Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner Diploma Course Level 2

Level two hypnotherapy course provides a natural progression of study for those who have completed level one. The practitioner diploma provides an in depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical hypnosis and it is recommended by the examination board and BST Foundation that successful completion of level two serves as a minimum level of competence to commence clinical practice.

The syllabus covers many areas including the basic etiology and pathology of organic and psychosomatic disease, the biological basis of mind-body approaches, specialised indirect hypnotic communication skills, advanced inductions and therapeutic protocols, a wide range clinical applications where hypnotherapy can be a recommended and effective treatment. It will also include the specialised use of hypnosis in pain control and treating children in a hypnotherapeutic setting. In addition, a module specifically tailored towards the setting up of a successful private practice, ethical conduct, gaining business and good practice management is included.

The Foundation prides itself on it's student centred approach to teaching clinical hypnosis, placing a strong emphasis on the development of practical skills, learning current theory, assessment and ongoing supervision. Therefore ensuring that each student maximises their potential and that they are taught to the highest practical and ethical standards.

On successful completion of level two, students will be awarded a practitioner diploma in clinical hypnosis, designating letters DCHyp. They will be qualified to practice clinical hypnotherapy in a professional capacity and to treat patients presenting with a variety of psychological and physiological problems.

Student Assessment

On completion of the level two syllabus students, will be requested to sit the externally validated practitioner diploma examination (see accreditation), consisting of the demonstration of specific therapeutic protocols, viva-voce, a written question and answer paper with a short essay. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their practical skills in clinical hypnosis with respect to induction, deepening and the treatment of certain clinical problems. Students must achieve a minimum of 50 % in all aspects of the final examination to be awarded the practitioner’s diploma. Students achieving greater than 75% will be awarded a diploma with distinction.

Successful individuals will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Society of Brief Strategic Clinical Hypnotherapists (MSBST) & The General Hypnotherapy Register. They will in addition be qualified to gain professional liability insurance to set up practice.