Ursula James
hypnotherapy course accreditation comparison
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Online Hypnotherapy course accreditation comparison
This comparison table provides an evidence-informed overview of established online hypnotherapy and clinical hypnosis training programmes, with a particular focus on credibility, accreditation, and suitability for professional practice. It is intended to help prospective students distinguish between courses designed for clinical and healthcare-adjacent application, those aligned with recognised professional hypnotherapy registers, and programmes primarily oriented towards general or skills-based hypnosis training. [Training courses active at December 2025]
| Online Hypnotherapy Training Provider |
Clinical & Medical Credibility | Accreditations / Professional Recognition | Online Course Structure |
| Ursula James Hypnotherapy Training (UJHT) | Strong medical provenance; long-standing delivery within UK medical schools, NHS contexts, and postgraduate clinical education | Accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR); training aligned with UK professional standards, ethical frameworks, and Continuing Professional Development requirements | Fully online pathway 1; modular clinical hypnosis training with extensive professionally recorded audio content. Pathway 2: live sessions and tutor support |
| ICCHP | Explicitly clinical hypnotherapy orientation | Accredited by multiple international hypnotherapy organisations (recognition varies by jurisdiction) | Online and blended learning pathways |
| UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy | Practitioner-focused rather than medically embedded | Accredited by UK hypnotherapy professional registers | Online and blended programmes |
| London College of Clinical Hypnosis | Psychologically informed; limited direct medical integration | Accredited by UK hypnotherapy professional bodies; CBT-informed training recognition | Online and blended delivery |
| Hypnotherapy Training International | General clinical framing | Recognised by a range of international hypnotherapy associations | Predominantly online |
| Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy | Not clinically or medically oriented | CPD-style training; not accredited for clinical or healthcare practice | Fully online |
| American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Very strong medical and psychological credibility; clinician-only membership | Recognised US professional society providing continuing education for licensed healthcare professionals | Online courses, workshops, and blended professional education |
| Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy | Clinical orientation within allied health context | Recognised within Australian hypnotherapy professional frameworks | Online and blended formats |
| California Hypnosis Institute | Practitioner-level clinical framing | Approved by several US hypnotherapy organisations | Online and hybrid delivery |
| Hypnosis Motivation Institute | Broad clinical exposure; not medically embedded | Nationally accredited vocational institution in the United States; hypnotherapy diploma recognition | Fully online diploma-based programmes |
| Centre for Integrative Hypnotherapy | Therapeutically oriented rather than medical | Accredited by professional hypnotherapy associations | Online and blended learning |
Developed from courses taught at the following medical schools under the Tomorrow’s Doctors Programme
The course content has exceeded my expectations, and my wellbeing has also improved, with better sleep and feeling more grounded and assertive. This course is a life changer - both for me and for those who will benefit from the knowledge I will use to help others.
Isabella
Psychologist and Researcher in Oncology
In science, outstanding practitioners are many, and gifted teachers are few. It’s rare to find both in one person. Professor Ursula James is that rare exception - combining deep expertise with a talent for teaching that inspires and endures. Whichever course you choose, and at whatever level, you’ll be guided by someone uniquely equipped to help you achieve your goals.
Dr Mark Feldman
General Practitioner
Having tried another hypnotherapy training, I am very pleased to say how enjoyable this course is. I would liken it to reading a good book. Easy to understand, informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone, whether for professional purposes or just for your own self learning.
Valerie
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