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Finding the right hypnotherapist

Best Hypnotherapist Sydney Australia

Your 10 Point checklist ✓

1.Do they have an Australian Government accredited Diploma in Hypnosis? (A bare minimum for a competent hypnotherapist)

Y N

(This will ensure your therapist is trained and hasn’t just completed a weekend course or received a questionable certificate over the internet.  You can check they have an Aust. Gov. Accreditation No. on the Australian Government website. The number on their diploma that should be readily displayed. (EG See: HERE.)

 

2.Do they have an Australian Government accredited Diploma for Strategic Psychotherapy? (A bare minimum for a competent hypnotherapist)  

Y N                              

(It’s important that your hypnotherapist has recognised training in current psychology. This will also be listed as part of their diploma if they have e.g. Diploma of Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy 10450NAT listed HERE)

 

3.Do they have a registration number with a ‘CM’ prefix with The Australian Hypnotherapists Association ?  

Y N  

A “CM” signifies that the hypnotherapist has at least 500 Clinical Hours of practice under their belt. A “PM” prefix means they have not fulfilled 500 Hours yet. NO Registration means they haven’t supplied the bare minimum to the AHA to be an accredited practitioner. (Look for “CMAHA” or “CM” preceding a 7 digit number. You can check HERE) 

     
4. Are they required to continue a minimum level of education training to stay updated every year? Do they have mandated supervision meetings with a qualified supervisor or peer group to keep them accountable?  

Y N      

5. Have they trained with the very best in the psychotherapeutic field across the world such as:-

  • Rapid Resolution Therapy – Dr Jon Connelly (Florida USA) 
  • International Association for Generative Change – Dr Stephen Gilligan (California)
  • The Center for Integrative Hypnosis – Melissa Tiers (New York)
  • The Mind Science Institute – Richard Hill (Trainer and Co-author with Ernest Rossi of “The Practice of Mirroring Hands” and Managing Director of “The Science of Psychotherapy”
  • CET – Dr Rob McNeilly
  • Uncommon Knowledge – Mark Tyrrell (UK) 

Y N            

 

6. Are their session fees and length of sessions clearly published on their website?  

Y N               

(Have they clearly published fees for sessions along with length of sessions so you can compare like for like.  Is one hypnotherapist charging the same for 1 hour as another is for 1.5 or 2 hours?)  

 

7. Do they have professional indemnity insurance for hypnotherapy?     

Y N

8. Do they offer online sessions in case you are outside Sydney or unable to travel?

Y N          

9. Are they Health Fund Approved so you can receive rebates back from funds that cover hypnotherapy?  

Y N

(Check with your Health Fund to see if the fund covers hypnotherapy.  See FAQ for a list of participating Health Funds)

10. Do they offer an Obligation Free 20 Minutes at the beginning of the first session to ensure you are comfortable to continue?

Y N    

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