Hypnotherapy Training
in Chester
Become a qualified hypnotherapist with CPHT Chester
Thinking of becoming a hypnotherapist? Train locally in Chester, Cheshire with CPHT – the UK’s leading hypnotherapy training provider. With over 20 years of success, CPHT offers accredited hypnotherapy training that prepares you to launch a confident, ethical practice from day one. When you train for the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy™ (DSFH) you’ll learn from experienced, practising hypnotherapists and follow a trusted, proven model.

Welcome to CPHT Chester
Train with CPHT Chester – Where Expertise Meets Empowerment
CPHT Chester, in the North of England, also serves Shropshire, North Wales and Staffordshire. We’re proud to be part of a trusted network of over 20 hypnotherapy training schools across the UK. Every year our graduates build fulfilling careers through proven, evidence based and practical approach – Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
Your lecturers are Ali Hollands Hook and Katie Churms. Between them they have two decades of clinical solution focused hypnotherapy experience, running businesses as practising hypnotherapists, supervisors, and passionate educators. Their real-world expertise forms a pillar of your training, ensuring that you feel inspired and supported from day one.
Your accredited diploma course runs one weekend a month for 10 months and leads to two respected qualifications:
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy™ (DSFH)
- Level 4 Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)
Training is held at the welcoming Village Hotel Chester St David’s, 10 minutes from Chester just over the border into Wales – a relaxed, professional space designed for learning and connection. With ample free parking, an on-site restaurant, coffee shop and break out areas, it’s easy to find, just off the North Wales Expressway in the village of Ewloe.
More than just hypnotherapy: your hands-on training covers neuroscience, therapeutic techniques, real world clinical experience and practical business-building skills. Training with CPHT ensures you have everything you need to launch and grow a successful hypnotherapy practice with confidence.
Take the first step toward a new, fulfilling career – contact CPHT Chester today!
Student and Lecturer Testimonials
Your Course Lecturers

Ali Hollands Hook
Senior Lecturer
Ali retrained in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy in 2015, having originally trained in traditional hypnotherapy in 2011, finding SFH delivers better results without re-traumatising clients.
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Katie Churms
Senior Lecturer
Katie trained with CPHT St Albans in 2020. She has ten years’ experience of working in teaching and education and holds a BA(Hons) in education. She runs a successful practice ‘Songbird Hypnotherapy’ in Bedfordshire and online, and is also Head of the Supervisor's Course.
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Hypnotherapy Diploma Course
Based on the latest research and neuroscience, CPHT’s accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma Course™ will equip you to become an effective and business-ready solution focused Hypnotherapist. Whether you have prior experience as a helping professional or are looking to completely change your career, you can graduate with all the necessary skills and knowledge you need to begin your career immediately.
Successful completion of the course leads to the Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH). In addition, successful completion of your accompanying portfolio leads to the Level 4 NCFE accredited Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD).
Your diploma level hypnotherapy training is made up of 10 modules delivered one weekend a month, over 10 months. This allows you time to practice yours skills and build your confidence between modules. It also means you can fit your training around your life and current commitments.
Monthly Payment
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A 20% deposit of £698 is required to confirm your place
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+ 8 monthly payments of £349
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Terms & Conditions Apply
Single Payment
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A 20% deposit of £698 is required to confirm your place
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+ £2792 due before course commencement
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Terms & Conditions Apply

Early Bird Booking price: £3141
Book 2 months or more before your course starts and get a 10% discount off your course fees! Early Bird payment options below:
Early Bird Monthly Payment | Early Bird Single Payment |
A 20% deposit of £628.20 is required to confirm your place | A 20% deposit of £628.20 is required to confirm your place |
+ 8 monthly payments of £314.10 | + £2,512.80 due before course commencement |
CPHT Chester Course Dates
Our Weekend course times are on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
- Next Course Dates
- Current Course Dates
Intake: CH4
Start Date: 11th October 2025
Module 1 – 11th & 12th October 2025
Module 2 – 8th & 9th November 2025
Module 3 – 6th & 7th December2025
Module 4 – 17th & 18th January 2026
Module 5 – 7th & 8th February 2026
Module 6 – 7th & 8th March 2026
Module 7 – 28th & 29th March 2026
Module 8 – 2nd & 3rd May 2026
Module 9 – 6th & 7th June 2026
Module 10 & Graduation – 4th & 5th July 2026
Intake: CH3
Start Date: 7th September 2024
Module 1 – 7th & 8th September 2024
Module 2 – 5th & 6th October 2024
Module 3 – 2nd & 3rd November 2024
Module 4 – 30th November & 1st December 2024
Module 5 – 4th & 5th January 2025
Module 6 – 1st & 2nd February 2025
Module 7 – 1st & 2nd March 2025
Module 8 – 5th & 6th April 2025
Module 9 – 3rd & 4th May 2025
Module 10 & Graduation – 7th & 8th June 2025
Other Locations Course Start Dates
Our hypnotherapy course typically starts running around March or April and again in September or October. The weekend course is our most popular course, and is available at every school. Our weekday course is only available in certain schools and runs on Thursdays & Fridays.
CPHT’s hypnotherapy training next course start dates for:
Midlands
Birmingham – 4th October 2025
Nottingham – 13th September 2025
Peterborough – 20th September 2025
Venue Details
- The Village Hotel Chester St David’s, St David's Park, Ewloe CH5 3YB
- Call Ali Hollands Hook on 07957 573 681
- Email: chester@cpht.co.uk
Application Form
CPHT Chester
Take the first step towards an exciting new career by completing our application form today!
Once you’ve submitted your form, one of our Senior Lecturers or Course Consultants will get in touch to arrange an informal, no-obligation chat (online or by phone) at a time that suits you.
Need to find out more? Download our 2025 Prospectus!

Discover your future in Hypnotherapy
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What students say about our hypnotherapy course...
I look forward to my new career.
Cathy has so much knowledge its insane and shes always willing to help at anytime! Fab person fab course get it booked xx
I recently qualified at the Liverpool course,and the tutors ,Cathy, Charlotte, and Jen, were absolutely brillant in the way the presented the course , which made it enjoyable to learn, and would say its a life changing course in more way s then one