Faculty

AlexHowardAlex Howard - Principal and Head Trainer
Alex holds a first class degree in psychology from the University of Wales, where he was awarded "Best Student Award" by the British Psychological Society. In addition he has a diploma in advanced clinical hypnotherapy, is a certified Master Practitioner of NLP and life coach. Alex is founder and clinical director of The Optimum Health Clinic in Harley Street, where he has developed groundbreaking techniques for treating stress related conditions.

Alex is well known for his approachable style, and ability to take even the most complex ideas and make them easily understandable. Alex is also the author of "WHY ME?", and producer of a number of cutting edge audio programmes, "Learn to Relax" and "The Sleep Inducer". Alex has been featured in magazines such as Time Out and Company, on radio stations such as LBC and BBC Radio Scotland, and on Channel 4 and Sky 1.

Anna Duschinsky - Course Director
Anna is Director of Psychology at The Optimum Health Clinic where for the past three years she has worked very closely alongside Alex to develop the psychology department to its current level of international recognition. Anna holds a degree in linguistics from Cambridge University, numerous qualifications in psychology and mind-body medicine, and is well known for her caring and compassionate style.

ThoraThora Blondal - Course Tutor
Thora holds an honorary Master's degree in Cultural Studies with a particular interest in 'Uncertainty'. Thora also has a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP, Coaching and EFT and has over 15 years experience in a range of psychology modalities such as CBT, Gestalt Therapy and Voice Dialogue. Her six year journey to recovery from M.E. took her on a rollercoaster of personal discovery that required perseverance and curiosity about herself and the illness. Thora first came to the clinic as a patient on the 90 Day Programme; she then qualified as a psychology practitioner through the clinic's practitioner training programme and is now an integral member of the psychology team.

Student Feedback

Dan"Joining this course has changed my life. Not only has it given me the tools and techniques which I hoped that I'd learn, it has taught me how I can keep getting healthier and happier with every step of my life path." Daniel Hill, Worcestershire

"This course has helped me turn my life around, I've learnt as much about healing myself as about helping other people heal. The tutors are superb, all experts in their fields, and they're also inspiring people to be around. I've made some good friends on the course too which has been an added bonus. Highly recommended." Phil Hare, Oxford

"The course was brilliant, the people I met were great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course to anyone." Daniel Okunlola


"This was one of the best courses I have attended in all my time in management. The knowledge and skills I have learnt will transform my relationships with clients, staff and suppliers, as well as my family and friends and I thoroughly recommend this course." Glynn