Inspiraology hypnotherapy training · Birmingham & West Midlands

Discover your next chapter. Begin in Birmingham.

Practical, face-to-face hypnotherapy training in Kings Norton, South Birmingham. Learn in a supportive environment with senior lecturer and practising psychotherapist Gary Smith.

Ten-weekend diploma pathway · The Natural Health Centre, B38 8RS

Next new intake: contact Inspiraology for confirmed dates.

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Ten practical weekendsIn-person Birmingham trainingDCH with HPD routeCourse fee: £2,950
10 monthsOne teaching weekend per month
£2,950Or 10 advertised payments of £295
B38 8RSThe Natural Health Centre, Kings Norton
100 milesApproximate regional enquiry catchment
Practical learning for your next step

A considered route into hypnotherapy.

If you're looking for a new career, expanding your wellbeing skills or pursuing a long-standing interest in how people change, the Birmingham training offers a structured combination of classroom learning, practical skills and professional development.

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Learn by doing

Practise new skills through demonstrations, guided exercises, discussion and considered feedback.

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Learn from a practitioner

Gary Smith brings experience as a working psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, supervisor and senior lecturer.

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Study around commitments

Ten weekends across approximately ten months, supported by reading, reflection and assignments between classes.

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Understand the whole person

Explore hypnosis, Solution Focused approaches, cognitive and behavioural ideas, mindfulness and therapeutic communication.

05

Build ethical confidence

Learn about assessment, consent, professional boundaries, safeguarding and the value of appropriate referrals.

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Plan beyond the diploma

Develop your understanding of reflective practice, ongoing supervision, business basics and continued learning.

Diploma pathway

Develop knowledge, confidence and a professional approach.

Inspiraology describes its Birmingham programme as a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) with a Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) route. The training combines practical techniques, theoretical understanding and assessed development.

Ask the provider for the latest prospectus to confirm the precise qualification, accreditation and eligibility requirements for any professional register. Completion of a course does not automatically confer membership of every professional body.

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Course at a glance

What students can expect

  • Ten practical classroom weekends
  • Demonstrations and guided peer practice
  • Learning about a range of therapeutic approaches
  • Reflective work and formal assessment requirements
  • Ethics, safety and clinical responsibilities
  • Discussion of professional practice and next steps

The official prospectus governs the complete syllabus, entry requirements, assessment and attendance rules.

Ten-module programme

Build your skills, one weekend at a time.

Explore the learning areas described in the existing Birmingham course information. The precise order and scope may vary with the current programme.

01Foundations of hypnosis and the brain
Explore hypnosis, its history, common misconceptions, the experience of trance, inductions, therapeutic communication and relevant aspects of brain and nervous system functioning.
02Smoking cessation and human behaviour
Study habitual behaviour, motivation, rapport and the structure of a smoking cessation session, with appropriate safeguards and opportunities to practise.
03Phobias, fears and therapeutic techniques
Learn about fear responses, assessment, carefully selected phobia approaches and when a different intervention or specialist referral is more appropriate.
04Initial consultation and clinical judgement
Practise explaining therapy, establishing rapport, consent, recording information, safeguarding, contraindications and suitable referral pathways.
05Solution Focused practice
Use scaling, resource-focused questions, goal setting, solution-building conversations and collaborative next steps.
06Cognitive and behavioural perspectives
Explore how thoughts, behaviour, emotion and physical responses interact and how relevant cognitive and behavioural principles can inform therapy.
07Mindfulness and present-moment skills
Develop awareness, grounding, acceptance-based skills and their possible uses in stress management and supporting wellbeing.
08Advanced communication and performance
Explore therapeutic language, metaphor, reframing, adaptable techniques and applications to confidence, personal growth and performance.
09Case work, practice development and assessment
Build reflective practice, review cases, explore ethical marketing and business fundamentals, and prepare work for assessment.
10Professional development and next steps
Consolidate learning, review professional boundaries, supervision, insurance, continued study and the requirements relevant to your intended area of practice.
Kings Norton · South Birmingham

A welcoming place to train.

The advertised venue is the Natural Health Centre at 86 The Green in historic Kings Norton, with direct links to Google Maps for finding your way.

Actual classroom location

The Natural Health Centre

86 The Green
Kings Norton
Birmingham, West Midlands
B38 8RS

This is the single Birmingham training venue listed for the course. It is not in Birmingham city centre. Free parking is advertised; confirm arrangements when attending.

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Please confirm the location and course date before booking transport or accommodation.

West Midlands & neighbouring counties

Train in Birmingham. Welcome from across the region.

This course welcomes interest from an approximately 100-mile straight-line radius around the Kings Norton venue. The weekend format may suit students travelling from elsewhere in the West Midlands and surrounding regions. Check your actual journey before making plans.

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Birmingham & the Black Country

Kings Norton, Bournville, Northfield, Stirchley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich and Halesowen.

Close to the venue or well placed to travel for a weekend programme.

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Coventry, Warwickshire & Rugby

Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon.

An alternative to weekday study for professionals across Warwickshire.

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Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Droitwich, Worcester, Evesham, Malvern, Pershore and Hereford.

Birmingham can be convenient for people along the A38, M5 and wider road network.

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Staffordshire & Shropshire

Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Stafford, Burton upon Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Telford, Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth.

Travel can be planned around one teaching weekend each month.

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Leicestershire & East Midlands

Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Market Harborough, Derby, Nottingham, Beeston and Mansfield.

A practical regional option for students who prefer in-person teaching.

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Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire

Northampton, Daventry, Kettering, Corby, Banbury and Oxford.

Distance and travel times vary, so check the venue before applying.

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Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds

Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and selected Cotswold communities.

If both Swindon and Birmingham are options, compare the journey to each venue.

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Further afield within the catchment

Wider West and East Midlands communities, including Chesterfield and parts of the Welsh border counties.

The approximate 100-mile straight-line catchment is a guide, not a guaranteed driving distance.

Regional training, one real venue

One Birmingham course location, a wide catchment.

All Birmingham teaching described on this page is held at 86 The Green, Kings Norton, B38 8RS. Nearby cities mentioned here describe where potential students may live, not additional Inspiraology classrooms at those addresses. The approximate radius is measured in a straight line and will differ from road mileage or travel time.

Depending on where you live, compare this venue with the separate Swindon and South Wales training options below.

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Your senior lecturer

Learn with Gary Smith.

Gary works as a psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, supervises practitioners and lectures in clinical hypnotherapy. His teaching approach brings real clinical questions into the training room, alongside structured instruction and skills development.

The aim is to help students develop professional judgement, practise responsibly and find a thoughtful approach to work with clients.

About Gary
Who is the training designed for?

Start from where you are.

The programme is marketed to career changers and people in wellbeing, healthcare, coaching, education, management and related fields. Previous therapy training may not be essential, but suitability and admission conditions should be discussed with Inspiraology.

All clinical work should remain within the competence and supervision arrangements appropriate to the stage of training.

Training investment

Clear choices for your course fees.

The official Birmingham information currently advertises £2,950 in total, or ten monthly payments of £295. Confirm the deposit and the full terms with Inspiraology before enrolling.

Check any additional costs, deposit requirements, refund policies and payment deadlines directly with the provider.

Common questions

Everything you may want to know.

Course logistics, qualifications and the practicalities of training in Birmingham.

Where exactly is the Birmingham training venue?
At the Natural Health Centre, 86 The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 8RS. The venue is in South Birmingham rather than the city centre. Use the Google Maps links on this page for a route to the actual address.
When is the next Birmingham course intake?
The Best Mind Therapy page currently mentions January 2027, but Inspiraology’s Birmingham listing still shows a September 2026 cohort. The next new start date has not been independently confirmed here; please ask Inspiraology for the updated intake schedule before making arrangements.
What does the training cost?
The currently advertised course fee is £2,950, either in full or as ten monthly payments of £295. Ask Inspiraology for its current deposit, payment, cancellation and refund terms.
How long is the hypnotherapy diploma course?
The advertised programme runs over ten weekend modules, ordinarily one weekend per month, with additional reading, practice, assignments and portfolio work between sessions.
Do I need experience in therapy to apply?
The course is promoted to career changers as well as professionals in related fields. Admissions suitability and any formal entry requirements should be clarified during the provider’s application and interview process.
What qualification will I receive?
The Birmingham provider describes a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) with an HPD qualification route. Confirm the precise award, awarding and accrediting bodies, assessment conditions and registration eligibility directly with Inspiraology before enrolling.
How much practical work is involved?
The course includes in-person demonstrations and practice, tutor feedback, reflective learning and assessments. Any work with volunteer clients should be carried out within the course’s safety, supervision and insurance requirements.
Could I study while working full-time?
The teaching weekends are intended to offer a manageable schedule for working adults, although you will need additional time between sessions for assignments, practice and reflection.
Is the course suitable for students travelling 100 miles?
You can enquire from across the approximate 100-mile straight-line catchment around Kings Norton. Before enrolling, check the actual journey by road or rail and whether a local overnight stay would be useful.
Can I speak to the lecturer before applying?
Yes. You can enquire via the training line on 0808 188 9072, request the latest prospectus or contact Gary Smith for information about the teaching experience.
Take the next step

Where could a new skill set take you?

If you are considering hypnotherapy training, ask for the current course dates and prospectus or arrange an information conversation. There is no need to commit before you understand the programme.

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Natural Health Centre · 86 The Green · Kings Norton · Birmingham B38 8RS