Hypnosis for Functional Symptoms: Evidence-Based Approaches for Healthcare Professionals
Event Details
Enhance your clinical practice with the power of adjunctive clinical hypnosis to manage functional disorders. This evidence-based course equips healthcare professionals with practical skills to integrate adjunctive clinical
Event Details
Enhance your clinical practice with the power of adjunctive clinical hypnosis to manage functional disorders. This evidence-based course equips healthcare professionals with practical skills to integrate adjunctive clinical hypnosis into their treatment approach for conditions such as Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), gut-related conditions, tinnitus, migraines, asthma, and more. This workshop covers the material previously delivered on Module 3.
Through a blend of interactive learning, live demonstrations, and supervised practice, this course provides hands-on experience with numerous hypnotic techniques. Gain confidence in using therapeutic communication and clinical hypnosis to improve patient/client outcomes.
Spaces are limited—register now to secure your place!
It is essential for delegates to have some prior knowledge of clinical hypnosis.
Delegates should have completed appropriate introductory training in clinical hypnosis, such as ‘Adjunctive Clinical Hypnosis: Essential Skills for Healthcare Professionals’ with BSCAH or equivalent.
This knowledge will be required in order to achieve the learning outcomes for these specialised modules.
If you have any queries about the course or your eligibility, please contact Hilary Walker or Ann Williamson
Date: Friday 12/12/2025 (09.30 – 16.30)
Venue: Online
Cost to non-members: £150
Cost to BSCAH members: £125
Join here to receive the discount
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
CPD Award
This course is accredited by BSCAH and provides 5 CPD credits upon completion.
What is Adjunctive Clinical Hypnosis for Functional Symptoms?
Adjunctive clinical hypnosis for functional symptoms is an evidence-based approach used by healthcare professionals—including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and psychologists—to enhance therapeutic communication and support symptom management. It helps patients gain control over their symptoms by engaging the mind-body connection through targeted hypnotic interventions. Unlike hypnotherapy, which is often practiced independently, clinical hypnosis is used within regulated healthcare settings to complement existing medical and psychological treatments.
Aim:
To develop and enhance healthcare professionals’ skills, knowledge, and the safe application of clinical hypnosis for managing functional disorders.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will have:
- Gained practical experience in establishing and using ideomotor signals to enhance therapeutic communication.
- Explored and applied classical hypnotic reframing techniques to support patients with functional symptoms.
- Practiced hypnotic interventions suitable for individuals with functional disorders.
- Engaged in interactive discussions and case-based learning to deepen understanding of hypnosis and imagery techniques in clinical practice.
Course Structure
The training consists of two components:
Live Online Training: Interactive lectures, practical demonstrations, and guided practice sessions.
Non-Compulsory Self-Directed Study: Access to additional resources on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for three months. Instructions on how to access BSCAH’s VLE will be emailed to applicants.
| Programme | |
| 9.30 – 10.00 | Introduction |
| 10.00 – 10.15 | Setting up Ideomotor Signals |
| 10.15– 10.45 | Breakout rooms to practice setting up ideomotor signals |
| 10.45 -11.15 | Presentation and Demonstration of Reframing |
| 11.15 – 11.25 | Break |
| 11.25– 12.15 | Breakout rooms to practice reframing |
| 12.15 – 12.30 | Feedback |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 – 14.00 | Use of hypnosis and imagery in functional disorders |
| 14.00 – 14.50 | Short presentations on use of hypnosis in FND and gut related disorders – interactive cases |
| 14.50 – 15.00 | Break |
| 15.00 – 15.45 | Breakout rooms to practice hypnosis and imagery |
| 15.45 – 16.30 | Discussion / Q & A / Evaluation |
NB: Students should only treat with hypnosis those conditions that they are qualified to treat without hypnosis
Progression & CPD for 2025
This course provides a foundation in clinical hypnosis for managing functional symptoms. For further training, explore BSCAH’s University-accredited Level 6 & 7 course in Clinical Hypnosis, Language & Communication Techniques in Healthcare at Birmingham City University. Now open for applications.
Further info: https://bscah.co.uk/advanced-diploma-in-professional-studies-bsc-graduate-certificate-pgcert-course-in-clinical-hypnosis-language-and-communication-techniques-in-healthcare/
Upcoming CPD Events in 2025:
BSCAH is hosting a number of CPD events throughout 2025. Including face to face practical days and specialist modules to provide you with ways to implement hypnosis into your clinical specialism.
- Clinical Hypnosis in Action: Advanced Practical Skills for Healthcare Professionals in London (19/07/2025)
- Hypnosis for Pain Management: Effective techniques for healthcare professionals (16/10/2025)
- Clinical Hypnosis in Action: Advanced Practical Skills for Healthcare Professionals in Liverpool (25/10/2025)
- Resolving Negative Emotions with Drama (22/11/2025)
- Hypnosis for Functional Symptoms: Evidence based approaches for healthcare professionals (12/12/2025)
Please visit https://bscah.co.uk/event-directory/ for a list of events.
Join our BSCAH community
The British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) supports healthcare professionals to integrate adjunctive clinical hypnosis safely and effectively into their clinical practice. With over 70 years of experience, we offer high-quality training, expert-led workshops, and a supportive professional community for peer support and networking.
Our BSCAH Online Community supports healthcare professionals using clinical hypnosis, helping them move from feeling isolated or uncertain—especially in sceptical environments—to feeling confident and connected. Through peer support, networking, and shared learning, members can refine their skills, exchange ideas, and strengthen the role of hypnosis in healthcare.
As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your practical skills to enhance patient care with free monthly webinars, access to evidence-based resources, free peer support groups, and the opportunity to connect with experienced practitioners who utilise clinical hypnosis in their specialism. Whether you’re new to hypnosis or looking to develop your knowledge further, BSCAH provides a welcoming environment to learn and grow.
And many more benefits!
Enquiries: natoffice@bscah.co.uk
Lead Trainer: awilliamson@bscah.co.uk
Limited places available—secure your spot today!
As a safe-guard for clients / patients, we will only train health care professionals who are eligible for membership of BSCAH.
If in any doubt please send your CV to natoffice@bscah.co.uk
Please note that the closing date for this event is: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled up to 4 weeks prior to event; 50% refund if cancelled 2-4 weeks before the event, no refund if cancelled after this time. There is a minimum number requirement for this training, and if this has not been reached by two weeks prior to the training, then BSCAH reserves the right to cancel with full refunds given.
Time
December 12, 2025 9:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)