotherapist working out of southeast London/ north west Kent. I find I do a lot of support with clients re pain management
Jen Robinson - Event Team Member
Jen Robinson has a particular interest in helping people to generate and adapt to change, both in their professional and personal life.
Mark Williams - Event Team Member
Mark is a passionate full blown Hypnotherapist, always learning and always helping. Taught by the best.
Emma Yoxall - Event Team Member
Emma is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Coach. She works online to help clients overcome anxiety, fear and negative thoughts with her compassionate approach and self care methods.