Birkdale Hypnotherapy

17/01/2026

New school announcement – SFTA West Sussex

Due to continued demand for SFTA Solution Focused Hypnotherapy training, we are pleased to announce a new SFTA West Sussex course starting in September 2026.

📅 Start date: 12th September 2026
📍 Location: Crawley, West Sussex

This professional programme leads to a recognised qualification in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and is suitable for those beginning a new career or expanding an existing therapy practice.

Lecturers
Training will be delivered by an experienced teaching team including:
Catherine Eland, founder of SFTA
Beaulieu Rowsell, clinical director of Sussex Mind Clinic

Accreditation and recognition
✔ Accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
✔ Eligible for registration with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
✔ Approved training route with the Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (APHP)
✔ International accreditation with the International Hypnotherapy and Complementary Therapies Professional Body
✔ Successful graduates qualify as SFTA Solution Focused Hypnotherapists

The course integrates neuroscience, Solution Focused Therapy, hypnosis, and practical clinical skills, with structured support throughout training and beyond.

📩 Register your interest now to receive full course information and priority updates
🌐 View full qualification details, course structure, and entry requirements at www.sfta.co.uk

Places are limited and interest is already high. Early enquiries are strongly advised.

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16/01/2026

Early bird offer – 15% off ✨

If you’re thinking about training as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, now is a great time to join us.

We are offering an early bird discount of 15% off the full price of our in-person SFTA Hypnotherapy Training course when you sign up at least 3 months before the course starts. For schools starting in April, you still have time to take advantage of this offer.

Our in person training is:
• Fully accredited and recognised
• Delivered face to face
• Structured across 9 modules over 9 months
• Designed to build strong clinical skills, confidence, and a solid understanding of neuroscience and solution focused practice

On successful completion, students work towards:
• The Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Diploma (SFHD)
• The Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD), externally accredited and validated by NCFE at Level 4

We would love to welcome you to the next intake. Please browse our website for the starting dates, syllabus and accreditations at www.sfta.co.uk, or call us on 0345 257 0056 and speak to Catherine Eland.

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11/01/2026

SFTA Hypnotherapy Training FREE workshop online.
Are you free, Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m, and interested in learning more about hypnotherapy as a career with our in-person or distance learning course?

Join us for an immersive exploration of Clinical Hypnotherapy.
🌀 Our expert lecturers will unravel the secrets of hypnosis and its applications and share practical tips for inducing hypnotic states.
🧠✨ Reserve your FREE spot now on Eventbrite and embark on self-discovery and growth with SFTA!
🔮 What to expect:
Learn how to induce a trance.
Dive into the rich history of hypnosis.
Discover the intricacies behind the Solution Focused Approach.
Learn about our accredited in-person and distance learning courses.

As a token of our appreciation, we're offering you a FREE self-hypnosis download, a valuable tool for enhanced understanding and support in sleeping, confidence, and motivation. 🎁
Join us on Zoom - Tuesday, January 13th, at 7:00 pm.
🗓️ Don't miss out on a night of enlightenment, intrigue, and fun!

Visit SFTA at www.sfta.co.uk or register with Eventbrite to unlock the magic within your mind. 🌐 For inquiries, call our friendly support team at 0345 297 0056. Let's make this journey unforgettable!

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09/01/2026

If you are thinking about training in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, it can help to know what options are available.

Our next SFTA courses begin in April 2026, and for those who like to plan ahead, we offer a gentle early booking thank you.

When you enrol three months before the course starts, you receive 15% off the course fee.

You don't need to decide quickly. This offer is simply there for those who already feel curious and are beginning to explore whether training might be the right next step.

SFTA training is calm, supportive, and grounded in neuroscience and ethical practice. It is designed to help you learn how to support change without digging into the past, working instead with the brain’s natural capacity for hope and forward movement.

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing more about what training involves and who it is best suited for.

If April 2026 feels like a possibility you would like to explore, you are very welcome to follow along.
www.sfta.co.uk

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07/01/2026

Change does not require digging into the past.

Your brain does not need to relive old stories in order to move forward.

In Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, we work with how the brain actually changes. Instead of analysing problems, we help clients focus on what they want to be different and how their future could look when things improve.

This future focused attention reduces threat in the nervous system and activates the brain’s natural ability to form new pathways. It is calmer. It is safer. And it is far more effective for many people.

At SFTA, our courses are built around this principle. Students learn how to work ethically, confidently, and neuroscience informed, helping clients move forward without needing to reopen old wounds.

It is not about ignoring the past.
It is about not being trapped by it.

This is why Solution Focused Hypnotherapy feels different.
And why it creates real, sustainable change.

If you are curious about learning this approach, we will be sharing more about our training pathways throughout January. The next in-person courses are starting in March/ April 2026. www.sfta.co.uk
Please follow us for more fascinating information about the brain.

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05/01/2026

Advance your Hypnotherapy Practice 🌟

The SFTA Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy (AdvDipH) is your next step in becoming a highly skilled, confident hypnotherapy practitioner.

✅ Gain the AdvDipH qualification – proof you’ve gone beyond foundational practice
✅ Accredited by the GHSC – GHR members can upgrade to Advanced Practitioner (ADPR) status
✅ Flexible study – complete in as little as 6 months or take up to 2 years
✅ Access comprehensive training notes, CPDs, and video content from day one

📚 What you’ll cover:

Behavioural change models (HAPA, SMART goals)

Advanced questioning & handling complex client issues

Positive Psychology & NLP techniques (incl. peripheral vision relaxation)

Working with neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ clients, and those facing sensitive challenges

Ethics, research design, and evidence-based practice

✍️ Assessments:

16 multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning

20 short written questions for deeper reflection & application

👩‍🎓 Who can apply?
Open to all Hypnotherapists (full or part-time) with at least 6 months’ clinical experience

📩 Apply today: https://sfta.co.uk/register/

Download and return the application form. Once approved, you’ll get immediate access to our online learning platform, CANVAS.

👉 Take your skills further. Build confidence. Make a bigger impact.
Take a look today https://sfta.co.uk/the-advanced-hypnotherapy-training-course/

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02/01/2026

Your brain genuinely loves a fresh start.

Not because the calendar changes
But because your brain is wired for possibility.

When we pause and imagine something new, the brain shifts out of survival mode and into a more flexible, creative state. This is where learning, hope, and change live.

At SFTA Hypnotherapy Training, we work with this natural ability of the brain. We help clients move their attention away from what feels stuck and towards what they want instead.

That small shift activates new neural pathways.
It reduces threat.
It increases motivation.

Change does not require reliving the past.
It starts with imagining a different future.

January is not about pressure or resolutions.
It is about gently reminding the brain that change is possible.

And that is where everything begins.

If you are curious about how the brain creates change through Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, follow along this month as we explore the science behind change and hypnosis.

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31/12/2025

✨ Hello 2026. A new year. A new chapter. New possibilities.

As we are about to step into a fresh year, we celebrate our SFTA graduates who have transformed not just their own lives but the lives of so many others.

They trained. They grew. They believed in their potential.

Now, they are qualified hypnotherapists, building meaningful businesses, helping clients move from stuck to thriving.

A year ago, many of them were right where you are now. Curious. Hopeful. Wondering whether they could really make the change.

And now? They are doing it.
Supporting clients, creating impact, shaping a new career filled with purpose.

✨ Could this be your year?
A year of learning, achieving, and stepping boldly into the world of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
A year to say yes to new beginnings and yes to your future.

From all of us at SFTA Hypnotherapy Training, we wish you a year filled with growth, confidence, and the courage to take a new step.

Happy New Year. Your future starts here. 🎆
Next courses starting in April 2026
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27/12/2025

As the new Year approaches .....
If you want to do something truly worthwhile this coming year and finally step into your full potential, have you ever considered hypnotherapy training?

Helping people move from anxiety to calm, from struggle to clarity and from fear to confidence is one of the most meaningful careers you can choose. Many of our students tell us they wish they had taken the leap sooner because the work feels purposeful, uplifting and life changing.

If you are looking for a fresh start, a new direction or a chance to grow both personally and professionally, this could be the perfect time to explore it.

Our next in person SFTA Hypnotherapy Training courses begin in 2026. If you would like to find out more, visit www.sfta.co.uk or call 0345 257 0056. We would love to help you explore what is possible.

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24/12/2025

Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a bright, peaceful New Year from all of us at SFTA.

Thank you to our students, graduates and everyone in our community for your support, passion and kindness throughout the year. It has been a joy to watch so many of you grow in confidence, deepen your knowledge and make a real difference in the lives of your clients.

We hope the festive season brings you rest, connection and moments of calm. Here’s to a fresh year filled with new opportunities, inspiration and continued growth.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Team at SFTA.
Cathy

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19/12/2025

SFTA Sophistication level 0

At SFTA Head Office, we are known for high standards, professionalism, and style.

Which makes this year’s Christmas decorations a real highlight.

Under the careful supervision of Cathy and Sarah, we decided to take the Christmas theme up a gear with this fabulous inflatable tree.

It is not subtle.
It is not tasteful.
It is, however, making everyone laugh at Head Office.

Because sometimes the best thing you can do at this time of year is laugh, enjoy the moment, and not take life too seriously.

Festive fun, SFTA style.
Let us know what you think of our Christmas tree 🎄

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