Diploma in hypnotherapy
september 21st - 25th 2026 (NOW FULL)
october 26th - 30th 2026
All of our courses are accredited by the IPHM, ensuring you receive recognised certification as a professional Hypnotherapist.
Congratulations! You have made the first step towards becoming a Hypnotherapist.
Course Overview
Imagine waking up each day knowing you’re making a real difference in someone’s life.
That is what becoming a hypnotherapist offers. Meaningful, rewarding work that transforms lives, including your own.
If you feel called to help others break through fears, habits or emotional challenges, our Accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma Course is designed for you.
You will learn practical hypnotherapy techniques, gain deep insight into the mind, and build the confidence to begin working professionally as a hypnotherapist. Our course provides full support during and after your training, along with access to a welcoming community of like-minded therapists.
Whether you want to start a new career or add hypnotherapy to your existing practice, this diploma gives you everything you need to succeed.
If you are ready to turn your compassion into a professional skill and truly make a difference, we would love to welcome you to our Hypnotherapy Training Course.
Certified Course
You'll receive full Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma Certification, so you can get insurance and start practicing immediately.
Ongoing Support
You get unlimited support after you've completed the course so you'll never have to worry about scripts or how to overcome issues.
Practical Experience
You will gain plenty of practical experience during your Hypnotherapy training course.
your learning path
module 1
What you’ll explore and understand during your Hypnotherapy Diploma Training
History of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Discover the fascinating origins of hypnosis, from ancient civilisations to modern therapeutic practice, and how it has evolved into a respected, evidence-based approach within professional hypnotherapy training.
What is Hypnosis?
Learn what hypnosis is (and isn’t), including how the trance state works, what it feels like, and how it is used safely and ethically in a professional hypnotherapy course.
What is Hypnotherapy, Why We Use It, and How It Works
Understand the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Explore how hypnotherapy helps people resolve emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges by accessing the subconscious mind. This is essential knowledge for anyone training to become a hypnotherapist.
Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Hypnosis
Bust common myths such as the idea of “mind control” and clarify what hypnosis truly involves, empowering you and your future hypnotherapy clients.
What is Consciousness?
Explore different levels of consciousness and what we mean by an “altered state” in therapeutic settings. Learn how these states are used for deep, lasting change, an important foundation in any accredited hypnotherapy diploma course.
How We Learn
Delve into the psychology of learning, conditioning, and behavioural change. Understand how habits are formed and how they can be unlearned, giving you powerful tools as a practicing hypnotherapist.
Preferred Representational Systems
Learn how individuals process the world through visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory systems. This knowledge is vital for effective communication and client success during hypnotherapy sessions.
Anchoring: What Are Anchors and How Can They Be Changed?
Understand how emotional responses become linked to specific triggers (anchors) and how to use therapeutic techniques to break or reframe those patterns, a practical skill you’ll gain through our hypnotherapy training.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Gain an introduction to NLP, its principles, and techniques, and how it blends seamlessly with hypnotherapy to enhance client outcomes. Many graduates of our hypnotherapy diploma course use NLP alongside hypnosis for even greater results.
The Signs of Hypnosis
Learn to recognise the physical, emotional, and behavioural signs that indicate someone is in a hypnotic state. This ensures you can work effectively and safely as a professional hypnotherapist.
Abreactions: What They Are, How to Recognise Them, and How to Respond
Understand the importance of emotional release during sessions, how to safely support a client experiencing an abreaction, and how to maintain professional control with care and confidence. These advanced skills will prepare you for real-world hypnotherapy practice.
module 2
What you’ll practise and develop during your Hypnotherapy Diploma Training
Voice Control
Throughout your hypnotherapy training, you will receive personalised coaching on how to use your voice effectively. You’ll learn about tone, pace, rhythm, and language so you can deepen the hypnotic experience and deliver powerful results with confidence.
Hypnotic States
Learn how to induce hypnosis safely and effectively, then explore a variety of deepening techniques to enhance the depth and effectiveness of every professional hypnotherapy session.
Emerging from Hypnosis
Master the correct and safe process of bringing your client out of hypnosis. You’ll learn how to ground them fully, ensuring they feel calm, clear, and ready to move forward with their day.
Post-Hypnotic Suggestions
Understand how to embed suggestions during trance that continue to influence and support the client positively after the session ends. These are essential skills for anyone training to become a hypnotherapist.
Scripts
You will gain access to a wide range of professional hypnotherapy scripts, inductions, deepening, therapeutic suggestions, and safe emergence scripts. More importantly, you’ll learn how to adapt, personalise, and even write your own scripts with confidence, knowing the different styles and when to use them.
Therapy Suggestions
We place great emphasis on the therapy content itself. It’s not just about inducing hypnosis; it’s about knowing what to say when your client is in that state. You’ll explore how to craft effective, ethical, and meaningful suggestions tailored to each client’s needs, a core part of our accredited hypnotherapy diploma.
Client Consultation
Learn how to conduct insightful, structured consultations as part of your professional hypnotherapy course. You’ll be shown how to ask the right questions, listen for key cues, and identify the most effective therapeutic direction. You’ll also receive practical resources such as weight-loss and smoking cessation questionnaires to use in your practice.
Basic Understanding of Psychology
Build a strong foundation in the psychological principles that underpin hypnotherapy. This includes how thoughts, behaviours, and emotions interact, giving you a broader context for client care and transformation. This essential knowledge will support your development as a professional hypnotherapist.
module 3
What you’ll master during your Hypnotherapy Diploma Training
Obtaining Client Consent
Understand the legal and ethical importance of informed consent before beginning any therapeutic work. As part of your hypnotherapy training, you will receive adaptable copies of our client consent forms, which you are welcome to use in your professional practice.
Body Language
Learn how to recognise and interpret non-verbal communication, helping you tune into your client’s emotional state, level of comfort, and readiness for change. These skills are essential for anyone preparing to become a hypnotherapist.
Rapport Building
Discover how to create a strong, professional, and trusting relationship with your client. Building rapport is the foundation of effective therapy and long-term success, and a core focus of our accredited hypnotherapy diploma.
Gaining Compliance
Understand how to gain your client’s cooperation and engagement during sessions. You’ll learn why this is vital for ensuring therapeutic suggestions are accepted and acted upon, supporting meaningful change.
Rapid Inductions
Experience demonstrations of rapid induction techniques and learn when and why they are used. We understand not everyone feels confident with these methods straight away, so we also offer a dedicated Rapid Induction Day for those who wish to develop this skill further and incorporate it into their practice.
Non-Verbal Inductions
Learn how to use subtle but powerful non-verbal inductions, allowing you to guide clients into hypnosis without the use of spoken words, an ideal approach for specific clients and therapeutic settings.
Hypnotic Language and Embedded Commands
Explore how to use carefully crafted language patterns to bypass the critical mind, embed therapeutic suggestions, and influence the subconscious gently and ethically. This is one of the most effective tools you will develop through your professional hypnotherapy course.
Practical Experience
Practical training is at the heart of our hypnotherapy diploma. You will have regular opportunities to practise in our purpose-built therapy rooms, simulating real client work. Whenever possible, past graduates return to act as ‘stranger clients’, giving you valuable practice in realistic settings and building your confidence to work professionally.
Our Teaching Approach
Throughout the course, we teach from an Ericksonian perspective, blending permissive language, metaphor, and indirect suggestion to create deeply effective, client-centered experiences. This approach underpins much of what we share, offering a flexible and respectful framework for powerful therapeutic work.
module 4
Growing as a Professional Hypnotherapist
Develop Your Style
We believe that every hypnotherapist is unique. While you’ll learn tried and tested techniques, our hypnotherapy training actively encourages you to develop your natural style of working. This diploma course is designed to help you grow into the practitioner you are meant to be, not a copy of anyone else.
Code of Ethics
You’ll study the ethical standards expected of professional hypnotherapists and commit to working within a clear code of conduct. This ensures you practice safely, responsibly, and with integrity, creating trust with your clients and confidence in your professional reputation. Ethical practice is a key part of any accredited hypnotherapy diploma.
Self-Care for Therapists
Caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others. During your hypnotherapy training, you’ll explore how to manage your workload, avoid burnout, and recognise when you might benefit from support or therapy. We encourage you to build a balanced, sustainable practice that nurtures both you and your clients.
module 5
Setting Up as a Professional Hypnotherapist
Record Keeping and GDPR Compliance
You’ll receive clear and practical guidance on how to keep accurate client records and remain fully compliant with GDPR. We highlight common pitfalls to avoid, helping you stay organised, professional, and legally protected from the very start of your hypnotherapy practice.
Advertising Advice
Learn the essentials of where, how, and when to advertise your hypnotherapy services. Whether you plan to work locally or build an online presence, we share practical advice to help you attract the right clients with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
Website Design Support
While full web design is not included in the hypnotherapy diploma, we provide general guidance on what makes an effective, client-friendly website. For those who want more support, Steve also offers one-to-one website design days tailored to hypnotherapists.
Accounting and Insurance
You’ll receive straightforward advice on managing your accounts and understanding your insurance responsibilities as a practitioner. This ensures you avoid common mistakes and set up your hypnotherapy business with confidence and peace of mind.
And Much More...
More Than Just a Curriculum
The content listed so far is only a glimpse of what you’ll experience on our Practitioner Hypnotherapy Diploma Course. There is so much more built into the training. If there’s a specific topic or area you’d like covered, please feel free to contact us before booking. We’re always happy to chat and ensure the course is the right fit for you.
Ask Anything, Anytime
We don’t restrict your learning to set Q&A slots. Instead, you’re welcome to ask questions at any time during your hypnotherapy training. If something isn’t clear, we take the time to explain it properly before moving forward. Our focus is on your confidence and understanding, not rushing through content.
Small Groups, Personal Support
Although we follow a structured curriculum, we intentionally keep class sizes small. This allows us to provide focused attention to every student. You’ll receive personal guidance, tailored explanations, and one-to-one support where it’s needed, helping you grow in confidence and prepare for real-world hypnotherapy practice.
Natural Flow, No Homework Pressure
Our hypnotherapy diploma is designed to flow naturally, without the burden of homework. We understand many students are returning to study after a break or balancing family and work commitments. That’s why we make sure your in-class learning time is rich, structured, and complete — giving you everything you need without extra pressure.
Come and Meet Us
You’re very welcome to visit us before enrolling. If you’d like to see the training environment, meet us in person, and ask questions face-to-face, we’d be delighted to arrange a time that works for you.
who is this course for
Who Is This Course For?
This Hypnotherapy Diploma Course is suitable for anyone with an interest in hypnotherapy. You don’t need previous experience or formal qualifications. Many of our students haven’t stepped into a classroom since their school days — and that’s absolutely fine.
All you really need is a genuine desire to help people.
Whether you want to:
Practise professionally as a hypnotherapist
Support family and friends with effective techniques
Use hypnotherapy for your own personal growth and wellbeing
— this course will meet you exactly where you are.
Some students join us after training elsewhere, seeking more hands-on, practical hypnotherapy experience. Others use the diploma as a skills refresher, rebuilding their confidence and reconnecting with their passion for helping people.
Whatever your reason for joining, this course is designed for you. It will help you:
Build confidence in your ability to support others
Develop the practical skills needed to work effectively as a hypnotherapist
Gain a deep understanding of the tools and techniques used in professional hypnotherapy sessions
Explore your own self-awareness and personal growth along the way
Become part of a supportive, like-minded community that wants you to succeed
- Understand the difference between Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy! You will learn how this powerful therapy can be applied to many of life’s challenges.
- Confidently and effectively guide someone into a deep state of hypnosis, and safely emerge them.
- Gain knowledge of the conscious and subconscious states of mind.
- Accomplish the incredible art of Suggestion Therapy.
- Help people to lose weight, stop smoking, release stress, overcome fears & phobias, confidence & self-esteem issues and much more.
- Integrate Hypnotherapy with other Holistic Therapies, if you wish to do so.
- Conduct sessions 'on-line' if you prefer to work in this way.
course fees - £975
There are three ways to pay:
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- Option One: The full fee in one payment
- Option Two: A deposit of £125 secures your place. The rest of the fee to be paid 14 days before the start of your course.
- Option Three: A deposit of £175 will be required. The remainder of the fee may be paid via monthly installments of either £50 or £100 and repayments only need to start after your course. A contract will then be signed for your chosen repayment option. We do not charge interest so long as the terms of the agreement are kept.
All courses are 5 days long, Monday to Friday, starting at 10am and finishing at 4.30pm.
Ongoing Support After You Qualify
When you complete your Hypnotherapy Diploma Course, your journey with us does not end there. We believe that becoming a hypnotherapist is about more than just training. It is about having the confidence, guidance, and community to succeed long term.
Your course fee includes free post-qualification membership to our dedicated social media support group. Here you can connect with fellow graduates, share insights, ask questions, and continue learning in a friendly, supportive environment.
You will also receive ongoing tutor support for twelve months after you qualify. Whether you need professional advice, encouragement, or simply a sounding board, we are always just a call or message away.
To confirm your continued connection, you will be issued with a membership certificate upon completion of your course.
We are here to walk alongside you, not only during your hypnotherapy training but well beyond it, as you grow in confidence and develop your professional practice.
Continued Membership (Optional)
After your initial twelve months of free graduate membership, you’ll be invited to continue your support package for a small annual fee of just £50.
This is entirely optional. If you choose not to renew, your access to tutor support and the graduate group will simply come to an end. However, you’re always welcome to re-join at any time in the future and once again enjoy all the benefits of membership, including guidance, updates, and community support.
We understand that life changes — and we’ll always leave the door open for your return.
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