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The NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy was established in 2009. The first Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis Course began in Christchurch, New Zealand in August 2009.
The training school later expanded in 2011 to include additional training locations in Wellington and Auckland, shorter courses and from 2024, an entirely online Hypnotherapy Diploma.
To date, over 700 students have completed or are currently enrolled in hypnotherapy training with the NZSPH. Our dedicated team of experienced and passionate trainers (all of whom are graduates of the Diploma course) continue to offer professional hypnotherapy training nationwide and online.
The short answer is that you don't legally need any.
Hypnotherapy in New Zealand is not a regulated profession and there are no minimum qualifications or training.
However, to work with clients and practice as a hypnotherapist with confidence and integrity, you would want to train to a reasonable standard with a school that understands ethics, professionalism and how to train thoroughly.
We strongly believe that completing a minimum number of practical and theory training hours is necessary for you to feel suitably skilled and resourced and offer the public the kind of professional service they deserve.
Because our training courses are thorough and professional but are balanced with plenty of practical experience and fun, we believe for most people, they offer the ultimate training experience and qualifications.
The NZSPH Diploma course offers 120+ hours of live, face-to-face training, either in person or online (or a combination of both). Globally, a minimum of 100 hours live training is recognised as the standard for a rigorous, professional level hypnotherapy qualification.
There are no legally recognised 'official' New Zealand organisations for hypnotherapy, but there are a number of self-regulated bodies - including the NZAPH - all with their own membership benefits and criteria for joining. Once you have completed our program, certificates and accreditations, you should find it relatively straightforward to complete any entrance requirements or exams for those organisations. We will certainly give you any help and back up that you need with that.
It's also worth noting that you receive a Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis from the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences, plus the opportunity to upgrade and receive the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma which is internationally accredited by the NCH in the UK.
So you could also easily practice hypnosis in the UK or other Western countries.
Firstly, understand that there is an unlimited demand for the benefits hypnotherapy can provide. When people understand that hypnotherapy can remove specific fears and issues AND can help them achieve their biggest goals, they tend to sign up for your services without hesitation.
The reputation of hypnotherapy held by the general public is growing and strengthening every day.
Also, please bear in mind that not everyone who does our training course wants to become a hypnotherapist.
Some are practicing other therapies and modalities and simply want hypnotherapy as an additional skill to add to their therapeutic toolkit.
For instance, we have had doctors, psychologists, counsellors, social workers etc on our training courses over the years, and they are simply topping up their skillset. Other students have their own priorities as to why they desire our training.
That said, we have an exceptionally high percentage rate of our graduates who go on to set up their own practices and see clients, either part-time or full-time, depending on their personal preference and circumstances. Some of them have even gone on to become teachers for our school and recognised experts in their field.
If you are determined to become a hypnotherapist and you dedicate yourself to the fun learning... the coursework... and the professional development necessary, you will get there.
And we are determined to help you. We can confidently say that when you are ready to set up your practice, the back up and support you receive will be second to none.
To see what some of our graduates and current students have to say about our training courses, click here.
Without hesitation, we say that our course stands up next to any premium hypnotherapy training globally.
It is a diploma program which meets the same criteria as some of the strongest training anywhere. If your goal is the very best in professional training and you wish to use the skills taught to help real life clients then we are very confident this course will more than meet your needs.
Perhaps the area in which we stand out from other schools is the level of business and marketing training we offer to students in order that they can look forward to sustainable professional success from the day they qualify.
We offer two starter options.
Firstly, our Certificate in Hypnotherapy. This includes completion of the online Introduction to Hypnotherapy training module plus two days in-person training in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.
Students can choose from any of the first six full weekend modules of the Diploma course (up to and including NLP Part 1).
This training is self-contained and is a fantastic option to gain a basic understanding of and Certificate in Hypnotherapy, however it is also a 'taster' for the longer Diploma course.
Should you decide to continue, your financial investment in the Certificate course along with the training modules already completed, are fully credited against the Diploma.
The second starter option is the Online Introduction to Hypnotherapy (Including the online live training experience).
This is again a great way to dip your toe in the water and is the perfect platform to continue with the full diploma course.
Again, should you decide to continue, your financial investment in the certificate course along with the training modules already completed, are fully credited against the Diploma.
When choosing a course, you are looking for whatever it is that you need personally and professionally.
You want to look for instructors who are experienced as hypnotherapists and have actually spent time working with clients.
Our brochure contains more detailed information and some questions you can ask when deciding on a training course.
We are always delighted to talk with you on the phone and get a detailed understanding of your goals for professional hypnotherapy training, to answer all your questions and help you get clarity on if this course is the best fit for you. Call us anytime on 0800 788368.
Our course contains a complete NLP Practitioner training component.
Several days of the program are dedicated entirely to NLP, but you will find right from Day 1 that NLP techniques and tools are taught as part of the program.
Our overall philosophy is that no one tool is the answer. Hypnosis is just one powerful tool among many that will be part of your toolkit for helping people, and it's the same for NLP and the many other strategies and skills you will learn.
No. The NLP modules are an integral part of the program, and are spread throughout three weekends of the course making it difficult to separate them out.
We teach NLP in the context of hypnotherapy, so you will find it taught from a different perspective and will see the subject through fresh eyes.
We have had a number of students on the course with an NLP background, some with their Master Practitioner qualification, and they find these modules very valuable.
You will have the opportunity to practice applied techniques throughout the program.
Your instructors are experienced professionals and you can rest assured that you will be taught many techniques and therapeutic strategies that have been tried and tested.
Live demonstrations and regular practice will build your confidence so that you achieve the professional mind and skill set in the shortest time possible.
Once you have successfully completed the course and all of the written and practical assessments, you will receive the Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis.
You will also receive a number of other professional certificates, including the NLP Practitioner Certificate and Specialist qualifications.
You will also have the option to upgrade so that you can received the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma, which is internally accredited and recognised. It is the first time this training qualification has been available in New Zealand, but has been available for several years now in the UK, and represents a 'gold standard' of hypnotherapy qualifications.
You will also gain significant other benefits.
Your clients will see that you have studied for a professional diploma with a reputable training organisation, and that you have specialist skills in several areas. This kind of credibility will help you build a successful, long-term hypnotherapy practice rapidly.
Not necessarily. There is a certain amount of written work that needs to be done for some of the qualifications. Some of our students are PhD qualified and very academic, while others aren't.
A lot of our students have few traditional academic qualifications, but they are very keen to learn how to use hypnosis to help other people and are accepted onto the program because of their enthusiasm, willingness to share and wide life experience.
Sometimes those qualities are just as valuable as academic experience.
Please be reassured, the main requirements to become a hypnotherapist are your commitment and enthusiasm. If you really want to do this and get onto a new path, please get in touch. We’ll help and support you all the way to your first client and beyond.
Our students come from all walks of life.
We have students who have worked in healthcare, business and education; some have a background in social work, psychology or alternative health; many have artistic interests while others are more science-focused. There really is no common factor.
One thing shared by most people on our courses is that they are on a journey... they are at a point where they are ready to do something different... to learn something where they can help other people but make a really big change in their own life at the same time.
Although it's a professional training course, you will find that the time you spend in our program will be the most exciting and valuable personal development experience of your life.
Yes, absolutely. Hypnosis is such a powerful tool for helping others.
Many people combine it with formal training in psychotherapy and counselling, and others have used it in coaching or business.
Past students on our program have included medical professionals, and people trained in reflexology, homeopathy, massage, reiki, EFT, psychology, NLP and many other disciplines.
Whatever tools and techniques you already have, and whatever experience you've had of life, you'll find that it will integrate perfectly with what you'll learn on this program.
We interview all prospective Diploma students and we don't let anybody on our courses just because they want to join. Your suitability for the course will be evaluated according to your personal needs and whether we believe the course will be suitable and rewarding for you.
If you are interested and would like to apply, you fill in a short application form and then speak with one of our trainers. You will have an informal interview to discuss the course and whether it's a good fit for you.
Yes. The beauty of the NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy is that we are truly a national school. Currently we have in-person training centres in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. We also offer extensive professional online training.
So if you miss a training workshop or are unable to make an advertised date for any reason, you can either wait until that module is repeated (which is generally not a long wait). Alternatively for in-person training you can travel to one of our other centres and complete it in a different city.
We’re more than happy for you to keep repeating modules until you’re totally and utterly confident in each topic, skill and technique.
When you join our school, you join a whole community. There's a very social aspect to the course and you'll meet new friends for life.
The collaborative learning and sharing experience is very powerful. You'll work with like-minded people and that's one of the reasons it's such an incredible journey for you personally as well as the skills you'll learn. That's why for in-person training you're welcome to travel to a different centre and have the same weekend with a different instructor and group of students, so you can have an even deeper experience.
We take our commitment to training you very seriously, and once you are on the course you can repeat as many of the modules as you want to with no extra charge, if you would find it useful to go over the material again.
You can simply pick the course up the following month, and attend the missed module when it runs again (typically 8-9 months in future). For in-person training you can travel to a different training centre and do it there, if you prefer not to wait.
Remember that you have 4 years in which to complete the training modules and that for the Diploma, you can repeat the workshops as many times as you wish (subject to available space).
No, that's fine. We have a rolling intake system which means you can join the course at any point up to and including NLP Module 1. You will complete exactly the same training modules as your fellow students, you may just do them in a different order.
Obviously it's great to start at the beginning and very exciting to be there on Day 1, but in reality if you can't start until a later module, that's not a problem and we can 'roll you in' at that point.
You would need to complete the online Introduction to Hypnotherapy module first to get you up to speed and make sure you are confident to join the main group. This involves watching 16 short training videos then attending a live Zoom practical workshop (two hours in length, these take place monthly and are scheduled for a weekday evening).
You don't have to buy any books. We provide you with comprehensive notes and materials, plus if you want to do any additional reading or research there is so much available online, in libraries and shared between students.
In truth most people love reading about hypnosis, it's a fascinating subject and we provide a recommended reading list, many of which can be obtained through amazon.com and other internet booksellers. If you do want to buy books, we can guide you as to which are the best books to buy.
As hypnotherapy in New Zealand is currently self-regulating and not approved by the NZQA, you will not be able to get a student loan for this course. However you are welcome to contact Studylink directly with any questions you have about this.
Please bear in mind that we offer a monthly payment plan for our programs so if paying upfront is problematic for you, there is a flexible option.
Please get in touch with us and we'll send you one of our information packs including a full prospectus with prices and payment options.
This is a serious investment in a professional hypnotherapy training qualification, but there is no doubt that your investment would be paid back many times over in terms of the value it adds to your life and the new skills that you gain.
If you decide to pursue hypnotherapy as a profession, we are very keen to help you manifest that. The truth is becoming a practicing hypnotherapist will give you the power to make a difference and to live a richly rewarding life.
We believe there is a huge demand for this kind of help. It's a very viable career choice and within a short time practicing professionally, you will be able to recoup your initial training investment quickly.
Yes, we offer payment via credit or debit card. Please note there is an additional 2-3% fee charged by the payment processor and credit card provider for using this method