Hypnotherapy Diploma Course

Hypnotherapy is a type of talking therapy where a client is hypnotised and given hypnotic suggestions to help them reach their therapy goal. Hypnotherapy relies on the use of hypnosis, alongside a range of different therapy techniques and models, including; behavioural hypnotherapy, cognitive hypnotherapy, analytical hypnotherapy and regression hypnotherapy, as well as other therapy approaches such as counselling, psychotherapy, NLP, mindfulness, and many more, depending on how a hypnotherapist was trained.

The key benefit of choosing hypnotherapy over another type of talking therapy is the duration. Hypnotherapy often gets results faster than counselling and psychotherapy. This is because professional hypnotherapists are trained to help clients move towards a solution, rather than having to spend hours and hours talking through the clients issue and probing into their past. With a ‘solution-focused hypnotherapy’ approach, a hypnotherapist aims to help their client achieve their goal as quickly as possible. Also, as this change is created in hypnosis, often on a subconscious or unconscious level, changes that happen during hypnotherapy are usually long-lasting if not totally permanent.

Hypnotherapy works by delivering hypnotic suggestions directly into a client’s subconscious mind (sometimes known as the ‘unconscious mind’). When a hypnotherapy client is in hypnosis, this means they will be less likely to consciously resist change, because hypnosis increases suggestibility and acceptance of suggestions, whilst reducing conscious, critical analysis.

A skilled hypnotherapist will use a range of therapy approaches whilst a client is hypnotised, in order to help them move forwards. As professional hypnotherapists have a vast array of therapy tools at their disposal, they are able to choose the best possible approach for each client on an individual basis. That is why hypnotherapy works so well.

For more detailed information about how hypnotherapy works, check out our blog on the topic.

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they actually mean two different things.

Hypnosis is the ‘state’ that a person enters. A ‘trance state’, if you will. Hypnosis, in and of itself, is not therapeutic. Yes, it can be relaxing, but until you add the ‘therapy part’, nothing will happen, apart from a client ‘being in hypnosis’.

Hypnotherapy is where a hypnotherapist uses the hypnotic state along with therapy techniques and suggestions in order to create change. The ‘hypnotic induction‘ process, where a hypnotherapist puts a client into hypnosis, can vary depending on how a hypnotherapist is trained. Therapy-wise, the important stuff happens after a person has been hypnotised. At this point, hypnotherapists use direct hypnotic suggestions, as well as Ericksonian hypnotic language patterns and specific hypnotherapy techniques to create positive changes for their clients.

If you would like to learn more about what hypnosis is, check out this blog.

For more information on hypnotherapy, check out this blog.

Hypnotherapy is used for many different things. As well-trained hypnotherapists work with ‘symptoms’ rather than ‘labels’, the majority of problems and conditions can be helped significantly with hypnotherapy. 

If you would like to know more specifically what hypnotherapy is good for, here are some of the issues that hypnotherapists work with most frequently; anxiety, stress, weight management, smoking and vaping, insomnia, confidence, phobias, pain, performance anxiety, sport performance, sexual issues, pregnancy and birth, trauma, PTSD, and the list goes on.

As well as common issues, hypnotherapy can also help with more obscure problems, and even some physical and psychological conditions. For example, hypnotherapy can help with IBS, skin conditions, bruxism, dystonia, headaches, dental procedures, and much more.

If you would like to learn hypnotherapy, whether for your own self-development or to become a hypnotherapist and help others, join an upcoming hypnotherapy diploma course, or check out our other hypnotherapy training options.

Many people who haven’t seen a hypnotherapist before wonder what happens during hypnotherapy. After booking a hypnotherapy session, usually you will provide your hypnotherapist with information about your problem or goal, either over the phone, or using a ‘client intake form’. Once you arrive at the session, your hypnotherapist may have a short chat with you, clarifying exactly what you are wanting to achieve. They will also let you know a bit of information about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, to put your mind at ease.

After the talking is done, you will be hypnotised, and that is when the hypnotherapist will use hypnotic suggestions as well as hypnotherapy techniques in order to help you move forwards. The time spent in hypnosis will usually fill the majority of the session, as it is when the change work happens.

After awakening you from hypnosis, your hypnotherapist will likely then give you homework tasks or supportive activities that will help to ensure you get the desired result, and to make sure that it becomes permanent.

Hypnotherapy is a skill and just like any other skill, it can be learned. You do not need any prior therapy or psychology training, and you do not need to have any specific characteristics or innate skills. Hypnosis isn’t a ‘gift’ or a ‘magic power’, those are just some common myths about hypnosis, and are completely untrue. So, if you would like to become a hypnotherapist, you are certainly able to do so!

There are hypnotherapists all around the world, and from all walks of life, some who were teenagers when they started, and some who only started learning after they reached retirement age. So, it truly is something that anyone can learn. If you’d like to start your career as a hypnotherapist, join our hypnotherapy diploma course, or check out our other hypnotherapy training options.

You do not need a degree, or any other prior qualifications in order to become a hypnotherapist. In fact, in reality, you do not even need a hypnotherapy qualification to be a hypnotherapist, as there are no laws (in the UK) about who can practice hypnotherapy.

Even though you do not need a hypnotherapy qualification, we highly recommend getting good quality hypnotherapy training before you start seeing hypnotherapy clients. The reason being, hypnotherapy deals with complex human emotions, symptoms and experiences, and it can be dangerous to ‘try’ hypnotherapy without the right training. A poorly-trained hypnotherapist could end up doing more damage than good! So, if you are thinking you’d like to become a hypnotherapist, make sure you get good training first!

There are many routes available if you want to become a hypnotherapist. You can read hypnotherapy books, watch free videos on YouTube, take a really good online hypnotherapy course, or even attend an in-person hypnotherapy diploma course. Whichever options you choose, ensure that you learn all the fundamentals (at least) before you begin seeing hypnotherapy clients.

For more information about how to choose good hypnotherapy training, check out this blog and also this blog.

If you want to find a hypnotherapy course, location is important. However, there is something that is more important, and that is the quality of training. Look at it like this, if you wanted to go out for a meal at an Italian restaurant, and there is either a mediocre restaurant within walking distance of your home, or there is a really good one about 5 miles away, which would you choose?

Hypnotherapy training is not created equally, there are good courses, mediocre courses and even some abysmal courses out there. This means that it may be worth traveling in order to get the best quality training (or at least to avoid the worst). In reality, this means doing your research, comparing courses, talking to trainers, and making an informed decision. If you’d like some help with that, check out this blog.

If you can’t find a good hypnotherapy course in your area, another option is online hypnotherapy training. Unlike a few years ago, there are now many fantastic online hypnotherapy training courses out there. In fact, we have one ourselves! So, if location is your biggest sticking point and it is stopping you from getting good hypnotherapy training, then training from home may be just the solution for you!

A career in hypnotherapy gives you the opportunity to earn a great living, if you are willing to put the work in. If you are highly motivated, and will drive a hypnotherapy business forwards, you will make a great living doing so. This is true of almost any business, the more you put into it, the more you get out. With hypnotherapy, it is easier than starting some other businesses, because you know that people are actively looking for hypnotherapy already. You just need to get your business in front of those potential customers.

There are many hypnotherapists out there making solid five and six-figure incomes from seeing hypnotherapy clients. So, yes, hypnotherapists do make good money. However, they are only able to do this if they learn how to run a hypnotherapy business. Learning hypnotherapy business management skills is integral to success as a hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy clients won’t just ‘fall in your lap’, you have to get your business hat on and ensure that prospective clients find you. This is why ‘the business of hypnotherapy’ is something that is covered in great detail on our own hypnotherapy courses.

If you would like to learn just how much you could earn as a hypnotherapist, check out our hypnotherapy income calculator. This gives you a good indication of how much you might charge per hypnotherapy session, and how many clients you need each week to earn the income you deserve. Then, if you’d like a bit more information on what to charge for a hypnotherapy session, check out this blog.

There is a huge demand for hypnotherapists, perhaps more than ever before, and the demand is steadily increasing year-on-year. As most people are aware, life has its stresses and pressures and many people need help dealing with their issues. With the internet, everyone has access to hypnotherapists and more people than ever are contacting hypnotherapists, as they learn just how effective hypnotherapy can be for helping with almost any issue.

Put it this way, think of your own friends, family and co-workers. How many of them would benefit from a hypnotherapy session for issues relating to stress, anxiety, phobias, weight management, smoking cessation, confidence or pain management? The vast majority of people have at least one problem that they would like help with. That is why hypnotherapy is in such high demand, and why more and more people are choosing to become hypnotherapists.

If you would like to become a hypnotherapist, join our hypnotherapy diploma course, or check out our other hypnotherapy training options.

How long is training for a hypnotherapist? Well, how long is a piece of string? Now, that answer may not be helpful, but it is kind of true. There are many different hypnotherapy courses and training options out there, and their durations vary. There are online hypnotherapy courses that consist of just a couple of hours training, there are intensive hypnotherapy diploma courses (like our own course) which take place over five days and are supported with bundles of online training content, and there are other in-person courses that can take a year or more to complete!

Because hypnotherapy training courses vary so much in duration, rather than choosing a course based on how long it takes, instead it is a good idea to look at what you will get from the course in terms of knowledge and practical skills. For more information on how to tell the difference between a good course and a less good one, check out this blog.

Just like duration of training and the differences in content from course to course, hypnotherapy training costs vary across the board too. Usually, costs will reflect what you get on your chosen course, however, that isn’t always the case. There are some schools that charge a lot of money and deliver less than some of their more reasonably priced competitors. In contrast, there are some fantastic hypnotherapy trainers offering less expensive training, in order to make it accessible to more people. We personally fit into the latter category, with our ultra-affordable online training, and our competitively priced hypnotherapy diploma course.

If you would like to learn more about hypnotherapy training costs, we have written an entire blog on the topic. Check it out!

In short, yes, you can learn hypnotherapy online. However, although you can get a very thorough understanding of hypnotherapy and related skills online, you still need to get actual practice before you start seeing hypnotherapy clients. Hypnotherapy is a practical skill, so you need to know how to use it, ideally without relying on ‘hypnotherapy scripts‘, so that you are working as safely and effectively as possible.

Our five-day hypnotherapy diploma course includes access to our substantial online hypnotherapy training membership, meaning you get the best of both worlds. As well as comprehensive online training, you get a whole bunch of hands-on practice, expert tuition and individual feedback from Rory Z directly, and our coveted hypnotherapy diploma qualification!

That said, if you just want to take the online training and get practice on your own time, that’s fine too. You can even get a hypnotherapy certificate online with our course (it’s not the diploma certificate, but it still looks great on the wall)! Check out the online hypnotherapy course details here.

When looking for a hypnotherapy qualification, it is important that the qualification is more than just a certificate. In the hypnotherapy world, it is more important to be qualified than certified. Your hypnotherapy certificate is not what will do the work in the hypnotherapy session, it is the skills you gained during your training that are important. We have re-trained many people who got ‘certified’ elsewhere, and who barely understood how to hypnotise, let alone help people with hypnotherapy! It is quite scary that some of the big schools (with the fanciest looking certificates) are actually turning out a lot of unskilled and unconfident hypnotherapists. So, when looking for training, ask yourself, will this actually qualify me to work with people and will it give me all the skills and knowledge I need? Or is it just a shiny certificate accredited by an organisation or two?

Not sure where to go from here? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Check out this blog, as it will help you find a hypnotherapy course that will give you all you need to succeed as a hypnotherapist.

…and if you get a nice looking certificate at the end of it, that’s an added bonus!

There is no requirement (in the UK) for hypnotherapists to be registered with any specific professional associations or governing bodies. In fact, as mentioned in a FAQ above, you could set up your hypnotherapy practice without ever having engaged in hypnotherapy training. There is no UK law or mandatory regulation governing hypnotherapy training, qualifications or practice standards. The benefit of this, as someone looking to learn hypnotherapy, is that you have the flexibility to take any training route that you desire. The downside is, as there is no regulation, there are some schools and trainers who are not teaching to high standards, and consequently, there are some hypnotherapists out there who are not well trained, and some who are downright bad.

If you are looking for hypnotherapy training and want to become a hypnotherapist, don’t worry too much about getting professional body registration or accreditation, as those things don’t always go hand-in-hand with good quality training. Instead, look for a course that will help you become a professional hypnotherapist, and give you all the practical skills and knowledge that you need to help people safely, effectively and confidently. Check out this blog on the topic of getting good training, it’s a good place to start.

Finally, there is one type of registration that UK-based hypnotherapists 100% do need, and that is registration with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). If you are a business that takes any customer information, such as client names and contact details, your business must be registered with the ICO – if you don’t register, you can get fined. So, make sure you do it before you start seeing clients (or ASAP if you already are seeing clients).

The majority of hypnotherapists are self-employed. There are very few organisations that hire hypnotherapists as employees. That doesn’t mean you cannot work within larger organisations as a hypnotherapist, because you can. It is very normal for self-employed businesses, including hypnotherapists, to ‘sub-contract’ or work with organisations without being an employee.

If you want to become a hypnotherapist, but you have no idea about how to set up a business, don’t worry. Any good hypnotherapy course will teach you how to set up your hypnotherapy business. After all, without a business, how are you going to see hypnotherapy clients? If you’d like to find a hypnotherapy course that teaches the ‘business of hypnotherapy’, check out our hypnotherapy diploma course, or our online hypnotherapy training.

Starting a hypnotherapy business or hypnotherapy practice is much like starting any other business. Where hypnotherapy differs from most business start-ups is, there are very few initial setup costs required in order to start your hypnotherapy business. This makes hypnotherapy a very easy career to begin, even if you don’t have a large budget for setting up a business.

Before you start, it is important to make sure that a career in hypnotherapy is right for you. Consider why you want to become a hypnotherapist. Also, it is worth thinking about the financial side of things. How much do you need to earn, and is that achievable with a career in hypnotherapy? Check out this blog for more info on how much you can earn as a hypnotherapist.

Once you are sure, and you are ready to get started, the first step you need to take in order to set up your hypnotherapy business is to get good quality hypnotherapy training. Obviously, if you are looking to start a hypnotherapy business, you need to know how to do hypnotherapy to a professional standard. Then, during your training, you will be taught everything you need to know about setting up your hypnotherapy business. Well, you will if your chosen course teaches the ‘business of hypnotherapy’. Our training does, but we can’t guarantee other providers do, as all hypnotherapy courses are different.

If you have completed your initial training elsewhere and you are still stuck with setting up your business, contact us directly to book in a 1-to-1 business mentoring session. We have helped many hypnotherapists start successful practices, and would be happy to help you do the same.