Professional Complementary Therapy and Therapy Training Programmes
Welcome to Leeds Hypnotherapy Academy, an accredited provider for Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki training and patient treatments, located in Leeds, UK.
You can begin your therapy journey by booking a consultation here.
Our learning programmes are designed to meet the latest Skills for Health, National Occupational Standards (where available), ensuring your top-notch education in small, supportive groups of no more than 6-8 learners in
face to face classroom settings.
Take advantage of our New Year Deal for the Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioner Programme intakes commencing 2027, with the full (face to face) programme cost at just £1275, including a £75 online deposit and monthly payments. Stay tuned for our upcoming training programmes as we continue to expand our offerings for aspiring holistic practitioners.
Programme dates for 2027 to be announced soon
You can begin your learning journey here.
Meet our Learning Centre Team
Programme Director
Nigel Franks
RN BA(Hons) MSc DipEd RNT DHyp Reiki Master Teacher
Hypnotherapy EMDR & Reiki
With over 40 years of clinical and education experience in the NHS and 20 years as a therapist, the Leeds Hypnotherapy Academy (LHA) was founded by Nigel in 2016. This was with the commitment to making learning and treatment accessible to a diverse population, delivering client-centred, ethical learning and care.
Nigel holds a certificate and diploma from the internationally respected London College of Clinical Hypnosis, with General Hypnotherapy Register Senior and Advanced Practitioner status. He has Reiki Master Teacher qualifications from Taggart King and Reiki Evolution with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) qualifications from the John Dewar School. Nigel's skills encompass hypnotherapy, EMDR and Reiki, so offering a comprehensive approach to well-being.
Nigel opted to maintain a small, comfortable setting for the LHA which fosters a welcoming domestic atmosphere; it also ensures services remain affordable for learners and those seeking treatment. The environment creates a space where all can feel comfortably supported through their learning journey or treatment.
The overall mission is to empower individuals through healing and education.
Module Tutor
Sam Bose
DHyp
Hypnotherapy
As a qualified Chartered Accountant with many years of corporate experience, Sam is used to the challenges of highly pressured and stressful environments. Her passion for helping people led her to study hypnotherapy and after gaining her Diploma with the Leeds Hypnotherapy Academy, she established her own successful business Succeed With Hypnotherapy. Since qualifying, Sam has worked with both corporate and individual private clients and teaches modules for the Academy.
Course Manager
Alan Wormald
BSc PGCertEd Diploma in Health Services Management
Alan has an extensive career in sciences, research, education (teaching in senior schools and further education colleges) and the NHS. He was a trades union representative for the Society of Radiographers, representing his professional colleagues and has a broad knowledge of adminstration and HR issues.
Module Tutor
Jill Kaban
DHyp
Hypnotherapy
My background in Early Years education first sparked my interest in hypnotherapy, particularly through observing how young children use their imagination and develop behaviours and thought patterns that can often be negative and carried into adulthood.
I qualified as a hypnotherapist around six years ago and have since worked with adults, teenagers and children, supporting them with a wide range of issues including anxiety, phobias and confidence-related challenges.
I am passionate about helping people recognise that they have the ability to change the way they think, feel, and respond, enabling them to move forward with greater positivity and confidence.
Module Tutor
Alison Brierley
DHyp
Hypnotherapy
Alison qualified as a Hypnotherapist through the Leeds Hypnotherapy Academy in 2022, inspired by witnessing first-hand the positive impact hypnotherapy had on a close family member. Seeing the benefits it brought sparked a deep interest in the field and motivated her to pursue professional training.
Following a successful corporate career, Alison took early retirement to focus on work that she finds personally meaningful and rewarding. She is now committed to expanding her involvement in hypnotherapy and complementary therapies, helping individuals improve their wellbeing, build confidence, and overcome personal challenges.
By combining professional training with empathy and a genuine desire to support others, Alison aims to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which clients can achieve positive and lasting change.