A Quick Guide to Stages 3 and 4 For Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling and for Hypno-Psychotherapy

Comparing Stages 3 and 4 on Existing Hypnotherapist Pathway The National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy

If you are an existing hypnotherapist wanting UKCP accreditation you may be wondering which final qualification is right for you and what the differences are between Stages 3 and 4 on our hypno-psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypno-psychotherapist pathways.

The table below compares the two options,  your decision to choose one or the other may be based on your own personal interest, whether you want to undertake a research project (dissertation) and how you see the working life you want.

Once you have looked at the differences in the table below you can click back to the previous main pathway page where there is a more detailed description of what is involved in Stages 3 and 4.

Comparison Between Stage 3 and 4 Requirements for the Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and the Hypno-Pscyhotherapist Pathways
Hypno-Psychotherapeutic CounsellorHypno-Psychotherapist
Entry RequirementsEquivalent HPD level hypnotherapistEquivalent HPD level hypnotherapist
Stage 3Hours of Attendance:

70
Hours of Attendance :

70
Modules Covered:

Pre-Weekend (covering Rogers and ethics)
Further Humanistic and Gestalt Therapy
Psychodynamic
Further Psychodynamic
Behavioural and CBT
Transactional Analysis
Modules Covered:

Pre-Weekend (covering Rogers and ethics)
Further Humanistic and Gestalt Therapy
Psychodynamic
Further Psychodynamic
Behavioural and CBT
Transactional Analysis
Assessment:

1x3000 word essay
Continuous assessment by tutor
Assessment:

1x3000 word essay
Continuous assessment by tutor.
Dissertation
Award:

Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling, DHPC(NC)
Award:

Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapy, DHP(NC)
Stage 4Additional Modules:

Psychopathology
Equalities and Diversities
Human Development and Sexuality
Safeguarding
Research Methods

Additional Modules:

Psychopathology
Equalities and Diversities
Human Development and Sexuality
Safeguarding
Research Methods



Client Hours:

450 (75 supervision)
Client Hours:

450 (75 supervision)
Personal Therapy Hours:

105
Self Development Hours (Including 48 Hours Personal Therapy Hours):

250
Other Classroom Hours:

55

Other Classroom Hours:

100
Total Classroom Hours10761283
Total Self-Directed Learning Hours424517
Total Hours15001800
Minimum Time to Gain Accreditation3 Years4 years

If you want to talk through which is the best option for you please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please remember, you don’t need to decide straight away and if you decide one way, you can still change your mind, we are always flexible.

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