Advanced Studies Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Applied Psychotherapy & Neuro Linguistic Programming

A double diploma. Graduates receive two qualifications!

The Advanced Studies Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Applied Psychotherapy and Neuro-linguistic Programming is a double diploma.  

This course is updated and current.  

Students complete the Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Applied Psychotherapy and continue to study Neuro-linguistic Programming. Once the course is completed the graduate is issued with an Advanced Studies Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Applied Psychotherapy and Neuro-linguistic Programming.

Overview of the Advanced Studies Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Applied Psychotherapy and Neuro-linguistic Programming.

Course overview

Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Hypnotherapy 

Dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy with an exploration of its rich history. This module introduces students to key concepts and theories underpinning hypnotherapy and the mechanics of the mind. Participants will learn to recognize the elements that contribute to a successful clinical hypnotherapy session, laying the groundwork for their practice.

Module 2: The Hypnotic Experience  

This module delves into the intricate relationship between mind, brain, and body during hypnosis. Students will explore the phenomenon of hypnosis, gaining insights into the typical experiences and learning the structured steps of conducting a clinical hypnotherapy session. This knowledge will begin to shape the student’s thinking like a clinical hypnotherapist.

Module 3: Frameworks of Hypnotherapy Practice  

Students will be introduced to fundamental skills and techniques essential for therapeutic hypnosis. Through examining the twelve steps of a hypnotherapy session, including follow-ups, learners will assess the benefits and considerations of various hypnotherapy techniques, building a solid foundation for their practice.

Module 4: Mastery of Hypnotherapy Skills and Techniques 

Focusing on the language of hypnotherapy, this module offers extensive practical experience, aiming to enhance students’ proficiency. It covers advanced techniques and skills essential for clinical hypnotherapy, preparing students for complex scenarios and client interactions.

 Module 5: The Art and Science of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy  

Advancing further, students will deepen their understanding of hypnotherapy techniques and the integration with psychotherapeutic practices. This module emphasizes the analysis of client language, scriptwriting for specific issues, and moving beyond scripts to more nuanced and tailored client interactions, all from a psychotherapeutic perspective.

Module 6: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Practice  

This essential module guides students through the legal and ethical frameworks relevant to hypnotherapy practice. It covers the importance of setting professional boundaries, understanding duty of care, and adhering to ethical standards, ensuring responsible practice. 

Module 7: Building a Hypnotherapy Business

Learn the ins and outs of establishing a successful small business and private practice in hypnotherapy. This module covers practical aspects of starting and managing a business, tailored specifically to the needs of aspiring hypnotherapists.

Module 8: Developing the Psychotherapeutic Relationship  

Focusing on the therapeutic alliance, this module explores the counseling process and how to effectively integrate counseling skills with clinical hypnotherapy techniques. Students will learn to foster meaningful therapeutic relationships, a cornerstone of effective practice.

Module 9: Exploring Counseling Modalities  

This module expands on counseling skills, introducing students to a variety of questioning techniques and common counseling modalities. Learners will develop a broad understanding of these modalities and how to apply them in their hypnotherapy practice, enhancing their versatility and effectiveness as practitioners.

Module 10: Empowering Change through Self-Hypnosis 

In this module, students are introduced to the transformative practice of self-hypnosis, learning to guide both individual clients and groups in its application. This segment focuses on empowering clients to harness the power of self-hypnosis for personal development and change, providing a valuable tool for their mental health toolkit.

 Module 11: Smoking Cessation Program 

Addressing the challenge of smoking, this module explores its dual nature as both addiction and habit. Learners will receive a complete program book, including scripts, to support clients through the smoking cessation process, equipping them with practical tools and strategies for facilitating lasting change.

Module 12: Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health Awareness  

This module delves into the critical skills of emotional intelligence and self-reflection, enhancing learners’ understanding of their own emotions and those of others. Additionally, it provides insights into common mental health disorders, offering guidance on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, a vital skill in supporting clients effectively. 

Module 13: Advanced Techniques for Behavioral Change 

Learners will explore the disruptive behavior technique, pioneered by Glynis Bretherton, known for its wide-ranging applications in therapeutic settings. This module also covers age regression techniques, including work with the inner child and adult selves, and introduces forgiveness work from a psychotherapeutic perspective. A focus on cultural diversity ensures that learners are prepared to work respectfully and effectively with clients from various backgrounds, acknowledging and integrating cultural considerations into their practice.

Module14: Introduction to NLP

This introduction aims to demystify the principles and techniques of NLP, providing students with a foundation to harness its potential for enhancing therapeutic practices, personal growth, and effective communication

Module 15 : Delves into the intricate dynamics.

 Discover relationships and communication through the lens of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), offering a comprehensive exploration of how NLP principles and techniques can enhance interpersonal interactions. By focusing on the NLP perspective of relationships, building rapport, pacing and leading, representational systems, and the nuanced role of language, this module equips students with the skills to foster meaningful connections, enhance empathy, and effectively influence and understand others in both personal and professional contexts.

Module 16: Submodalities, anchoring and strategies

Focus on submodalities, anchoring, and strategies—core components that offer profound insights into how individuals encode, store, and retrieve their experiences. This module provides an in-depth exploration of how these elements of NLP can be leveraged to facilitate personal change, enhance emotional control, and optimize behavioral strategies. Through understanding and applying these techniques, students will learn to effect positive changes in themselves and others, refine their communication skills, and develop more effective personal and professional strategies.

Module 17: Time Line therapy, addressing phobias, and the art of reframing. 

Designed to deepen students’ understanding and application of NLP in therapeutic settings,. Timeline therapy explores the concept of navigating through an individual’s personal timeline to heal emotional traumas and create a positive future. The section on phobias introduces strategies for rapid, effective phobia treatment. Reframing is discussed as a powerful technique for altering perceptions. , enabling individuals to shift their responses to situations and challenges.

Adding to the Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Applied Psychotherapy the topics below:

  • Perspectives on Relationships and Communication
  • NLP and relationship dynamics
  • Building and maintaining rapport
  • Pacing and leading in conversations
  • Understanding representational systems (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory, Gustatory)
  • The significance of language patterns in NLP
  • Introduction to NLP submodalities and their manipulation
  • Techniques for establishing and utilizing anchors
  • Developing and employing NLP strategies for personal and professional growth
  • -Application of submodalities in changing limiting beliefs
  • Utilizing anchoring for emotional management and state change
  • Timeline therapy for healing emotional traumas and envisioning future success
  • NLP approaches to understanding and treating phobias
  • The concept and application of reframing in altering perceptions and outcomes
  • -Strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution through reframing
  • Advanced anchoring techniques for dealing with complex emotional states

Extra topics are discussed during the live stream classes

The Advanced Studies Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Applied Psychotherapy and NLP course is:

  • A student-centred approach to teaching.
  • Support and interactive contact with tutors, lectures, and assessors.
  • Dynamic face-to-face learning.
  • No more than 12 students in each classroom.
  • Real life case studies and real-life experience.
  • Easy to read course material.
  • No exams, only answering questions and written assignments.
  • Focus on practical experience
  • Approved and Recognised
  • Payment plans available
  • Graduate support program
  • Supervision program after graduation.