Hypno-CBT® for therapists
FOR PRACTISING THERAPISTS
Add hypnosis to the therapy you already practise
Hypno-CBT® combines modern, research-based hypnosis and mindfulness with cognitive behavioural therapy. It gives your clients a structured way to rehearse new skills in imagination, and it sits comfortably alongside the work you already do.
Why therapists train with us
About a third of the people who join our programme already work as therapists, psychologists, CBT practitioners or coaches. Many have trained in several approaches and tell us Hypno-CBT® finally joined them up into one working model.
Rehearsal in session
Hypnosis gives clients a focused way to practise coping skills, new responses and difficult situations in imagination, so between-session work has something to build on.
Built on CBT
Hypnotic methods sit inside a cognitive behavioural formulation. You gain extra tools for attention, expectation and imagery.
Backed by research
Meta-analyses comparing CBT on its own with CBT plus hypnosis found better average outcomes when hypnosis was added.
Where Hypno-CBT® fits in your practice
| If you are a… | How Hypno-CBT® fits |
CBT therapist | Imagery rehearsal, exposure in imagination and suggestion-based methods that strengthen techniques you already use |
Counsellor or psychotherapist | A present-focused, structured set of methods you can bring into your existing therapeutic relationship |
| Coach | Practical tools for confidence, performance and habit change, with clear guidance on scope and when to refer |
What the Diploma programme covers
- How hypnosis works, according to current research on attention, expectation and imagination
- 35 evidence-based techniques and when to use each one
- Formulation-led session planning that combines CBT and hypnosis
- Applications for variety of issues including anxiety, habits, sleep, performance and pain management
- Self-hypnosis skills to teach clients for use between sessions
- Running sessions online
- Adding Hypno-CBT® to your services and marketing it
Who stands behind the training
Dr Donald Meichenbaum
Our advisory board includes Dr Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Dr Krissie Ivings
Dr Krissie Ivings, has helped shape our supervision and safeguarding standards.
From a therapist who added Hypno-CBT® to their practice:
“I can honestly say it has significantly expanded my psychological toolbox.”
Angela Darling
Experienced practitioner, took the course to learn a new way of working
“All the training offered is first class, delivered by supportive experts in the field.”
Chris People
Diploma graduate, now a practising therapist
“Proved transformative in my journey as a therapist.”
Jaz
Psychotherapist in training, took it as additional training
Have a psychology degree, or training to be a psychologist?
We’ve written a page on how Hypno-CBT® fits with a psychology qualification.
See how it would fit your practice
Book a free call with one of our Course Advisors: they will be able to give you a personalised advice on how Hypno-CBT® can fit into your private practice.