What Psynapse does

Psynapse is a French training organization founded in 2004 by Philippe and Virginie Vernois, specializing in professional certification programs in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (PNL), Brief Therapies, Coaching, Sophrology, and related therapeutic modalities. The company operates through five core curricula (Hypnose, PNL, Thérapies Brèves, Thérapies Holistiques, Sophrologie) with progressive certification levels from Technician through Master Practitioner and Teacher, supplemented by specialized certifications in Sexothérapie, Coaching Professionnel, Mental Preparation, Hypno-Magnétisme, Speed Hypnosis, Clean Language, and the proprietary Deep Neural Repatterning (DNR) methodology. Programs are delivered across 9+ physical campuses in France (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier) plus international locations (Switzerland, UK, Canada, Belgium, Tunisia, La Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe), through in-person intensives, distance learning, and an e-learning platform (My-Eworld).

The business model is primarily B2C, monetizing through individual certification program fees (ranging from €31 for PNL Initiation to €4,161 for Maître Praticien PNL at the personal tier, with enterprise pricing at ~50% premium) supplemented by subscription-based e-learning courses (€31-€450 range), corporate training packages, and B2B training room rental in Paris and Lyon. Go-to-market relies on event-driven lead generation through free "Soirées Découverte" discovery evenings held across French cities, supported by content marketing via YouTube (12K+ subscribers), Psynapse Magazine, and social media. The organization holds Qualiopi certification for French professional training quality, NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) alignment for hypnosis curricula, and IN (International Association of NLP Institutes) certification for PNL programs. A post-sale community ecosystem (My-Eworld platform, therapist directory, 5-year free revision policy) supports the 32,000+ trained professionals in their practice. The legal entity operating the brand is THE NUMBER 4 YOU, registered in London (UK company number 08910550), with wholly-owned subsidiaries including Psynapse World, My-Eworld, Hypno-Culture, and Location Psynapse.

Name

Psynapse

Legal name

THE NUMBER 4 YOU

Website

https://psynapse.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Psynapse is a French training organization founded in 2004, certifying professionals in hypnosis, NLP, brief therapies, coaching, and holistic modalities across 9+ French campuses and international francophone markets, serving individual practitioners and corporate clients through in-person, distance, and e-learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Therapy Training & Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Hypnotherapy training
• Neuro-linguistic programming
• Ericksonian hypnosis
• Brief therapy certification
• Professional coaching certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: In-person and blended training programs in hypnosis, NLP, brief therapy, coaching, and related disciplines. Programs range from technician to master practitioner levels, with multi-day intensive formats. Revenue generated through course fees paid by individuals and organizations.
2. E-Learning Courses: Online self-paced courses covering topics including clinical psychopathology, sleep management, burnout, emotional management, Neo-Shamanism, EFT, self-hypnosis, nonviolent communication, and positive psychology. Delivered through dedicated e-learning platform.
3. Training Room Rental: Professional training room rental service in Paris and Lyon. Eight rooms available (4 in each city) with capacities ranging from 18-50 people. Equipped with WiFi, projectors, and modern furnishings. Revenue from hourly and daily rental fees.
4. Corporate Training: Organization-focused training programs with enterprise pricing significantly higher than individual rates (typically 50% premium). Targets companies seeking professional development for employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Psynapse delivers professional certification training programs in Ericksonian hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), brief therapy, holistic therapies, sophrology, and coaching. Programs run from introductory through master practitioner and teacher levels, delivered in-person at nine French campuses plus international sites, and online via the My-Eworld e-learning platform. The company also rents equipped training rooms in Paris and Lyon to third-party trainers.

Product overview

Psynapse is a pan-European training institute specializing in complementary and alternative therapies, operating as a multi-campus institution with both in-person and online delivery. The portfolio centers on five core certification curricula: Hypnose Ericksonienne (Ericksonian Hypnosis with 8 progressive levels from Technicien through Enseignant), PNL/Neuro-Linguistic Programming (IN-certified with Initiation through Enseignant levels), Thérapies Brèves (Brief Systemic Therapies including Clean Language and constellation methods), Thérapies Holistiques (Holistic therapies including Hypno-Magnétisme), and Sophrologie. These are complemented by specialized certifications in areas such as Sexothérapie, Coaching Professionnel, DNR (Deep Neural Repatterning), Speed Hypnose, and child-focused modalities (Hypno Baby, Hypnose Enfant). An e-learning division offers 15+ online courses through the My-Eworld platform. Additionally, the company operates a room rental service (location.psynapse.fr) with 8 equipped training spaces in Paris and Lyon. All programs lead to internationally recognized certifications, with PNL programs certified by IN (International Association of NLP Institutes) and the organization holding Qualiopi certification for French professional training quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Psynapse World: International platform for Psynapse training programs
• My-Eworld
• Hypno-Culture

Products and services

• Cursus Hypnose (Ericksonian Hypnosis Certification Program) Multi-level certification curriculum in Ericksonian hypnosis for individuals seeking to practice hypnotherapy professionally. Spans eight progressive levels from introductory technician through master practitioner and teacher.
• Cursus PNL (Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certification) IN-certified curriculum in Neuro-Linguistic Programming covering practitioner through master practitioner and trainer levels, with specialized tracks in DNR and young-adult applications.
• Thérapies Brèves (Brief Therapy Certification) Certification programs in brief therapy approaches including systemic, conjugal/family, and integrative modalities, with specializations in Clean Language and related methodologies.
• Thérapies Holistiques (Holistic Therapy Certification) Certification programs in holistic therapies combining hypnosis with energy-based and complementary healing practices, including Hypno-Magnétisme and related modalities.
• Cursus Sophrologie (Sophrology Certification) Full sophrology certification program providing guided practice, complete protocols, and relaxation techniques to train new sophrology practitioners.
• Cursus Constellations (Systemic Constellations Certification) Certification program covering family, holistic, organizational, and strategic systemic constellations for practitioners and consultants.
• E-learning Course Library Self-paced online courses covering psychopathology, sleep management, burnout, emotional management, self-hypnosis, nonviolent communication, positive psychology, and other therapeutic topics, delivered through the My-Eworld platform.
• Sexothérapie Certification Specialized certification at Praticien and Maître Praticien levels for practitioners addressing sexual disorders and relationship issues.
• Coaching Professionnel Certification Certification program equipping coaches with structured methodologies to accompany clients toward defined objectives, confidence, and professional success.
• Training Room Rental Service (Paris & Lyon) Rental of eight equipped training rooms (four in Paris, four in Lyon) for external trainers and organizations, with WiFi, projectors, and capacities ranging from 18 to 50 people; starting from 250€ per day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% satisfaction rate among training participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hypno-CultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo content partnership providing original videos from Psynapse instructors. Hypno-Culture serves as a supplementary educational resource for those curious about hypnosis, brief therapies, psychology, neuroscience, unconscious and spirituality topics.
• Neuroline Training InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Speed Hypnosis training methodology. Neuroline provides specialized rapid induction techniques as part of the comprehensive Speed Hypnosis curriculum.
• Psynapse WorldminorOthersSeparate international platform (psynapse.world) extending Psynapse's reach and brand internationally.
• THE NUMBER 4 YOUcoreOthersLegal entity registered in London (43 Henrys Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 9RB) that owns the Psynapse brand and website (env-psynapse-stagingprod.kinsta.cloud). Company registration: 08910550.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NLP Academy: UK-based NLP and personal development training provider offering practitioner and master practitioner certifications with international programs. Directly comparable in modality mix, certification structure, and practitioner-focused target audience to Psynapse.
• Tad James & Associates: Long-established US-based NLP and hypnosis training institute founded by Tad James, offering certification tracks including practitioner and trainer levels. Highly comparable in curriculum architecture (multi-level NLP/hypnosis certifications) to Psynapse's PNL Cursus.
• Hypnotherapy Academy of America: US-based hypnosis certification training school offering multi-level practitioner programs in Ericksonian and clinical hypnosis. Directly comparable in modality focus (hypnosis certification) and target learner (aspiring professional practitioners).
• Society of NLP (Dr. Richard Bandler): Official training organization founded by NLP co-creator Richard Bandler, offering NLP practitioner, master practitioner, and trainer certifications globally. Comparable as a globally-recognized NLP certification provider competing for the same practitioner cohort.
• IFS Institute: US-based organization offering multi-level training and certification in Internal Family Systems therapy. Comparable as a structured, multi-level certification body for a specific therapeutic modality targeting practicing clinicians and coaches.

Emerging players

• Marisa Peer: UK-based hypnotherapist, author, and trainer offering self-hypnosis and therapy-related training programs via online courses and live events. Comparable as a founder-led personal brand delivering hypnosis and personal-development training with similar practitioner/self-development audience overlap.

Regional players

• École Française de Sophrologie: French sophrology training school offering practitioner certification programs in relaxation therapy. Comparable as a francophone professional training provider in an adjacent alternative therapy modality competing for similar practitioner-learner demand in France.

Broad incumbents

• MindValley: Global personal development and transformation education platform offering courses across meditation, hypnosis, NLP, and coaching with celebrity instructors. Comparable as a broader-scale alternative education provider overlapping on hypnosis/NLP/coaching content for similar self-development learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Psynapse_fr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PsynapseFormations
• Facebookfacebook.com/Psynapse.Formations
• Instagraminstagram.com/psynapse_formations

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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