The Hypnotherapy Society is actively involved in both setting, and monitoring, standards of training in the U.K.  Its principle method of this is offering an established Course Accreditation Procedure through which training course providers may seek external validation.

The HS views hypnotherapy as an art rather than a science.  In this spirit, we do not discriminate as to approach, method, or principles employed.  There is scope in our accreditation procedures for accepting creativity, thoughtfulness and flair in training – and in recognising that, although accredited courses must be substantial, you do not make a good hypnotherapist by endless hours of dry lectures, form-filling and abstruse credit requirements.

If you are interested in training to become a hypnotherapist, we advise you to carefully consider what kind of training you may like, and to contact as many trainers as possible to get as much information as possible.

Other than referring to our categories of training school, below, the HS cannot assist students make a choice of training in order to preserve our impartiality.

Course Categories

Accredited Courses
Accredited Courses meet our full and rigorous criteria for professional training.  They are considered by the Society to be of the highest quality and professionalism.  Students on Accredited Courses are entitled to Licentiate Membership of the HS and the CPS on completion.

Approved Courses
Approved Courses are recognised as being of good quality but may not meet some of the Accreditation criteria.  There are two types of Approved Course:

Category 1: Courses that are close to the Accreditation Criteria.  Students on these courses may become Associates on completion with a probationary period leading to Licentiate Membership.

Category 2: Courses that are less close to the Accreditation Criteria.  Students on these courses become Associates on completion.

Affiliated Courses
Some courses agree to abide by the HS Code of Ethics & Complaints Procedure but have not been reviewed or assessed by the Society.  Their students may affiliate to the Society on completion and may attain professional membership by further training and individual assessment.

Please mention the HS when applying to a training school!


Training Schools are listed alphabetically. 

 

Atkinson-Ball College - Accredited Course
PO BOX 70 , Southport , Merseyside PR8 3JB
(01704) 576285
Contact: Cherith Powell admin@abc-hypnotherapy.co.uk

 

Brief Therapy UK - Accredited Course
158, London Road , Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2AX
(01635) 44444
Contact: Dr. John Eaton
info@brieftherapyuk.com

  

Cambridge College of Hypnotherapy - Accredited Course

24, Milton Road , Impington, Cambridge , CB4 9NF

(0845) 456 9551 or (01223) 235127

Contact: Josephine Teague j.teague@ntlworld.com

 

Chrysalis - Accredited Course  

30 Angel Crescent, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3EW

(0870) 4586150

Contact: Marie Easden info@chrysalis.uk.net

Hypnotherapy and Counselling Courses in Bournemouth, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Hastings, Hereford, Ipswich, Leicester, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Oxford, Reading, Salisbury, Stratford upon Avon, Swindon, Wells, Welwyn Garden City, Worthing.

 

Central England College of Clinical Hypnosis – Accredited Course

240 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DR

(0121) 444 1110

Contact: Nicolas Cooke info@cecch.com

 

Centre for Stress Management Approved Cat. 2

Broadway House, 3 High Street, Bromley BR1 1LF

(0208) 8228 1185

Contact: Prof. Stephen Palmer admin@managingstress.com

 

Centre Training International School of Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy - Accredited Course

145, Chapel Lane , Longton, Preston , Lancs PR4 5NA

(01772) 617663

Contact: Don Hatherley peaceofmind@ukip.co.uk

 

The Clifton Practice (CPHT) - Accredited Course

8-10 Whiteladies Road , Bristol BS8 1PD

(0117) 973 3260

Contact: David Newton dsnewton@cliftonbs8.freeserve.co.uk

 

The Croft AcademyAccredited Course

2 Sheppards Croft, School Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6TD

(01325) 316356

Contact: Kevin Flynn admin@croftacademy.com

 

Dr Susi Strang & Associates - Approved Cat.1

31 High Street, Skelton, Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire TS12 2EF

01287 654175

Contact: Craig Wood drsusiestrang@aol.com

 

Eos Seminars Ltd - Accredited Course
Jasmine House, 2, Lechlade Gardens , Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7JD

(01202) 424991

Contact: Gill & Kerin Webb  eos@eosseminars.com

    

Hollymount Counselling - Accredited Course

Gypsy Hill, 9, Thorn Drive , Moss Nook, Manchester M22 5LX

(0161) 4281000

Contact: Holly Treadwell hrmtreadwell@freenet.co.uk

 

The Hypnosis CentreApproved Category 1

60 Dumgoyne Avenue, Milngavie Glasgow G62 7NX

(0141) 416 1524

Contact: John Sellars training@thehypnosiscentre.com

 

The Hypnosynthesis Centre - Accredited Course

The Grange Strathmore Hotel, 41 Queensgate Gardens, London SW7 5NB

(0800) 195 9809

Contact: Donald Robertson hypnosynthesisuk@aol.com

 

Hypnotic World International Academy of Hypnotherapy - Approved Cat. 1

24, St David’s Drive, Scawsby, Doncaster, Yorks DN5 8NF

(01302) 786977

Contact: Faith Waude  faith@hypnoticworld.co.uk

   

Institute of Clinical Hypnosis - Accredited Course
28, Tantallon Road, London , SW12 8DG

(020) 8675 1598

Contact: Nicola Martin ich@ichhypnosis.com

 

Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy - Accredited Course

Therapy House, 6 Tuckey Street , Cork City , Ireland

(00 353) 21 4273575  Fax (00 353) 21 4275785

Contact: Dr. Joe E. Keaney hypnosis@iol.ie

 

Integrated Therapies & Trainings - Accredited Course

Rose Cottage, Dredgeman Hill, Haverford West, Pembrokeshire SA61 1XL

(01437) 760978

Contact: Peter & Jean Scott Chinnery pscottchin@aol.com

 

International College of Eclectic Therapies - Accredited Course

808A High Rd , Finchley, London , N12 9QU

(020 8) 446 2210

Contact: Georges Phillips 808a@icet.net

 

Isis School of Integrated Hypnotherapy - Accredited Course
Isis Centre, 3, Dorset Street , Brighton , E.Sussex BN2 1WA

(01273) 626644

Contact: Christina Fish  isis.centre@virgin.net

 

Kadmon Academy of Human Potential - Accredited Course

Box BCM-3695, London WC1N 3XX

(020) 7919 6032

Contact: Dr. Morris Berg  kadmon@lineone.net

 

Mental Combat - Affiliated

9, Mount Road , Prestwich, Manchester M25 2GP

(0161) 773 3379

Contact: Terri Ann Laws info@mentalcombat.co.uk

 

Mind Train - Accredited Course

The Island Health Centre, 145 East Ferry Road , London E14 3BQ

(020 8) 505 5078

Contact: Marcia Johnson marciajohnson@mindtrain.co.uk

 

Motivation Training- Accredited

Avingormack, Boat of Garten , Scotland PH24 3BT

(01479) 831614

Contact: Matthew Ferguson  info@motivationtraining.co.uk

 

National Centre for Therapeutic Studies - Accredited Course

24, Byron Mews, Hampstead, London NW3 2NQ

(020 7) 428 0568

Contact: Suzanne Sayer-Potts

   

National School of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy - Accredited Course

28 Finsbury Park Road , London , N4 2JX

(020 7) 226 6963

Contact: Polly Roche Pengelly

 

Newby Hypnotherapy Centre  - Approved Cat. 1

Woodlands, Sneck Gate Lane, Newby, Middlesborough, TS8 0AH

(01642) 324827

Contact: Mark Wake newbyhypnosis@aol.com 

 

Northern College of Therapeutic Hypnosis - Accredited Course

The Gables, 2, Greenedge, Nettleton Hill                        

Huddersfield, W Yorks HD7 4PA

(01484) 647539

Contact: Christine Blessing  ncthltd@yahoo.com

 

Northern School of NLP - Accredited Course

Station House Training Centre, Station Road , Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9JD

(01254) 824504

Contact: Fran Burgess admin@nlpand.co.uk

 

Personal Awareness Partners - Approved Cat. 2

51, Lutterworth Road , Burbage, Leics LE10 2DJ

(01455) 444469

Contact: Darren Simpson admin@personalawareness.co.uk

 

The Serene Clinics UK - Affiliated

26, Terminus Road , Cowes , Isle of Wight , Po31 7TJ

(01983) 296231

Contact: Dr. Martyn Williams sophrology@btopenworld.com

 

Therapy Training College - Approved Category 1

PO Box 10500, Birmingham, B14 4WB

(0121 430 3336)

Contact: Helen Lesser  courses@lesserian.co.uk

 

Whole-Being Hypnotherapy - Accredited

155, Sumatra Road, West Hampstead, London NW6 1PN

(020 7) 432 0307 (Reception) (020 7) 7209 1607 (Direct Line)

Fax: 070 3115 039