Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy

In my opinion, Don is one of the leading authority figures in the art of hypnotherapy and self hypnosis of his time. I would have no reservations at all in recommending him to whoever wishes to broaden their understanding of these fascinating disciplines.  (Frank Forster, Chair of AICH)

Do you want to become a professional hypnotherapist? Call the UK College now on freephone 0800 195 9809 to order a prospectus. Save 10% on the total cost of training, when paying in full before 31st October, and receive a free copy of our new book The Discovery of Hypnosis.* You can also book online on our payment page. You can reserve your place by paying a deposit and fees can easily be split over ten, monthly, interest-free payments.

The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy is one of the country’s leading accredited hypnosis training schools. We have been established since 2003 and specialise in evidence-based and cognitive-behavioural approaches to clinical hypnotherapy.

This course can’t be improved; Donald, you are pure perfection.  I loved it! Thank you.  (Itai, Psychologist, London)

External Accreditation

People who wish to practice as hypnotherapists normally complete a diploma training approved by one of several independent professional bodies. Our diploma in cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy is externally accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), the two largest independent bodies in the field. Unlike most other courses, this diploma is also externally accredited by multiple professional bodies, including the Hypnotherapy Society, Hypnotherapy Association, and Register for Evidence-Based Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (REBHP).

The diploma is a Level 4 award issued by NCFE, a leading Government-recognised national awarding body who provide external quality assurance to verify that students are trained and assessed to adequate standards and in accord with the official National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hypnotherapy.

I thoroughly recommend this training, it’s excellent. (Vanessa, Hypnotherapist, Surrey)

Course Syllabus & Assessment

The diploma training is based upon a standard one-year diploma training which has been condensed into divided into three seven-day intensive stages. These can be spread out or close together, depending upon the needs of individual students. There are many dates to choose from, the first stage usually runs about six times each year. The total number of classroom hours, however, remains the same as a typical one-year diploma course.

Training focuses on practical face-to-face classroom exercises and group learning with rigorous online assessment following completion of the classroom training. Stage one focuses on the core skills of a hypnotherapist whereas stage 2 deals with behavioural psychology and interventions in hypnotherapy and stage 3 addresses cognitive concepts and techniques. The whole training provides a thorough grounding in modern cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy.

Full details of the diploma training, including prices, dates, locations, and course syllabus, can be found on these pages.

I liked the relaxed, peaceful, gentle atmosphere, and sense of humour.  Don, you know your thing very well!  (Gosia, Intuitive Coach & Trainer, London)

Diploma Trainers

We have a variety of associate trainers who specialise in areas such as sports hypnosis, medical hypnosis, applied relaxation, and deliver components of the diploma training.

The main trainer on the diploma course is Donald Robertson, the College principal and founder. Donald is well-known as a proponent of cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy through his talks and writings. He is also a published authority on the origins of hypnotherapy and the editor of The Discovery of Hypnosis, the Complete Writings of James Braid (2009). Braid coined the term “hypnotism” and was the founder of hypnotherapy as it’s known today. Donald is also the author of the forthcoming books The Philosophy of CBT and The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy, due for publication by Karnac in 2010. Donald is an accredited Senior Clinician Hypnotherapist (NCH) and registered psychotherapst (UKCP/EAP).

* Terms and condition apply. The advertised discount applies to payment received in full for all three stages of training before October 31st 2009. This offer applies to bookings for course dates before 31/12/2010. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or special offer.