by Lorraine Gleeson | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
When the Problem Isn’t Where The Client Thinks It Is I am a great believer that people are clever and if they did know how the problem started. They would be able to deal with it. As hypnotherapists, we often work with presenting problems that appear to be...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog
Can Anyone Learn Hypnotherapy? Discover What It Takes to Become a Hypnotherapist Over 25 years ago, I was in a very different place in my life. I was struggling. My business was failing, I was in an unhealthy relationship, I had very little money, and I remember...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
There Is Plenty of Work Out There As a tutor, this is one of the questions I ask myself time and time again, and I wish I could give you a simple answer. There is so much work out there. As hypnotherapists, we can help nine out of ten people with at least one issue in...
by Lorraine Gleeson | May 22, 2026 | Blog
Regression in Hypnotherapy: Are We Looking Back the Right Way? One of the biggest debates within hypnotherapy is whether we should revisit the past at all. You often hear phrases such as: “The best thing about the past is that it’s in the past.” And in many ways, that...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
At HSOH, one of the first and most important skills we teach is communication — and specifically how to ask the right kind of questions. Open and closed questioning is not just theory; it is the foundation of effective hypnotherapy practice. Knowing how to use open...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more posts warning that hypnotherapy training is “dangerous”. According to some voices in our profession, poorly trained therapists are apparently leaving a trail of traumatised clients behind them. It sounds alarming. I remember when...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
I remember when I qualified….Well, I had the Diploma, which really means that I have completed my training. Now I had to start practising. Scary moments, especially as my trainer hadn’t even watched me hypnotise anyone!! How do I know if I am doing it right? I will...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
What I Teach My Hypnotherapy Students at HSOH One of the most common presenting issues hypnotherapists work with is weight loss. And yet, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. When students first train, it’s easy to assume weight loss is about food, portion size,...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
How to Promote Your Hypnotherapy Business Let’s be honest—being a hypnotherapist is amazing, but getting clients? That’s another story. You could have the best training in the world, be brilliant at what you do, and… your diary could still be empty. Marketing isn’t...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Nov 13, 2025 | Blog
ASA Tightens Advertising Rules – What Hypnotherapists Need to Know A few months ago, I was contacted by a fellow hypnotherapist whom I used to supervise. She reached out because she’d been audited by the CNHC (Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council). Her story...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog
Who Really Sets the Standards in Hypnotherapy? I’ve been in hypnotherapy a long time, and one of the things I’ve noticed is how confusing the world of “governing bodies” can be, especially for newer hypnotherapists. Everyone seems to promise accreditation,...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Aug 8, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve ever had a client say their NHS CBT therapist told them to stop hypnotherapy, you’re not alone—and neither are they doing anything wrong. At the HSOH School of Hypnotherapy, we prepare students for the real-world challenges of practice, and this...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
How Much Can You Realistically Earn as a Hypnotherapist in the UK? Cutting through the hype with honest insight. When I train hypnotherapists, there’s often a moment — usually near the end of the course — where someone quietly asks: “How much can I realistically earn...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog
Embracing Change: A Follow-Up on ChatGPT and Hypnotherapy Thank you to everyone who responded to my last blog, How Can ChatGPT Help You as a Hypnotherapist? One of the things I’ve always loved about our profession is the openness to share ideas and discuss different...
by Lorraine Gleeson | May 14, 2025 | Blog
How can ChatGPT help you as a hypnotherapist? Wow—if you know me, you’ll know I walk my talk. I regularly have hypnotherapy myself because it’s such a powerful therapy. For me, it really is like magic. During a recent session with my hypnotherapist—of course, someone...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Apr 18, 2025 | Blog
The Power of Networking to Grow Your Hypnotherapy Business I was recently invited to a brilliant networking meeting at the Spa Hotel in Port Solent, organised by Dan Sagar—and it reminded me just how important it is to get out there and talk to people about what you...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
The Challenge of Growing a Hypnotherapy Practice One of the biggest challenges hypnotherapists face is attracting and retaining clients. Without clients, investing in regular supervision may feel like a waste of time and money. That’s why I now offer ad hoc...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog
Hypnotherapy Supervision: Why It Matters Starting out as a hypnotherapist can feel exciting yet daunting. No matter how well-trained you are, real-world practice often brings unexpected challenges. This is where supervision becomes invaluable, especially for newly...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog
Do You Challenge Red Tape as a Hypnotherapist? Running a hypnotherapy business comes with unique challenges. While your primary goal is to help clients, managing the business side can feel overwhelming. From marketing to compliance, the advice is endless—and often...
by Lorraine Gleeson | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
At the HSOH School of Hypnotherapy, our fully accredited Diploma course is designed to teach you how to become a confident and skilled hypnotherapist. The course is practical, comprehensive, and based on a formula I’ve developed through years of experience in the...
When the Present Reaction Has Its Roots in Childhood: Using IMR Regression, Inner Child & Gestalt Work
Can Anyone Learn Hypnotherapy? Discover What It Takes to Become a Hypnotherapist
Why Do Some Newly Qualified Hypnotherapists Thrive Whilst Others Struggle?
Regression in Hypnotherapy: The Difference Between Healing and Repetition
What We Teach at HSOH: Building Confident, Ethical Hypnotherapists
Is Hypnotherapy Training Really Dangerous?