UK Hypnotherapy Training Courses
& Schools
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training
Founded in 2002 by David Newton, the pioneer of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, CPHT is the UK’s leading provider of hypnotherapy training courses. Our Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ is widely recognized as the UK’s gold standard, and we have helped thousands of students achieve success as professional hypnotherapists. We have 25 schools nationwide, and our accredited classroom-based training is led by experienced, practicing hypnotherapists.
What Graduates say about our Course...
Coursecheck is a dedicated feedback and evaluation system for training courses which we use to ensure our Hypnotherapy Diploma Course remains at the highest possible level. We are proud to announce that we have been awarded this year the prestigious Coursecheck Brilliance Badge 2026, recognising our commitment to delivering outstanding training.
Below is a selection of reviews from our graduates.
CPHT's Chairman & Founder David Newton
David Newton is the Chairman and Founder of CPHT, which he established in 2002. Initially the course was Bristol based but since 2009 it has expanded and today his Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ is taught in multiple locations across the UK. David Newton, the founder of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, is undoubtedly one of the most experienced hypnotherapists ever, with in excess of 36,000 clinical hours in his career. Explore his detailed biography and the ground-breaking discoveries that led him to define Solution Focused Hypnotherapy by clicking on the link below.
Course Overview and Testimonials
What sets us apart?
The CPHT Hypnotherapy Diploma Course is the original Solution Focused Hypnotherapy training course, established in 2002 by David Newton, the founder of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Chairman of CPHT. Choosing CPHT ensures you receive training from the original gold-standard course he designed.
Our Hypnotherapy Diploma Course is directly accredited by the National Hypnotherapy Society, Accredited Registers of the Professional Standards Authority, an independent body, accountable to parliament, that oversees organisations like the General Medical Council and many others. The Accredited Register (AR) programme was set up by the Department of Health, and is administered by the PSA, and hypnotherapists who join the National Hypnotherapy Society belong to a Register which has been vetted and approved by the PSA.
We provide a complete range of courses to accompany you on all stages of your professional career:
- the Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ to train you to become a Hypnotherapist,
- the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma™ (AHD) to broaden your knowledge, currently the highest UK hypnotherapy qualification,
- the Hypnotherapy Supervisor’s Course™, enabling you to become a qualified Hypnotherapy Supervisor and help other hypnotherapists,
- the SFH Conversion Course™ for hypnotherapists already in practice wishing to adopt the Solution Focused approach,
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to build your knowledge after graduation.
Our Hypnotherapy Courses
CPHT’s accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma Course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a confident, business-ready Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. After qualifying, you can further your expertise by pursuing the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma (AHD) or the Supervisor’s course. If you’re already a practicing hypnotherapist and want to incorporate Solution Focused Hypnotherapy into your services, our SFH Conversion Course is the perfect option for you!
SFH Conversion
Course
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Open to qualified hypnotherapists
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Online course
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Pay in 6 monthly
instalments -
DSFH™ and HPD**
Hypnotherapy Diploma Course
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No entry requirements
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Classroom teaching
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Interest free 8-month payment plan available
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10% Early Bird discount
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Additional £90 fee for NHS membership
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DSFH™ and HPD*
Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma
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Open to holders of DSFH and HPD
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Online course
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Pay in 6 or 12 monthly instalments
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AHD™ (Level 5 Diploma)
Hypnotherapy Supervisor's
Course
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Open to holders of DSFH and HPD
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Online course
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Deposit £295 + Pay in 4 monthly instalments of £150
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SFSFH™ (Level 5 Diploma)
*HPD Portfolio completed
**Additional charge
Need to find out more? Check out our 2026 Prospectus!
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Our CPD Courses
CPHT encourages its graduates to continue building their knowledge after graduation, offering a variety of online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to help them specialise in their chosen field. Below is a selection – click on “Complete CPD Library” to view all the CPDs we have on offer.
- Addictions
- Adult ADHD
- Building and Growing your Hypnotherapy Practice
- Calm Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Common Medications
- Eating Disorders
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Fertility
- Long-Term Pain Management
- Menopause
- Mindfulness
- Neuro Linguistic Programming
- Neuroscience
- OCD
- Pain Management
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- PTSD & C-PTSD
- Self Harm
- SFH Back to basics
- Tax and Finance Basics
- The Miracle Question
- Walking Therapy
- Weight Management Classes
- Women's Reproductive Health and Wellbeing
- Working with Children and Young Adults
Our Hypnotherapy Training Schools
With 25 hypnotherapy training schools across the UK and Ireland, you can easily find one near you wherever your location.
Dive into our Hypnotherapy Articles & Videos...
Read all about it! Dive into a wealth of knowledge on Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapy Training, life as a Hypnotherapist, and Health & Wellbeing. If you’re considering a career in Hypnotherapy, check out our latest articles below.
How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Shapes My Work and Practice
In this article Jo Hampson-Gilbert draws on her work as both a musician and a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. She shares how SFH fits naturally into performance work, particularly how approaches like Rewind & Reframe and trance-based rehearsal can help clients...
Read MoreGlasgow Hypnotherapy Training: From Beginner to Practitioner
If you are searching for hypnotherapy training in Glasgow, you are likely looking for a course that is accredited, practical, and designed to prepare you for real clinical work. At CPHT Glasgow, you can train locally while gaining a nationally...
Read MoreEmbracing a Positive Future: My Journey into SFH and rapid performance improvement
By Helen Wilks, DSFH, HPD “I’m a brand-new graduate from CPHT Bristol, having recently gained my Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) with the NCH. At 51, with grown-up children now giving...
Read MoreAccreditations & Associations
CPHT is recognised and accredited by all the leading Hypnotherapy Accreditation Bodies and Professional Membership Organisations in the UK.
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