Medical science
Doctoral degree in medical science from the University of London, with neuroscience, experimental medicine and neuroendocrinology research experience.
Founder · Lead ConsultantDr John A. Butler
Dr John A. Butler
Psychologist & clinical hypnotherapist.
Founder of iMetaWellness and lead consultant, bringing medical science, psychology, neuroscience education and more than four decades of clinical experience into careful, person-centred support.
Full biographyScientific depth.
Scientific depth.
Human context.
Dr Butler’s work developed at the meeting point of medical science, psychology, neuroscience and clinical hypnotherapy. He holds a doctoral degree in medical science from the University of London and trained in experimental neuroanatomy, neurosurgery and neuroscience methodologies, with research in neuroendocrinology.
His public professional biographies describe more than 45 years of clinical experience and more than 35 years of teaching clinical hypnotherapy. He has taught medical psychology, neurology, neuroanatomy and medical neuroscience for over three decades, helping health professionals and therapists understand both the science and the responsible clinical application of hypnosis.
In 1992 he delivered the first official NHS clinical-hypnotherapy training at the Royal College of Nursing. He has also taught surgeons and anaesthetists on training accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and has contributed to professional standards and regulation discussions in the UK and internationally.
iMetaWellness role
As founder and lead consultant, Dr Butler helps clients clarify the whole picture, agree an appropriate scope and connect focused session work with realistic changes in recovery, routines, attention and behaviour.
Qualifications & recognitionEducation, teaching
Education, teaching
and professional contribution.
Qualifications and roles are presented with source context so historic memberships are not mistaken for current registration.
Published qualifications
HTI lists: PhD (Med Sci., Lond.), MBSH, MBPsS, MA, BA(Hons.), BSc(Hons.), DHP, Dip A.T., CHT and FNRHP. Current membership or registration should be confirmed where it matters to a decision.
Leadership
Principal instructor at Hypnotherapy Training International and Executive Director of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, according to the organisations’ current public profiles.
Recognition
Recipient of the ACHE Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 for his contribution to hypnotherapy practice, training and professional standards.
Clinical communicationTeaching complex ideas
Teaching complex ideas
without theatrical promises.
Dr Butler has contributed to books and journals, appeared in more than 30 television programmes and advised public, professional and corporate audiences on hypnosis, stress, performance and health behaviour.
Listen
Clarify the concern, context, current care, previous attempts and what useful change would look like.
Agree
Define goals, consent, method, realistic expectations, confidentiality and review points.
Work
Use psychological and hypnotherapy-informed methods collaboratively where suitable.
Review
Examine observable change and decide whether to adapt, complete or refer to another route.
Responsible scope
iMetaWellness support is complementary. It does not replace diagnosis, medical treatment, emergency care or the work of an appropriately regulated professional. Current professional information can be requested before booking.
WelcomeA welcome from
A welcome from
Dr John Butler.
Dr Butler introduces his perspective and the purpose of iMetaWellness.
Private supportStart with suitability.
Start with suitability.
Choose the right route.
Use the patient enquiry form for a confidential first question, or book an available appointment directly.