London College of Clinical Hypnosis

Michael Joseph

Founder and Principal of the LCCH

He obtained his hypnotherapy qualifications - traditional, Ericksonian and NLP - in England and the United States and now has over twenty years experience as a practitioner, researcher and trainer. He is the publisher of the European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (EJCH) and founder President of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Mr Joseph was instrumental in the development of the full LCCH training programme in the clinical use of hypnosis.

Peter Mabbutt FBSCH

Director of studies

Peter originally trained in Psycho-pharmacology and spent over twenty years undertaking research in the fields of anxiety, tranquiliser dependence, learning and memory and phobias. As well as lecturing for the LCCH, he is the Clinical Hypnotherapist for Guy's Hospital, St. Thomas' Hospital and Southwark Council 'Health Education And Lifestyle Therapy for Hypertension' (HEALTH) initiative sponsored by Bayer Plc. He is also a member of the editorial team for the European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. After gaining his Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and prior to joining the LCCH faculty he studied Solution Focused Therapy, a therapeutic intervention which he has successfully integrated into his private practice. Peter frequently gives talks on the therapeutic applications of Clinical Hypnosis to various rehabilitation groups throughout the London area.

Dr Anna Zohrabian MD PhD FBSCH

Medical Director

Dr Zohrabian is Principal of the London College of Clinical Hypnosis (Medical) and a Doctor of Medicine who has trained at the USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow. She received her Degree of Professor of Neuropsychology in 1984 after working as a research assistant with Prof. A R Luria at his laboratory of neuropsychology. She has been practising as a consultant hypnotherapist for almost twenty years and has lectured for the LCCH on neurophysiological aspects of Hypnosis since 1990. Anna is a Founder Fellow of the British Association of Medical Hypnosis (BAMH) and medical advisor to the European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (EJCH).

Angela Trainer MA FBSCH

Principal, Scotland

Angela graduated from Glasgow University in 1980 with a degree in Psychology. She specialises in obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs), the eradication of unwanted habits, women's issues, and the successful treatment of eating disorders. Angela is Stress Management consultant to several large corporations and regional authorities and has her own radio programme - 'Alternative Answers' - in Glasgow.

Matthew Krouwel BA (Hons), D.Hyp., PDCHyp

Course co-ordinator, Birmingham

Matthew is a full time therapist practising in Birmingham. He graduated from Keele University in 1996, where he first became interested in psychotherapies. This interest led directly to training with the LCCH. His main areas of work relate to dietary related issues, such as weight control, bulimia, IBS and nutrition. Matthew is a qualified non-medical nutritionist, and uses this specialist knowledge to provide a more rounded approach with many of his clients.

Bill Frost BSc(Hons), PDCHyp, MBSCH

Bill migrated to hypnotherapy from the defense / information technology management sectors having trained with the LCCH. He has been involved in various hypnotherapy research projects including the development of computer based tools to assist therapists. He has hypnotherapy practices in Central London and in High Wycombe and has developed a reputation for the successful treatment of trauma, addictions and anxiety based conditions generally. As well as lecturing for the LCCH, Bill's role within the college encompasses responsibility for the LCCH website and he is an international lecturer with the LCCH.

Michelle Hague BA(Hons)Ed. Cert Ed. PDCHyp

Course Director (South West)

Michelle is an experienced further education lecturer, she developed a keen interest in educational psychology which has lead to further studies in NLP and hypnosis and their therapeutic applications. She trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy with the LCCH, more recently adding Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy to her skills. She currently works from four busy private clinics in, Sidmouth; Axminster; Seaton and Exeter in East Devon and has developed a good reputation for working effectively with all anxiety based conditions. Michelle is the London College of Clinical Hypnosis co-ordinator for Exeter, south west region, and is a currently lecturing, tutoring and supervising for them.

Graham Watts D.Hyp.(Dist.), MBSCH

He graduated from Strathclyde University with a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, specializing in Person Centred Therapy and also trained in the Externalization Process with the legendary Elizabeth Kubler Ross. He is Drugs Co-ordinator for Glasgow City Council and is currently engaged in research of withdrawal symptom management using hypnotherapy. Graham is Agony Uncle for the Big Issue (Scotland) and is currently producing his own Radio Series with the BBC. Graham lectures for the LCCH as well as presenting a variety of Masterclasses such as Addiction and Relationships.