On Universal Credit? You Could Get Your Hypnotherapy Training Funded

Last Updated 11th June 2025
Posted byMark R. Davis
Hypnotherapy

New: Our Training Has Been Funded by the Department for Work & Pensions

We’re excited to share some great news — a prospective student has just been funded by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) to take our Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy. DWP have paid for her entire Diploma and also Assessment Fees.

The funding came through the Flexible Support Fund (FSF), a discretionary grant managed by Jobcentre Plus to help remove barriers to employment.

How much money is available in the Flexible Support Fund (FSF)?
While the budget for 2025 is not preset in 2023/2024)= the FSF spent £68 million supporting people back to work. Each year the budget has increased.

This means our diploma — which is externally verified, evidence-based, and career-focused — has now been recognised as eligible for funding support by a DWP Work Coach.

✅ Could You Be Eligible?

You may be eligible to apply for funding if you are:

Unemployed and looking for work, and registered with Jobcentre Plus
In low-paid or part-time work, looking to improve your career prospects
Recently made redundant, and seeking to retrain or change direction
Receiving Universal Credit, with a Work Coach and an active job plan
On PIP and Universal Credit, and have a realistic goal to return to part-time work or self-employment

The key requirement is that you are registered with Job Centre Plus, that you have a Work Coach and your Work Coach agrees the training will significantly improve your ability to get into work, increase your income, or transition into self-employment

🟡 Note: PIP on its own does not qualify you for FSF, but many people receive both PIP and Universal Credit. If that’s you, you may still be eligible.

🎓 Why This Training Has Been Approved for Funding

Our Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy:

Is externally verified at Level 5 by NCFE (a government-regulated awarding body)
Is delivered online or via live webcast — ideal for flexible learning
Offers a clear path to private practice, self-employment, or coaching roles
Includes extensive business and marketing support to help students launch their practice and earn a good income
Equips graduates with evidence-based, in-demand skills in mental health, wellbeing, and behavioural change

💼 Real Students. Real Outcomes.

“Support throughout and since has been fantastic – I now run my own hypnotherapy practice.” – Craig H, Graduate

“A complete change of career – I now feel truly inspired by my work.” – Selina C., Graduate

“I completed the Level 5 Higher Diploma and enjoyed every minute. The structure of the course, support from tutors and additional resources were invaluable. I've now opened my own practice and continue to develop as a therapist.” – Jen Bowman,

Our graduates go on to start their own therapy practices, become self-employed, or integrate these skills into existing roles in education, healthcare, HR, and coaching.