International Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychology sealInternational Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice

Hypnotherapy

An introduction to hypnotherapy — hypnotic states, induction and relaxation techniques, therapeutic suggestion, and its ethical application.

4 Hours2 weeksIntroductory

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the principles, concepts and applications of Hypnotherapy as a therapeutic approach. Participants explore the nature of hypnosis, myths and facts about hypnotic states, relaxation techniques, induction methods, therapeutic suggestions and applications in emotional and behavioural change. The course focuses on the role of the subconscious mind, guided imagery, stress management, habit change and personal development, and through demonstrations and practical exercises participants gain basic knowledge of hypnotherapy techniques and their ethical application in supportive and therapeutic settings.

This beginner-level course is delivered fully online and self-paced, with around four hours of pre-recorded expert content, practical worksheets, therapeutic tools and case-study discussions. On successful completion you receive a certificate, having built practical, application-ready skills for counselling, educational, personal-development and professional settings.

What you'll learn

  • Describe the nature of hypnosis and dispel common myths
  • Apply relaxation, induction and guided-imagery techniques
  • Use therapeutic suggestions for behavioural and emotional change
  • Practise hypnotherapy techniques ethically in supportive settings

Curriculum

Module 1 — Foundations of hypnotherapy

  • The nature of hypnosis
  • Myths and facts about hypnotic states
  • The role of the subconscious mind

Module 2 — Techniques

  • Relaxation and induction methods
  • Therapeutic suggestions
  • Guided imagery

Module 3 — Applications and ethics

  • Stress management and habit change
  • Personal development
  • Ethical practice

Accreditation

Beginner-level course with ~4 hours of expert content and a certificate of completion; approximately 4 hours of structured learning suitable for professional-development portfolios.

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