About the UK College

Thank you for your interest in training with the UK College. From introductory workshops and diploma training for complete beginners, to conversion routes to accreditation and CPD courses for experienced therapists, we are confident you will find something to meet your requirements.

The UK College specialises in evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural theory and practice.  It is a private limited company listed in the Department for Education & Skills’ UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN 10008042).

Donald Robertson, the founder and principal of HypnoSynthesis® began practising hypnotherapy and psychotherapy in 1996, after teaching meditation and self-hypnosis for a number of years in groups and classes around the UK.  The college was founded in April 2003 when the HypnoSynthesis® trademark (2329434) was officially registered as the brand name for the training in self-hypnosis and personal development being taught by Donald Robertson at that time.

The college became an incorporated company in August 2005 (Company No. 05499462).  Soon after this, assuming the name The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Ltd (UKCHH), while retaining the brand trading name of HypnoSynthesis®. From December 2009, UKCHH became a division of The UK College of Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies Ltd.

The trademark Hypno-CBT® (2398937) was registered in 2005 as the brand name for the proprietary system of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy developed by Donald Robertson.

Our Mission Statement

1. To innovate by continually researching and developing the most effective and evidence-based approaches to clinical hypnotherapy.

2. To provide the best quality and most enjoyable training in hypnotherapy available anywhere.

3. To deal with students fairly and supportively, nurturing their talent for the hypnotherapeutic arts.