Getting started as a hypnotherapist can be challenging. While no qualifications are legally required, you will find it tough to acquire customers – or know how to handle them – without at least some level of training. Some people try to avoid the upfront cost of hypnotherapy training, turning instead to free courses.
At CPHT, we provide a dedicated and quality service to help you become a certified hypnotherapist. We believe the cost of your training is an investment in your future, and it opens up a whole host of opportunities and unique experiences. In this article, we’ll explain why you may want to consider paid hypnotherapy training over free hypnotherapy training – comparing the two, and showing the benefits.
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The Drawbacks of Online-Only Hypnotherapy Courses
Completing your training from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, sounds almost too good to be true – and that’s because, for the most part, it is. For some, online hypnotherapy training is far more appealing due to other life commitments, but the level of quality and experience gained doesn’t hold up against in-person training.
Face-to-Face Experience
The best part of our hypnotherapy course is the on-the-job experience you will receive throughout. This puts you in the real world, with real customers, where you can see what it’s like to engage in a practice. Unlike online-only or free courses, this enables you to build up your experience – and your portfolio – so you have a leg to stand on when it comes to delivering your own practice.
Direct Guidance from Qualified Trainers
Online courses don’t have the same level of intimacy as in-person training. This can mean information isn’t as easily absorbed, or as readily available. You may also find yourself watching pre-recorded videos, with no platform to ask your own questions.
The in-person training at CPHT is a little different. Throughout your course, you will receive training from qualified trainers with a background in the industry. They’ll be able to impart lots of hard lessons learned about the job, helping you build your knowledge and satisfy any questions you may have.
Further Insight and Discussions
Finally, a free online hypnotherapy course typically starts and ends at the certificate or completion you receive. It is unlikely to lead on to any further insights, discussions, or specialisations.
Meanwhile, when you’re engaging in a live classroom, you’ll be able to find lots of opportunities to discuss things further and take your education to the next level. This can really help when trying to find the direction you want to take your career, and can even lead to opportunities like job placements or further educational development.
Online vs In-Person Certifications
The difference in quality between free hypnotherapy training and paid hypnotherapy training can be seen clearly in the level of certification you receive at the end.
At CPHT, our courses come in several stages, each giving you recognised qualifications that can be used to prove your competency and assure potential clients that you have the needed skills to resolve their problems and act as a trusted provider.
Online hypnotherapy training tends to give you a simple certificate to show you’ve completed the course. This isn’t as credible as a proper qualification like the one you receive from our DSFH diploma, to which you can add the HPD, a Level 4 Certification equivalent awarded by the NCH – the UK’s largest hypnotherapy association, upon completion of your portfolio.
Trust is incredibly important for hypnotherapy practitioners, both in resolving customer issues and in attracting business in the first place. Without the right qualifications, you may find it hard to get work or repeat business, which loses you money in the long run.
We run schools across the country, acting as a recognised provider of quality hypnotherapy training. This gives you access to a number of convenient locations to train, at prices that don’t break the bank.
Unlocking Career Opportunities
Finally, a key benefit of our in-person training over online hypnotherapy training is the career opportunities it unlocks. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, which include:
- We provide our trainees with marketing training, helping you get your practice off the ground.
- Part of our course is on-the-job experience with real customers, giving you a wealth of things to draw from and confidence in your skills.
- Further Development. If you want to develop your skills further, our range of other training courses and CPDs provide the next stage in your education.
- Access to Our Community. Being part of the CPHT community will help build your network in the industry, unlocking potential career opportunities and providing a framework for support.
Start Your Hypnotherapy Career the Right Way with CPHT
Free online hypnotherapy training simply doesn’t offer the same level of quality, experience, or certification as our in-person diplomas. By avoiding the initial cost of training, you would also miss out on tons of opportunities and valuable lessons you can take to your future work.
At CPHT, we provide high-quality hypnotherapy training at affordable prices, giving you access to expert insights, tailored lessons, and a welcoming community. If you want to find out more, please check out our course details or sign up today!