Professional Hypnotherapy Training in Scotland

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Mind Techniques - Course Starting 2nd May 2026

This training gives you a clear, practical way to understand hypnotherapy and begin working with real clients. You’ll develop the structure, skills, and confidence needed to apply what you learn in a meaningful way.

Fully Accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and The British Institiute of Hypnotherapy & NLP
Stage 1 Foundation Level — £999 or 3 monthly payments of £333
Limited places available for May intake

Train with confidence. Build real clinical skill. Work with real clients.

Where do I start?

Offering you the best in Hypnotherapy Training in Scotland

Your training begins with Stage One: Foundation Level, designed to give you a clear and structured introduction to hypnotherapy.

You’ll be guided through the core principles, practical techniques, and session structure needed to begin working with clients with confidence.

Training is delivered across three modules, each taught over two days, allowing you to build your understanding step by step.

A Clear Training Pathway

The Diploma is delivered in three stages, allowing you to build your skills step by step.

You begin with Stage One: Foundation Level, and can then progress through Stage Two and Stage Three to complete your full professional qualification.

Total Diploma investment: £3495

Join Stage One Foundation Level

Professional Level Highest Quality Hypnotherapy Training

Accredited Professional Training

We are an NCH Accredited Training School, which means we meet and maintain the highest standards of clinical hypnotherapy training in the UK.

Our live HPD training is fully accredited by:

The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
The British Institute of Hypnotherapy & NLP (BIH)

Learn with Confidence

We provide the structure, support, and practical experience you need to develop real confidence as a hypnotherapist.

While you’ll have access to all the theory you need, our focus is on hands-on training — helping you understand how to apply what you learn in real client situations.

Practical, Effective Techniques

You’ll learn a range of proven techniques drawn from different approaches, giving you a flexible and effective way of working.

These are not just theoretical models — they are practical tools that can be used in the therapy room to achieve meaningful results with clients.

A Clear Path into a New Career

This training is designed to help you move into practice with clarity, confidence, and a solid foundation for building your career as a hypnotherapist.

Stage 1 Foundation Level Training

A clear and structured introduction to clinical hypnotherapy (Suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge) This stage gives you a solid grounding in how hypnotherapy works, both in theory and in practice. You’ll learn how to structure sessions, understand client needs, and begin applying simple, effective techniques with confidence. There is also a strong focus on your own development, helping you build awareness, understanding, and a steady foundation for working with others.

Stage 2 Practitioner level Training

Developing confidence, structure, and real client experience At this stage, the focus shifts to applying what you’ve learned in more depth. You’ll begin working more confidently with a wider range of client presentations, developing your ability to adapt your approach and respond to individual needs. You’ll strengthen your understanding of session structure, deepen your practical skills, and gain more experience working with real situations in a safe and supported way.Techniques.

Stage 3 Qualification Level Training

Extending your skills and developing areas of special interest This stage is designed for students who want to deepen and extend their clinical skills. We explore a wider range of techniques in greater depth, along with more complex client presentations. The focus is on developing flexibility, confidence, and a more advanced understanding of how to work effectively with different issues. These advanced training modules are intended for therapists who wish to Qualify as Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapists and complete the Hypnotherapy in Practice Certification alongside the Diploma in Advanced Clinical Hypnosis and Mind Techniques.

Ongoing Professional Support

Passed your Diploma… and now wondering what comes next? If you’re feeling a little stuck or unsure, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. We’re here to support you.

Supervision/SuperMentoring

Supervision is essential for maintaining high standards in clinical practice. It provides a space to reflect, develop, and ensure you are working safely and effectively with clients. It also plays a vital role in preventing burnout, supporting your wellbeing, and helping you build a sustainable, long-term career in therapy. For newly qualified therapists, supervision is particularly important as you begin to apply your skills with real clients and navigate new experiences with confidence. SuperMentoring offers additional support, helping you develop new techniques, deepen your understanding, and refresh your existing knowledge when needed. It ensures you continue to grow, both professionally and personally, as a therapist.

Our training centre

A Calm, Focused Learning Environment

Our purpose-built training centre in Linlithgow has been carefully designed for both classroom teaching and breakout practice.

It offers a calm, retreat-like environment where you can fully focus on your learning and development.

We keep class sizes small to ensure each student receives the attention, support, and guidance they need throughout the training.

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This is not large-scale training. This is personal.

Training is kept deliberately small so you are properly supported as you learn. You are not one of many — you are known, guided, and developed as an individual.

This allows you to:

Build genuine confidence
Understand how to work with real clients
Develop skills that actually transfer into practice

Adele Green, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

"In all honesty this is the first course that I was sad to finish. The learning environment is second to none and the welcome from Rae and John set the scene for the group to learn so much about a whole range of techniques which can be used to help so many .

Throughout the course opportunities were provided to observe techniques and practice with other group members which really brought home the effectiveness of the therapy. Being part of a group of diverse colleagues who worked so well together in sharing the journey was such a privilege and an experience I will not forget.

I would highly recommend this course and although I am a bit apprehensive about starting up a business I have taken a very important message from this learning experience ….instead of thinking “What If” I now focus on “So What!”.

Thank you so much for your support, professionalism and including such a wonderful sense of fun."

Dr Fiona McLeod, Helensburgh, Scotland

“I thoroughly enjoyed studying for the HPD with The Scottish Academy of Hypnosis and Mind Therapies. John and Rae are busy, experienced therapists who actually walk the walk‚ as well as talk the talk and their skill in hypnotherapy was evident.”