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What is NLP
NLP is about understanding how the language of the mind creates the patterns and programmes you run in your life. We have programmes for everything that we do – and by understanding this you can enhance the programmes that are working well, change what isn’t working well and transfer resourceful patterns to other areas of your life. You can use this information to help others too!
This remarkable set of tools is based on the amazing discovery that in changing how you think can change what you think – and in changing how and what you think, you can dramatically transform the results you create in your life. NLP can assist you to develop and maintain a high level of motivation for achieving your goals, and can help transform barriers and obstacles into doorways of success. NLP can be used to learn the characteristics of peak achievers and to create a blueprint for unlimited success
Ultimately, with NLP you are learning how your mind works – and in turn other people’s minds. In essence everything we interact with (see, hear, touch, taste, smell, think) creates a neuro-chemical reaction which triggers a response. What if you can learn how to purposefully alter those? That is NLP.
NLP provides ways to understand how people do what they do, and how to upgrade what they do when they want to do better.
The three letters in the acronym NLP refer to:
Neuro relates to our nervous system where our behaviour, our thoughts, our feelings and the state of our bodies reside.
Linguistic implies that it is mainly language that enables us to both internally store our inner experiences as well as share them with the outer world. It is through language that we create our map of reality.
Programming is the ability to change behaviour patterns and feelings in such a way that they become useful and constructive to our personality as a whole, thus fostering our growth and health.NLP is widely known as “the fastest and most powerful vehicle for personal change in existence!”
NLP is about using your mind effectively and constructively!
NLP was originated by Dr. John Grinder (whose background was in linguistics) and Dr. Richard Bandler (whose background was in mathematics and gestalt therapy) for the purpose of making explicit models of human excellence. Namely, what skills and techniques would help a person overcome a problem. In later years Robert Dilts and Judith DeLozier have done a remarkable amount of work to further develop NLP, which integrates the cognitive and somatic mind with the field and the spiritual aspects of NLP.
The creators of NLP identified the verbal and behavioural patterns of therapists Fritz Perls (the creator of gestalt therapy) and Virginia Satir (internationally renowned family therapist) and later modelled Milton Erickson (founder of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and one of the most widely acknowledged and clinically successful psychiatrists of our time). They studied Erickson’s ways of using metaphor and stories to induce trance as well as to help his clients overcome their challenges.
Grinder and Bandler formalized their modelling techniques and their own individual contributions under the name “Neuro-Linguistic Programming” to symbolize the relationship between the brain, language and the body.
Through the years, NLP has developed some very powerful techniques, models and processes that are used widely today in various fields to enhance performance, overcome negative emotions and limiting beliefs, facilitate healing and improve relationships.
NLP is solution-oriented. Every problem carries within it a solution. The solution is often a question of perspective and the flexibility to integrate our own new perspectives. Solution-oriented thinking and acting that is supported by NLP provides more playroom for the decision making process. It also makes it fun! .
NLP is resource-oriented. NLP presupposes that everyone already carries within them all the resources they need for mastering their life. Though the treasures must first be uncovered. Those in touch with their strengths, talents and abilities embody the energy to easily achieve their goals and ambitions.
NLP teaches you how you do what you do: How you take in the information from the world around you, what you do with that information inside your head and how what you do results in states such as happiness or depression; a body that is healthy or dis-eased, as well as how all your feelings and behaviours are motivated by your personal internal representations (or maps of reality) and how these can be easily updated with NLP.
“NLP is one of the biggest breakthroughs in the technology of achievement and human excellence”
“NLP could be the most important synthesis of knowledge about human communication to emerge since the explosion of Humanistic Psychology in the sixties”
“I built my sales career from zero to become the world’s best motivator by using NLP.”
“NLP helps me to manage audiences and motivate them. It’s just amazing!”
FAQ – What Is NLP?
What does “NLP” stand for?
NLP means Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
• Neuro refers to our nervous system, which is where thoughts, emotions, and sensations reside.
• Linguistic relates to how we use language (internally and externally) to represent and communicate our inner experiences.
• Programming suggests that our behaviours, patterns and responses can be altered—rewired—to produce more resourceful outcomes.How does NLP work?
NLP explores the connection between your mind’s internal maps (how you think, perceive, interpret) and how those maps influence your behaviour, emotional state, and results in life. Using specific tools and techniques, you can:
• Adjust limiting thought patterns
• Shift emotional states
• Model effective behaviours
• Transfer resourceful patterns from one area of life to another
By doing so, you can create more freedom, flexibility, and aligned results.What can NLP help me with?
NLP can support transformations in many areas, such as:
• Overcoming limiting beliefs or mental blocks
• Improving confidence, motivation, and performance
• Enhancing communication & relationships
• Managing stress, anxiety, and negative emotional states
• Supporting personal growth, health, and well-being
• Accelerating learning and changeIs NLP scientific or evidence-based?
While NLP is not universally accepted within mainstream science or psychology, many practitioners integrate it with neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and therapeutic models to ground it in supporting frameworks. The tools of NLP are often combined with research-based principles to make them more robust and effective.
Will NLP “fix” me or replace therapy?
No. NLP is a set of tools and methods to facilitate self-awareness, growth, and change.
• It does not replace clinical therapy or psychological treatment for serious mental health conditions.
• It complements other modalities—coaching, psychotherapy, mindfulness, etc.
• Good coaches and practitioners know when a referral to licensed mental health professionals is needed.Is NLP only for advanced or “spiritual” people?
Not at all. NLP is accessible to anyone who wants change, self-understanding, or more flexibility in life.
• Beginners can start with foundational techniques and benefit immediately.
• More experienced seekers can use advanced patterns, integrate spiritual or energetic elements, or combine it with healing modalities.
• You can shape your own path with NLP – there’s no “one way” you must use it.How quickly does change happen with NLP?
The speed of change depends on multiple factors:
• Your willingness and openness to change
• Consistency and practice
• Complexity or depth of the issue
• Support or environment you’re in
Some breakthroughs can happen in a single session; others unfold over weeks or months of applied work.Do I need prior experience or special skills to learn NLP?
No. You don’t need to be a psychologist, therapist, or have any special background. The training is designed for people from all walks of life. What is important is your curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to explore your own mind and behaviors.
How do I choose a good NLP training or practitioner?
Here are some criteria to consider:
• Accreditation or certification (e.g. recognized associations or CPD accreditations)
• Experienced trainers or practitioners with proven results
• Clear ethical framework and scope of practice
• Good reviews, testimonials, or referrals
• Alignment with your values and approach (healing, personal growth, performance, etc.)If I learn NLP, do I then “have to” use it on others?
No. Learning NLP is primarily about your own transformation, awareness, and resourcefulness. Over time, if you want, you may use it to help others (coaching, training, therapy), but it’s not a requirement.
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