The Hypno-CBT® Diploma
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy — the UK’s most rigorous practitioner training, running for over 23 years.
What is the Hypno-CBT® Diploma?
A practitioner training built on mainstream peer-reviewed research in hypnosis, CBT, and psychotherapy. It teaches a unified, evidence-based model of change grounded in cognitive, affective, and motor neuroscience.
Evidence-based hypnosis
Modern, science-informed hypnosis — not trance, not suggestion scripts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Full CBT training integrated throughout the curriculum.
Mindfulness approaches
Values-based action and mindfulness woven into the Hypno-CBT® model.
The qualification
Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT®)
An NCFE Customised Qualification, benchmarked at Level 5 using national framework descriptors. Approved through the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme. Please note: this is an unregulated qualification and is not a nationally recognised qualification.
Accepted by all main professional organisations:
Three stages to qualification
Certificate in Evidence-Based Hypnosis
Foundations of modern hypnosis: what it is, how it works, and how to use it. Seven days of training. Must be completed before Stage 2.
Certificate in Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Behavioural therapy approaches integrated with hypnosis. Practical clinical skills with real client presentations. Seven days.
Certificate in Cognitive Hypnotherapy
Cognitive therapy approaches integrated with hypnosis. Advanced case formulation and intervention. Seven days.
Study in the way that suits you
Live stream webcast
Intensive live training over Zoom in 7-day blocks. Fast-track: complete all three stages in 6–8 weeks.
Learn more →Online diploma
Self-paced video learning with 18 hours of one-to-one tutoring. Study from anywhere without taking time off work.
Learn more →Blended
Mix and match online and webcast stages. Flexible dates spread through the year to suit your schedule.
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