Course overview
Welcome message from the course creator
Ursula James
Ex Visiting Professor of Clinical Hypnosis; Robert Gordon University
Patron Anxiety UK
Hello, my name is Ursula James, the first Visiting Professor of Clinical Hypnosis in the UK and Patron of Anxiety UK. I’d like to welcome you to Level 1 – Foundation in Hypnosis.
The Clinical Hypnosis course is the training I wish I could have attended when I started my hypnotherapy studies all those years ago.
This level is where your personal journey begins. It’s not only about learning techniques—it’s about discovering what happens when you give yourself permission to slow down, to focus, and to explore your own mind with curiosity. As you move through the course, you’ll find your ability to concentrate improves, your confidence grows, and your sense of calm deepens.
The audios and practical exercises are designed to help you feel hypnosis before you ever use it with anyone else. You’ll notice changes in how you respond to stress, how you communicate, and how you use your inner voice. Many students tell me they sleep better, think more clearly, and begin to feel more in control of their own reactions and wellbeing. These benefits are the foundation upon which professional skill is built.
As you learn to use hypnosis safely and effectively, you’ll start to understand how suggestion works, how communication becomes hypnotic, and how a few well-chosen words can guide the mind towards balance and focus.
By the end of this level, you will:
- Understand the nature of hypnosis—what it is and what it is not.
- Be able to create a calm, receptive state in yourself and others.
- Conduct a simple, safe hypnotic induction with confidence.
- Recognise the signs of trance and respond appropriately.
- Apply basic hypnotic techniques to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.
This first level is the beginning of a lifelong skill—one that enhances not only how you work with others, but also how you live with yourself. Take your time, enjoy the process, and notice how your own perspective begins to change.
Welcome to the start of your hypnosis journey. Its time to take control!
Ursula James