Research-Backed Training in NLP, Coaching & Hypnotherapy
I'm a researcher, trainer and clinician specialising in Neuroplasticity – and how the brain, mind, and body work together to affect our health, happiness, and performance.
With over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience, I bring rigorous science together with practical, empowering tools that you can use immediately to create lasting change.
Choose Your Path
Whether you want a free taste of neuroplasticity, professional training in NLP, coaching and hypnotherapy, or to work with me directly in a clinic – there's a pathway designed for you.
Learn the Skills of Neuroplasticity
Get a free taster of Dr Phil's unique approach and discover how the brain-mind-body connection can be harnessed to create real, lasting change in your health and life.
- Understand how neuroplasticity works
- Experience practical NLP tools firsthand
- No experience needed
- Completely free
Training in NLP, Coaching & Hypnotherapy
Internationally accredited, practically focused courses that equip you with powerful tools for change – whether you're working with yourself or others.
- NLP Practitioner & Master Practitioner
- Coaching Certification
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Online & in-person options
Clinics & The Lightning Process
Work with Dr Phil or one of his certified practitioners in an intensive, evidence-based programme that helps you understand and change the physiological patterns behind your symptoms.
- 3-day Lightning Process programme
- Health & wellbeing coaching
- Clinics across the UK and online
- Supported by published research
Born from Personal Experience
My work in this field didn't begin in a laboratory – it began with my own serious health crisis. When I lost the use of my hand and conventional medicine couldn't help any further, I began exploring how the brain, nervous system, and body interact to maintain illness. What I discovered changed my life.
I drew on my backgrounds in osteopathy, NLP, coaching, and neuroscience, and developed a neuroplastic approach that helped me recover – and realised it could help others too. Since 1999, my ideas, including the Lightning Process, have been taught worldwide using neuroplasticity to help people break free from chronic health conditions.
They are now backed by peer-reviewed research, including a randomised controlled trial published in the BMJ, and have helped tens of thousands of people reclaim their health and their lives.
Real stories, real change
The Lightning Process gave me back my life. After years of ME/CFS I had stopped believing recovery was possible –Phil's approach changed everything. Within weeks I was doing things I hadn't done in years.
The NLP Practitioner training with Dr Phil is genuinely life-changing. I came wanting tools for my coaching clients –I left with a completely new understanding of how the mind works and how to create real change.
As a GP, I was initially sceptical –but the published research and Phil's rigorous approach won me over. I've now referred dozens of patients with chronic conditions, and the results have been remarkable.
Learn the skills of neuroplasticity – free
Curious about what neuroplasticity can do for you? Get a free taste of Dr Phil's training and discover how the brain-mind-body connection works – and how you can start using it to make real, lasting change in your life.
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