How to run a successful hypnotherapy group
Gain the skills to confidently design and deliver transformative group hypnotherapy sessions that create powerful results for multiple clients at once. This comprehensive training is designed for hypnotherapists who want to expand their practice, increase their income, and reach more people—without simply working longer hours.
The course provides a clear, structured approach, guiding you through every stage of planning, facilitating, and following up on group sessions. You'll develop a solid understanding of group dynamics, how hypnotherapy translates powerfully into a shared setting, and how to create an environment where every participant feels safe, supported, and deeply engaged.
Like other advanced therapeutic formats, running effective group sessions relies on understanding both the psychology of the group and the practical craft of facilitation. Knowing how to hold a room, adapt your delivery, and meet the varied needs of individuals within a group allows you to work with confidence and consistency.
By the end of the programme, you'll be equipped with a practical, repeatable approach to group hypnotherapy—empowering you to grow your practice, serve more clients meaningfully, and build a sustainable income stream beyond one-to-one sessions.
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Running Hypnotherapy Groups Curriculum
Online. Self-paced. Includes optional assignments, feedback and support. Accredited Certification on completion.
Welcome and Introduction
Please Read Before Continuing
Welcome
Resources
Workshop Recording
Why Group Hypnotherapy?
Why Groups Make Financial Sense
Enjoyment and Work-Life Balance
Groups as Advertising
Benefits for Clients
Why Hypnotherapists Hold Themselves Back from Running Groups
Understanding Different Types of Groups
Overview
Support Groups
Psychoeducational Groups
Therapeutic Groups
Hypnotherapy Groups
Online Groups
Working Ethically and Safely
Overview
Offering Clarity
Risk Assessment and Recognising Needs
Having a Crisis Plan in Place
Managing Group Dynamics and Group Contract
Be Ready to Adapt
Practice Structure
One-Off Hypnotherapy Groups
Overview
Themes and Topics
Free Groups
Free Group Outline
Afternoon or Whole Day Experience
Paid Group Guided Hypnosis Outline
Paid Group Combination Outline
Hypnotherapy Group Programmes
Overview
Five-Session Structure
Group Session 1 — The Future Self
Group Session 2 — Affirmation and Anchoring
Group Session 3 — Mindfulness and Acceptance
Group Session 4 — Wise Self and Inner Resources
Group Session 5 — Change, Reintegration, and Forward Path
Marketing Your Group
Using Your Mailing List
Create Something People Want
Seasonality
Linking with Other Practitioners
Event and Community Platforms
Booking Platforms
Paid Online Events
SEO Event Data
Resources
Group Clarity
Group Programme Intake Form
Crisis and Escalation Plan
Group Contract
Session 1 Script — The Future Self
Session 2 Script — Reframing and Affirmations
Session 3 Script — Mindfulness and Acceptance
Session 4 Script — Meeting Your Wise Self
Session 5 Script — Change and Reintegration
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
This course counts for 8 hours CPD or CE. A combination of reading the course material, watching video demonstrations and PowerPoints, additional reading, and completing optional assignments counts for 15 hours. Some students will complete the course in less time, and some may take longer.