The way you learn hypnosis in the UK varies according to whether you have a prior qualification in a mental health or medical profession: some courses only admit professionals, whereas others are open to all. Courses only open to professionals will not need to cover the basics of working with a therapeutic relationship, whereas lay courses will often cover the basics of therapy before looking specifically at hypnosis.
| Provider | Entry Criteria | Courses Offered | Cost | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypnosis Unit UK | Professionals only | Introduction Certificate Diploma |
£545 £1450 £2450 |
London |
| BSCAH | Professionals only | Postgraduate Diploma | Chelmsford, London, Stafford, Salford, York | |
| Cambridge College of Hypnotherapy | Everyone | Diploma | Cambridge, Hampshire | |
| College of Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy | Everyone | Foundation Diploma Advanced Diploma |
£1518 £2976 £1518 |
London |
| Curative Hypnotherapy Training | Everyone | Introduction Certificate Diploma |
£150 £2050 £84-133 per module |
Birmingham |
| Innervisions School of Clinical Hypnosis | Everyone | Certificate Diploma |
£175 per weekend (10 weekends, 1st free) | Huddersfield, Matlock, Howden |
| Past Life Regression Academy | Everyone | Certificate Diploma |
£370 £1480 (+£260 accomodation) |
Dorset |
| Scottish School of Hypnotherapy | Everyone | Practitioner Training | £3150 | Argyl, Scotland |
Courses offered: Introduction to hypnosis (3 days); Certificate (Level I - 8 days); Certificate (Level II - 10 days); Diploma (14 days)
Course structure: A mixture of theory and practical training sessions conducted at weekends. Training provides students with the knowledge and skills to use hypnosis professionally.
Course content: All students must complete foundation modules for a basic grounding in hypnosis. Additional modules focus on specific problems (e.g. gastric problems, pain, PTSD), or client groups (e.g. adults, or children & adolescents)
Location: University College London
Course established: 1990 (as UCL Hypnosis Unit)
Cost: Introduction (£545), Certificate (£1450), Diploma (£2540)
Entry criteria: Only open to qualified health professionals (doctors, dentists, psychologists)
Accreditation: International Society of Hypnosis, British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis
Courses offered: Postgraduate training in hypnosis
Course structure: A theoretical and practical training in hypnosis
Course content:
Locations: Chelmsford, London, Stafford, Salford, Yorkshire
Cost: See website for details
Entry criteria: Only open to qualified health professionals (doctors, dentists, psychologists)
Accreditation: International Society of Hypnosis, British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis
Courses offered: Diploma; plus the option of a Diploma awarded externally by ncfe which the Open University accept as 45 points against 1st year of degree course.
Course content: Syllabus is both practical and theoretical
Course structure: 18 days training
Upcoming training dates: September 2009 (Cambridge), Spring 2010 (Hampshire)
Locations: Cambridge and Hampshire
Established: 2001 (Incorporating N-SHAP which was established in 1980)
Cost: Refer to course website
Entrance requirements: No formal qualifications but must demonstrate the ability to assimilate the theory and practice of the course. Compassion and a sense of humour
Accreditation: Hypnotherapy Association, National Council for Hypnotherapy, National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists, Cambridge Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists, Association of Professional Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists, National Guild of Hypnotists (USA)
Courses offered: Foundation in Hypnosis, Counselling and Rapport Skills; Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy; Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Course content: Download summary of course content or see website for more details
Course structure: Foundation is 12 days (6 weekends); Diploma is 24 days (12 weekends); Advanced Diploma is an additional 12 days (6 weekends)
Upcoming training dates: Foundation 6th March 2010; Diploma 15th May 2010; Advanced Diploma 30th October 2010
Locations: London
Established: 2009
Cost: Foundation £1518; Diploma £2976.20; Advanced Diploma £1518
Entrance requirements: Foundation: Open, all candidates are interviewed for suitability; Diploma: Completion of CCBH Foundation course, or other hypnotherapy training; Advanced Diploma: Completion of CCBH Diploma or other hypnotherapy training
Accreditation: General Hypnotherapy Register
Courses offered: Introduction; Certificate; Diploma in Curative Hypnotherapy
Course structure: Introduction (approximately 3 months distance learning, 6 modules), Certificate (5 practical weekend sessions), Diploma (between 2-4 years according to commitment & ability, 9 modules)
Course content: The Introduction course covers the fundamentals of hypnosis and curative hypnotherapy, explains the different roles of conscious and subconscious parts of the mind, and enables you to understand how the subconscious creates reactions/symptoms/problems.
The Certificate course provides comprehensive practical training. Designed for those wishing to be in practice as curative hypnotherapists, courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge and those with qualifications in more standard uses of hypnosis.
The Diploma course is individualised and tailored to the areas which have yet to be mastered. Covers treatment (consultation to completing treatment) as well as running a successful business.
Upcoming training dates: Certificate courses begin in Spring and Autumn, Introduction and Diploma courses may be started at any time
Location: Birmingham
Established: 1978
Cost: Introduction £150; Certificate Course £2050 (including all refreshments, lunch, handouts, and personal feedback/guidance); Diploma Course £84 - £133 per module
Entrance requirements: Fluency in English language. Students must successfully complete prior level of training before continuing to subsequent levels.
Accreditation: General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, The Hypnotherapy Society, The Hypnotherapy Association, The Organisation for Curative Hypnotherapists, The UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations
Courses offered: Certificate; Diploma (courses at weekends)
Course structure: A mixture of theory and practical training sessions conducted at weekends. Training provides students with the knowledge and skills to set up a successful private practice as a clinical hypnotherapist.
Entrance requirements: No formal qualifications are necessary
Course established: 1995
Course content: Full practitioner level
Course duration: Ten weekends over ten consecutive months
Costs: First weekend 100% free - unique "pay as you go" service
Upcoming training dates: Ongoing
Accreditation: General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, The Hypnotherapy Association
Courses offered: Certificate (4 days, Foundation level hypnosis); Diploma (16 days, Regression Therapy)
Breakdown of course structure: The initial foundation course covers using hypnosis with suggestions and included smoking cessation, stress reduction and confidence building. After certification students can work in the areas taught. The later regression therapy covers resolving a wide range of emotional problems, unexplainable chronic pain, deep seated childhood trauma and post traumatic stress.
Course content: The course content is extensive and details can be obtained on application for a prospectus. Training, both practical and theoretical, covers rapport building, management of the hypnotic state, suggestion therapy, current life regression, past life regression, spiritual transformation, body therapy, inner child integration, management of catharsis, releasing intrusive energy, interviewing clients, introduction to psychopathology, setting up a therapy business.
Upcoming training dates: Course dates can be found on website
Location: UK residential setting at Gaunts House in Dorset. Programs are offered internationally including the UK, Norway, Sweden, Spain and Singapore.
Course established: 1992
Cost: Certificate in Foundation Hypnosis (£370 including tutor, supervision & certification), Diploma in Regression Therapy (£1480 including tutor supervision and certification). £260 accomodation costs for each 4 day workshop.
Entry criteria: All qualified professionals and therapists. Applicants without professional qualifications must be able to demonstrate interest, enthusiasm, and life experience appropriate to helping professions.
Accreditation: The school is accredited by the International board of Regression Therapy, and is recognised by the European Association of Regression Therapy and the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council
Courses offered: Practitioner level training in clinical hypnotherapy.
Breakdown of course structure: The course meets the minimum 450 hours of study and is delivered in five parts, the first part being a unique, two week residential during which students undergo intensive, 'immersion' training at the School in Glendaruel. Full details and dates can be found on the website
Course content: The course content is extensive and details can be obtained on application for a prospectus. Training, both practical and theoretical, covers rapport building, management of the hypnotic state, suggestion therapy, hypnoanalytical techniques including past life regression, management and resolution of abreactions, spontaneous or otherwise, marketing and business management, application of NLP, EFT and other ancillary approaches
Upcoming training dates: Next intake commences on 8th November 2009. Future course dates can be found on the website
Location: Glendaruel, Argyll, Scotland, PA22 3AE
Course established: 1989
Cost: £3,150 including all accommodation costs
Entry criteria: Honesty, integrity, open mindedness and a willingness to learn
Accreditation: The School is an Associate Member of UKCHO. Qualification is recognised by the NSPH, The Hypnotherapy Association, The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and the National Council of Psychotherapists
Information submitted from course websites, correct as of January 2010