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I am delighted to share some exciting news: my new book, “Dealing With Anxiety In A Nutshell: A Mental Health First – Aid Kit for Fast Relief and a Calmer Mind“, is now officially available on Amazon! As a hypnotherapist, I know that anxiety doesn’t always wait for your next appointment. It can strike at work, in the middle of the night, or during a school run. I wrote this book to give you a “first-aid kit” that you can use the moment you feel that familiar rise of panic Read more

Subconscious Rewiring vs. Conscious Reasoning Have you ever tried to talk yourself out of a panic attack? Or used logic to convince yourself that your phobia is “irrational”? If you have, you already know the frustrating truth: Understanding a problem is not the same as fixing it. Traditional talking therapies, including many forms of CBT, primarily target the conscious mind. They rely on reasoning, analysis, and “thinking about the problem.” While these have their place, they often hit a brick wall because anxiety, trauma, and habits aren’t conscious choices. They Read more

What an incredible weekend! I just wrapped up running the 2-day Jacquin Hypnosis Academy Modern Hypnotism Workshop, and it was an absolute blast. We had such a fantastic mix of people in the room, from total beginners to certified hypnotherapists, all coming together to learn and practice. It was a busy, packed couple of days, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing work everyone put in. Here are some highlights from the weekend! Here is a fly-on-the-wall preview, demonstrating a pain relief technique: If you want to join Read more

Curious about hypnosis?Want to help others reduce stress, shift habits, or build confidence? This hands-on workshop gives you simple, modern tools you can use straight away. No scripts. No waffle. You’ll learn how to: Guide someone into hypnosis  Help shift habits, fears, stress and even pain Use self-hypnosis for calm and focus Led by Christophe Courtin, experienced hypnotherapist and licensed Jacquin Hypnosis Academy trainer, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Perfect for beginners, coaches, therapists, and anyone curious about self-development. No experience needed!  Folkestone, Kent — just 1 hour from London £575 per Read more

Big news! On 25–26 April 2026, I’ll be speaking at the online conference Hypnotic Horizon, and I’m genuinely excited about this one. My talk:“Understanding the Real Issues in ADHD Beyond the Usual Assumptions.” 25 April at 5pm GMT It’s an exciting topic and one I’ve wanted to explore properly for a while. And don’t worry: they’ve capped me at 60 minutes. It’s completely free to attend! Join us here: https://hypnotichorizon.com/

When people talk about ADHD or autism, you often hear the term “high functioning”. It sounds positive and sounds reassuring, but it is also misleading, and sometimes harmful. When someone is described as high functioning, it usually just means they look fine on the outside. They go to work, they smile, they communicate well enough. They seem organised and they look like they manage. From the outside, it can look like they do not need help at all. High functioning does not describe the internal experience The problem with the Read more

Let’s talk about phobias. They are often described as irrational, illogical, or even made up. If you have ever experienced a phobia, you know how real it feels: your heart races and your body tenses. Your mind knows you are safe, yet your system reacts as if you are not. Phobias are not conscious decisions A phobia does not come from the rational, thinking part of the mind. It comes from a much older, faster system whose job is simple. Keep you alive. We’re only born with two built-in fears: Read more