Testimonials

Dear John, I studied the hypnotic gastric band techniques with three different trainers and I have to say that the bulk of what I use in my practice comes from your material.  And a lot of the material I also include from another of the trainers only really comes into its own because of your inclusion of Parts Therapy guide-lines which you explain and demonstrate clearly in your training. Yours was the most comprehensive treatment of weight control and the hypnoband and how to do it for individuals and groups (stomach tightening) and what makes the difference is the way you share the knowledge.  We really do not need to take notes during your courses but just absorb what you are saying and demonstrating at the time.With other courses, one was torn between taking notes and paying attention and even when assured that hand-outs would be given, they were always significantly different from what had been discussed, and with no real relevance to actual day by day, client by client application.With your training (I have done Weight Control and later Stress Relief courses with you) I was sceptical each time you said, "It's all in your notes," however,I found you were true to your word and was able to leave confident that one can literally set up shop the next working day.This is because we walk out with a "micro-niche in a box" based on your carefully drafted outlines and selection of material both in hard copy and on CD-Roms that you keep updated.For the first time since I began to study hypnotherapy and NLP over five years ago, I am now practising full time and seeing referrals coming in already for enquiries in the highly competitive field of weight control and hypno-banding.And I haven't even used all the marketing tips that you provided in our course hand-outs.Because the way you teach your students really does make the difference.I am now keenly watching your other courses to see where I can fit my attendance in with a now busy diary.
Jimi Sayo, London May 2011

Hi John, I enjoyed the event today (Weight March 19) and I really appreciated your calm delivery which took into account all the different needs and require,ents of the participants.You managed to be humorous, approachable yet professional at all times and the day positively flew by.I found the course content was pitched at exactly the right level for me as a relatively new practitioner, whilst the more competent therapists in the room clearly learnt new aspects too.There were parts of the day where the content was familiar, i.e. a swish patern, but it was put in a combination that made it new, refreshing and immensley powerful for the client. I've got a head full of ideas to help me take my business to the next level and the handouts I've come away with make the process so easy to follow. You've definitely given me many tools which I know I'll feel super confident using them in the weeks and months to come. Thank you John, I'll definitely come back to future trainings. Jen Litchfield MPNLP Kent. March 2011

Hi John, What a fantastic weight course on Sunday (February 2011). Your enthusiasm is infectious and you are a great motivator and inspiring tutor. This was by far the best course I have been on. Like you mentioned, I have attended training events that are good at giving you the tools but lack the instructions on how to put it all together.That's why your presentations are different, as you come away with the complete package, ready to roll it out. And that is exactly what I am now preparing for. I am particularly interested in group work and am busy practising the techniques in preparation for demonstrations. I certainly will be attending more of your training events and will be highly recommending you to others. Also, no more chocolate for me at night thanks to you! Stephen Monsey-Cribb Renaissance Hypnotherapy

Testimonial for John Dewar. I attended a number of John Dewar's (Master classes & Stress Management) Diploma courses at The Angel Hotel in Leamington Spa. It didn't take me long to establish that John is a true professional and a first class Hypnotherapist. The courses John delivered were of the highest quality, good fun, lots of participation and very well presented. The course information is also on CD which is really helpful as it suports what you've learnt on the course. John is great company, very knowledgable and coming from a marketing background is an added bonus, as he knows what does and doesn't work when it comes to getting clients! John's ongoing support after the course is second to none, he's always happy to help wherever he can. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John's courses to any therapist of any level, we can all learn from talented individuals such as John. Thanks John for all your help and support, you're a credit to our profession.Trevor Ramshaw August 2010.

I have several decades of teaching experience in colleges and universities as well as in training other lecturers and I can say that I have attended some courses where the trainers knew their subject (if I was lucky) but definitely didn't have a clue on how to manage a group and how to make the course/workshop a pleasant and useful event. Unfortunately this is not rare. John Dewar is a great exception: I am so pleased to have attended John's master class (Regression). Not only is he very competent but he is also a skilled and pleasant trainer, kind, friendly, knowledgeable, respectful and helpful. I particularly appreciated the practical advice that he gave us as a bonus. In a world where people always pretend to offer more than they actually do, you can be sure that with John you will get more than he claims to offer. I really recommend him and I thank him for the very good experience. Dr R Bartoli-The Apple Tree Hypnotherapy-Harrow-UK

Hi John, Thanks for a great day yesterday (June Weight Master Class). I thoroughly enjoyed the day and found it hugely beneficial to me as a therapist and as a person. I feel so much more confident in dealing with weight loss (which is exactly what I wanted to get out of the day) and can't wait to set up my group sessions. Regards Julie from Devon.

John,many thanks for an excellent course, without doubt the best course I have ever attended.Also I have just booked my first smoking clients and a weight reduction client in for next week. Thanks. John G Owen (Spain)

Hi John, I've been on many courses to fine tune my skills and your course was one of the most enjoyable and life changing of all.There are many Hypnotherapy courses out there but few have a course leader like you. Not only are you an exceptionally experienced hypnotherapist, you are genuine and sincere and it is refreshing to see in a commercial world, how you genuinly want to help your students succeed. Your time and support has brought happiness not only to me,but also to the people I'm helping through the skills you have taught me and without your training I would never have received the inspiring testimonials that I now get from people I helped. Thankyou Helena Kisiel

Hi John, I would like to thank you for the wonderful experience that your course provided.I have been trained throughout my life by some excellent coaches both for work and sport and I can honestly say that you are the best coach I have ever come across. The ease that you explain what could be very complicated scenarios gives a reassuring feeling to your class. You have filled me with confidence and conviction, when before there was apprehension and fear. You cover all the topics in a very practical way and your knowledge and experience answered all the questions in my mind. Thank you for the most exhilarating and relaxing journey of my life to date and giving me the opportunity to change my career. Steve Hirst

John, I really do thank you so much for the fantastic course and the incredible experience! Doing the course with you has changed my life in every way. I'm smiling, confident and doing things I never thought possible. I'm smiling inside for the first time in years! I will be recommending your training.Thank you, so much. Amanda Stanhope

Hi John, Thanks for a brilliant course. It can be quite daunting going on a course you have seen advertised rather than heard of through word of mouth but I was not disappointed. You, Craig and Lorna's generosity plus friendly,welcoming,approachable attitude,coupled with fantastic,ready to use course content made the course a 'not to be missed experience'. The weekend has really inspired me and motivated me and increased my can do attitude, so thankyou all. Rona Walker Nov 2009 (Stress Course.)

Hi John, Just thought I would drop you a line to say thanks for an excellent course, the quality materials and your support afterwards. My first group weight session is now in it's third week and I am receiveing lots of positive feedback, plus gaining many new individual clients. I have spent a couple of years trying to get sufficient individual clients and spent loads on advertising to get little in return. I now know this was the wrong strategy and making hypnosis weight sessions available to groups at an economic price is the way forward for me. If I feel I need any additional training, you will be top of my list. Thanks again John I couldn't have done this without your masterclass. All the best to you. Lee Bean May 2010

We all have a past and I checked mine with a past life regression, 1888 was different. Thanks John. D.A.

John, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Stress Management Course. Thanks to Craig for delivering it in an easy to understand manner. Many thanks. Emma Horsey

Hello John, I want to thank you for your assistance in helping me to pass my driving test. It made all the difference, I wish I had gone to you years ago! I would recommend you to anyone who is going through this "ordeal" and I've told my (former) driving instructor to refer nervous students to you. Thank you again , so much. Diana Arseneau