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®
Have a flexible working week
Profoundly change lives
Fulfil your purpose
What's the Diploma training like? Hear from our students!
Hypno-CBT: Integrative CBT
The new evolution of psychotherapy
– integrating modern hypnosis and mindfulness within a cognitive behavioural approach
The New Gold Standard: The Level 5 Hypno-CBT® Diploma
- 🏆 The Highest Qualification
Our 500-hour, Level 5 Higher Diploma is awarded by NCFE, approved by the BPS, and fully accredited by NCH, GHR, FHT & ACCPH - 🧠 The Hypno-CBT® Model
Our unique, evidence-based model integrates hypnosis, CBT, and mindfulness – with philosophy and spirituality - 🤝 Unmatched Personal Support
Includes extensive 1-to-1 “Oxbridge” style tutoring, 200+ free supervised practice sessions, and active community support - 🚀 Full Business Launch Plan and Marketing Support
Includes expert coaching on websites, SEO, and marketing to launch your practice – and huge library of recorded business building workshops and webinars for your success
A Qualification You Can Be Proud Of
The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
FACT: The UK's only Level 5 Diploma externally verified by NCFE
and approved by the BPS for psychologist CPD.
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.
Our Hypno-CBT® Diploma is three trainings in one. Firstly a hypnotherapy training, secondly a training in CBT (cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, and thirdly a mindfulness training course. However you will learn how to integrate all three approaches to create a highly effective psychotherapy training experience.
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.
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.
A Career in Hypnotherapy?
Explore the Opportunities – FREE WEBINAR
Tuesday 28th October at 7pm GMT
Externally verified qualification:
Hypnotherapy Certification / Accreditation
The Level 5 Higher Diploma
in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
– setting a new standard for excellence in hypnotherapy
Externally verified & awarded by NCFE
The UK's only Level 5 practitioner Diploma
for qualifying and entering the profession
Upon qualification you can use the post-nominals HDip CBH and join
The National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists, the National Council of Hypnotherapy and The General Hypnotherapy Register – as well as many others.
Why choose an externally awarded Diploma?
Our main training qualification, The Level 5 Higher Diploma, is externally verified and awarded by NCFE, a government regulated national awarding organisation.
This customised qualification is 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 is the leading online hypnotherapy training provider offering you a clear pathway to professional accreditation and certification. You can “study and qualify at home” – and get the new ‘gold standard' Level 5 Higher Diploma.
For 20 years the College has championed an evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy training and the integration of hypnosis with CBT: guided by a Senior Advisory Board that includes leading figures in CBT and psychotherapy—such as Dr Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
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.
Read all the details on our ‘Gold Standard' accreditation page
What is Hypno-CBT®?
Hypno-CBT® is a unique “hypno-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 et al Clinical Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavior Therapy: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2021 Apr-Jun;69 Link
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).
Guided by our Senior Advisory Board
Our work is guided by a distinguished Senior Advisory Board bringing together internationally recognised experts in CBT, psychotherapy, and clinical training—including Dr Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and other senior clinicians and educators from leading institutions.
Their guidance ensures that the Hypno-CBT® Diploma remains aligned with the latest scientific research, professional standards, and best practices in evidence-based psychotherapy.
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.
– Dr Jonathan Pointer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
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.”
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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.
Considering a career in hypnotherapy? Get your 3-part action plan
“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
The UK College Difference: A Deeper Look
1. Led by Principal Mark R Davis & World-Class Advisory Board
For 20 years the College has championed an evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy training and the integration of hypnosis with CBT. Our college is led by Principal Mark R Davis, founder of the Hypno-CBT® model – integrating his deep knowledge and experience of hypnosis, CBT and somatic therapies with 30 years of meditation practice including 15 years in yoga ashrams in India and the USA..
Our curriculum is guided by a distinguished Senior Advisory Board that includes leading figures in CBT and psychotherapy—such as Dr Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Professor David Attard (former president of The Viktor Frankl Institute, Daniel Mirea, highly experienced BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and Dr Krissie Ivings, Senior NHS Clinical Psychologist also BABCP Accredited.
Their guidance ensures that the Hypno-CBT® Diploma curriculum remains aligned with the latest scientific research, professional standards, and best practices in evidence-based psychotherapy.
2. Our ‘Gold Standard' Level 5 Qualification
Our flagship qualification, The Level 5 Higher Diploma, is externally verified and awarded by NCFE, a government regulated national awarding organisation.
This customised qualification is verified to the same rigorous standards as national qualifications – giving you confidence in your professional hypnotherapy certification/accreditation.
The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy is setting a new standard for excellence in hypnotherapy and is the UK's only Level 5 practitioner Diploma
for qualifying and entering the profession.
The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, HDip CBH, is a customised award developed in collaboration with NCFE. It is not used by any other training organisation. NCFE have verified the award as being a Higher Diploma and equivalent to a Level 5 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). NCFE are a national awarding body, regulated by OfQual. All customised qualifications from NCFE are to the same exacting standards as National Qualifications. Read more about the Level 5 qualification here.
Qualification Details
- Total Learning Hours: 500
- RQF Equivalency: Level 5
- Post Nominals: HDip CBH
- Awarding Body: NCFE
- Assessment: to gain The Level 5 Higher Diploma, learners complete our full diploma training programme. This is assessed via 4 supervised case studies and a written assessment.
- Accreditation: accredited (certified) by no less than 10 professional organisations including key UK registers: NCH, GHR, GHSC, NCIP, REBHP and more
Read more about our ‘gold standard' accreditation
BPS Approved & NHS Hospital Trusted
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.
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.
Read more About Us
4. The Evidence-Based Hypno-CBT® Model
What is Hypno-CBT®?
Hypno-CBT® is a unique “hypno-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.
In the Diploma training programme you get trained in our Hypno-CBT® Toolbox – 35 evidence techniques which give you a wide array of choices from which to build customised and tailored treatment plans for your clients.
Adding Hypnosis improves CBT
Ramondo et al Clinical Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavior Therapy: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2021 Apr-Jun;69 Link
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 – for example see our Client Factsheet – a handout you can give clients to immediately have them understand hypnosis and hypontherapy in simp;le common sense ways.
Read the article Towards An Evidence Based Hypnosis
5. Transparent Fees & Payment Plans
We believe in clear, transparent pricing… and offer flexible payment plans. See our full course fees and options here
6. Study and Qualify at Home – from anywhere in the world
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!
Our LiveStream Webcast format allows you to join us LIVE from anywhere in the world for great high energy, fun, engaging group learning experience.
Our Online Diploma format allows you to study at home in your own time on your own schedule through a brilliantly designed asychronous tutor supported flipped classroom model (educational jargon which means… watch lectures in your own time, arrange one to one tutoring (18 hours!) according to your schedule, join our 2 hours supervised practice sessions – unto 4 x a time all year (12 months unlimited practice sessions included) – that means you don't have to practice partners – we have them for you!
7. Lifelong Learning, Ongoing Supervision & Advanced CPD
Of course just because we have qualified and launched our practice our learning does not stop there. We learn from each and every client – and critically you will be supported in this by a supervisor from our expertly trained Hypno-CBT® Supervisors team.
Note: all students who take the Level 5 Diploma Assessment will receive a free workshop on Self Harm and Suicide Risk Awareness and Management – developed and delivered by Dr Krissie Ivings.
Ongoing membership of our Hypno-CBT® Professional Hub (first 12months are free and included in yoru Diploma fee) will you to to avail yourself o multiple ongoing learning oppoporutnieis via our membership CPD events, Watch and Discuss sessions, Treatment Planning sessions and a large library of psychotherapy videos – from Psychotherapy.Net
And we have a wide range of specialist high quality CPD workshops and courses – available for you to study online – including CBT workshops on Insomnia, Depression, Stop Smoking, Panic Disorder, Perfectionism, Low Self Esteem and Treating PTSD and Trauma.
We also have specialist in depth courses on Stress and Resilience, Hypno-CBT® for Children and Young People – and extraordinary Essence of Psychotherapy training programme recorded specially by Dr Donald Meichenbaum to share and pass on his 50 years of clinical and academic leadership at the top of the clinical psychology and psychotherapy field!
This is not just a training in hypnotherapy – this is also a CBT training course and a mindfulness training course.