Ursula James

Online Hypnotherapy Training Programme

Professional Clinical Hypnotherapy Training — created for the Medical School Curriculum, redesigned for professional practice.

 

Developed from courses taught at the following medical schools under the Tomorrow’s Doctors Programme

About Ursula James

Ursula has worked as a clinical hypnotherapist for thirty years, and for 25 of them she has taught clinical hypnosis at medical schools around the country, including Oxford and Cambridge. She is the author of the Clinical Hypnosis Textbook, (now in its third edition, and used as a textbook in Medical Schools), as well as numerous other self-help books. Her podcast HypnoSOS (short hypnosis sessions to deal with everyday stress) was originally created for frontline workers to use in their breaks and now has 200+ episodes to choose from.

In 2013 her passion for hypnosis resulted in being appointed the first – and currently the only – Visiting Professor of Clinical Hypnosis in the UK, at Robert Gordon University. She is also a Visiting Teaching Fellow at Oxford University Medical School, and Patron of Anxiety UK and the National Centre for Domestic Violence.

She is currently working with St George’s Hospital in London and PhaseSpace on an exciting project in which we fuse hypnosis with VR to produce a powerful resource for anyone experiencing anxiety. London schools are now trialling the programme with great success, and the project was recently featured in an article in The Guardian newspaper.

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What makes this online hypnotherapy training unique, and who is it for?

Ursula James Hypnotherapy Training offers medically grounded, evidence-informed, clinical hypnosis education developed from more than three decades of clinical practice and teaching in fifteen UK medical schools.

The training is designed for healthcare professionals seeking robust psychological tools, therapists and counsellors wishing to integrate clinical hypnosis ethically and effectively, coaches looking to add genuine clinical depth to their work, and individuals who want professional-grade hypnosis skills for personal development or career retraining.

With a clear emphasis on safety, clinical reasoning, and real-world applicability, the courses bridge academic rigour and practical competence, providing a credible pathway into contemporary clinical hypnosis.

Clinical hypnosis is not performance, persuasion or suggestion-based control. It is a structured, therapeutic interaction that requires ethical boundaries, psychological literacy and a clear understanding of human physiology and cognition. This training was developed within medical education settings to ensure hypnosis is taught as a clinical skill, not a technique in isolation.

The course content has exceeded my expectations, and my wellbeing has also improved, with better sleep and feeling more grounded and assertive. This course is a life changer – both for me and for those who will benefit from the knowledge I will use to help others.

Isabella
Psychologist and Researcher in Oncology

In science, outstanding practitioners are many, and gifted teachers are few. It’s rare to find both in one person. Professor Ursula James is that rare exception – combining deep expertise with a talent for teaching that inspires and endures. Whichever course you choose, and at whatever level, you’ll be guided by someone uniquely equipped to help you achieve your goals.

Dr Mark Feldman
General Practitioner

Having tried another hypnotherapy training, I am very pleased to say how enjoyable this course is. I would liken it to reading a good book. Easy to understand, informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone, whether for professional purposes or just for your own self learning.

Valerie
Corporate Fraud Detection Consultant

Developed from courses taught at the following medical schools under the Tomorrow’s Doctors Programme

Popular Resources

Anxiety & Stress Audios

Hypnotherapy is very effective in the treatment of anxiety and stress and helps you deal with things in a more controlled way.

Clinical Hypnosis Textbook

This authoritative and accessible volume demystifies the practice of clinical hypnosis.

Learn More Easily

Enhances focus, motivation and confidence - as recommended by medical students!

Phobia Audios

If you suffer from a fear or phobia, it can successfully be treated using hypnotherapy.