Hypnotherapy Needs Regulation?

Hypnotherapy Con Artist?

Hypnotherapy is not yet a regulated industry. This then leads to a huge number of so called “hypnotherapist” practicing and working with the general public without and proper prior training and valid certification. There are also the group of Hypnotherapist who spend most of their time doing stage shows and weddings, entertaining the public with this simple yet powerful phenomenon, tarnishing the hugely misunderstood profession. In order the get a good level of practice within the industry every Hypnotherapist should be externally validated and suitably trained.

Mike Sweet of Absolute Mind says “hypnotherapy is now becoming more and more accepted within the world of therapy and even medicine, I treat a number of clients every week who have been referred to me from Doctors and Psychiatrists.” These professionally qualified medical professionals really know that in a large number of cases Hypnotherapy can offer a real fast effective and most of all permanent solution to everyday, yet debilitating issues such as:

• Depression
• Chronic pain
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Phobias

And the list goes on.

With the growing reputation of the profession and popularity increasing there will always be “Con Artists” Hypnotherapy need to get regulated, and fast.

Thankfully, the real long standing professionals within the industry have set a precedent to show other organisations we are ready for regulation to take place. There is 1 externally validated qualification within the industry, the HPD (Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma). This looks like it will create the bench make once regulation comes into force. Everyone who is qualified to that level have a plethora of hypnotherapy and medical knowledge ensuring their clients receive the very best hypnotherapy treatment.

What to look out for!

Any Hypnotherapist who has completed the prestigious HPD will be able to offer the safest treatments and be fully trained in the latest proven techniques. Insurance is always essential, ask your therapist if for any reason you are unsure.

Do you feel Hypnotherapy should be standardizsd and Regulated?

Let us know you thoughts.