Clinical Hypnosis in Action: Practical skills for healthcare professionals (Liverpool)
Event Details
Take your clinical hypnosis skills to the next level with this interactive, hands-on one day workshop designed for healthcare professionals. The morning session focuses on
Event Details
Take your clinical hypnosis skills to the next level with this interactive, hands-on one day workshop designed for healthcare professionals. The morning session focuses on essential techniques, including rapport building, hypnotic inductions, and patient-focused interventions, with expert demonstrations and guided practice.
In the afternoon, you take the lead—our flexible, delegate-driven approach allows you to practice the techniques that matter most to you. Whether it’s glove anaesthesia, reframing, managing procedural anxiety, or working with phobias, our experienced tutors will tailor the session to your needs, ensuring you gain confidence and practical skills that you can apply immediately in your clinical practice.
With 5 CPD credits, expert guidance, and a supportive environment, this course is your opportunity to refine your skills and enhance patient care through hypnosis.
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: Saturday 25th October 2025 (10.00 – 16.30)
Venue: The Abbey Dental Practice, 1 Childwall Park Avenue, Liverpool, England, L16 0JE (0151 707 4950)
EARLY BIRD until 25th September:
Cost to non-members: £275 (incl lunch)
Cost to BSCAH members: £225 (incl lunch)
After 25th September:
Cost to non-members: £300
Cost to BSCAH members: £250
Join here to receive the discount
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025
What is Adjunctive Clinical Hypnosis and how is it different from Hypnotherapy?
Adjunctive Clinical Hypnosis is used by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and psychologists to complement medical, dental and psychological treatments, helping with pain management, functional disorders, nausea, anxiety reduction, behavioural changes and more within a clinical setting. In contrast, hypnotherapy is typically a standalone ‘therapy’, often practiced in private settings, to address issues like phobias, smoking cessation, and personal development. Adjunctive Clinical Hypnosis is always applied within a regulated healthcare context by trained healthcare professionals who integrate hypnosis into their existing medical, dental or psychological expertise. Adjunctive clinical hypnosis is evidence-based and specifically designed to enhance conventional treatments in healthcare.
Aim of this workshop
To develop healthcare professionals’ practical skills and confidence in applying clinical hypnosis safely and effectively within their practice, enhancing patient care
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module, you will have:
1. Engaged in hands-on practice of clinical hypnosis techniques in a supportive environment
2. Explored different hypnotic approaches and their applications in clinical settings
3. Experienced using hypnosis in practical scenarios, developing confidence and skill
4. Discussed patient responses and ways to adapt techniques to individual needs
CPD Award
This course is accredited by BSCAH and provides 5 CPD credits upon completion
Course Structure
The training consists of live face to face training (5 hours): Interactive lectures, practical demonstrations, and guided practice sessions.
10:00—10:45 Participants introduce themselves; rapport building work in pairs using active listening skills and paraphrasing.
10:45—12:30 The basics; formal and informal inductions; re-framing; techniques for general anxiety; ego strengthening and anchoring.
12:30 Lunch
13:30—15:45
The afternoon will focus on more advanced and specialised techniques. Delegates will have the opportunity to request specific techniques and approaches they would like to focus on during the session. These may include but is not limited to, the use of extended metaphors, pain management strategies, adapting hypnosis for different patient demographics and specialty areas, managing the gag reflex, or re-framing techniques for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
15:45—16:30 Discussion and close
Progression
For further training, explore BSCAH’s University-accredited Level 6 & 7 course in Clinical Hypnosis, Language & Communication Techniques in Healthcare at Birmingham City University.
2025 CPD Events:
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
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: Friday 11th July 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
October 25, 2025 10:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)