The Mind Healing Academy

Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma Level 5 Accredited Training

A professional, trauma informed pathway into clinical hypnotherapy

The Mind Healing Academy offers a fully accredited Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy Level 5 for those who wish to train as professional hypnotherapists or integrate trauma informed hypnotherapy into their existing therapeutic practice.

Our training blends scientific understanding, clinical application, reflective practice, and compassionate personal development.
The programme is accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and mapped to National Occupational Standards, ensuring you receive a rigorous and respected qualification.

Training takes place live online in small groups that encourage interaction, confidence building, personal growth, and ongoing support.
You will be taught directly by Dr Nishi Ronnie Dubash, founder of the Academy, alongside specialist guest tutors with experience in trauma, complex PTSD, neuroscience, and integrative therapeutic work.

Course Overview

The Diploma covers a rich and comprehensive curriculum that includes:

• Integrative and trauma informed hypnotherapy practice
  • Neuroscience and the mind and body connection
  • Working safely and ethically with a range of client presentations
  • The therapeutic relationship and client care
  • Cognitive, behavioural, psychodynamic, and Ericksonian methods
  • Parts work and inner child work
  • NLP communication and change processes
  • Anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, and chronic pain
  • Working with trauma, complex trauma, and emotional dysregulation
  • Practice building and professional identity
  • Reflective practice, case formulation, and outcome measures

Students complete four hundred and fifty guided learning hours, which include live teaching, assessments, case studies, supervision, practice sessions, and reflective assignments

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Course Structure Summary

This structure gives students clarity and confidence about what to expect throughout the programme:

Module one Foundations of Hypnotherapy Practice

• History and principles
  • Ethical frameworks
  • Neuroscience, consciousness, and the mind and body connection
  • Basic inductions and deepening techniques
  • Creating safety in sessions

Module two Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Skills

• Working with anxiety, depression, habits, and emotional overwhelm
  • Cognitive and behavioural models
  • Stress reduction and ego strengthening
  • Safe trauma informed practice

Module three Integrative Approaches

• Ericksonian language patterns
  • Parts work
  • Inner child healing
  • NLP communication processes
  • Working with symbolic imagery and metaphor

Module four Trauma, Complex Trauma, and Emotional Regulation

• Understanding trauma responses
  • Working safely with dissociation
  • Grounding and stabilisation methods
  • Emotional regulation and nervous system support
  • Trauma informed session planning

Module five Casework and Supervised Clinical Practice

• Case studies
  • Reflective journals
  • Clinical supervision
  • Feedback and refinement of skills

Module six Professional Development and Private Practice

• Building a practice
  • Client management
  • Record keeping and GDPR
  • Ethical boundaries
  • Professional identity and ongoing CPD

This structure ensures that students finish the programme feeling confident, grounded, ethical, and ready to practice.

Who the Course Is For

The Diploma is suitable for:

• Individuals wishing to begin a new career in clinical hypnotherapy
  • Counsellors, psychotherapists, and coaches wanting to expand their therapeutic toolkit
  • Health and wellbeing professionals looking to incorporate hypnotherapy into their work
  • Anyone with a genuine interest in healing, compassion, and mind and body connection

No prior therapeutic training is required.

Accreditation and Professional Membership

Graduates of the Academy can register with:

• The General Hypnotherapy Register
  • The Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists
  • The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine

These memberships support your professional standing and ethical practice.

Course Format and Options

Students can choose between:

• Fast track study over approximately four months
  • Extended study over approximately nine to twelve months

All sessions are live online through Zoom with opportunities for:

• Group supervision
  • Demonstrations
  • Peer feedback
  • One to one guidance

You will also receive three months of post qualification supervision as part of your training.

Course Fees

• Full course fee £2700
  • Monthly plan £300 per month for ten months

Fees include all teaching, materials, student supervision, and three months of post qualification supervision.

Why Train with The Mind Healing Academy

• Accredited at the highest level
  • Trauma informed and evidence based teaching
  • Small and supportive training groups
  • Direct mentorship from Dr Nishi Ronnie
  • Reflective, compassionate learning environment
  • Post qualification supervision included
  • Free business support for those wishing to begin private practice

Frequently Asked Questions for Students

Do I need previous therapy training to join

No. The course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced professionals. You simply need curiosity, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting others.

Is the course fully online

Yes. All training is delivered live online with interactive teaching, demonstrations, practice sessions, and group supervision.

Will I receive supervision during training

Yes. Student supervision is included throughout the course and continues for three months after graduation.

How much time should I allow for study

Students usually allow four to six hours per week alongside live classes, depending on whether they choose the fast track or extended pathway.

What qualification will I receive

You will qualify with a Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy accredited by GHSC and mapped to National Occupational Standards.

Can I practice professionally after qualifying

Yes. Graduates can register with recognised professional bodies and begin practicing in private settings.

Is the course suitable for people recovering from trauma

Yes, as long as you feel stable and ready for personal development. The training is gentle and trauma informed, and we explore your readiness during your registration call.

Do you offer payment plans

Yes. You can pay upfront or through a ten-month instalment plan.

 

Train with confidence, grow with compassion, and become part of a supportive community dedicated to ethical and transformative hypnotherapy.