NLP, Hypnotherapy & Coaching Diploma

Integrated NLP, hypnotherapy & coaching certification

Overview

Join Nikki and a team of expert guest contributors for an in-depth training experience that combines cutting-edge techniques with practical application. 


Nikki is passionate about teaching the transformative power of NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Life Coaching. Her experiential training approach emphasises flexibility, the wisdom of the mind-body connection, and holding space for powerful outcomes.


Accredited by the Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (APHP) and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), our flagship Diploma will empower you with the skills needed to inspire positive change in your clients’ lives. Plus a host of bonus extras, including:

  • Somatic healing integration - gain insights into somatic techniques often excluded from other diplomas.

  • Ongoing support - monthly group supervision and access to a private Facebook group for direct Q&A with Nikki and Laura.

Dates

In 2026, we will be running an intensive Diploma:

  • Monday 21 to Friday 25 September

  • Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October

  • 9:30 am to 5.30 pm

  • The Paddock Meeting Room - A2Z House, 24-26 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AP

Not ready to commit to our full Diploma or already have certification? We offer three individual certification options, too! These will next be available in 2027.


The investment is £3,495.00. 

Not ready to commit to of our full Diploma or already have certification? We offer three individual certification options too!

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Module 1 - Pre Study

  • The history, foundations, and structure of NLP

  • How our brains are wired by explaining Neuroplasticity

  • An introduction to NLP Presuppositions

  • The importance of rapport

  • The 8 senses

  • My emotional body

  • An introduction to representational systems

  • How stress affects the mind/body connection

  • The Allostatic load

  • An introduction to the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System

  • The basics of contracting, terms and conditions, privacy and data protection

Module 4 - NLP & Hypnotherapy Excellence (3 days)

  • Introduction to Hypnotherapy

  • NLP and Hypnotherapy

  • Rapport and framing recap

  • The importance of metaphors and storytelling

  • The CEO, the Security Guard, the Computer system and the Secretary

  • Creating stories, using metaphors and similes

  • How and why we get Parts, including Parts Integration Therapy

  • Healing at a cellular level

  • Timeline healing

  • An Introduction to Beliefs

  • Introduction to Soma-Psych Alignment

Structure of the programme

Our Diploma is offered in a modular format, either spread over 4-months or as an intensive Diploma:

  • Module 1: Self-led pre-course study to be completed before starting Module

  • Module 2: Life Coaching Certification

  • Module 3: NLP Core Skills (NLP Practitioner Certification)

  • NLP & Hypnotherapy Practitioner Certification (modules 3 & 4)

  • Module 4: NLP & Hypnotherapy Excellence

By the end of the Diploma, you will have:

  • A deep understanding of the science behind the mind-body connection.

  • Advanced knowledge of NLP and Hypnotherapy and their therapeutic and Coaching benefits.

  • Practical techniques to elicit positive change through Coaching, NLP, and Hypnotherapy.

Module 2 - Coaching Certification (3 days)

  • Why words matter, language patterns

  • The importance of ‘states’

  • Communication and rapport

  • Conflict resolution

  • Setting goals, the smart way

  • An introduction to coaching and setting a coaching agreement

  • Rapport-building tools

  • Taking a case history

  • Developing well-formed outcomes

  • Coaching tools

  • Future pacing

  • Abreactions and crash states

  • Ending a coaching session

Introduction to NLP For Coaches & Therapists

Not ready to commit to the full Diploma? Attend our Introduction to NLP for Coaches & Therapists.
Have you ever wondered how language shapes the way we connect with others? Imagine having the tools to inspire trust, build stronger rapport, and foster deep, meaningful relationships with your clients.  

For coaches and therapists, effective communication is more than a skill, it’s the foundation of every successful interaction. Yet, even the most well-intentioned professionals sometimes encounter challenges in understanding or connecting with their clients. This workshop is designed to help you bridge those gaps and create empowering, lasting relationships. 

What You'll Gain 

Our 4-hour workshop on Language Patterns and Communication Skills introduces you to proven techniques grounded in neuro-linguistics, developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder. These tools will enhance your ability to communicate with clarity and authenticity, helping your clients feel seen, heard, and understood.  

Key Takeaways

  • Master essential rapport-building techniques to create trust effortlessly.  

  • Discover powerful language patterns to inspire and guide your clients.

  • Learn new ways of perceiving challenges, enabling you to adapt to your clients' unique needs.

  • Enhance your ability to ask impactful questions and elicit meaningful insights.  

Why This Workshop? 

In just four hours, you’ll gain skills to elevate your practice, whether you’re a coach, therapist, or professional in a helping role. By mastering advanced communication techniques, you’ll empower your clients to achieve breakthroughs and feel deeply supported on their journey.  

You’ll walk away with the tools to:  

  • Strengthen client relationships and create lasting trust.

  • Navigate challenging conversations with empathy and confidence.

  • Adapt your communication style to connect with clients on a deeper level.  

Transform the way you connect with your clients and help them achieve their full potential. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your practice, this workshop will equip you with invaluable skills to elevate your impact.  

Empower yourself to create great relationships - because impactful coaching and therapy start with powerful communication.

Accredited by the IPHM and counts towards your CPD.

Why Train with Nikki?

Nikki is passionate about teaching the transformative power of NLP, hypnotherapy, and life coaching. Her experiential training approach emphasises flexibility, the wisdom of the mind-body connection, and holding space for powerful outcomes.

Ready to take the next step?

To discuss your eligibility or explore which path is right for you, book a discovery call with Nikki today.

Start your journey toward becoming a certified coach and practitioner today!

Module 3 - NLP Core Skills (4 days)

  • The applications of NLP and how to use it therapeutically

  • Eye Accessing Cues and Representational Systems

  • Using the Presuppositions of NLP in coaching and therapy

  • NLP Meta Model

  • The helpless, hopeless, worthless trap

  • Submodalities and using them in client sessions

  • What are anchors, and how to facilitate the magic phrase

  • Working at an identity level

  • Patterns of Chronicity

  • Logical Levels

  • Framing, preframing and preframing

Guest contributors

We welcome guest contributors who are experts in their own right to contribute to the training course and share their wisdom and knowledge.

Andy Workman, mindset specialist, motivational speaker and supervisor, as well as the author of Caveman and Polar Bears will be our guest contributor during Module 4.

Laura Shipp, nourishing mind, body and gut. Laura is the co-founder of the Mind Body Gut Training Company, alongside me, and is an expert in the field of somatics and nutrition.