Build a new future. Start in Swindon.
Practical, face-to-face hypnotherapy training over ten weekends, led by practising psychotherapist and senior lecturer Gary Smith. Develop knowledge, confidence and clinical skills in a supportive learning environment.
Next published intake: 23–24 January 2027 · Bradbury House, Swindon
Train with purpose. Learn with people.
Whether you're exploring a career change, adding to an existing helping profession or developing a long-held interest in wellbeing, the Swindon programme combines taught foundations with guided practice, ethical awareness and support as your skills develop.
Practical tuition
Develop skills through demonstrations, paired practice, feedback and reflection rather than watching lessons alone.
Experienced teaching
Learn with Gary Smith, a practising psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, supervisor and senior lecturer.
A manageable format
Ten weekends spread across the year, with assignments, reading and supervised skills development between classes.
More than hypnosis
Explore Solution Focused practice, cognitive and behavioural ideas, mindfulness, therapeutic language and clinical boundaries.
Professional foundations
Consider informed consent, assessment, safeguarding, ethical marketing, professional development and when to refer.
Start building your future
Study the practical considerations of working with clients, developing a service and sustaining reflective, responsible practice.
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
The programme is advertised by Inspiraology as a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) with an HPD qualification route. It is designed to combine theory, supervised learning and practical development across ten taught weekends.
Professional awards, accreditation details and eligibility for individual registers can differ. Ask the training provider to confirm the current HPD assessment pathway and all applicable requirements before enrolling.
View the official Swindon courseWhat you can expect
- Ten weekends across approximately ten months
- Small-group, face-to-face learning in Swindon
- Guided practice and tutor feedback
- Portfolio, reflection and assessed learning
- Work on professional ethics and practical case considerations
- Information on continuing professional development and supervision
Ask for the current prospectus for full learning outcomes, precise attendance requirements and assessment criteria.
Ten weekends. A growing toolkit.
The following is a helpful overview of the topics in the course information you supplied. The official prospectus determines the exact timetable and assessment content.
01 The foundations of hypnosis
History of hypnosis, the nature of trance, responsible practice, introductions to inductions and deepening, and understanding stress, the nervous system and relevant brain science.
02 Smoking cessation and behaviour change
Explore smoking cessation session structure, rapport, habits and motivation, with demonstrations and supervised skills practice.
03 Understanding and working with phobias
Explore fear responses, assessment and suitable approaches to phobias, including the principles behind rewind-style techniques and appropriate referral.
04 The initial consultation and safe clinical practice
Learn structured consultations, expectations, consent, boundaries, safeguarding, contraindications and when medical or specialist referral is important.
05 Solution Focused approaches
Practise solution-building conversations, scaling, resource-focused questions, goal setting, attentive listening and identifying practical next steps.
06 Cognitive and behavioural approaches
Understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, including common cognitive patterns and appropriate techniques within your scope.
07 Mindfulness in clinical work
Develop present-moment awareness, grounding, acceptance-based techniques and practical applications for everyday stress and wellbeing.
08 Advanced approaches and performance
Explore flexible approaches to performance, strengths, reframing, therapeutic language and adapting to different client needs.
09 Clinical practice and building a practice
Reflective practice, case discussion, developing your own approach, marketing foundations, ethics of promotion and preparation for assessment.
10 Professional development and graduation
Consolidate learning, review assessments and case work, explore supervision, professional registration requirements, insurance and continuing professional development.
Plan your year with confidence.
The published Swindon programme begins on 23–24 January 2027 and finishes on 23–24 October 2027. With one teaching weekend each month, you can plan ahead for work, family life and travel.
These are the dates shown by Inspiraology at the time of preparation. Dates may change; obtain confirmation before paying fees or booking accommodation.
Check current intake details2027 weekend dates
Train at Bradbury House, Swindon.
Conveniently located in West Swindon, with connections to the M4 corridor and surrounding counties. The venue advertises free on-site parking.
Bradbury House
Westmead Drive
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN5 7ER
For directions, use the full venue address rather than just the postcode. We recommend checking your route before travelling.
Hypnotherapy training within reach of home.
If you are looking for hypnotherapy training across Wiltshire, the South West or neighbouring counties, Bradbury House in Swindon offers a practical ten-weekend option. We welcome enquiries from an approximately 100-mile radius around Swindon —and from further afield.
Swindon & North Wiltshire
Royal Wootton Bassett, Highworth, Cricklade, Marlborough, Devizes and Calne.
Bath & West Wiltshire
Bath, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham and Warminster.
Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Bristol, Yate, Thornbury, Chipping Sodbury and neighbouring M4 corridor communities.
Cotswolds & Gloucestershire
Cirencester, Tetbury, Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Nailsworth and Moreton-in-Marsh.
Oxfordshire & the Vale
Oxford, Faringdon, Wantage, Didcot, Abingdon, Witney, Bicester and Banbury.
West Berkshire
Hungerford, Newbury, Thatcham and Reading, with straightforward links towards Swindon.
South Wiltshire & Hampshire
Salisbury, Amesbury, Andover, Winchester and nearby communities considering weekend study.
Worcestershire & Herefordshire
Worcester, Malvern, Evesham and Hereford, for students happy to plan longer journeys.
Somerset & the Mendips
Frome, Keynsham, Wells and North Somerset; consider overnight stays where helpful.
Why choose Swindon for weekend training?
All face-to-face training on this page takes place at Bradbury House, Westmead Drive, Swindon SN5 7ER . The one-weekend-per-month timetable may suit people who cannot commit to weekly travel. Before enrolling, use the directions link to check your personal journey time and decide whether local accommodation would make the weekends easier.
The 100-mile catchment is an approximate straight-line geographical radius centred on Swindon , not a promise of a particular road distance, journey time or local campus in the towns listed.
Learn with Gary Smith.
Gary is a practising psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist based in Swindon, a clinical supervisor and senior lecturer with Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training.
His teaching draws on clinical practice and aims to help students develop thoughtful, ethical approaches rather than relying solely on scripts. You will be encouraged to ask questions, develop your own clinical judgement and build confidence through practice.
About GaryBring your curiosity.
Many training students are at the beginning of a new career direction. You need not arrive knowing how to hypnotise someone. The course combines a structured learning journey with the opportunity to practise, reflect and gain feedback along the way.
The training is delivered through Inspiraology. For questions about assessments, eligibility and enrolment, please contact the provider.
A clear route to getting started.
The two published payment options have the same total. Contact Inspiraology to confirm the deposit, instalment dates, refund terms and any additional costs.
Monthly instalments
Ten advertised monthly instalments; total £2,950.
Ask about instalmentsPrices and payment arrangements should be confirmed directly before enrolling.
Your Swindon training questions.
Everything from the venue and weekend format to qualifications and applications.
When does the Swindon course start?
The currently published Swindon intake begins on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 2027. The programme is delivered across ten weekends; please confirm dates and places with Inspiraology before making travel arrangements.
Where is the venue?
Training takes place at Bradbury House, Westmead Drive, Swindon SN5 7ER. The venue advertises free on-site parking. Use the Google Maps links on this page for location and directions.
Do I need prior qualifications?
The programme welcomes career changers and people from other professional backgrounds. Suitability, admissions requirements and expectations are discussed during the application and interview process.
How long is the training?
The course is delivered over ten weekend modules across approximately ten months. There is also study, practical work and portfolio preparation between teaching weekends.
How much does the training cost?
The published fee is £2,950, or ten monthly payments of £295. Ask Inspiraology to confirm the deposit, payment schedule, cancellation policy and anything not included before enrolling.
What is the qualification?
The programme describes a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) with an HPD qualification route. Please confirm the current awards, accreditation, assessment and individual professional registration requirements directly with Inspiraology and the relevant bodies.
Is the course suitable alongside work?
A one-weekend-per-month teaching format is intended to be manageable alongside other commitments. Set aside additional time for reading, practice, reflection and assessments.
How do I apply?
You can use the official Inspiraology application link, call 0808 188 9072, or arrange an information conversation before deciding whether to apply.
Do you welcome students from beyond Wiltshire?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Worcestershire, Hampshire, Somerset and other locations. The approximate 100-mile catchment is measured as a straight-line radius around Swindon, not as a driving distance. Check the journey to Bradbury House before applying.
Will I be ready to work independently afterwards?
Practical experience and assessed learning are central to the programme. Independent practice and professional registration depend on successful completion, appropriate competence, insurance and each register’s current eligibility requirements.
Explore what could come next.
If you're considering training as a hypnotherapist, an initial conversation can help you understand the course, learning commitments and application steps without pressure.
Training venue: Bradbury House, Westmead Drive, Swindon SN5 7ER.