The International Hypnotherapy Association
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The International Hypnotherapy Association
Annual Hypnotherapy Conference 2026
Saturday 13th June
10 am to 5 pm
at the De Vere Horsley Estate, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6DT
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2026 Annual Conference, this time being held at a venue in the south of England.
We have some very interesting speakers lined up. We offer a day delegate option which includes the conference, lunch and all refreshments, or you can make it more of an event by staying overnight, giving much more time for networking and enjoying the company of other members. The price includes dinner, bed and breakfast at a very reasonable price.
Are you a member or non-member? Please follow the relevant link below to book your spot:
Benefits of attending:
In person event - it is always more enjoyable to meet in person than online
4 great speakers - details are below
Lunch and refreshments included - there are well stocked coffee stations
Interactive session - we are including a session on AI and how we are using it in our practice
Great networking - one of the benefits of meeting in person
Second hand book stall - feel free to bring along any books you no longer want and sell them to other members
Pool & gym - for those of you who enjoy exercise
Lovely walks - the venue is set in a lovely location with walks around the grounds
CPD certificate - you will receive a certificate of attendance
Our speakers are:
Karin Barnes
The Silva Method: A Bridge Between Hypnotherapy and Inner Healing: Consciousness, Healing, and the Power of the Inner Mind
This talk offers a neuroscience-informed exploration of the Silva Method and its parallels with clinical hypnosis. We will review research on brainwave modulation, visualization, and focused states of consciousness, and how these processes can be applied to support emotional regulation, healing, and client transformation. Participants will leave with practical, science-grounded tools ready for use in both individual and group work.
About: Karin is a passionate and experienced Certified Silva Method Instructor (CSMI), dedicated to empowering people to transform their lives for the better. Karin first became a Silva Method Graduate in1993 and then became a Certified Silva Method Instructor in 2004 and regularly presents the Silva Original Basic Foundation classes in the UK. Karin holds the distinction of being the only Instructor qualified in the UK, to present the Advanced Intuition (505) course, the Advanced Silva Manifesting Course and the Silva Mind Body Healing Course.
Karin is also a Certified Hypnotherapist, complementing her Silva Method teachings with deep expertise in harnessing the power of the subconscious mind, to help people make their lives better in a wide range of areas.
Mo Haque
Absurd Hope: Making High Performance Contagious
Mo turns impossible odds into a business case for bold execution. Diagnosed with aggressive, terminal cancer and told that medicine had no answers, he crowdfunded £200,000 for an experimental drug and,against every projection, walked out of hospital. A decade later he is an athlete and community builder, proof that resilience can be engineered rather than hoped for.
Today he channels that credibility into performance results for organisations. Mo leads two London running clubs, has delivered a TEDx talk, and authored ChoosingtoStay. Through keynotes and immersive workshops he tackles the corporate symptoms of procrastination and distraction, replacing them with disciplined focus and follow‐through.
The engine behind those outcomes is ABSURD Hope, a six‐step framework your audience can apply immediately. It shows leaders how to set audacious goals, sustain momentum, and convert setbacks into decisive action, reconnecting teams to the clarity, conviction, and drive that lift performance across the organisation.
About: Mo Haque is the founder of Deep Root Alchemy, a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and performance strategist who helps leaders and teams unlock their highest potential. Diagnosed with an aggressive terminal cancer and told there were no treatment options, Mo defied the odds and built a life of resilience, energy, and impact.
Through his keynote, Absurd Hope, and immersive workshops, he shows audiences how to convert setbacks into action, sustain momentum, and achieve audacious goals, proving that high performance can be engineered, not hoped for.
His forthcoming book, Absurd Hope: How To Turn Impossible Odds Into Unstoppable Action, expands on these principles for individuals and organisations alike.
Nicola Dexter
Clearing Spiritual and Energy Interferences
Although Nicola started off as an ordinary hypnotherapist, she was guided to learn more about the spiritual side in 1995 - not exactly intentionally, but rather thrown in the deep end. So whether you would like to know a little more about how we can be affected by spirits or what types of magic can affect clients, then listen to a very unique voice share about her experiences.
About: Nicola has been a hypnotherapist and stress management consultant since 1992. She specialises in treating all emotional problems as well as smoking, losing weight and other habits. She has a more spiritual view of life and believes that clients who are right for her will get guided to her. She also can help clients heal past lives, ancestral events, birth trauma and experiences whilst in the womb as well as all trauma in this life.
Dante Harker
Working with Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks, Depression and PTSD
Anxiety is probably the number one reason why clients visit a therapist and it can present itself in so many different ways such as Stress, Burnout, Panic Attacks, Depression and even PTSD. It is an enormous subject and there’s no doubt that the majority of your clients will be suffering from one of these issues no matter what problem they initially present with when they come to you for help.
As therapists we need to be aware of what causes stress and how that can turn into anxiety which, if not treated can result in panic attacks or even depression. You may also be seeing clients who are presenting with PTSD which is usually the result of an unprocessed trauma. Knowledge and education are the key to our understanding of these often complex problems, and we must be able to explain to our clients what is happening to them both in mind and body. Also we need to give them the confidence that they can and they will overcome the negative thoughts and feelings they may be experiencing.
Attending our talk at the conference will give you an insight into our structured programme and will help to feel confident that you can help your clients with their problems and difficulties.
About: I am Dante Harker. For over 25 years, I have walked alongside individuals as a multi-disciplined therapist, coach, and mentor.
My background spans Hypnotherapy, NLP, Coaching, and Nutrition. My evolution into a Wellbeing Specialist and Life Strategist is a testament to the integrated approach I now offer. I understand the drive of high achievers, but also the quiet yearning for something more.
Drawing on my experience having visited over 90 countries, I help you navigate life's complexities. My goal is to help you find harmony—where accomplishment meets a life truly lived.
Dante works with Clem and Margaret Turner offering different courses which enhance skills, techniques and knowledge to other qualified hypnotherapists. Their courses and workshops can be found at www.goldleaftraining.com
Feedback from previous conferences:
Really enjoyed the day. Great talks and speakers. Lovely to meet fellow hypnotherapists.
Well done to all involved in arranging the event.
I’ve been a member for at least 11 years. This is the first conference I have been to and have loved every minute. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Thank you.
Really helpful conference. The speakers were all excellent …
Fantastic speakers and wide range of topics
Better speakers than expected
About
The International Hypnotherapy Association is one of the leading hypnosis organisations supporting hypnotherapists in practice representing hundreds of therapists. We have also now incorporated The UK Guild of Hypnotherapy Practitioners into our membership so you can be sure to find a properly qualified hypnotherapist to meet your needs.
