The NCH has an elected Board of volunteers that contribute to the smooth running of the organisation. The NCH actively participates in the voluntary self-regulation process mandated by Government, so members have a voice and say in the future of our profession.
Registered Membership
Registered Membership of the NCH is available to suitably qualified hypnotherapists and confers all the benefits of being a member of the NCH, including:
- Adding your practice listing(s) to our online Therapist Register
- Subscription to The Hypnotherapy Journal, published in paper form twice a year
- Preferential insurance rates if practising in the UK
- Use of our name, logo and the letters of your assigned membership grade
- Member rates for continuing professional development (CPD) and conference events
- Network support for you in your practice
- Full voting rights within the NCH
- Heavily discounted rate for the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH).
Accredited Membership
Accredited Membership of the NCH is 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
- Have been in practice for a minimum of three years
- Have completed a minimum of 300 client hours
- Have their NCH-accredited supervisor produce an Upgrade Report to demonstrate the degree of professional competence expected at this level of membership
- Be able to produce two case studies of at least 1000 words each if requested
- Be prepared to discuss their application with a member nominated by the Committee
Associate Membership
Associate Membership of the NCH is available to anyone with an interest in hypnotherapy. The only exception would be anyone who has been previously expelled from the NCH or who is deemed by the executive Committee to be likely to bring the Council into disrepute. Being an Associate Member entitles you to the following benefits:
- Subscription to The Hypnotherapy Journal, published in paper form twice a year
- Member rates for the CPD events and conferences
- Heavily discounted rate for the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH).
Student membership
Student Membership of the NCH is only available to students currently enrolled in an accredited hypnotherapy training course. It entitles you to the following benefits:
- Subscription to The Hypnotherapy Journal, published in paper form twice a year
- Preferential insurance rates if practising in the UK
- Member rates for selected events and conferences
- Heavily discounted rate for the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH)
- Support for you as you train.