Professional Practitioner Training Course (DHP)

If you want to gain a professional qualification as a hypnotherapist, we can offer you first-rate training to practitioner level.

The course leads to a fully accredited, recognised and professional Diploma qualification (DHP) Diploma in Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy with the opportunity to become a member of the following associations:

• The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
• The National Register of Psychotherapists & Counsellors (NRPC)
• The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

10-weekend classroom-based diploma course (160 + classroom and study hours ) when after successful completion, you will be qualified and able to start your own practice.

Our comprehensive program consists of 10 immersive weekend modules, each designed to integrate classroom learning with hands-on practical experience and manageable home study assignments. The emphasis of this course lies in interactive classroom instruction, engaging practical work, thorough homework tasks, direct client interactions, and the careful preparation of case studies.

To qualify for the final exam, you must complete all homework assignments, which are thoughtfully crafted to ensure you demonstrate a clear understanding of the material covered and actively engage in practical exercises with test subjects. Our homework is designed to be both structured and achievable, providing a solid foundation for your learning journey.

At KICH, we differentiate ourselves by not imposing lengthy essay requirements like many other institutions, making our training accessible to individuals from all educational backgrounds.

Included in the course are extensive written course notes exceeding 500 pages. You will receive books included in your fee, with a set of hypnosis scripts to kickstart your practice post-qualification, and user-friendly resources such as an easy quit smoking program, along with audio support, all of which serve as invaluable tools and continual references for your journey.

This course, originally designed by Terence Watts, the Principal of the Essex Institute, is founded on his extensive experience, which encompasses thousands of hours in hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and hypnoanalysis. As the only UK hypnotherapist to have earned the MCGI for his contributions, Terence was also recognised as Educator of the Year in the USA by the International and Medical Hypnotherapy Association.

He has authored numerous texts on the topic of therapy, including ‘Warriors, Settlers and Nomads,’ and has delivered lectures across both the USA and Asia.

This course is perfect for individuals aspiring to work as professional clinical hypnotherapists in either full-time or part-time capacities, with options for further education in advanced areas such as psychosexual therapy, symbio dynamics, and additional psychotherapy training.

Upon successful completion and exam passage, you will automatically become a student member of The APHP, with a pre-approved membership available.

Our curriculum is continually refreshed by our tutors to integrate the latest developments in professional hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and the training is delivered by highly qualified and experienced tutors who have been working in the industry for many years.

Professionals who are specialists in their field add even more to the students knowledge base.

Among our visiting guest lecturers we have previously welcomed:

• Lynda Hudson, an expert in working with hypnotherapy for children.
• Peter Moule, an Olympic judge and sports hypnotherapist.
• June Hale, a highly experienced therapist and tutor who runs various courses.
• Andy Milton, a lecturer in NLP.
• Kirsty Jordan, a former Sociology teacher, now running her successful company delivering training to schools in mental health awareness.
• Gavin Bowtell, a therapist and tutor who runs EFT training and is the director of the Past Life Therapy Association.
• James Taylor, a retired police officer who delivers training on metaphor and language patterns.

At KICH Hypnotherapy Training Kent, we understand the challenges of starting a business, which is why we provide ongoing support and guidance, offering supervision sessions, even after you qualify, ensuring you never feel alone on your journey.

If you decide to move on to the psycho-sexual practitioner and other specialist courses, you will be accepted onto them right away through KICH or any eich school having successfully completed Year 1 with us.

Most of all, students who train via KICH go on to become happy therapists because they are well supported and encouraged to get to work!