{"id":786,"date":"2026-10-27T17:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/?page_id=786"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:36:40","slug":"foundation-in-evidence-based-hypnosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/foundation-in-evidence-based-hypnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation in Evidence-Based Hypnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-primary-to-secondary-left-to-right-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e03472d5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">Stage 1 \u00b7 Live Webcast or Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Discover what hypnosis can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Foundation in Evidence-Based Hypnosis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-light-body-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the power of attention, imagination and suggestion. Learn practical hypnosis skills, try them out with others, and build your confidence with coaching and supervised practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs has-background has-brand-tint-10-background-color\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Foundation in Evidence-Based Hypnosis<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f11d78d6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2280\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sub-brands_horizontal-logos-college.svg\" alt=\"Hypno-CBT\u00ae College\" class=\"wp-image-24\" style=\"width:240px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;line-height:1\"><strong>\u00a3895<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">including VAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One payment. Pay in full when you book.<br>No payment plan is available for Stage 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-966ee75c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-blue is-style-button-blue--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#stage1-book\">Choose your dates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-cta-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/book-a-call-with-a-course-advisor\/\">Book a Discovery Call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No previous training required. A standalone foundation course or your first step towards the Diploma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/P1030674-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"Two course participants practising a pen induction\" class=\"wp-image-1681\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/P1030674-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/P1030674-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/P1030674-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/P1030674.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore hypnosis through practical exercises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn. Practise. Build confidence.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-timeline has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1cc320b4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-80868740 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-timeline-step wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn your way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join live teaching on Zoom or study recorded teaching at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-timeline-step wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Put it into practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four supervised practice sessions give you space to develop your skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-timeline-step wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Get personal support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One hour with a coach to explore your questions and discuss your progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curiosity is a good place to start.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnosis is something to explore and practise. Discover how focused attention and carefully worded suggestions can change experience, then discuss what you notice with a practice partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-150560d8 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0089_1203x800-1024x681.avif\" alt=\"Course participant seated with eyes closed during a practice exercise\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0089_1203x800-1024x681.avif 1024w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0089_1203x800-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0089_1203x800-768x511.avif 768w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0089_1203x800.avif 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Space to focus, notice and explore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-1024x681.avif\" alt=\"Two course participants enjoying a practice discussion\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-1024x681.avif 1024w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-300x199.avif 300w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-768x511.avif 768w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-1536x1021.avif 1536w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0048-scaled-1-2048x1362.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learning together, with room for curiosity and enjoyment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photographs from our classroom training archive. Today, Stage 1 is available live on Zoom or through recorded online teaching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-primary-to-secondary-left-to-right-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Get a feel for the training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Hear from students about their experience of the College\u2019s Diploma training in this short film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:12px\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hypno-CBT\u00ae Training Course\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/322332445?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The film shows the wider Diploma experience. The \u00a3895 Stage 1 course and its included support are described on this page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"stage1-book\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Choose how you train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79a9ef47 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">Live Webcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live teaching on Zoom, 10am to 6pm UK time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">January 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday 15 to Sunday 17 January, and Saturday 23 to Monday 25 January<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-966ee75c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-blue is-style-button-blue--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/book-a-call-with-a-course-advisor\/\">Ask about January enrolment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recorded teaching, at your own pace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:0;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">Start when you\u2019re ready<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upcoming online intakes: 1 December 2026, 1 January 2027, 1 February 2027 and 1 March 2027. If you would like to start sooner, ask our team about next-day access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-966ee75c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-cta-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.ukhypnosis.com\/subscribe\/c15b5093702bc75ee5b9705bcbfa9cc47906f5e6327bed22fcf775a30774c079\/Stage1onlinenov\">Book November online \u2014 \u00a3895<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-cta-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.ukhypnosis.com\/subscribe\/c15b5093702bc75ee5b9705bcbfa9cc47906f5e6327bed22fcf775a30774c079\/Stage1onlineDec\">Book December online \u2014 \u00a3895<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For January or February 2027 online enrolment, <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@ukhypnosis.com\">contact our team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure which suits you? <a href=\"\/book-a-call-with-a-course-advisor\/\">Book a Discovery Call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-list\">\n<li>The full Stage 1 training, by Live Webcast or Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One hour one-to-one with a coach, to talk through your questions and how you are getting on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four supervised practice sessions, booked through the student support team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course manual: over 160,000 words, with practical articles, forms, handouts and a full set of scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certificate of attendance on request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course is popular with counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, life coaches and complementary therapists who want to add hypnosis to their skills, with people considering a career as a hypnotherapist, and with anyone interested in hypnosis skills for personal development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course teaches a cognitive-behavioural model of hypnosis rather than a \u201ctrance\u201d model. It is based on experimental and clinical research into hypnosis, which makes it highly compatible with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-list\">\n<li>A variety of hypnotic induction techniques, deepening techniques and suggestion tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to word suggestions effectively, and how to write a customised script for each client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to assess clients and prepare them for hypnotherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential self-hypnosis and hypnotic skills training exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to treat common stress and anxiety-related problems using hypnosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to integrate relaxation and meditation techniques with hypnosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic pain control techniques and a pain control self-hypnosis programme for a client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic cognitive-behavioural theory and practice in hypnotherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The practical, ethical and professional aspects of running a hypnotherapy practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The history and theory of hypnosis, and what scientific research says about it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a142dce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What students say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-83f91fd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI appreciated the reference to evidence and the cautious approach to making claims for hypnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Professor Karen Carr, Cranfield University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe group exercises and one-on-one exercises were very helpful and important instilling a sense of personal confidence and understanding of the process of hypnosis. Excellent presentation of materials. I liked the use of evidence-based data and interventions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Mentwab, Counselling Psychologist (BPS Chartered Psychologist)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-230d37e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAlthough a novice with hypnotherapy I felt at ease with the subject.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-purple-blue-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Barbara Powie, Cardiff (retraining as a hypnotherapist)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0bdf7c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Do I need any previous training?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Stage 1 is an introductory-level training, so you don\u2019t need previous training in therapy or a background in psychology.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Who can enrol?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be 18 or over, sufficiently fluent in spoken English to work with English-speaking clients, and in suitable mental health for training (for example, without a history of psychotic symptoms or current mental health problems). You should have no criminal convictions or professional sanctions that might reflect on your suitability to practise as a therapist. <a href=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/entry-requirements\/\">Read the eligibility criteria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Live Webcast or Online: which should I choose?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The content is the same. Live Webcast gives you set dates with a trainer and a group, live on Zoom from 10am to 6pm UK time. Online gives you pre-recorded video lectures to work through at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>What certificate will I receive?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College awards its own Foundation Certificate in Evidence-Based Hypnosis. This is an internal College certificate, not an NCFE qualification. Please contact us for the current certificate and assessment arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Can I use letters after my name?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are already a mental health professional or therapist, you can use the designatory letters Cert. Hyp. after your name. If you are not already qualified as a therapist, we do not endorse using them.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Is the course approved for CPD?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course is approved through the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development. <a href=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/course-accreditation\/\">Read about accreditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>How do I pay?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stage 1 fee is \u00a3895, including VAT, for either Live Webcast or Online training. Payment is due in full when you book. There is no payment plan for Stage 1.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><summary>Can I go on to become a qualified therapist?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 1 is the first part of the Hypno-CBT\u00ae Diploma. You can take it as a standalone foundation course or continue towards the full practitioner qualification. Stage 1 alone does not qualify you as a hypnotherapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete the Diploma, you join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukhypnosis.com\/book-diploma-completion-package\/\">Diploma Completion Package<\/a>. It covers everything else you need to qualify: the rest of the Diploma training by Live Webcast, Online or a mix of both, one-to-one coaching, supervised practice sessions, the Level 5 Diploma assessment and 12 months\u2019 membership of the Hypno-CBT\u00ae Professional Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The separate Diploma Completion Package is \u00a35,195 paid in full, or 12 monthly payments of \u00a3525. These payment options apply to the Completion Package only; Stage 1 is \u00a3895 paid in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your coach will talk this through with you during Stage 1, or you can <a href=\"\/book-a-call-with-a-course-advisor\/\">book a call with a Course Advisor<\/a> at any time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-51b66bde wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All prices include VAT. 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