Have a flexible working week
Profoundly change lives
Fulfil your purpose
Do you dream of having your own hypnotherapy practice?
BUT!
Perhaps you aren't sure if it’s really possible?
Or how to choose the right training?
The hypnotherapy training field can be quite confusing with a multitude of claims and different qualifications.
Let’s help you with a clear path to a professional qualification as a hypnotherapist.
Take the evidence-based, modern, scientific approach to hypnosis
combining it with CBT & mindfulness: the Diploma in Hypno-CBT®
The Evolution of Psychotherapy, CBT & Hypnosis
– integrating modern hypnosis and mindfulness within a cognitive behavioural approach
What's the Diploma training like? Hear from our students!
Stand out from the crowd
with a qualification and training you can be proud of!
The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
“Probably the most highly accredited hypnotherapy training in the world”
Become an effective, fully accredited professional hypnotherapist
Our evidence-based practitioner training integrates the power of hypnosis with the science of CBT. Wherever you are in the world you can train with us – AND gain the strong foundation, certification, confidence and ongoing support you need so that the career you envision becomes your reality.
Fulfil your potential
Shift from an unfulfilling career to one that is more in line with your life values.
Help people grow and change
Directly change lives with a method and qualification you have confidence in.
Be your own boss
Earn good money, have a flexible working week, and specialise in your chosen areas.
Designed for novices and experienced therapists
Switch career?
The Diploma is designed to provide those new to therapy with the clinical skills, knowledge and a highly accredited qualification that will enable them to set up in practice as a professional hypnotherapist. We provide a complete practitioner training and pathway. About 65% of course attendees are “career switchers”
Build your skillset?
The Diploma is also popular with psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and coaches looking to expand their skillset and business. The unique Hypno-CBT® model helps your clients make deeper and more long-lasting change. About 35% of course attendees are professionals who are adding to their skillset.
“Is hypnotherapy actually a viable career option?”
We know what it's like to feel confused about the many different claims, approaches and training methods within the hypnotherapy course marketplace.
It's easy to wonder:
Is hypnosis really legitimate?
Is it credible enough to make a successful career out of?
How do I know which course will be a worthwhile investment?
We run a regular webinar where we answer these questions and you meet hypnotherapists who have trained with us, find out about the practical viability, how much they earn and learn about their journey to their professional success.
This is why our training is all based on research, meets the highest professionals standards and the qualifications are externally verified and awarded.
To ensure your success we provide extensive ongoing support to market your professional services as a hypnotherapist and help you build your private practice.
A Career in Hypnotherapy?
Explore the Opportunities – FREE WEBINAR
Tuesday 12th November at 7pm GMT
Externally verified qualifications
Hypnotherapy Certification / Accreditation
Level 5 Higher Diploma
in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Externally verified & awarded
The only Level 5 Hypnotherapy Diploma in the UK
Upon qualification you can join
The National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists
Why choose an externally awarded Diploma?
Our main training qualifications are externally verified and awarded by NCFE, a government regulated national awarding organisation.
These customised qualifications are verified to the same rigorous standards as national qualifications – giving you confidence in your professional hypnotherapy certification/accreditation.
You want to be properly trained and qualified.
Don't cut corners on your professional training!
Why listen to us?
The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy, based in London, is the leading online hypnotherapy training provider in the UK offering you a clear pathway to professional accreditation and certification. For 20 years the College has championed an evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy training and the integration of hypnosis with CBT.
Our practitioner training, the Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, is based on the extensive experimental and clinical research into hypnosis and hypnotherapy
This science-based approach is one reason the Diploma is approved by the British Psychological Society as CPD for registered psychologists. (It is therefore an excellent hypnotherapy training for psychologists).
The qualification is externally awarded by the government-regulated awarding body NCFE-CACHE (we don't print our own certificates), and is accredited (certified) by no less than 10 professional organisations.
In 2019, we worked with Great Ormond Street Hospital, a NHS Foundation Trust and one of the world's leading children's hospitals, and delivered a special training in the Hypno-CBT® approach to their team of child psychologists in the Psychological Services Department of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
What is Hypno-CBT®?
Hypno-CBT® is a unique “hypnotic-psychotherapy” which integrates hypnosis, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness (dehypnosis).
Substantial research now shows that adding hypnosis can enhance CBT – improving outcomes for 70% compared to CBT alone.*
We endorse a modern, research informed approach to hypnosis. (Hint: we don't talk about hypnosis as trance!)
We also integrate wisdom and practices from the East: meditation, mindfulness and applied philosophy.
Sometimes we call it “an integration of the ancient (mindfulness), the magical (hypnosis) and the scientific (CBT)”!
This non-trance approach to hypnosis, woven with CBT and mindfulness, gives you enormous skill and flexibility as a therapist in creating highly tailored treatment programmes for patients and clients.
Adding Hypnosis improves CBT
Ramondo N, Gignac GE, Pestell CF, Byrne SM. Clinical Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavior Therapy: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2021 Apr-Jun;69(2):169-202. doi: 10.1080/00207144.2021.1877549. Epub 2021 Mar 1. PMID: 33646087.
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What does “evidence-based” mean?
This means what we teach is based on research into the nature of hypnosis, what can be treated with hypnotherapy, what other psychotherapies are effective and is rooted in widely-accepted psychological principles.
Few people know that hypnosis is a serious research topic in psychology, with three dedicated academic journals and hypnosis research labs in the most famous universities in the world – including Harvard, Stanford, Berkley and UCL
In our courses we look at both experimental research – that's research into how hypnosis works – and also clinical research – or what hypnosis can be used for.
Although it is a very scientific approach, we make it simple and understandable (just as you would for clients).
Gain an additional qualification in CBT (Cert. I-CBT)
Our Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) contains a substantial amount of high quality theory, principles and skills from cognitive behavioural approaches. Essentially you are trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as well as hypnotherapy when you take our Diploma in Hypno-CBT®.
Many top professionals do not consider that you can offer hypnosis without being able to work effectively without hypnosis – i.e. hypnosis is an ADJUNCT to a psychotherapy not really a psychotherapy in it's own right. Indeed once you move beyond basic simple suggestions for symptom improvement you have to have a therapeutic model (framework) within which to be thinking about and delivering therapy effectively.
For this reason we teach you CBT theory, principles and methods in our training – AND how to add modern hypnosis to that for even better results.
To recognise the depth of CBT knowledge and training you will acquire we also award a Certificate in Integrative CBT (Cert I-CBT) when you qualify with us, verified by a leading CBT Trainer and Supervisor. Read more here
For over 20 years, we have helped people like you to become successful Hypno-CBT® Therapists
“As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I highly recommend this course, because I know it will deeply enhance applied psychologists range of effective interventions across a wide variety of client issues.
It is also important to hold in mind that this course is so well crafted, that students with no prior knowledge of psychology and/or therapy, can take this course with the confidence that they will be given all the information that is required to become, with practice, competent cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapists.”
– Dr Jonathan Pointer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
www.doctorpointer.com
“When I wanted a career change, I researched a lot of hypnotherapy practitioner courses and the College highlighted itself as being the best, and did not disappoint.
I was floored at how rich the content was, and how academically rigorous it was. The course is challenging, but that is exactly what I wanted. The quality of the teaching is phenomenal.
The most genuine organisation I've been witness to in a long time.”
– Harriet Curry, Hypno-CBT® Therapist
www.heotherapy.com
“The UK College is a centre of excellence for evidence-based therapy. I have trained with the college for a number of years, and every course offered, and every member of their teaching staff are first class.
Somehow the College manages to balance discussion of current scientific and clinical issues and findings, with practical, experiential learning, and personal reflection and growth. I cannot rate them highly enough.
– Chris People, Hypno-CBT® Therapist and Resilience Coach,
www.brighton-hypnotherapy.com
– ‘As an experienced therapist I was looking for an evidence based approach to hypnotherapy with a cognitive behavioural support. This course answered my needs and more. Rigorously demanding but supportive of individual timelines and ability, the tutoring was of a very high standard. As academic as you needed it to be with a practical and robust exploration of CBT. I highly recommend it to therapists and psychologists who wish to add to their learning and skill set.' – LYNDA HEFFERNAN
– ‘I have graduated with the UKCHH and found it a wonderful experience. The amount of information given was phenomenal, and if you need help, there is always someone available to answer. I'm not particularly great with IT and worried at the beginning it may be too difficult, but no it was easy to access the information. At the very beginning there is a video explaining how to use the website, which was very clear and you can go back over anything at any time. The practice sessions were brilliant, as you practice with other students and build up your knowledge and confidence before starting out on your own. Although I have completed the course, I will still be going over the videos and manuals to refresh my memory and gaining CPD points by listening to webinars and practising on their site. I chose the UKCHH as I wanted to study somewhere that was recognised by valid hypnotherapy organisations.' – MARILYN BURNS
– ‘I was able to combine with a full time job by doing the online course, and qualified in 2022. Support throughout and since has been fantastic and I now run my own hypnotherapy practice online. Would definitely recommend..' – MR CRAIG HUGHES
The 3-step process to become a Hypno-CBT® Therapist
1) Take the Diploma
Wherever you are in the world, train from home In your chosen live/pre-recorded format.
2) Get qualified
Complete your training and assessment and receive your externally awarded qualification.
3) Launch your practice!
Get ongoing support, and join our thriving professional community of Hypno-CBT® Therapists.
“In any given moment, we have two choices: to step forward into growth or backwards into safety.”
– Abraham Maslow
We know that investing in a hypnotherapy training is not easy.
There’s a lot at stake.
Time, money, security. And your dreams and self-belief.
However, it is possible to…
✔️ Wake up every morning excited about work that is meaningful and rewarding
✔️ See the positive impact you are having on others’ lives every day
✔️ Earn a good income, with complete time flexibility
✔️ Deeply feel that you are reaching your potential and living the life that you were meant to live
Stop delaying your dream and start building your hypnotherapy career now.
Become a fully accredited
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapy Certification in Hypno-CBT®:
clinical hypnosis training and certification
Classroom Training vs Live Stream Webcast vs Online Training
Prior to the pandemic we offered nearly all our training through intensive 7-day classroom training. In November 2019, just before the pandemic, we launched our Online Diploma format which offers online hypnotherapy certification – and is fully equivalent to the live classroom format in terms of content, curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment and the final qualification.
During the pandemic we not only developed the Online Diploma format so that people could learn hypnotherapy online and become a certified hypnotherapist – we also started to run our Diploma via Live Stream Webcast (using Zoom). The Live Stream Webcast Diploma (via Zoom) now replaces the classroom training – with higher student satisfaction ratings and assessment outcomes!
However our most popular format is the Online Diploma – a genuine “Flipped Classroom” Educational Design model – where instead of sitting in lectures you watch lectures in your own time and spend valuable time with your tutor and fellow students in discussions, practical exercises and Q&A sessions.
Finally of course everyone now learns how to do therapy (and hypnotherapy) online. In countless research studies it is now shown, without doubt, that therapy delivered online is just as effective, in some studies more effective, than therapy delivered live in person.
So to become a hypnotherapist we offer our curriculum through Live Stream Webcast, Online (Pre-recorded lectures supported by personal tutoring) and Self-Led (no tutor support). The timing, format and fees vary so take time to understand the formats and the hypnotherapy training cost involved.
Both Live Stream Webcast and the Online Diplomas are supported by live online practise sessions, which are led by a trained supervisor-tutor, run four times a week at various time slots, and are free for 12 months.
Our aim through all of this is to offer the best hypnotherapy training that is on offer anywhere in the world – to anyone in the world, wherever you may be.
So you can get trained in the highest quality training in your own home – whether you live in London, or New Zealand, the Outer Hebrides or Malta!