Hypnotherapy Practitioner Training in Castleford

Yorkshire Hypnotherapy Training offers Practical, Supportive, and Multi-Accredited Hypnotherapy Diploma – including a Choice of Specialist Qualifications and optional Internationally Accredited Suicide Prevention & Awareness Training. Taught by practising hypnotherapists in small, supportive groups.

Thinking about training as a hypnotherapist?

This is a professional, in-depth training programme designed for people who are seriously considering a career change or adding hypnotherapy to an existing wellness or therapy practice.

If you’re exploring your options and want to understand what’s involved before committing, you’re very welcome here. Many people take a little time at this stage, that’s exactly what the next steps are designed to support.

Next Course Starts 11th & 12th April 2026

Not sure yet? That’s normal.
Most people who go on to train have questions about timing, workload, confidence, or whether the course is the right fit.

A short, informal chat over the phone or Zoom is often the easiest way to decide whether our training is right for you. There is no pressure and no obligation to apply.

Email us or book a chat with Debbie, our Head Tutor, to talk things through.

The prospectus gives full details of the course content, structure, time commitment and fees. Many people read it first, then book a chat to talk things through before applying for a place.

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What Makes Our Hypnotherapy Diploma Different?

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About The YHT Diploma

Our hypnotherapy diploma is designed for people who want to build real skills and confidence to practise as professional hypnotherapists. We take a hands-on, supportive approach, blending classroom learning with practical experience, so by the time you qualify as a hypnotherapist, you’ll be ready to work with clients.

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Hypnotherapy Course Content

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  • A Variety of Ways to Bring About Hypnosis To Suit Different Personalities
  • Counselling and Communication Skills
  • Cognitive Behavioural and Analytical Approaches to Therapy
  • Regression to Cause
  • Past Life Regression
  • Dream Analysis
  • Autogenic Training
  • Working with Children
  • Suggestion and Metaphor in Hypnosis
  • NLP Techniques to Help Your Clients Take Control
  • Parts Work
  • Inner Child
  • Hypnobirthing
  • Working with Pain and Serious Illness
  • Not just 121 - running courses and classes for clients

And more... see the prospectus for a module by module breakdown.

Practicalities of Hypnotherapy Training

Classes

The course is designed to fit around other commitments such as work and family. We meet in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire, one full weekend per month.
The Spring Course starts in April and ends in February (no meeting in August).
The Autumn class starts in September and ends in July (no meeting in December).
There is reasonably priced parking within a 5-minute walk: we are also just a 5 to 10-minute walk from both the bus and train stations.

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Expert Tutor

The course is taught by Debbie Waller, a hypnotherapist, trainer and author with over 20 years’ experience. Debbie continues to run a busy therapy practice alongside teaching, ensuring that training is firmly rooted in real clinical work rather than theory alone.
She is the author of several books for therapists, including The Metaphor Toolbox and Anxiety to Calm, and is an Advanced Practitioner, Accredited Trainer and Supervisor, and a Fellow of ACCPH.
Debbie is always happy to talk things through with prospective students before an application is made.

What Our Hypnotherapy Students Say

Can I Pay for Hypnotherapy Training in Instalments?

  • Your fees cover 20 training days, all assessments and exams, recognised qualifications, unlimited email and phone support between classes, a separate home study course on a topic of your choosing, and a copy of one of my published textbooks. You may also attend my online QPR suicide prevention and awareness course free of charge while you are a student (optional).
  • Our standard fee is £2950.
  • Choose our Monthly Payment Plan (Interest Free) £100 deposit plus ten monthly payments of £285 (Total £2950)
  • Or, there’s a discount for advance payment (at or before module one), so fees due are £100 deposit plus £2702.50 (Total £2802.50)

What Now?
Our next Course Starts 11th & 12th April 2026

If this training feels like a good fit, the next step is to apply. Applications are reviewed individually, and places are offered following a short, informal chat.
Enrol by 7th March to benefit from an Early Bird Discount

If you’d like to talk things through first, you’re very welcome to
Email us or book a free, no-pressure phone or Zoom call

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