If you are looking to train as a Clinical Hypnotherapist we recommend you choose a course that goes beyond just learning the skills of hypnosis. The NACHP considers clinical hypnosis a tool that is used within different models of therapy, such as CBT, psychotherapy, counselling and  other clinical approaches. Where possible, you should choose a course that embraces all three main disciplines of counselling, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, with hypnotherapy as its foundation. Deeper analytical methods of working are also of great value when working with some clients who may not always respond successfully to a ‘standard’ therapeutic approach.

Do you need prior experience of hypnotherapy, counselling or psychotherapy?

The answer is no. Former students have come from all walks of life, including teachers, journalists, engineers, beauty therapists, nurses, healthcare workers, police, fire brigade, ambulance service and those looking for a new career after retirement, to name but a few. Once qualified, you can display your Certificate or Diploma proudly on the wall of your therapy practice to show your accreditation and qualification. This is a vital component of your practice. It gives confidence to members of the general public that you are qualified and accredited in your profession. With so many untrained and unregistered people claiming to be therapists, your recognised qualification tells clients that they can have confidence in your skills, abilities and ethical conduct. 

Where can I get training?

The NACHP is currently in the process of establishing its own training programme. In the meantime, we recommend courses and training carried out by a UKCHO recognised training school. UKCHO (The UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations) was founded in 1998 in order to provide a non political arena to discuss and implement changes to the profession of hypnotherapy. These have included ensuring that hypnotherapy training is at a level that meets or exceeds our requirements for properly-trained therapists. Training schools must meet the following criteria:

• They provide hypnotherapy training courses which consist of a minimum of 120 hours face to face teaching and a minimum of 450 hours study;
• They adhere to the National Occupational Standards for Hypnotherapy;
• They are accredited by an Accrediting Member of UKCHO, of which the NACHP is one.

Training Schools

The following are UKCHO-registered training schools:

Central England College

Postal Address: Nicolas Cooke
240 Alcester Road South
Birmingham
B14 6DR
Telephone: 0121 444 1110
Website: www.centralengland.org
E-Mail: info@centralenglandcollege.org

CCTS Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies

Postal Address: Tom Barber
13 Gilderdale Close
Colchester
Essex
CO4 0NL
Telephone: 01255 679 829
Website: www.contemporarycollege.com
E-Mail: info@contemporarycollege.com

CPHT Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training

Postal Address: David Newton
The Clifton Practice
8 – 10 Whiteladies Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1PD
Telephone: 0117 317 9278
Website: www.cpht.co.uk
E-Mail: info@cpht.co.uk

EICH Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis

Postal Address: Wendy Pilkington
EICH Online Ltd
120 Pall Mall
St James
London
SW1Y 5EA
Telephone: 01702 434 431
Website: www.essexinstitute.co.uk
E-Mail: admin@essexinstitute.co.uk

EICH Ireland

Contact: Laura McDonald
Postal Address: 40 Lakeview
Rathbawn Road
Castlebar
County Mayo
F23 XE22
Telephone: 00353 8731 54980
Website: www.eichireland.ie
E-Mail: admin@eichireland.ie

Hypnotherapy Training College

Postal Address: Helen Lesser
PO Box 10500
Birmingham
B14 4WB
Telephone: 0121 430 3336
Website: www.lesserian.co.uk
E-Mail: courses@lesserian.co.uk

HypnoTC The Hypnotherapy Training Company

Postal Address: The Hypnotherapy Training Company
Rory Z Fulcher & Dr Kate Beaven-Marks
22-26 King Street
King’s Lynn
PE30 1HJ
Telephone: 07858 300 422 (Rory) Website: www.HypnoTC.com
E-Mail: rory@hypnotc.com

ICH Clinical Hypnosis Training

Postal Address: Nicola Martin
28 Tantallon Road
London
SW12 8DG
Telephone: 0208 675 1598
Website: www.ichypnosis.com
E-Mail: info@ichypnosis.com

KICH Hypnotherapy Training Kent

Contact: Georgina McKinnon or Lee Jarvis
Postal Address: c/o White Lodge
33 Wigmore Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 0SP
Telephone: 01634 420 039
Website: www.thekentinstitute.co.uk
E-Mail: info@thekentinstitute.co.uk

Motivation Partnership

Postal Address: Matthew Ferguson
Avingormack
Boat of Garten
Inverness-shire
PH24 3BT
Telephone: 01479 831 614
Website: www.motivationretreats.co.uk
E-Mail: matt@mattferguson.co.uk

NCHP National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy

Postal Address: Fiona Biddle
PO Box 5779
Loughborough
LE12 5ZF
Telephone: 0845 2578 735
Website: www.hypnotherapyuk.net
E-Mail: enquiries@nchp.org.uk

P2C Power 2 Change

Postal Address: David Taylor
6 Edgar Street
Dunfermline
Scotland
KY12 7EY
Telephone: 01383 741 511
Website: www.power2change.co.uk
E-Mail: david@power2change.co.uk

Tara School of Hypnotherapy

Postal Address: Pauline Mahony
51A Rodney Street
City Centre
Liverpool
L1 9ER
Telephone: 07858 300 422 (Rory)
Website: www.tara-hypnotherapy.co.uk
E-Mail: paulinemahony@virginmedia.com

UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences

23-24 Great James Street
London
WC1N 3ES
Telephone: 0845 257 8735
Website: www.hypno-nlp.org
E-Mail: admin@hypno-nlp.org