Online Hypnotherapy Diploma:
train, study and qualify from home — without taking time off work
Study recorded lectures in your own time, with 18 hours of one-to-one tutoring and live supervised practice sessions four times each week. Start on the first of any month and work towards a full practitioner qualification without taking time off work.
Internationally recognised and accredited
– train and qualify from anywhere in the world.
Join our global community of hypnotherapists
Approved through the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development.
Carefully designed to be equivalent to and exceed a live “classroom” hypnotherapy training
As an experienced adult education college, we believe serious online hypnotherapy training needs five things: structured teaching, expert one-to-one feedback, supervised practice, formal assessment and a clear route into professional practice. We therefore designed the Online Diploma around modern “flipped classroom” learning. You watch each lecture in your own time, then use direct contact with your tutor for questions, discussion, practical exercises and feedback.
This structure makes flexible use of your study time and your tutor’s expertise. It develops the practical skill, knowledge and competence expected from classroom training. Most importantly, it prepares you to practise safely and effectively as a professional hypnotherapist.
“I was working full time and I had to keep my job. If the College didn’t offer an online format of the Diploma, I wouldn’t have done this – and I’m so grateful that I was able to do this. It’s something that has changed my life.”
Harriet Curry – Online Diploma graduate, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (heotherapy.com)
Train around work and qualify from home
The Online Diploma is designed for people who cannot take weeks away from work or reorganise their lives around fixed classroom dates. Watch the recorded teaching when it suits you, agree tutorial times directly with your tutor and join live supervised online practice sessions available four times each week.
Harriet Curry studied while working full-time in finance—often getting up an hour earlier to study before work, then studying for around three hours at the weekend. She qualified in about ten months and later left finance to establish her own practice. Her story shows what is possible with a consistent routine; individual completion times and career outcomes vary.
What Online Diploma students say
Recent Trustpilot reviews repeatedly mention flexibility, personal tutor support and confidence-building practice.
“I was able to do it in my own time.”
Lisa Hartley — 5-star Trustpilot review, February 2026
“Flexible course format, excellent online support.”
Samira Kenward Tharani — 5-star Trustpilot review, March 2026
“Learn at your own pace while still feeling fully supported and connected.”
Angela Darling — 5-star Trustpilot review, December 2025
Read more student reviews on Trustpilot.
Plan what comes after qualification
- Understand the award, professional recognition and registrations on our Hypnotherapy Diploma accreditation page.
- If you intend to practise in the United States, read our guide to hypnotherapy certification, training hours and US law.
- Explore hypnotherapist salary and earnings and use the salary calculator to model different fees, client numbers and working weeks. It is a planning tool, not an earnings promise.
Key Feature 1:
18 hours of one-to-one tutoring
In order to make our online hypnotherapy training as engaging and effective as the live training, we have introduced extensive one-to-one tutoring – a total of 18 hours (worth over £900).
One-to-one tutoring is the hidden secret in education. Those with one-to-one tutoring will outperform 98% of those in a classroom or group learning experience because your tutor is always working with you on the next edge of your learning, called “the zone of proximal development”.
This provides MORE dedicated one to one contact time with a trainer than in the actual classroom training.
All online hypnotherapy course tutors are in practice as registered Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapists, they have all taken the Diploma training and received the qualification.
Each course tutor has been personally selected by Mark R. Davis, the College Principal, and has taken our special Hypno-CBT® Supervision Training, plus an additional training in how to coach learners through our programme and curriculum.
Key Feature 2:
FREE Supervised Practice Sessions
4x per week – Unlimited for 12 months
Nearly 50% of our training programme involves practical exercises in pairs – acting as therapist with a client or being a client and receiving therapy.
To support you we run Online Practice Sessions (over Zoom) where you are paired up with another student and each of you can practise the particular script or exercise from the course. You have time to discuss and debrief with each other.
All Online Practice Sessions are supervised and run by one of our experienced Tutor Supervisors. They are available to answer questions, provide guidance and will observe your practical work.
Online Practice Sessions are available at multiple time slots during the week, evenings and weekends. They run for 2 hours and are held four times a week, giving you access to over 400 hours of supervised practice sessions for your professional development.
You are required to attend a minimum number of our supervised two-hour practice sessions. They are all free and included in your course fee.
Key Feature 3:
Level 5 Higher Diploma
Uniquely in the field of hypnotherapy training, our students have the option to qualify with a Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, a Customised Qualification accredited by NCFE. (Please note that this is an unregulated qualification and is not a nationally recognised qualification).
We believe our Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy sets a new standard of excellence for the field of hypnotherapy. Read more about accreditation for the Diploma.
Many professional registers for counselling and psychotherapy, such as the NCIP, require a rigorous Level 5 depth of study for full membership. Our Customised Qualification has been benchmarked at Level 5 and is fully accepted to meet these professional register requirements.
Interested in the Online Diploma?
Speak to a Course Advisor about route and payment plan options.
Representative example and full terms.
★ Protected by our Risk-Free Start GuaranteeAccreditation
This training will lead to the Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, an NCFE Customised Qualification.
Unlike most hypnotherapy training providers, we offer a bespoke, externally accredited Level 5 Diploma in the UK – a standard of excellence for the field of hypnotherapy.
Read more about accreditation for the Online Hypnotherapy Diploma here
Our Diploma is a Customised Qualification accredited by NCFE. To help demonstrate the difficulty and depth of study, NCFE has benchmarked the qualification’s learning outcomes and assessment criteria at Level 5 using national framework descriptors. It is also approved through the British Psychological Society (BPS) CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development.
In addition to the opportunity to join NCIP, there are several Professional Membership options including ACCPH, REBHP, and FHT – all of which accept our Level 5 qualification via the Online Diploma route. The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the largest register of complementary therapists in the UK.
What about Hypnotherapy Certification?
Hypnosis Certification and Hypnotherapy Certification are terms often used in the USA, whereas in the UK the term used is accreditation.
Read our article on Hypnotherapy Certification explained.
A full practitioner pathway
NOTE: This is a full practitioner training pathway – you will be able to join professional organisations, get insurance and open a professional hypnotherapy practice once you have your qualification.
Some organisations, such as GHR or NCH, require you complete additional “contact hours” via additional courses, workshops and practise sessions, to make your contact hours up to 120 hours in total. Please note that membership of these organisations is not required in order to be a successful hypnotherapist.
Please see our dedicated page on this here.
Full list of Online Diploma Course features
- 100 hours of video of the live training – edited as short video modules
- All videos are captioned/subtitled to enhance learning
- Additional special demonstration videos + downloadable mp3 audios of all lectures
- Three digital course manuals – over 900 pages! (or printed manuals on request at a fee)
- Over 1200 digital PowerPoint slides to support each module (or printed on request at a fee)
- 18 hours of Oxbridge style one-to-one personal tutoring and coaching
- 12 months of unlimited free online practice sessions (with a Hypno-CBT® Supervisor present)
- Supervised Online Practice Sessions 4x per week!
- All courses exercises and practicals, scripts and forms
- Leads to hypnotherapy certification as a practitioner and a Level 5 Higher Diploma in Hypno-CBT®
- Advice on getting insurance and volunteers to practice with
- Advice & support in starting your new business
- Receive 12 months free membership to the
Hypno-CBT® Professional Membership Hub
giving you access to additional webinars,
tutor-led workshops, Psychotherapy.net videos and more. For full
benefits click here
Getting Started and Business Support
Many people are rightly somewhat nervous about setting themselves up in private practice.
Should you register for VAT? How do you register as self-employed? What to call the website? How to setup and optimise a website? How much to charge? Cancellation and Refund policies?
And the all-important question of how to find clients for your new business venture.
We have put together a wide range of supportive resources – so you are not left hanging at the end of your training.
You will know exactly what steps to take and how to setup a successful practice.
We provide:
- A focus throughout the training on setting up in private practice – keeping your eye on the goal, envisioning your success – see Hypnotherapy Business Support page
- A detailed A to Z of Next Steps to take once you have completed the training
- Business advice and practical tips from your tutor
- Marketing and business support events in the Hypno-CBT® Professional Hub
- Business support articles, books and resources in the Hypno-CBT® Professional Hub
- FREE Walk in Business Surgery sessions with professional business coach Mark Austin and free business start up sessions with Celia Griver
- Marketing and Business Coaching courses to get started and accelerate your private practice.
This is a top quality online program, very cleverly designed to create a full online experience including the practice sessions and the coaching support provided. All of the materials and teachings are evidence based. In a world of social media courses with glitzy advertising this is very much the real deal and will equip you to be a practising well qualified hypnotherapist.
Helen M Wiseman – Executive Coach (ICF Acc)
The online hypnotherapy course platform is very well organised and my regular tutorials online have been amazing as my course tutor is really supportive. The course involves being paired up with a professional in the field of hypnotherapy and this has been a great asset in aiding my learning. The course is well structured and demanding and so far I feel like I am taking massive strides in my knowledge and proficiency as a future Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.
Ryan Maxwell – Teacher and Therapist
Course duration
You are enrolled as a student for 12 months and will have 1 year to complete the online course.
Completion of the course involves:
- listening to each of the lesson videos
- completion of the exercises and gaining feedback from your volunteers
- For the full Online Diploma: completion of coaching and supervision hours
- For the full Online Diploma: completion of the assessment questions and case studies
There are approximately 100 hours of video footage included in the online training. Your full 12 months access will allow you to revisit all videos and materials as often as you wish, for revision and familiarity. The training, case studies and written assessment will take in total between 300-450 hours. We recommend you allocate 350 hours to gain the qualification and hypnotherapy certification.
If you have been unable to complete the online training within the 1-year timeline it is possible to apply for an extension. Extensions are chargeable.
Shipping the printed course materials
All online and webcast students will receive the PowerPoints and Course Manuals digitally. If you would like to receive printed materials you will have an opportunity to select this when you complete your Student Registration Form. Please note, there is a fee for printed materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Online Diploma
See our dedicated page of FAQs about the Diploma in the Online format here.
LiveStream Webcast Diploma
- Live classroom events by Zoom held by trainers – 10am to 6pm on set dates – 21 days in all – 7 days for each stage
- Supervised Practice Sessions 4 times per week and 12 months Professional Membership Hub
- 6 hours of 1-to-1 tutoring
- Hypno-CBT® HELIX – “3 courses in 1” framework included
Online Recorded Diploma
with 1-to-1 Tutoring
- Study edited course footage at your own pace on your own schedule – 100 hours
- 18 hours of 1-to-1 tutoring with your personal tutor/coach (Oxbridge style tutoring)
- Supervised Practice Sessions 4 times per week and 12 months Professional Membership Hub
- Hypno-CBT® HELIX – “3 courses in 1” framework included
Blended Diploma
- Customise your learning experience to suit you
- A mix of LiveStream Classroom Webcast and Online Recorded training
- Minimum 6 hours of 1-to-1 tutoring
- Supervised Practice Sessions 4 times per week and 12 months Professional Membership Hub
- Hypno-CBT® HELIX – “3 courses in 1” framework included
Book the Online Diploma
When you enrol on the Diploma, you can choose to study entirely online. Talk to a Course Advisor to find out if this route fits your schedule
One Diploma. Flexible route. Risk-free start.
Choosing professional training is a serious decision. With our Risk-Free Start Guarantee, you can enrol on the Hypno-CBT® Diploma, begin your training, and make your final decision with confidence.
You are protected by a 100% money-back guarantee during the guarantee period. There is no admin fee, no cancellation fee before starting, and no core switching fee if you need to move between Online and Live Webcast stages.