Train as a clinical hypnotherapist who thinks like a clinician

Evidence-based, integrative training leading to two accredited professional diploma pathways. Learn to assess, adapt and work confidently with real clients, supported by experienced tutors, practical training and ongoing feedback. Thinking about hypnotherapy as a career? Read our honest guide to the training, the research and what to ask any school.
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Built on evidence. Delivered with heart.

Our diploma is designed around current research in hypnosis, neuroscience and clinical practice - and taught by people who've built real practices themselves.

You'll learn to think like a clinician: assess each client, understand what's maintaining their difficulty, and choose the right approach rather than reaching for a standard script.

Then we help you turn that skill into a sustainable career.

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"I had already booked clients and two workshops in anticipation of receiving my certification. You leave the course fully ready to start your career, feeling equipped and adaptable to do the best for your clients."
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Debbie, M

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Clinical judgement, not just scripts

Learn to assess each client, understand what's maintaining their difficulty, and choose the right approach.

Our CENTRE™ and PACE™ frameworks bridge theory and real sessions.

You'll begin developing hypnotherapy skills from Teaching Day 1.

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Gain practical experience

Practise with real feedback in every session, working with actual case-study clients as you go.

By graduation you'll have the clinical confidence to work with people who don't fit neatly into a textbook - because most people don't.

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Small cohorts where you can actually be yourself

Learning therapeutic skills takes practice, feedback and the freedom to get things wrong.

Our small cohorts create a warm, supportive environment where you can ask questions, practise safely and develop without feeling judged. Students tell us they feel seen, heard and genuinely supported throughout their training.

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"Life-changing! I have quit my job so that I can grow my business as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Mentoring and support during and after the course was great. I have grown as a person, feel more confident and sure about myself and how I can use hypnotherapy to support others."
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Jenna, J

Why students choose to
train with us

Learn to think clinically, not just deliver scripts

Every client is different. Your training should prepare you for that. You will learn to assess, formulate and adapt your approach rather than relying on the same script or technique for everyone.

Learn how to build a sustainable private practice

Develop the business skills needed to turn your qualification into a working practice. Training includes positioning, marketing, SEO, AI visibility, attracting the right clients and converting enquiries into paying clients.

Learn in a small cohort. Graduate with a professional community.

Students learn alongside a small group, practise together and often remain connected after the Diploma. Ongoing mentoring and professional support mean that graduating does not mean being left to figure everything out alone.

Qualify with two accredited diplomas

One integrated assessment, two independently quality-assured qualifications - GHSC-accredited and NCH/NCFE-accredited.

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Why we built this diploma

I've met too many newly qualified hypnotherapists who left their training with a folder full of scripts and very little confidence - because a real client rarely fits neatly into one. They knew how to deliver a script, but not how to assess, adapt, or decide what a client actually needed. Most had also had almost no guidance on how to attract clients or build a sustainable practice.

So this diploma does both. We teach you to think and work like a clinical hypnotherapist - to assess, formulate, and make sound clinical decisions - and then we show you how to turn those skills into a career that supports you.

Our aim is simple: help you become a capable clinical hypnotherapist who can work responsibly with real clients, in a practice that's both credible and sustainable.

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Rachael

Founder, Tutor & Head of Student Experience

InsideOut Wellness Academy was founded by Rachael and Michelle Staniland.

Learn with Us & Benefit From...

Learn with tutors who still see clients

Live classroom teaching led by tutors who see clients themselves, so you learn from real sessions and real case discussion as well as from theory.

Business Mentorship Sessions

Regular mentoring on the practical side of running a practice, from setting your fees to handling your first enquiries with care.

1-1 Support

Personalised 1-1 support throughout. Benefit from tailored guidance and feedback to meet your own needs and goals.

Comprehensive Course Manuals

Our go-to guides cover everything you need to know about putting your new skills into practice. They're yours to keep so you can refer to them at your own pace.

Ongoing Post-Qualification Support

Once you qualify you can still bring real cases and real questions to your tutors, with guidance available when you want a second opinion.

Integrative Methodology

Study a range of approaches - CBT, person-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused work, mindfulness, NLP-informed methods, trauma-informed practice and working with neurodivergent clients - and learn when each one fits.

Access to our Student Hub

Gain access to exclusive resources like case studies, wellness toolkits, and client-getting methods. Stay current with the latest practices and innovations.

Growing Community

An alumni network of practitioners who understand the work, share what they are learning and stay in touch long after the teaching days end.
"Coming to the training with no prior experience or knowledge, it gave me the confidence to start my practice immediately. The valued support I received after the training was second to none."
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Sophie, C

"The biggest unexpected benefit was the level of care and support. It wasn't just an added selling point; it was genuine, consistent and really made a difference to my experience."
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David, B

Your clear path to a career in hypnotherapy or coaching

One course. Two accredited diplomas.

A single integrated programme, assessed once, leading to two independently quality-assured qualifications.

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (GHSC-accredited course)
NCH Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)
Graduates can apply to register with the General Hypnotherapy Register and the National Council for Hypnotherapy, subject to each body's requirements.

Develop the clinical understanding, practical skills and professional judgement to work confidently with a wide range of clients. Learn how to choose and adapt your approach according to the individual in front of you.
Next intake: 24 October 2026
See the full course information, teaching dates and fees.

You don't need to arrive feeling like a hypnotherapist

That's what the training is for. You'll learn, practise, receive feedback and develop your skills in a supportive environment where questions are welcomed and mistakes are part of learning. Our graduates regularly tell us that one of the biggest changes they experience is greater confidence in their skills, their judgement and themselves.

Hear from our graduates

Alison
"Life-changing. I feel more confident, more grounded, and able to live an authentic life. I'd recommend the clinical hypnotherapy course with Rachael and Michelle to anyone."
Penny
"The training was life-changing for my case study clients. I came away genuinely equipped to transform other people's lives."
Billie
"I connected with like-minded people and we all grew together. The connection between the mind and the body is far more powerful than I ever realised."
Kate
"If you want to feel confident, professional, adaptable and full of integrity, take the clinical hypnotherapy course led by Rachael and Michelle."
"The support was invaluable, and the hands-on practice sessions enhanced my skills. I highly recommend this diploma to anyone wanting a strong foundation in clinical hypnotherapy and the confidence to put it into practice!"
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Hope, R

"I love the way they work together in a down-to-earth and relatable way. They helped me create a new strand to my business when a lot of sports coaching and motivational work was cancelled during COVID."
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Anna, J

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For Aspiring Hypnotherapists & Coaches

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  • What the research says about hypnotherapy, and how many people are looking for support.
  • Skills and backgrounds (you may already have them) that suit this career.
  • An honest look at what a practice can earn, and what to ask any school before you pay.