One of the things prospective students often ask us is whether we have examples of how past students have transitioned from training into practice as therapists.
On this page, we have gathered short video clips of graduates at various points along our pathways discussing how they have integrated their training to inform their individual therapy work, based on their personalities, backgrounds and interests.
We hope that these stories provide a window into applying our training in the world of work beyond the classroom, diversifying and changing careers.
Alex Glover – Hypnotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Alex began training in July 2023, has recently qualified as a hypnotherapist and is currently moving through stages 3 and 4 of the UKCP pathway.
As Alex is in the process of beginning in private practice, she reflects here on the experience of training, managing work and study and the importance of peer support.
Barry Hodges-White – Hypnotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Barry Hodges-White began training in 2023 and is currently working as a hypnotherapist whilst continuing towards his UKCP accreditation.
In this video, Barry talks to Stuart about the transition into practice and his plans for the future. Barry also talks about the importance of peer support, the connections made within training and how lasting and valuable these can be.
Leonard Ofori-Atta – Hypnotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Leonard Ofori-Atta began training in 2022 and is currently working in private practice as a Hypnotherapist and a trainee Psychotherapist in Kent. Leonard’s particular area of interest and passion lies in bringing mental health support into occupational settings.
In this short video, Leonard talks about how he is bringing his training and experience into the workplace, particularly within the transport industry and his experiences of balancing work, study and family life through training.
Maha Amin – Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Maha is a qualified hypnotherapist and counsellor and joined NCHP to broaden her knowledge base and explore hypno-psychotherapy in more depth.
In this video, Maha talks to Stuart about how she is applying the training to her existing practice and finding more flexibility in the way she is working.
Andy Smith – UKCP Accredited Hypno-Psychotherapist
Andy Smith is a UKCP-registered Psychotherapist and a graduate of NCHP based in Nottinghamshire in the UK.
In this short video, Andy talks about his path towards training, his experiences pre- and post-qualification and how accreditation has shaped his current therapy practice.
Rachel Forster – Hypnotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Rachel Forster began training in 2019 and is currently in full time practice as a Hypnotherapist in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and UKCP trainee Psychotherapist and is in Stage 4 of the pathway.
Rachel specialises working with neurodivergent adults and those with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In this short video Rachel talks to Stuart about the journey into practice, the joys of being able to design your working week and the endlessly fascinating work of therapy.
Joerg Keuhn – Hypnotherapist and UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist
Joerg Kuehn is an experienced executive coach who is adding psychotherapy to his toolbox with NCHP. Hear Joerg’s experience of training and making the transition to offering therapy combined with coaching.