{"id":798,"date":"2026-11-03T10:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/?page_id=798"},"modified":"2026-11-03T10:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:37:13","slug":"advanced-diploma-hypno-cbt-psychotherapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/college\/advanced-diploma-hypno-cbt-psychotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Diploma in Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e9a9569 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:999px;background-color:#ffffff30;padding-top:4px;padding-right:12px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:12px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Optional progression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Advanced Diploma in Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-light-body-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced training for qualified Hypno-CBT\u00ae Therapists who want to become Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapists and work with a wider range of complex issues, built on the research into why some psychotherapists get better results than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-cta is-style-button-cta--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/college\/contact-us\/\">Register interest<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/book-a-call-with-a-course-advisor\/\">Talk to us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28852f34 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6347454 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:800;line-height:1.2\">1,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">learning hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6347454 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:800;line-height:1.2\">2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">typically, part time and online<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6347454 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:800;line-height:1.2\">300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">supervised client hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6347454 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:800;line-height:1.2\">Case-based<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">assessment through your own client work<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/college\/accredited-psychotherapist-pathway\/\">\u2190 The Hypno-CBT\u00ae professional training pathway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f6375c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">The reason to go further<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why become a psychotherapist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u00ae Psychotherapist through RICBT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f6375c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Your practice<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9887a612 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-abc79bac wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work safely with clients whose difficulties overlap, with formulation, risk and referral skills.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Expertise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Train in what the research links with better outcomes: deliberate practice, client feedback and the working alliance.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Depth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-occurring anxiety and depression, trauma, and problems bound up with physical health or habits.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Evidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weigh research critically and build each plan around your client\u2019s values.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Two models<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cognitive behavioural and Hypno-CBT\u00ae models, studied in depth.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Building on Level 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use what you learned at Level 5 in a deeper, more flexible and more tailored way.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Meaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meaning, purpose, values and spirituality, taught on the research evidence.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Accreditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become a Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapist, with accreditation through RICBT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f6375c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Who it is for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Level 5 Higher Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT\u00ae), or equivalent prior learning recognised by the College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least six months in practice since qualifying, with at least 100 hours of supervised, logged client work confirmed by your supervisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An active practice with access to clients throughout the programme, and professional indemnity insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trained elsewhere? Please talk to us first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9887a612 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the programme is organised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three areas of study run side by side across four phases: Professional foundations; the Essence of Psychotherapy; and Hypno-CBT\u00ae with your specialist area. Client work, supervision and personal development run throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75386710 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f150f6db wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Phase 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700\">Foundations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Year 1, months 1 to 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f150f6db wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Phase 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700\">Building specialist practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Year 1, months 7 to 12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f150f6db wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Phase 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700\">Depth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Year 2, months 13 to 18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5 is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f150f6db wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">Phase 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700\">Integration and assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Year 2, months 19 to 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f6375c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase\">The award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment, the award and accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10638ca2 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-tint-20-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">How you are assessed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Case studies, case formulation and demonstrations of competence, all drawn from your own client work.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">The award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advanced Diploma is an advanced vocational award, set and awarded by Hypno-CBT\u00ae College. It is not an NCFE or Ofqual-regulated qualification.<\/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-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2a909c50 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:solid;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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">You become a Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On completing the Advanced Diploma you apply to RICBT for accreditation as a Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9887a612 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28e68fd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-blue-color has-text-color\">Ethics and safe practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How the Advanced Diploma approaches scope of practice, risk and safeguarding, supervision, consent and accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"\/college\/ethics-in-psychotherapy\/\">Read Ethics in psychotherapy \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13479acd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need the Level 5 Higher Diploma first?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, with at least six months in practice and 100 supervised, logged client hours confirmed by your supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I be a psychotherapist afterwards?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you gain the Advanced Diploma, you apply to RICBT for accreditation and use the title Hypno-CBT\u00ae Psychotherapist.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it lead to UKCP, BACP or NCPS registration?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Diploma is not accredited by those bodies, and RICBT\u2019s register is not accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my insurer cover me as a psychotherapist?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurers set their own criteria, and those criteria change. 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