As I’m the one writing this, there’s little point in writing it in the third person, really, is there?
You know I’ve written it, and if I were to use a professional, it would probably be much better written, as you’ll soon see from my School grades.
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I’m a qualified Hypnotherapist, Personal Coach, and author, among other things. 
I was in Private Practice as a Therapist from November 1996 until December 2009.

I was born on a British Army base in Germany & spent the next few years on other bases until the age of 3.
I was then raised on a council estate in Derby until my parents bought a house when I was 10.
They got divorced a few years later & I then lived with my Mum in one of those shared ownership houses.

After leaving school with virtually no qualifications (the highest being a Maths GCSE Grade C), I followed in my Grandfather’s footsteps and joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17.
I served during the First Gulf War in 1991, but following surgery on both knees in 1994/5 was medically discharged in 1996.

I also got married the same year on the day England beat Scotland in the Euro ’96 competition; my friends were not impressed we picked that date.
By the next tournament, we had gotten divorced!

For my resettlement, the Navy paid for me to train as a Hypnotherapist.

After qualifying in Hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis, I received further tuition at Harley Street, London.

Over the next 2 years, I added two more Diploma qualifications; Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Dream Analysis.

In January 2008, I received a Diploma in Complete Mind Therapy and a Certificate for a 3-day intensive course in Past Life Regression.

In January 2009, I completed the foundation level in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), and then in April 2009, I completed Level 2 (Practitioner level).

In the early 2000s, I did a couple of Diplomas for personal interest in Wicca and Advanced Wicca. 

I have received tuition in Communication Skills, Memory improvement, Ways to Boost Self-Esteem and Relationship Counselling.

Still reading?

Wow, you really are doing your homework on me.
That’s good; I really only want to work with people nowadays who really want to work with me.

The best results are achieved when there is a good level of rapport among all parties involved.
So, let’s continue reading more about me… 

In 2008, I realised I needed to be more than just an expert on the Mind (if there is such a thing) to succeed.

Yes, that’s right, it took 12 years to realise this; I clearly wasn’t the sharpest business stick back then.

So, I began studying Marketing and Business Skills, attending seminars and workshops, and digesting over 100 books, CDS, and DVDs on the subject.

From 2010 to 2013, I worked as a coach/consultant helping Military Veterans with their transition to Civvie Street, especially those wanting to start their own business.

What a Nice Guy!

In 2011, I published my first book, PTSD – A Self-Help Survival Guide, in which I donate 100% of my royalties to the charity Combat Stress.
At the time, I genuinely thought I had moved on from helping people psychologically for good, and this felt like a nice way to close that chapter of my life.

Midlife Crisis? Probably!

Between 2013 and 2018, I attended regular acting classes, and although you are unlikely to see my work, I still do some paid acting work to this day.

During this period, I also had my own battle with depression, but ironically, the film work helped more with this than my therapy skillset.

In 2017, I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Film from Raindance (Film Festival) and Staffordshire University, despite not having A-levels or a Degree before enrolling.

Just goes to show it’s never too late to consider higher education if that’s your thing.
If it is your thing, go do it!

I have created four short films (under a stage name) that have been screened at various film festivals, with one being a Lovecraft adaptation, which is available to watch on Amazon Prime.

I also have a feature-length film, which I hope to submit to festivals in 2025 (currently in post-production).
Just so you know, I’ve been working on this project on and off since 2014!

There you go, not everything has to be achieved instantly, others may promise you otherwise.
When you work with me, I want to deliver lasting results, not short-term quick fixes.
I like to feel I offer shortcuts to getting you the result you’re after.

​In 2018, I returned to people helping again after completing Eben Pagan’s certified Virtual Coach course.

I enjoy reading from my extensive library of books on subjects as diverse as Theology, Philosophy, Filmmaking, Marketing, and, of course, Psychology. You could say I’ve become a bit of a “Studyaholic” for the last 25 years or more.

I ride motorbikes, attend raves (not very often anymore), and enjoy going on long walks with my dog, Beowulf.

Wow, You made it to the end!

So, you should know all you really need to know about me, probably more than you need to be fair.
If none of this has put you off & you think you may want my help in some way, then get in touch, and we can take it from there.

Are you one of those people who scroll to the end?

Here’s a summary of who I am, but written in the third person in case you prefer the standard convention:

Stuart Welbourn is a working-class lad who just didn’t know his place.
He served in the military and then became a people helper.
The humour of his roots is still in place, but he’s also quite clever and knows his shit on several subjects.
Some accuse him of being a “know it all”, but being aware of his knowledge limitations prefers “know a lot”!
He likes to explore both science & spirituality.

​He’s also an actor & filmmaker!