Hypnotherapy Training Courses

What we cover

If you're looking for an eclectic course, offering training in cognitive and analytical hypnotherapy (hypno-analysis), psychotherapy (cognitive, psychodynamic, humanistic), Ericksonian hypnosis, therapeutic NLP, stress management, and medical hypnosis, this programme is for you.

This part time, vocational course runs over eight weekends, spread over six months, and combines lectures, group exercises, demonstrations and lots of practical work.  We operate with small classes and ensure you receive individual tuition in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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What's involved

In accordance with National Occupational Standard guidelines, our course runs for 18 days, giving you 120 hours of supervised practice and theoretical teaching.  In addition, you are expected to study for at least 450 hours, which means that most students spend around 7 hours per week on research, practise and homework.  Our recommended reading list can be found here.

We do NOT set an exam!  We set appropriate homework after each module, based on that weekend's training, the course manual, relevant reading and, sometimes, a little research.  In addition, you will begin the process of compiling a PORTFOLIO for submission to the NCH/NCFE for the externally validated Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma.  You will receive guidance and help in preparing your portfolio.

Course Requirements

There are NO fixed criteria for studying and qualifying in hypnotherapy.  We do not insist on a previous qualification in psychology, for example, although many psychologists have studied with us.  We will ask you for a short CV and two references, and to provide medical/psychological information.  Naturally this is totally confidential.

The most important qualities for a career in hypnotherapy are bags of empathy and a genuine interest in people.

We may invite you for a personal interview, and you are very welcome to interview us too.  Just call us on 01246 416544 to arrange a convenient time.  You are also welcome to call in to any of our training courses, by prior arrangement, to watch us at work and meet our students.