This 100 hour hypnosis certification course blends theory with practical applications, to give students a sound foundation of knowledge on which to build their skills.  The course is certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest hypnosis organisation (established 1951) in the world. The membership is currently in the region of 12000 members.  A growing number of members also have academic qualifications in fields such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology and counselling.

How long is the course and where is it taught?

The monthly interval and fast-track courses are taught in London.  In addition, courses are available in Europe and internationally, by arrangement, for groups of 8 students or more.

Monthly course: 8 weekends (15 days)

Fast-track course: 8 days, with a month interval, followed by another 7 days.

Next monthly course dates

19/20 May, 16/17 June, 14/15 July, 18/19 Aug, 15/16 Sept, 13/14 Oct, 10/11 Nov, 8 Dec

What will you learn?

• Theoretical foundations and perspectives
  • Historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives, transpersonal perspectives, psychology, process, counselling skills, the mind, the mind/ body connection, ethics, Bill of Rights, session structure, record keeping

• Client intake
  • Factors influencing induction
  • Case history taking, contra-indications,  BASICS assessment, goal setting and GIFT technique, informed consent
  • Preliminary suggestibility tests and warm-up exercises

• Creating the hypnotic state
  • How to hypnotise, inductions (rapid, authoritarian, permissive, tactile, confusional), deepening the state, distraction management, trance depth assessment, awakening and re-alerting

• Working in the hypnotic state
  • Symptom management (including stress, weight, pain, smoking cessation, anger, assertiveness, phobias)
  • Using suggestions, truisms, questions and negatives
  • Ego strengthening techniques
  • Hypnotherapeutic techniques
    • Behavioural: anchoring; breathing; direct suggestions
    • Analytical: parts; dissociation; stage dissociation; ego state; IMR techniques; dreams; automatic writing; the mask; wise old person)
    • Regression: free floating; specific; past life
    • Pseudo orientation in time: free floating; specific
    • Ericksonian: language patterns; metaphors
  • Teaching self-hypnosis

• Practice management and marketing
  • Your practice, insurance, marketing, running hypnosis courses

How will you learn?

Each tuition day will include theoretical lectures, presentations and discussions, together with practical demonstrations, group activities and practice of techniques taught.  The course handbooks will be supplemented by additional materials, according to the topics being covered.  In addition to ‘class’ time, students are required to complete self-directed and directed study and assignments.  Students are also advised to practice self-hypnosis daily and keep a reflective journal.  Although personal study time varies from student to student, it can be a useful guide to allow 5 to 8 hours each week.  Total tuition and study hours, including self-hypnosis work, are anticipated to be in the region of 500 hours.

How is your learning assessed?

There are a range of theoretical assignments, drawing on literature and current research and your application of taught materials in a business approach. There will also be ongoing assessment and feedback of your practical skill development.

Is there a final exam?

Yes. There will be a revision and exam preparation session on day fifteen.  On day sixteen there will be a written ‘short answer’ question paper, a case history paper and a practical demonstration of skills.  You will be given your results at the end of the day, prior to the awards of certificates.

Do you qualify for membership of professional associations?

Yes. On successful completion of the course you will be provided with your first years’ International membership of the National Guild of Hypnotists.  You will also be eligible to join the British Institute of Hypnotherapy (BIH).  On completion of a further 20 hours training in master classes or workshops, you will be eligible to join the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).  Both the BIH and the GHR memberships will enable you to apply for registration with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Is there ongoing support and development available after qualification?

Yes.  All present and past students are able to access telephone and email support.

All newly qualified practitioners are advised to engage in clinical supervision. Kate is available for Clinical Supervision in London and by telephone (for past students).

All practitioners are advised to develop a programme of Continuous Professional

Development (CPD), to ensure that they keep up to date with the latest developments in the hypnosis and hypnotherapy world and to expand their knowledge, understanding and skills.

As well as external courses, you will be able to attend any relevant Alterjective Institute master classes and workshops as part of your continuous professional development.

Do you need any qualifications  or qualities to train?

No previous experience of hypnosis or hypnotherapy is required.  You will need a good understanding of written and spoken English and be medically fit to attend the course.  Please check the medical section for contra-indications.  You will need to be of good character and may be asked to apply for a CRB check (Criminal Records Bureau), particularly if you intend to work with children or vulnerable adults.

What is the minimum age to attend training?

You will need to have reached your 21^st birthday prior to the exam date.  You will need to be sufficiently emotionally mature to be able to work with clients and listen to a broad range of topics including sexual problems, trauma, phobias, stress, chronic conditions and terminal illness.

What medical conditions would exclude you from the course?

Please make contact with us if you have experienced or currently experience any of the following conditions:

• Any psychological, psychiatric, medical, physical or neurological disorder, including: psychosis; depression; panic attacks; bi-polar disorder; low blood pressure; asthma; or epilepsy.

• If you are fitted with a pacemaker.

• If you are currently experiencing undiagnosed pain.

Do we support learners with learning differences such as dyslexia?

Yes. The NGH course materials are supplied in ring-bound folders with black ink on white paper in a sans-serif font.  DVD’s and CD’s are also supplied in the course material.

The supplementary material can be printed on pastel paper to suit the learners’ preferred learning approach.  It can also be provided as audio files.

What qualification do you receive?

You will be able to choose from: Certified Hypnotist; Certified Hypnotherapist; Certified Consulting Hypnotist and use the letters C.H. after your name.

Who are the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)?

The NGH are oldest hypnotherapy body and certifying body in the world.  Please look at their website for further information www.ngh.net

Is there a need for insurance?

Yes.  All students are asked to obtain student insurance before the start of weekend two.  Existing therapists may be able to add hypnotherapy to their existing policy.  Details of insurance companies are available on request.

What is the fee?

The course fee is £1500.  There are early bird discounts for those applying over 21 days before the course start date.  Please contact us for details.

What does the course fee include?

• Sixteen days tuition
• Ongoing support and guidance through the course and post-qualification
• Two NGH training manuals
• NGH script and induction cards
• Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy book by Cal Banyan and Gerald F Klein
• Marketing manual, CD and DVDs
• Certificate
• 1 year membership
  • Membership certificate
  • Journal of Hypnotism subscription
  • Hypno-Gram subscription
  • Member rates at international conferences (February and August)
  • Access to NGH video rental library

How do you pay?

You may pay by cheque, cash or bank transfer.

A £300 deposit is required at time of booking.

Your balance may either be paid in full before the start of the course (early bird discount if pay more than 21 days before the start date), or in three equal payments with the first due before weekend one, the second due before weekend three and the final before weekend six.

Please note that if you decide to cease your studies at any stage of the course before completion, the full course fee will remain due, although consideration will be given for exceptional circumstances.

How do you apply?

Complete the application form to register your interest.

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