Ursula James
Foundation course in Hypnosis: Level 1
A comprehensive asynchronous training programme, delivered online, created by experts
Foundation Course in Hypnosis
The Foundation level course teaches you fundamental hypnosis skills, how to hypnotise others for relaxation, how to formulate suggestions and teach self-hypnosis. The course syllabus includes:
- Self-hypnosis: Theory & Practice
- Introduction to Hypnotherapy
- Theories and Techniques of Hypnosis: Inductions, deepeners, suggestions
- Hypnosis, meditation and other states of awareness
- The power of the subconscious mind
- Suggestions and Affirmations
- Clinical applications of hypnotherapy
- States of consciousness
- Questions clients ask
- The structure of the hypnosis session
- Practical Hypnosis Skills: The practicalities of a session
- Permissive & authoritarian approaches
- The Hypnotherapy Practice: Working online
- Progressive relaxation induction & deepener
- Teaching self-hypnosis to another person
- Positive suggestions and Ego-strengthening
A key element of the course is a series of relaxing hypnosis audios designed to help you as a student learn, remember and retain the course material. You are encouraged to practise self-hypnosis as a tool for relaxation, focus, confidence, and help build your hypnosis skills.
Course Fee:
The course fee for this training is £200. Individuals working for a charity can apply for free places. Email training@learningcurve.studio for code.
Study With Professionals
Learning Curve Studio online courses were developed during the pandemic by Ursula James, head of Thames Medical Lectures, an organisation which has which taught student doctors for the past 22 years at medical schools including Oxford University Medical School, where she pioneered the first course in clinical hypnosis and its application specifically for medical students.
Learning Curve Studio teaches at the same high standard and presents similar material to that taught at medical school. However the scope has been broadened to give easy access to others interested in learning how to use hypnosis as a therapeutic tool, whether for themselves, as an addition to their professional skills, or as a stand-alone practice.
The course includes:
🎧Hypnosis Audios – Immerse yourself in a range of professionally recorded hypnosis sessions to deepen your understanding and experience the transformative power of hypnosis first-hand.
🎥 Lecture audios – Expert-led lessons that break down hypnosis theory and techniques into practical, easy-to-apply steps.
🎙️ Exclusive Podcast Series – Access a dedicated podcast covering advanced insights, real-world applications, and inspiring case studies from experienced practitioners.
📚 Comprehensive Course Materials – Downloadable resources, scripts, and guides to reinforce your learning and serve as valuable references for practice.
🌐 Interactive Community Hub – Join a private online community where you can connect with fellow students, exchange ideas, and find practice partners.
👩🏫 Tutor Support – Get direct access to experienced hypnosis tutors for questions, feedback, and guidance as you progress through the course.
Podcasts
Audio Files
Books
Online Courses
As taught at the following medical schools under the Tomorrow’s Doctors Programme.
“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.”
Foundation: Level 1
Fundamental hypnosis skills, self-hypnosis, how to hypnotise others, formulate suggestions, and teach others self-hypnosis
Integrate teaching self-hypnosis into client sessions.
No experience required – this course is suitable for everyone. No previous knowledge of hypnosis needed.
Hypnotherapy: Level 2
With video demonstrations and practice sessions you will learn 850+ scripted permutations to hypnotise clients.
Modules containing protocols for smoking cessation, anxiety, pain control and more.
This course requires a basic practical knowledge of hypnosis and follows on from the Foundation course.
Clinical Hypnosis: Level 3
Advanced hypnotherapy skills with a client-centred approach. How to create personalised treatments.
Identify and incorporate client personal characteristics and current situation in devising a personalised treatment plan.
This course is appropriate for practising hypnotherapists or those with experience of working with clients, and follows on from the Hypnotherapy course.
Popular Resources
Anxiety & Stress Audio
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Weight Control Audio
You can easily lose weight with hypnosis by adjusting your attitude towards food and removing emotional triggers.
Stop Smoking Audio
Hypnotherapy can help you give up smoking, with no side effects.
Phobia Audio
If you suffer from a fear or phobia, it can successfully be treated using hypnotherapy.