To become an accredited member the following requirements would need to be met:

Either a) Have been a registered member of the council AND Have been in practice for a minimum of five years AND Have completed a minimum of 500 client hours AND Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through attendance at seminars, further training etc. AND Submit a statement of personal and professional philosophy showing development since qualification of 1000 words.

Or b) Show evidence of formal training in hypnotherapy AND Have been in practice for a minimum of five years AND Have completed a minimum of 500 client hours AND have completed the Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma. Answers will be expected to show experience gained since qualification.

Or c) Show evidence of formal training in hypnotherapy AND Have been in practice for a minimum of five years AND Have completed a minimum of 500 client hours AND Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through attendance at seminars, further training etc. AND Submit two cases studies of 1500 words AND Submit a statement of personal and professional philosophy of 1500 words. This will be expected to show experience gained since qualification. AND Provide two professional references.

All applicants at this level must also:

• Show a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Give details of an established system of peer-support or supervision.
• Undertake to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Practice
• Undertake to remain fully and appropriately insured throughout their membership of the NCH.
• Be prepared to discuss their application with a member nominated by the committee
• Accept that the committee's decision is final.

Every member is entitled to a Membership Certificate on acceptance.