Dr Andy Newton



Kevin Walsh



Vinny Wagjiani



Emergency Hypnoidal Communication 

Date: Wednesday 24th May 2023

Emergency Hypnoidal Communication, EHC, seeks to introduce delegates to the fundamental evidence-based techniques of conversational hypnosis. When used prudently hypno-behavioural approaches will enable the responder to help guide a subject or patient through the use of structured language and suggestion, to modify, thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and behaviour. EHC procedures can also help control symptoms, such as pain, thereby helping to improve patient experience and outcome.   

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Dr Andy Newton

Dr Andy Newton, is the Immediate past Chair of the College of Paramedics and former NHS Director and Consultant, (the first such appointment in the UK, in 2005). He has served on multiple Department of Health (DH)/NHS England and other working groups, including co-chairing the National Education Standards Steering Group with Health Education England and participates in both Trauma Network and Urgent Care development groups. Currently an International Consultant working in the field of emergency medical Services, including system leadership & design, regulation, governance & standards.


Kevin Walsh

Kevin runs his own private clinic in Bedfordshire where he works as a Chartered Physiotherapist, Medical Acupuncturist and Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist.

He also works as a locum advanced Paramedic clinician in a GP surgery dealing with complex health conditions in primary care.

He has spent over 40 years in the NHS, 32 of them with the ambulance service. He has worked across a diverse section of roles including, senior tutor, training centre manager and senior management roles including the delivery of CBRN training to NHS establishments in the South East of England.

He is a trained NCH supervisor and hosts a selection of students across the UK promoting support, guidance and enhancement of their therapeutic skills and business practice utilising a model of coaching and solution focused resourcing.

Kevin is adamant that understanding and utilising a format of waking hypnosis, therapeutic language and metaphor can advance the delivery of care  provided to patients and the personal wellbeing of yourself.   He has utilised and witnessed the benefits of these skills in all aspects of primary care, emergency medicine and complementary therapy.


Vinny Wagjiani

Detective Inspector Vinny Wagjiani, is a serving officer who has gained experience from the Metropolitan Police, Surrey Police, and now Kent Police. As a Career Detective, he has specialised in Child Protection work, advanced interviewing, and investigating serious and complex abuse cases. He is a Chair of School Governors, and he has dedicated himself to sharing best practices locally, nationally, and internationally to help schools make the most of opportunities available to children and young people. He is passionate about making sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. As an ambassador for My Emotions Activity Book, he promotes and advocates self-regulation of emotions in young minds, in order to help them grow into healthy and well-rounded adults. He coaches and mentors both children and adults to help them reach their potential. In addition to his other duties, Vinny also holds the position of National Police lead for the Health Practice Associates Council. In this role, he supports the Council in safeguarding the public from complaints. He is the Lead organiser for Light the Lakes, a National Police Charity Event which brings people to the Lake District to remember police officers who have died.