Hypnotherapy training for alcohol addiction
Become a HypnoSober® Practitioner and gain the skills to confidently and safely support clients who are part of the rapidly growing sober-curious movement or seeking a positive path towards sobriety. This structured training delivers powerful hypnotherapy techniques alongside proven approaches such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), CBT-mindfulness, and practical strategies—providing you with a clear understanding of the neuroscience of drinking and the challenges around cutting down. You’ll be equipped with a safe, practical framework to help clients make meaningful changes in their relationship with alcohol.
Only practitioners who have successfully completed the HypnoSober® training are permitted to use the HypnoSober® logo and refer to themselves as a HypnoSober® Practitioner. This exclusive designation helps you stand out and attract clients seeking a trusted, specialist approach to sobriety support.
Receive clear guidance on working with clients for an initial 30 Days of Freedom programme. Link to year-long campaigns including Dry January, Sober Spring and Sober October. Certification accredited by ACCPH.
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HypnoSober®: 30 Days to Alcohol Freedom with Hypnotherapy Curriculum
Online. Self-paced. Includes optional assignments, feedback and support. Accredited Certification on completion.
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome!
- Learning Outcomes
- Copyright Statement
- Certification, Assignments and Course Navigation
- Use of Logos and Titles
- Workshop video
Module 1 - Understanding the Sobriety Curious Client
- Who this programme is for
- Who this programme is not for
- The neuroscience of drinking
Module 2 - The Importance of a Sober Break
- Why "cutting down" rarely works
- Responding to clients who want to "cut down"
- Physical reset
- Neurological reset
- Psychological reset
- Emotional reset
Module 3 - Hypnotherapy & Other Therapeutic Research
- Overview
- Evidence-based hypnotherapeutic approaches
- Evidence-based wider therapeutic approaches
Module 4 - Client Assessment Framework
- Overview
- Screening questions and intake forms
- AUDIT-C questionnaire
- Informed consent and scope of practice
- Practitioner self-care
Module 5 - The 30 Day Structure
- Pre-session Preparation
- Overview
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 4 for a "Final Session" with Clients
- Session 4 for Clients Who Wish to Have Further Sessions
- Follow-up Support
- Journalling
- Providing a Support Group
Dealing with Difficulties
- When clients turn up under the influence of alcohol
- Relapses during the 30 days
- Relapses following the end of your sessions
- Clients who "move the goal posts" during their 30 days
Beyond the 30 Days
- Options After 30 Days
- Relapse prevention
- When clients cannot moderate
Business and Marketing
- Positioning your service
- Linking with seasonal campaigns
- Package options and pricing strategies
- Providing an accompanying support group
- Logo
Client Handouts
- HypnoSober Information Leaflet
- Your brain on alcohol
- Client intake form
- Final evaluation form
Included in your course...
Video demonstrations
Learn the techniques by watching Claire demonstrate them with clients.
Client resources
Whether you are an experienced hypnotherapist, or work with women in a different way, you'll find all the client resources, including forms, handouts, scripts and recordings, to work effectively with your clients.
Optional assignments
You have a choice of working through the course material in your own time and, on completion of the course, contacting me to issue your certificate. Alternatively, if you wish to have further support, you are welcome to complete and submit assignments for marking.
Self-paced learning
You can complete this course at your own pace and are asked to submit your assignments within six months.
Free certificate in hypnotherapy
If hypnotherapy isn't your primary modality, you can access our Certificate in Hypnotherapy course free of charge. This course is designed to offer you an overview of hypnotherapy theory and techniques but it is not designed to qualify you as a hypnotherapist. If you wish to train as a fully qualified hypnotherapist, you are advised to complete a CNHC Accredited Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Online portal access
You will have access to an online learning portal for twelve months from purchase of your course. Written materials can be downloaded so that you have permanent access to them.
Business support
You will receive advice and support in marketing your services and images, text and logos to launch your HypnoMenopause® service.
CPD hours
IYou have a choice of completing the course without assignments, by working through the online course materials. This counts for 8 hours CPD or CE. If you prefer to complete assignments, which you receive feedback on, this counts for 15 hours CPD or CE. Both options are accredited by the ACCPH.