Chrysalis Courses Reviews 

I’m just finishing my Level 3 in Hypnotherapy, it’s been such a great course and I’ve learned so much. A huge thank you to my tutor, Nicola Mills, for being such an incredible tutor.

My tutor Nicola Mills was absolutely fantastic!

Halfway into the course. Well structured and delivered. Some issues with the choice of student portal but overall would recommend as a training provider.

Completing the Chrysalis Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Introduction to Counselling Skills has been an incredible journey of both personal and professional growth. The course content is not only comprehensive and engaging, but also deeply reflective — encouraging genuine self-awareness, empathy, and confidence in applying therapeutic skills.

What stood out most for me was how well the balance was struck between theory, practice, and personal development. Every module built upon the last, allowing me to truly integrate what I was learning and see the impact in my own life and in the way I work with others.

Our tutor, Nicola, was absolutely outstanding. Her knowledge, warmth, and ability to create a safe, supportive learning environment made all the difference. She facilitated each session with professionalism and compassion, encouraging open discussion and reflection while maintaining clear ethical and professional boundaries. Nicola’s feedback was always constructive and insightful, helping me to develop not only my technical skills but also my confidence and self-belief as a practitioner.

This course has genuinely transformed the way I understand people, emotions, and the process of change. I would highly recommend Chrysalis to anyone considering a career in hypnotherapy or counselling — it’s been one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences I’ve had.

I wasn't so keen on the subject of the first year being hypnotherapy, but I've learnt so much. Very interesting and has impacted my full time work supporting others remarkably.
Karl our tutor is very open and congruent, which makes him approachable. His sense of humour, down to earth and laid back personality keeps the the environment comfortable, calm and relaxed.
He's been encouraging, helpful and supportive throughout the process and the above conditions allowed for honesty and growth.
I think student support send video call invites weekly. I had to take a few months out for health reasons (nothing to do with the course) and they made the process simple. I was motivated to recover as quickly as possible because I wanted so much to get back the course. They put placed me where I left off in Karl's class.
It's not hard but be mindful that it is a good amount of work to qualify in this discipline in one year. If you keep to the 8 hour per week dedication to prepare your mindset for your career to start though, you can get it done without cramming to complete it last minute as a lot of us did!
Thank you Karl, Chrysalis and to The Kings Trust.

Great instructor, very informative course

Amazing tutor very knowledgeable and helpful

Wow our tutor Karl was amazing , the course is clear and well instructed . I would highly recommend my tutor Karl and Chrysalis

The overall experience has been super helpful for me to study and still work full time. The structure of sessions and independent work have helped me grow in so many skills and learn new ones. My year one tutor Karl Shanahan has been excellent and helped me grow in knowledge and confidence. I have already recommended Chrysalis to a friend.

Overall my experience with Chrysalis has been really positive. The course has enabled me to balance work-life and also progression. Karl Shannahan has been a really great tutor and helped to guide me with my confidence and progression.

Did the level 3 hypnotherapy course with tutor Karl Shanahan. Great tutor great course, highly recommended

Hands down the best part of this course for me so far is the experienced, assured and guiding force of Sarah Treagus our wonderful tutor. She has made this all worthwhile. The course and its material is well thought through and thorough this is for sure.
Sarah has kept us all accountable and helped us to manage our timing and flow of work. Amazingly skilled snd steadfast tutelage that promotes and nurtures developing practice that must be acknowledged.

Thank you Sarah for everything

Lucy Bradshaw
Level 4 student

The Tutor Sarah Treagus is amazing. Knowledgeable & teaches in a way that suits everyone. The content is of a high standard, the way it is delivered by well trained counsellors and relevant to a trainee counsellor. Our tutor is always so helpful and gives constructive
feedback.

The cost of the course and the fact it isn't a money making system.A Not for profit organisation.

Safe guarding and confidentiality is always at the forefront. My current group feels safe and open environment to learn well.

I find that the wording of components and modules confusing and this could be simplified to allow people who are doing this alongside a full time job to access the assessments in a simpler way. There needs to be consistency on how assignment are uploaded and where to submit them.
Student support has become more effective and will answer relevant
questions.
Overall as long as you are committed to self learning & self reflection I would highly recommend this course. Especially if you have my tutor

My teacher Sarah Treagus is fabulous

Nice tutor, friendly and approachable. Fernanda very helpful and keen to help.

Thank you to Sarah on the Saturday sessions in London. We’re all learning so much and really loving the course.

Our tutor Sarah Treagus is exceptional. She is thorough, real, so supportive and generous with her time and advice. I also like the structure of the course and the way everything links together.

I have loved doing all of my courses with Chrysalis. I started with Linda Witchell for Hypnotherapy level 3 training in December 2021. I had tried university before this which was to theory based and I only managed a month before finding Chrysalis. I much prefer this style of learning. This course was taken in Bournemouth. I then went onto my Level 4 in Counselling with Martin Handy in Southampton in 2022. I am now completing my Level 5 in Bristol with Rhianan Lowes.
Linda was so motivational and was hands on and directive. I loved that she was practicing hypnotherapy and shared her experiences with us. I still remember them to date as they had such an inspiring impact on me.
Martin Handy for my level 4 in counselling was incredible I felt a bit anxious starting a new class in a different place with different people, but Martins gentle approach made me feel welcomed and seen. I remember the first day he demonstrated an initial meeting with a new client as role play in our class and I was so impressed by his ability to not just listen but truly hear what the client was saying and having the empathy and knowledge to know the feelings and schemas behind what they said. Martin inspired me to truly look inside myself, to heal my own suffering before trying to hold other people. I loved his spiritual approach and psychodynamic theories relating to Carl Jung this helped me to connect my holistic therapies that I already do in my job and linked them to my counselling. Martin helped me to find who I was in the world of therapy.
Then I met Rhianan Lowes for my final year in Bristol. At first I was sad not to have Martin again but Bristol was now much closer for me to travel to and I research Rhianan before committing. Rhianan is an incredible inspiring tutor with years of knowledge and experience. The group is much bigger than any of my other groups I joined and I could quickly see why. Rhianan has the perfect mix of professionalism and warmth with her person centred approach she truly sees the light in us all without judgement. I never feel worried about asking Rhianan anything and have felt supported and cared for. The whole group love her and I totally see why.
I totally recommend Chrysalis for anyone wanting to do hypnotherapy and or counselling. Everyone of my tutors have been incredible, and supportive, the office and tutors always get back to when questions or worries arise. Even when we all panic about finding placements, we all found them. All work that is handed in is marked and feedback given within 30 days. Vocational learning is certainly the way forward for any candidates that worry about going back to education. You watch a video before your case and have full extensive notes and then learn about it in your class face to face. I couldn't get through university but I have flown through the courses with Chrysalis. The structure support and set up are beyond brilliant. I am eternally grateful.

I enjoy the classes, however some of the class notes and the class environment could be improved. For example the class facilities and the practicalities around breaking out into smaller groups during class.

Nicola is an amazing tutor - I’m learning so much and her methods of training are excellent