What is the HPD in hypnotherapy training?
The HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma) is the qualification awarded on successful completion of an NCH-accredited training course.
In other words, the HPD isn’t the name of a single school’s programme — it’s the professional diploma standard you achieve through a course that meets the National Council for Hypnotherapy’s requirements.
If you’re looking for a respected route into practice, choosing an NCH-accredited course that leads to the HPD gives you a clear, recognised pathway from training into professional work.
Why study the HPD?
When you’re new, it can be hard to judge the quality and depth of different trainings. The HPD gives you a clear benchmark: you’re studying a course that has been assessed against an external standard, rather than relying on marketing claims alone.
You should expect training that supports you to develop:
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Safe, ethical client work
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Solid foundations in hypnotherapy theory and practice
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Professional standards that translate into real-world sessions
If you want a qualification with a defined standard and an established professional body behind it, studying an HPD route can reduce uncertainty and help you choose training with more confidence.
Why the HPD is considered the gold-standard of hypnotherapy training
The NCH is one of the UK’s most respected and longest-standing professional organisations for hypnotherapists and was one of the first organisations to set a clearly defined standard in hypnotherapy training. Training on an HPD route means you’re qualifying within a framework that is widely recognised within the profession.
As a practitioner, NCH membership can also give you access to professional support and recognition, along with practical benefits such as member discounts and deals on CPD courses.
Alongside the NCH, the other primary professional organisation in the UK is the GHR, which is recognised internationally and is the largest professional organisation. You can not only register with the NCH, but with the GHR - offering real quality-assurance for your clients and ensuring you've completed top quality training.
For more information on the GHR and GHSC course validation, click here.
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Advanced Neurodivergent Certification
Course Dates 2026-2027
​£329 monthly payment x 15
or
£4495 payment in full
10/10/26
Module 1
Introduction to hypnotherapy
Connecting hypnotherapy to neurodivergence
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24/10/26
Module 2
Neuroscience of hypnotherapy
Hypnosis and neurodivergent processing
07/11/26
Module 3
Hypnotic inductions
Deepeners, trance termination & measuring
21/11/26
Module 4
The client-therapist relationship part 1
Supporting neurodivergent clients
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05/12/26
Module 5
The client-therapist relationship part 2
Boundaries, ethics and professionalism
19/12/26
Module 6
Hypnotherapeutic modalities overview
Hypnotic language
09/01/27
Module 7
Solution-focused hypnotherapy part 1
Self-hypnosis
23/01/27
Module 8
Solution-focused hypnotherapy part 2
Self-help
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06/02/27
Module 9
Acceptance therapy and hypnotherapy part 1
Direct hypnotherapy approach
20/02/27
Module 10
Acceptance therapy and hypnotherapy part 2
Indirect hypnotherapy approach
06/03/27
Module 11
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Modalities, submodalities and neurodivergent processing
20/03/27
Module 12
Encouraging neurodivergent self-acceptance
Validating the neurodivergent experience
17/04/27
Module 13
Hypnotherapy for anxiety (from neurodivergent and neurotypical perspective)
01/05/27
Module 14
Hypnotherapy for self-care
Hypnotherapy for weight loss and health
15/05/27
Module 15
Hypnotherapy for executive function
Building inner resilience
29/05/27
Module 16
Working with phobias
Neurodivergent decision making
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12/06/27
Module 17
Running a successful practice part 1
Attracting neurodivergent clients
26/06/27
Module 18
Running a successful practice part 2
Financial freedom & respecting your own needs