Reiki Training Reviews: What Students Say After Learning with Steve Gooch

by Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

Why People Look for Real Reiki Training Reviews

Real experiences. Real depth. In their own words.

People researching Reiki training reviews are often trying to answer a very practical question. Not whether Reiki is meaningful, but whether a particular teacher and training approach are grounded, coherent, and worth committing to.

The testimonials below come from students who trained with Steve Gooch at different stages of their Reiki journey. Some were new to Reiki. Others had trained elsewhere first. Some speak from decades of experience. All are shared exactly as written, without interpretation or embellishment.

A note on expectations

Progress in this work is cumulative rather than contractual. While students often describe a movement from confusion to clarity, the depth of that experience depends on engagement, readiness, and time. These are not outcomes that can be promised or delivered on a schedule. They are the natural result of a sustained, grounded relationship with the practice itself.

From Curiosity to Direct Experience

Many students begin Reiki training unsure of what to expect. Through direct engagement with the practice, that uncertainty shifts into a more grounded understanding. Their descriptions reflect this change.

“I am lucky that Steve Gooch was the one to introduce me to Reiki and teach me Level 1 and the upcoming Level 2 which I signed up for without hesitation. He transferred his wide and deep knowledge in easy to understand terms, generously sharing his personal experiences to bring Reiki home to us and help us understand what a powerful yet accessible healing energy it is.”
Aisha Rashad

“Without any doubt, Steve is a master who can easily smoothly simplify the sense of Reiki and how easily you can use it with every aspect of your life, beliefs and to really understand how smart is the energy. He just can make you practice it daily even without noticing.”
Aya El Badini

“I really appreciate this course like Reiki level one. It was just two days, Friday and Saturday. I enjoyed it very, very much. Besides being grateful, it elevates my consciousness. What I like about it is the session. We just tried on each and every one of us. We can feel the energy. It’s real. It’s there.”
Heba

Changes That Go Beyond Technique

Some students speak less about Reiki as a method and more about how the training affected their internal world. These experiences point toward integration rather than performance.

“I am forever grateful to have Steve as my teacher and mentor; his wisdom, depth of knowledge, kindness and generosity make learning with him a priceless experience. I can say with all certainty that his Reiki and mindfulness courses have changed my life.”
Asmaa El-Habashi

“Steve is not a conventional Master/Teacher, his support to his students extends beyond practices of Reiki/Buddho and devotes his undivided attention and interest at times of joy, pain, healing and hardships. His intuition of how each and everyone is progressing with their journey is at times subtle yet empowering. In short, Reiki revolutionising my internal world, leveled up my self awareness, compassion and esteem, at times of hitting rock bottom in life.”
Asmaa Freig

Clarity After Previous Training Elsewhere

A number of students came to this training after studying Reiki previously and feeling that something essential was missing. Their reflections consistently point to clarity, coherence, and confidence emerging where there had been uncertainty.

“Taking RJKD and Buddho courses with Steve was the best decision I have made with my Reiki journey. I had studied the system of Reiki before, but I was left feeling that I was missing a lot of information and with many unanswered questions.”
Dalia Juchem

“Steve not only answered them all, but he also simplified everything and brought clarity, joy and confidence to each class.”
Dalia Juchem

This theme naturally distinguishes depth over speed, and integration over certification, without needing direct comparison.

Depth That Develops Over Time

For students continuing beyond introductory training, the emphasis shifts from novelty to refinement. Each stage expands understanding rather than repeating information.

Progression Beyond Introductory Training

“I signed up to Steve’s Reiki class and the amount of information he has is incredible, the energy that he brings to the class and the knowledge that he has to offer is immense. In Reiki level 2, Steve brings the knowledge to a whole new level, expanding the understanding of Reiki to greater depths in order for his students to benefit as much as possible from his classes.”
Bilal Elbazz

Early Depth and Ongoing Practice

“I got so much more than I had ever imagined out of my Reiki 1. Thank you so much Steve for your training expertise. I truly did not expect to feel so much so quickly from the attunement to the meditation techniques to the self-treatments. They have all been so moving and enlightening. Thank you for your guidance in the class and still to this day via our Whatsapp group. I wish I could make it over for your Reiki 2 retreat. I cannot even imagine how transformational that will be for all involved.”
Jennifer Kelly

Longer-Term Development and Readiness to Teach

“I continued my journey with Reiki where every class with Steve meant a new discovery in this great module. The wonderful thing about it is that as a Master and Instructor Steve won’t leave you, he’ll enrich you all the time with his experience through his personal practice or teaching to help you have your own experience and one day to be a master yourself. I didn’t plan to become a Reiki Master to teach and was going to stop at being a Reiki Master, but with the encouragement of Steve; to whom I’m so grateful, and his belief that his students could make it; I continued with him until I became a Reiki Master and now planning for my first class.”
Zeinab Aloub

Support, Presence, and Continuity

Beyond the material itself, many students comment on how the training is held. Support, availability, and steadiness appear repeatedly in their feedback.

“Just by you being present and listening to me, that itself heals a part of me. You don’t know how much you’ve impacted my life.”
Walija Buhajar

“Steve himself has been a really great source of support beyond the trainings. He makes a really deep commitment to the ongoing development of everybody that he trains. He’s always there on hand to answer any questions and help out with any concerns.”
Sally Townend

“Working with Steve Gooch has been one of the most grounding and transformative parts of my Reiki journey. His teaching style is clear, calm, and deeply aligned with the true spirit of Reiki. He doesn’t just teach, he genuinely supports. I always felt seen, understood, and encouraged to grow in my own way.”
Marwa Abou Bakr Nasr

“After years of searching for a true Reiki teacher, I found Master Steve. It was a great blessing and a great grace. The most powerful, profound, authentic, and comprehensive Reiki lessons I have ever receive. All my love and respect, Master.”
Razan Shaikh Hasan

Long-Term Perspective and Lineage Experience

Some testimonials come from practitioners with decades of experience. These voices speak to continuity, depth, and fidelity to Reiki over time.

“Steve is without a doubt one of the best and most qualified Reiki Masters in Europe, if not the world. His adherence to the pure unadulterated teachings is our guarantee to receive the most authentic and powerful Reiki training available. In my 30 years as a Reiki practitioner, I have never met his equal in making this wonderful healing system accessible in its purest form.”
Dave Price

“I started my journey in 1996 with Steve Gooch and at that time was just beginning my other journey with M.E. Without Steve I could not have got through those early years. All this journey took nearly twenty years but in that time I found a wonderful person who guided me and taught me much and I regard him also as a friend who is always there for not only me but many others. And along the way I have found something with the help of Steve that is very wonderful and after all these years still amazes me what I have learnt and received with this.”
Chris Brown

Who This Training Tends to Suit

Based on the experiences above, this training appears to resonate most with people who value clarity, depth, and integration over spectacle or speed. It suits those who want Reiki to become part of how they live and relate, not just something they perform.

If you are looking for fast certification, surface level teaching, or spiritual theatre, this approach is unlikely to be a good fit.

If you are looking for grounded instruction, long-term development, and a teacher whose work stands up over time, the experiences shared here reflect what students consistently report.

Hearing It in Their Own Voice

For those who prefer to hear people speak about their experience, a small number of students have also shared their reflections in audio and video form.