The Original Mindful Mamma®️
Hypnobirthing Teacher Training
Evidence-based, hypnobirthing teacher training trusted by psychologists, midwives, doulas and talking therapists. Established in 2008.
Book a free video call with SophieWhat happened to the hypno in hypnobirthing?
As hynobirthing has grown in popularity over the last 20 years the hypno element has been diluted, misunderstood and mistaught. The potential uses of hypnotherapy in pregnancy and beyond remain largely unknown despite compelling evidence.
This is why I am passionate about focusing on hypnosis skills that teach you to work with nuance and to work flexibility with each individual family you work with.
I focus on:
- effective hypnosis training so you are confident in your ability to apply hypnosis safely
- help you understand hypnotic language and self-hypnosis for on the spot hypnosis instead of reading scripts
- make sure you know how to use the tools with people if things take a different path so they can still have a positive experience
- hypnobirthing techniques I see used commonly can actually cause harm and show you why
- current research and thinking around hypnosis, and why it is so effective.
- the difference between hypnosis and mindfulness when it comes to birth
This is a psychological preparation course for birth NOT an antenatal class with massage, rebozo or basic breathing exercises.
Over the last 20 years perinatal mental health teams, hypnotherapists, midwives, in the NHS, psychologists, doulas and even those who have used the techniques themselves have been through this course. What they have learned makes a profound difference not just to birth, but to people's lives.
Book on for a call and I'll walk you through resources, the support and the approach that makes this a powerful addition to birth preparation.
What is the Mindful Mamma® Hypnobirthing Course
At the core of your training is the award winning 6 hour Mindful Mamma course. This course is carefully designed based on a psychoglocial framework that is evidenced to build self-efficacy and reduce fear. The content is layered over this framework with education and skills based resources. There are 7 sections. Each section has an objective for you to meet and the course is scripted and laid out clearly so you can follow it step by step.
As you grow in skills, confidence and experience you may find you can move around the framework more flexibly so it feels more authentic to your teaching.
You will also be able to take the core skills learned and be able to apply them to other aspects of birth such as caesarean preparation. Many of the tools can also be used by birth professionals as on the spot tools to help reduce anxiety in the moment.
The course is supported by a bestselling book and an online resource platform for your clients that is packed with audio-tracks, video support and a community they can tap into.
I've been a practitioner and know what makes it easy to run a class, I make it simpler so you don't get overwhelmed with admin and preparation.
How Mindful Mamma Hypnobirthing® compares
This is not just another teacher training. Here’s what sets it apart:
✅ Ethics first - evidence-based, safe, professional, it's successfully been through the RCM accreditation process and approved by Doula UK
✅ Mindfulness and Hypnosis - in depth hypnosis instruction for flexibility, read this article which touches on the ways in which you can use the tools I teach
✅ Robust psychological framework - evidence based structure and depth that appeals to therapists and health professionals
✅ Pro-Choice - Adaptable for all pregnancies and births
✅ Clinical Supervision - you can book ongoing supervision and mentoring
✅ Trauma-informed - awareness of techniques that can activate trauma in pregnancy and during birth.
✅ 12 months support* - Support that helps you get your business off the ground and build your skills
*available with the support package.
Most Popular Option
£995
Includes support and skills development
Secure your place and get started todayNext live dates for 2026 training are:
All training runs from 1pm - 7pm (UTC).
April 18th/19th (booking now, 3 spaces left)
July 25th and 26th
September 19th/20th
November 28/29th
Why Train With Sophie?
- Author of Mindful Hypnobirthing and Mindful Mamma (80,000+ copies sold worldwide)
- 20+ years as a hypnotherapist, doula, supervisor and trainer
- Trained midwives, perinatal mental health specialists, doulas, psychologists, and doctors privately in NHS settings
- Guest lectured at universities across the UK such as York and Nottingham.
- Featured in The Independent, Marie Claire, Mother and Baby and consistently a Mumsnet best.
- Course has been through the RCM accreditation process and is approved by Doula UK
- Sophie is a clinical supervisor and gives optional mentoring support.
- Training is listed on the National Council for Hypnotherapy's website.
Book a free video call
I strongly recommend booking a video call before booking a place. You can book a free call and have a chat about whether this is the right course for you. You'll get a tour of the course and all the materials so you can see just how many materials are available and how they are laid out. Get your questions ready!
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What you'll get .....
This isn't a weekend tickbox this is a complete journey:
✅ 15+ self-guided online modules covering hypnosis, mindfulness, and psychological foundations
✅ Affiliation with a bestselling author and Mindful Hypnobirthing read by over 100k people
✅ online training weekend with Sophie
✅ 20+ ready-to-use hypnosis scripts and audio tracks
✅ professionally designed client resources and teaching materials
✅ Monthly group mentoring calls + 50% discount on 1:1 supervision*
✅ 12 months inside the Mindful Masterminds community to grow your business confidently*
✅ Ongoing support — including new tracks/scripts tailored to trainee needs*
✅ Only 40 places a year - don't miss out
*only available with the enhanced version
Secure your space for 2026Louise - Mindful Hypnobirthing teacher
Louise is a successful practitioner in Dundee, Scotland for many years. She's a fantastic teacher and has worked hard to build up a great reputation within her area.
Hear what she had to say about the course and her experience of the journey.
Why practitioners choose this hypnobirthing teacher training
"As a clinical psychologist I wanted a course that fitted alongside my style of working and was grounded in evidence."
"I trained with another provider and this was entirely different. It was a much more comprehensive approach to hypnosis and so many more tools".
"I loved that this was about real skills I could use with parents straight away."
"Sophie is profoundly generous with the tools she teaches, some of the biggest birth influencers have trained with her and built success on the work she has done with them."
"I wasn't sure how my first class would go, but I couldn't believe how well it had all gone in, I listened to my confident practitioner track before the class, and I was absolutely buzzing afterwards".
Feel supported.
I only train up to 40 practitioners a year. That means:
- You'll get direct support from me
- Your questions are always answered
- You'll feel part of a community of serious like-minded professionals
- There are resources for just about anything. And if they don't exist I have the skills to create them.
Hypnosis isn't rocket science. But you do need to understand what is really is, the evidence that supports it, and how you can adapt aspects of hypnosis specifically for pregnancy and birth. It is different from mindfulness and you'll learn subtle ways in which these techniques can play different roles during birth.
Also importantly, how to keep your clients safe. With this you will be able to add hypnosis to your portfolio or start a new business entirely.
All you need to bring to this is your passion for birth.
“I would just like to commend you on designing and running such a really fantastic course! It really has empowered both of us. Most of our fears about birth have disappeared already.
I can’t thank you enough for the techniques you have given us. We have recommended you to our friends. The birth of our son is a day we remember every second of and will cherish forever. Thank you.”
I discovered Mindful Mamma after looking after a primip in labour who appeared to be doing hypnobirthing but without any complicated techniques.
She coped brilliantly with a long difficult labour and claimed it was due to her class. Over the next couple of years I realised I could almost predict who had prepared with Sophie's techniques - they were so calm and coped well with whatever labour threw at them.
I really believe it is the most useful Birth preparation available. It suits all types of people and all intrapartum situations. It also has the added bonus of teaching life skills which are invaluable in those early days of parenthood.”
Valerie – Community Midwife (RCM Member)
Next live dates for training are:
2026
April 18th/19th (3 places left)
July 25th and 26th
September 19th and 20th
November 29th and 29th
Book a free clarity call
If you have any questions you can get in touch with me. You can book a free 15 min phone call and have a chat about whether this is the right course for you.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
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What qualifications do I get?
I'm clinical hypnotherapist and supervisor with over 20 years experience. I love suporting teachers to grow into the best teachers they can be.
I'm am registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy. This ensures that I meet insurance and CPD requirements. I have also been awarded a Fellowship in recognition of services to the hypnotherapy sector.