Optional progression
Advanced Diploma in Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapy
Advanced training for qualified Hypno-CBT® Therapists who want to become Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapists and work with a wider range of complex issues, built on the research into why some psychotherapists get better results than others.
1,200
learning hours
2 years
typically, part time and online
300
supervised client hours
Case-based
assessment through your own client work
The reason to go further
Why become a psychotherapist
Some clients bring difficulties that have lasted for years, overlap, or involve trauma or the body. The Advanced Diploma trains you to formulate and treat that complexity, and leads to accreditation as a Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapist through RICBT.
Your practice
Benefits
What you gain
Range
Work safely with clients whose difficulties overlap, with formulation, risk and referral skills.
Expertise
Train in what the research links with better outcomes: deliberate practice, client feedback and the working alliance.
Depth
Co-occurring anxiety and depression, trauma, and problems bound up with physical health or habits.
Evidence
Weigh research critically and build each plan around your client’s values.
Two models
The cognitive behavioural and Hypno-CBT® models, studied in depth.
Building on Level 5
Use what you learned at Level 5 in a deeper, more flexible and more tailored way.
Meaning
Meaning, purpose, values and spirituality, taught on the research evidence.
Accreditation
Become a Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapist, with accreditation through RICBT.
Who it is for
Entry requirements
- The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®), or equivalent prior learning recognised by the College
- At least six months in practice since qualifying, with at least 100 hours of supervised, logged client work confirmed by your supervisor
- An active practice with access to clients throughout the programme, and professional indemnity insurance
Trained elsewhere? Please talk to us first.
Structure
How the programme is organised
Three areas of study run side by side across four phases: Professional foundations; the Essence of Psychotherapy; and Hypno-CBT® with your specialist area. Client work, supervision and personal development run throughout.
Phase 1
Foundations
Year 1, months 1 to 6
Phase 2
Building specialist practice
Year 1, months 7 to 12
Phase 3
Depth
Year 2, months 13 to 18
Phase 4
Integration and assessment
Year 2, months 19 to 24
The award
Assessment, the award and accreditation
How you are assessed
Case studies, case formulation and demonstrations of competence, all drawn from your own client work.
The award
The Advanced Diploma is an advanced vocational award, set and awarded by Hypno-CBT® College. It is not an NCFE or Ofqual-regulated qualification.
You become a Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapist
On completing the Advanced Diploma you apply to RICBT for accreditation as a Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapist.
Ethics and safe practice
How the Advanced Diploma approaches scope of practice, risk and safeguarding, supervision, consent and accreditation.
Questions
Do I need the Level 5 Higher Diploma first?
Yes, with at least six months in practice and 100 supervised, logged client hours confirmed by your supervisor.
Will I be a psychotherapist afterwards?
When you gain the Advanced Diploma, you apply to RICBT for accreditation and use the title Hypno-CBT® Psychotherapist.
Does it lead to UKCP, BACP or NCPS registration?
No. The Diploma is not accredited by those bodies, and RICBT’s register is not accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Will my insurer cover me as a psychotherapist?
Insurers set their own criteria, and those criteria change. Please check with yours; we cannot give assurances about any insurer.
What does it cost, and when does it start?
The fee and dates are published on a separate sheet.
Register your interest
Tell us you are interested and we will keep you informed, then talk with you about your readiness and your route.
Not trained with us yet? Start with the Diploma