Train in one of today’s most effective neuroscience-based approaches for emotional healing, anxiety, and trauma recovery.
This certification is for practitioners who want to work at depth, without retraumatisation, force, or overwhelm.
Havening Techniques® is a psychosensory, neuroscience-informed approach that works directly with how emotional memories are encoded and stored.
Rather than revisiting trauma through repeated narrative, Havening supports the nervous system to settle while emotional responses soften. This allows clients to process experiences without becoming overwhelmed.
Practitioners value Havening because it is:
gentle and non-triggering
compatible with trauma-informed care
effective online and in person
easily integrated with existing modalities
— Michelle, Training Participant
This training is designed for practitioners who want a nervous system–based approach that can be integrated into existing work.
therapists, counsellors, and social workers
coaches and facilitators
somatic and body-based practitioners
allied health and wellbeing professionals
It’s especially suited to those who:
feel limited by talk-based approaches alone
want practical tools that work with the nervous system
value safety, ethics, and client agency
This training is suitable for both Australian and international practitioners.
House of Delta is a dedicated training and mentorship hub for Havening Techniques®.
Training is led by Elle Louise McBride, Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner and Registered Trainer, with a background in:
practitioner education
corporate training and facilitation
trauma-informed client work
understanding why the work works
ethical facilitation, not performance
practitioner confidence and support
real-world client application
Certification requirements follow the official Havening Techniques® international standards.
Foundational Training
16 hours of live training
neuroscience foundations
all Havening protocols
live demos and supervised practice
Mentorship and Support
4 private mentoring sessions
monthly group supervision calls
case study and documentation guidance
Resources
comprehensive practitioner manual
templates, tools, and worksheets
18 months access to the House of Delta Practitioner Hub
Certification
pathway guidance and support
eligibility for official listing on havening.org
"Havening wasn’t just another course. It was life-changing"
Through the training, she experienced a shift in her own body relief from physical pain and now feels empowered to help others walk through their own healing. This is the kind of transformation we witness every round.
“I finally have a tool that bridges my emotional and trauma"
Kirby joined to expand her scope of practice. She left with tools that elevate her current offering. Now, she’s using it to help clients move through emotional blocks with safety and skill.
Secure your space before March 1st
all inclusive training and Certification
A blended certification training combining live online theory with in person practical immersion. Learn the neuroscience foundations of Havening Techniques® and gain the confidence to apply this trauma informed, nervous system based approach safely and effectively.
Online Theory:
Saturday 14 March 2026 | 10:00am–3:00pm QLD time (Zoom)
In Person Practical:
TLC Centre - Ferntree Gully, Victoria
Saturday 21st March 9-4PM
Sunday 22 March 10-2PM
Online Group Training - Secure your space before March 31st
4 x 4Hr Sessions across 2 weeks
Tuesday 7th April
Thursday 9th April
Tuesday 14th April
Thursday 16th April
Please note that times may vary slightly depending on attendees’ locations.
Facilitators Timezone Brisbane (AEST): 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Online Group Training
3 x 6 Hr Sessions across 3 Days
Friday 19th June
Saturday 20th June
Sunday 21st June
Please note that times may vary slightly depending on attendees’ locations.
Facilitators Timezone Brisbane (AEST): 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Start anytime, you choose your dates
Can’t attend a scheduled training? The Train Anytime option lets you complete your full Havening Techniques® Certification on your own schedule, with private mentoring, live practice, and ongoing support.
At House of Delta, training is designed as a supported professional pathway, not a one-off event.
Alongside the required Havening Techniques® training hours, practitioners are supported through an extended mentorship and development framework. This level of integration and support is not standard across all trainings, but it is central to how House of Delta operates.
The intention is simple. Practitioners leave not only trained, but resourced, supported, and confident in applying Havening ethically and effectively with real clients.
Immediate access to the House of Delta training portal, with practitioner resources, demonstration videos, tools, and downloadable materials
Ongoing private mentoring with Elle to support skill integration, case study development, and ethical client work
Monthly live group supervision calls and access to the alumni WhatsApp community for continued learning, reflection, and peer support
The Havening Techniques® Practitioner Training Guide, a 90+ page resource covering neuroscience foundations, protocol guidance, session tools, self-Havening practices, and practitioner documentation
This support is not an optional extra. It reflects the House of Delta belief that confident, safe practice is built through guidance, supervision, and ongoing professional connection.
This certification pathway includes both the official Havening Techniques® training and the extended mentorship model unique to House of Delta.
Full certification & mentoring + BONUS Access to the Self-Facilitated Havening Course Valued at $799
Flexible, accessible, and still includes all the same support and training materials.
Full Training & Mentorship to Certification - Start anytime, you choose your dates and schedule
It’s about expanding your capacity to hold space with greater presence, precision, and care.
Elle Louise McBride - From Client to Educator
When I first discovered Havening Techniques®, I wasn’t seeking a new modality. I was simply trying to heal.
But what I experienced in those first few sessions changed everything.
I felt safer in my body. Quieter in my mind. Clearer in my emotions. Years of stored stress and emotional residue began to gently shift - not through force, but through presence.
The science behind it made perfect sense to me, but it was the gentleness of the process that truly moved me. For the first time, healing felt both effective and deeply kind.
That experience led me to train as a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner - and eventually, to become a Certified Trainer so I could share this work with others who were also seeking something deeper.
Since then, I’ve had the honour of supporting hundreds of clients through emotional healing, and training practitioners across Australia and around the world.
I bring both clarity and compassion to my teaching. I believe that understanding the neuroscience is just as important as embodying the method - and I’m committed to guiding practitioners in a way that feels safe, empowering, and true to who they are.
This work changed my life - and now, it’s my greatest honour to help others carry it forward.
For all additional question please select one the following
Not at all. While many participants come from backgrounds in psychology, coaching, counselling, or healthcare, the training is open to anyone with a desire to support others - or begin with their own healing journey. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or completely new to this work, you'll be guided in a way that’s both accessible and enriching.
Yes, absolutely.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can begin using right away, even before becoming certified. The training is designed to build your confidence and help you feel comfortable applying the foundational Havening protocols in your own life or practice.
Complete the open book Science Review
Submit a minimum of 20 written case studies
Submit 3 video case studies
Annual membership of USD 99
(For US practitioners) Complete the Ethics Course by Midge Murphy JD (USD 149)
Mentorship during Certification with Elle Includes:
✓ Four Personal Mentoring Sessions: One-to-one video calls focused on refining your technique and addressing specific questions
✓ Access to Monthly Group Supervision Calls: Connect with other practitioners and continue developing your skills
✓ Documentation Review: Expert feedback on your case studies before final submission
✓ Private Community Access: Join our supportive network of practitioners in training
✓ Email Support: Receive timely responses to your certification questions
See Mentorship Section for all other inclusions
Yes! You are more than welcome to join us for just the Foundational Havening Techniques® training.
This 16-hour immersive experience is perfect if you're looking to explore Havening for your own healing, nervous system regulation, or to support friends and family. It’s also a beautiful way to reconnect with your body, release stored emotional residue, and build personal emotional resilience, without the pressure of completing case studies or certification.
You’ll receive:
Full 16-hour live training experience
Personal practice sessions and live demonstrations
Tools to integrate Havening into your own wellbeing practice
A certificate of attendance (not a certification to practice professionally)
This is a non-certification pathway designed for personal growth and self-regulation. If you decide later that you’d like to become certified, you’ll have the option to upgrade and continue with the full Practitioner Certification pathway anytime within 12 months of completing the Foundations training.
Email Elle contact@ellelouisemcbride.com for more information or Apply Here and you'll be emailed information
Yes - flexible payment plans are available outside of the 6 months for all training pathways.
If you’d like to explore a plan that works for your budget, just get in touch via email contact@ellelouisemcbride.com
Of course. You’re welcome to book a complimentary, no-pressure call to ask questions and explore if this training feels aligned with your goals, experience, and the season you're in.
Havening is a psychosensory technique grounded in neuroscience. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it works directly with the brain’s emotional encoding system - helping to gently release trauma and regulate the nervous system without needing to revisit distressing memories. It’s deeply empowering, gentle, and safe - often producing lasting change more quickly than expected.
Yes, Elle offers tailored training for teams, wellness organisations, and healthcare groups.
Custom group experiences can be delivered in-person or online and are designed around your group’s goals, availability, and learning style. They’re ideal for deepening collective care, connection, and trauma-informed capacity.
contact@ellelouisemcbride.com
Yes, Elle is available to travel both within Australia and internationally.
If your group or organisation would prefer an in-person experience, she’ll work with you to create a custom training plan and quote that includes travel arrangements.
Please email contact@ellelouisemcbride.com
To become a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, the following steps are required:
Complete the open book Science Review
Submit 20 written case studies
Submit 3 video case studies
Annual membership USD 99
(For US practitioners) Complete the Ethics Course by Midge Murphy JD (USD 149)
Mentorship during Certification with Elle Includes:
✓ Four Personal Mentoring Sessions: One-to-one video calls focused on refining your technique and addressing specific questions
✓ Access to Monthly Group Supervision Calls: Connect with other practitioners and continue developing your skills
✓ Documentation Review: Expert feedback on your case studies before final submission
✓ Private Community Access: Join our supportive network of practitioners in training
✓ Email Support: Receive timely responses to your certification questions
See Mentorship Section for all other inclusions
"The simplicity of Havening is what makes it so powerful"
Kirsten joined the training to deepen her skill set and left with a clear understanding of both the why and the how. She was especially struck by how easily Havening can be integrated into existing client work without adding complexity.
"I didn’t expect to feel supported before it even began"
Nic shares how powerful it was to feel supported leading into the training and how instant the impact of Havening really is. She says, “It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s something everyone should have access to.”
"Elle is a gifted and articulate trainer who demonstrates her passion & authority in the Havening space. The training was interactive & spaced well over the days. Working through information & allowing time for practicing meant I felt like I was getting a deeper understanding throughout."
"Insightful, educational, informative and interesting. I've learnt so much about the modality and learning the science and then actually doing the session and seeing that unfold blows my mind every single time. Elle is extremely knowledgeable and talented in havening and I couldn't think of a better human to be mentored by."
Trainings Hosted in Australia and Online
What You'll Learn:
This training integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and practical application, so you leave with both a clear understanding of Havening Techniques® and confidence using it in real sessions.
You will learn how to work with emotional distress in a way that is structured, ethical, and supportive of the nervous system, without requiring clients to relive or retell traumatic experiences.
The training supports work with anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, stress patterns, and other nervous system driven responses, and can be applied both online and in person.
Learn the neuroscience principles that underpin Havening Techniques®
Explore how emotional memories are encoded and how responses can be safely softened and delinked
Understand the role of delta brainwaves, AMPA receptors, and safety cues in nervous system regulation
Receive in-depth training in the three foundational protocols
Learn the four advanced protocols and when to apply them
Observe live demonstrations and participate in supervised practice to build confidence and clarity
Understand how traumatic experiences are formed and stored
Learn how to gather relevant client history without reactivating distress
Recognise key emotional, cognitive, and physiological patterns
Guide clients toward nervous system regulation and internal safety
Facilitate sessions for anxiety, trauma, stress, phobias, grief, and related presentations
Support the development of positive internal states such as calm, confidence, and trust
Learn how to incorporate Havening into your existing scope of practice
Experience the work both as a practitioner and as a receiver for embodied understanding
Receive ongoing support through 1:1 and Group mentoring
"I absolutely loved the Havening training with Elle. It's a rare thing for someone to teach so well in such an accessible way, while simultaneously creating a safe space for us all to be vulnerable. Elle did a superb job of this. I can't wait to get Havening!"
"Elle is not only an incredible Havening Technique Practitioner, but an amazing trainer. Her in depth knowledge and ability to make complex science concepts simple and easy to understand is a gift of hers. From her personal anecdotes and shares, to her examples and demonstrations of the different Havening techniques, Elle is a master at her craft and ability."
"Who knew healing could be so easy! Stuck on thoughts and going over things in your mind can be erased with a simple tool. Thanks Elle for your time and patience and awesome presentations to get across this amazing modality. I found the course easy to follow, there was so much hands on training, I made personal growth in a few days whilst learning a new tool to heal."
By the final day, I not only had a solid grasp of Havening but also the confidence that I could actually become certified and help others. This training has been absolutely the best thing I've done for myself in years, a truly transformative gift that I've already enthusiastically recommended to others.
"I’ve just completed a 16-hour online Havening course with Elle, and I feel deeply grateful for the experience. This training has been not only educational but also personally transformative. Elle is an incredibly skilled and compassionate teacher who holds space in a way that feels both safe and empowering. Her clarity, warmth, and depth of knowledge made the material accessible, engaging, and applicable. I look forward to continuing the certification process and incorporating this technique into my practice"
"I've trained in IFS, TRTP, ACT, and MindShift training, and I believe this is the safest, fastest method of change I've seen. Elle our trainer had such wisdom, knowledge, passion for process and a wonderful inclusive way of teaching. Havening integrates so well with all other therapeutic modalities, but also as a complete therapy that stands alone"
"This course was absolutely amazing, so well-organised, comprehensive, and thoughtfully delivered. Elle is a fantastic teacher. She’s intuitive, empathetic, and created a safe space for learning and growth. The resources perfectly supported the training, and I now feel confident and capable to practice Havening and hold healing space for others. I loved every minute!"
"This training was informative, life-changing, and beautifully structured. Elle has such a perceptive, insightful, and caring way of delivering this unique and effective technique. I now understand how trauma and stress impact us on a deeper level, and Havening has helped me sit with my own emotions with more ease and willingness. Elle made the concepts practical and engaging, and her knowledge was tangible throughout. I’m so glad I did this training with her."
If you’ve completed your Havening training with another certified trainer and feel uncertain about the next steps, you don’t have to navigate the certification process alone.
This mentorship pathway is designed to meet you where you are. It offers structure, clarity, and steady support so you can complete certification with confidence rather than pressure.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the requirements, stuck in perfectionism, or simply wanting clear guidance and thoughtful feedback, this container supports you through the full certification process with care and professionalism.
You’ve already done the training. This is about helping you complete the journey and step into certified practice feeling prepared and supported.
Step by step guidance through all certification requirements
Four private mentoring sessions focused on refining technique and building confidence
Monthly group supervision calls for practice, learning, and peer support
Case study and documentation review with clear, constructive feedback
Video demonstration assessment to strengthen facilitation skills
Support with the science review, both content and preparation
Access to a private practitioner community for connection and shared learning
Ongoing email support so you are never left unsure about next steps
You have completed Havening Techniques® training with an approved trainer
You hold a certificate of attendance or equivalent proof of training
You are ready to complete certification with structured support, clear guidance, and encouragement