Qualifications

Every Full Member of the NCH is bound by a comprehensive Code of Ethics & Practice and is subject to disciplinary action if found guilty of malpractice. There is an established Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure and every member of the NCH is insured for professional and public liability. If you would like more information on becoming a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy or would like to upgrade your existing membership, please contact the NCH Administrator.

Full Members of the NCH are entitled to use letters after their name, reflecting on their level of qualifications and experience.

Registered

The letters MNCH (Reg.) are awarded to those practitioners who meet the following requirements:

Either

a) Gained the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma via a NCH accredited school

Or

b) Practicing or non practicing therapists that either trained at an external school who are CNHC  members or members of an equivalent  professional organisation or can meet CNHC requirements.

All applicants at this level must also

  • Complete the online application form
  • Provide 2 references, one from an actual or potential supervisor
  • Commitment to CPD of 15 hours per annum (minimum)
  • Adhere to the code of ethics
  • Be able to produce two case studies of 1000 words each (minimum) if requested
  • Provide a copy of up to date insurance (or commitment to have it)
  • Demonstrate commitment to the NCH supervision requirements
  • A declaration of good character and no criminal record
  • Be prepared to discuss their application with a member nominated by the committee
  • Give details of any disciplinary action that has been taken against them
  • Accept that the committee’s decision is final

Every member is entitled to a Membership Certificate on acceptance.

Accredited

The letters MNCH (Acc.) are awarded to members who have gained the HPD either through an accredited school or via the Individual Portfolio Route (IPR)

All applicants at this level must also:

  • Complete the online application form
  • Been in practice for a minimum of three years
  • Completed a minimum of 300 client hours
  • Be supervised by an accredited NCH supervisor for a minimum of 6 months
  • Provide on request a detailed supervisors report evidencing practice development, therapeutic skills, complexity of case work, evidence of CPD ( minimum of 15 hours per annum), adherence to the Code of ethics and practice.
  • If requested provide references and a personal, professional statement evidencing developments since becoming a  Registered member, with a minimum of 1500 words
  • Be able to produce two case studies of 1000 words each (minimum) if requested
  • Provide a copy of up to date insurance (or commitment to have it)
  • A declaration of good character and no criminal record
  • Be prepared to discuss their application with a member nominated by the committee
  • Give details of any disciplinary action that has been taken against them
  • Accept that the committee’s decision is final

Every member is entitled to a Membership Certificate on acceptance.

Fellow

The letters FNCH cannot be applied for and may be awarded, at the National Council’s discretion, to those Accredited members considered to have made a significant contribution to the profession of Hypnotherapy.