*Course costs are based on a shared, basic accommodation, and the overall price may rise depending on the selected room type.

Altered states of consciousness arise in countless forms, serving purposes that range from the practical to the profoundly mystical. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, such states have long been recognised as gateways through which healing, insight, and communion with subtler dimensions of life may occur.

Within Western spiritual practice, one such altered state, often associated with mediumship and healing is traditionally known as the trance state. This state of consciousness has been understood as a means of softening the boundaries of the personal self, allowing the healer to become a clearer vessel for restorative energies, heightened awareness, and deeper attunement to the presence of Other. Historically, trance has been linked not only to enhanced healing capacity, but also to expanded perception and, on rare occasions, the manifestation of physical phenomena under carefully observed conditions.

In this course, offered by Brian Robertson and Simon James, students are invited to explore the nature of trance and altered states of consciousness within the context of Spiritual Healing. Through a balanced integration of theory and experiential practice, you will examine how these states arise, how they are safely entered, and whether or how they may support and deepen your individual healing work.

Rather than prescribing a single method or outcome, the course encourages personal inquiry. You will be guided to explore whether altered states enhance your sensitivity, presence, and capacity as a healer, or whether healing unfolds more naturally for you through quieter, more embodied forms of awareness. Emphasis is placed on discernment, ethics, and the cultivation of a grounded, compassionate healing presence.

Such inner exploration requires careful stewardship. Working within altered states of consciousness is subtle and deeply personal and demands the guidance of tutors who are both experientially familiar and ethically anchored in this field. Brian Robertson and Simon James offer a safe, supportive environment in which students may explore this delicate terrain with confidence, clarity, and respect for their own boundaries.

This course is designed for those who feel called to deepen their understanding of Spiritual Healing, expand their relationship with consciousness, and explore the sacred potential of altered states as a path toward restoration, balance, and wholeness.