Developed by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., Depth Hypnosis™ is a pioneering therapeutic model that blends the wisdom of Buddhism, Applied Shamanism, Integrated Energy Medicine, transpersonal psychology, and hypnotherapy into a cohesive, highly effective approach to healing and transformation. Recognizing each person’s inherent wholeness, Depth Hypnosis empowers clients to actively engage in their own healing journey rather than relying on traditional diagnostic frameworks.
This immersive course leads to a Hypnotherapy Certificate (in Depth Hypnosis) and is among the most comprehensive and integrative hypnotherapy training programs available today. Many students continue their training to become Certified Depth Hypnosis Practitioners. This program offers rich resources both for your personal growth and for supporting others on their path to transformation. Counseling professionals will find its techniques particularly valuable in deepening client work.
Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong foundation in suggestion hypnosis and related techniques, while learning core Depth Hypnosis processes. You’ll explore key aspects of Buddhist philosophy that support deeper understanding for both clients and practitioners and gain practical skills for recognizing and working with client blocking behaviors. Through direct practice, you’ll develop the ability to guide clients into naturally altered states and learn effective strategies to reinforce the positive changes that arise.
The training also includes regression therapy as well as powerful shamanic approaches for addressing issues of imbalance, seamlessly adapted to a therapeutic context. By the end of the program, you will have deepened your understanding of yourself and acquired a rich set of innovative techniques to help others navigate their unique paths toward healing and transformation with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
What you’ll experience:
• Build a solid foundation in hypnosis, guided meditation, and integration techniques.
• Learn core Depth Hypnosis processes such as Insight Inquiry, First Trance, and Biography of the Presenting Problem
• Discover how to work with Depth Hypnosis to uncover and transform root causes of imbalance
• Develop skills to support others, especially those affected by trauma or life upheaval
• Learn energy medicine techniques that support the client and prevent practitioner burnout
• Discover key principles of Buddhist philosophy to support client and practitioner insight
• Learn how Depth Hypnosis integrates shamanic practices like soul retrieval and power retrieval into a modern therapeutic context
• Gain practical skills to recognize and work with client blocking behaviors
• Practice guiding clients into naturally altered states and reinforcing positive change
• Learn regression therapy approaches—such as age, past-life, and pre-natal regressions—to address root causes of suffering
• Explore ethics, intention, and therapeutic presence while connecting with a supportive community
• Connect and learn within a community of dedicated peers and experienced instructors, sharing insights and deepening your own healing journey
This course consists of:
• 2 four-day intensive weekends (live instruction)
• Live demonstrations and comprehensive Q&A
• Approx. 11.5 hours of pre-recorded lectures
• Several guided meditations and live demonstrations
• Supervised practice, peer sharing, and real-time feedback
• Manuals, handouts, and structured homework assignments
Prerequisite:
• The Shamanic Journey
• You will receive an informational document that you will need to fill out and turn in at least 3 days prior to the start of class.
What People Are Saying:
“This program helped me tune into people in a different way – more deeply, intuitively and compassionately – which allows me to be more helpful to others not just in a therapeutic setting, but also in everyday encounters.” – Johan R.
“The Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course is a transformational experience like no other. Whether you are a current practitioner wanting to add skills to your practice or on a personal journey to understand the self more deeply, DH is a revolutionary process filled with compassion and grace.” – Steph M.
“There are few opportunities in life to encounter such a profound teacher as Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. I have worked with many teachers over a long life and career in the healing profession and this is the first time I have encountered someone who is so completely aligned and integrated with her teachings.” – Debbie K.
“This is the most comprehensive and resonating course I have taken in human psychology and healing.” – Maridelie D., Ph.D.
Workshop Details:
Tuition: $2400 Workshop Format: This course is offered in-person and via Distance Learning. Offered by:Association of Depth Hypnosis Practitioners through the Sacred Stream. Please Note: Class attendance is mandatory. This course cannot be audited. Some participants in this course may already be hypnotherapists. For those having studied hypnotherapy in other programs, over 90% of the material will be new to them.
The Sacred Stream has provided high quality education for over twenty years. Each course we offer provides easy to use portal pages, support staff, and support materials. Classes are offered with both online and in person options that are expertly managed to offer the best experience possible for students.
Instructor:
Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. is a renowned teacher and practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom traditions and modern therapeutic practices. She is the creator of Depth Hypnosis™, a groundbreaking model that combines elements of shamanism, Buddhism, energy medicine, hypnosis, and transpersonal psychology. Widely respected by clinicians and spiritual counselors alike, Depth Hypnosis offers a powerful path to healing and self-discovery and has helped thousands of people live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Holding advanced degrees in cultural and linguistic anthropology, comparative religion, and transpersonal psychology, Isa has spent over thirty years studying and practicing spiritual, meditative, and healing traditions from around the world. A pioneer in bringing shamanic and Buddhist principles into clinical contexts, she also developed Coming to Peace™, an innovative conflict resolution process inspired in part by indigenous peacemaking practices from Hawaii, Africa, and North America.
Isa co-founded the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, where she trains practitioners in Depth Hypnosis and related modalities. An early innovator in somatic and mind-body-spirit work, Dr. Gucciardi’s approach empowers individuals to access and transform deep subconscious patterns, fostering greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. Her work has helped thousands overcome trauma, anxiety, and life’s many challenges.
An accomplished author of three books, Isa speaks six languages and teaches and lectures nationally and internationally.
Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.
