National Council for Hypnotherapy

What National Council for Hypnotherapy does

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions across multiple grades, training-school accreditation fees, conference and CPD ticket sales, and ancillary services — all priced on undisclosed subscription or one-time-payment terms. The GTM model combines a direct-to-consumer public directory (for therapy seekers) with a community-led, channel-driven supply-side (training schools feeding new members), supplemented by sales-led institutional engagement with regulatory bodies (CNHC, PSA, NCFE) and marketing partners (Wizard of Ads). NCH is governed by an elected Executive of Directors and appointed Officers and operates without external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

National Council for Hypnotherapy

Legal name

NCH Ltd

Website

https://hypnotherapists.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Council for Hypnotherapy is a UK not-for-profit professional membership association, founded in 1973, that accredits and self-regulates over 2,000 practising hypnotherapists through its NCFE-verified HPD diploma, public therapist directory, and PSA-recognised CNHC registration pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Hypnotherapy training
• Therapist accreditation
• Continuing professional development
• Complementary healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions and fees: NCH generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees charged to hypnotherapists at various grades (Full Membership, Associate Membership, Student Membership, Accredited Membership). Members receive access to the therapist finder directory listing, the NCH Seal of Approval, professional support, and access to CPD courses, journals, and conferences.
2. Training school accreditation fees: NCH accredits hypnotherapy training schools that offer the HPD (Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma). Schools pay accreditation fees to NCH in exchange for the HPD designation and NCFE external verification. This revenue stream supports the quality assurance of new hypnotherapist supply.
3. Conference and event fees: NCH hosts an annual flagship conference (and online conference events) where delegates purchase tickets for access. Conference revenue includes ticket sales and potential sponsorship. Early bird and standard tickets are offered; recordings may be available for purchase by members and non-members.
4. CPD course access and peer group meetings: NCH provides a diary listing of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, many offering discounts to NCH members. Some events may be free to members while non-members pay, generating ancillary revenue and supporting member retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) is a UK not-for-profit professional membership association that accredits hypnotherapy training schools, certifies individual hypnotherapist members, maintains a public therapist finder directory, and enforces a Code of Ethical Conduct and Performance. Its core paid offering consists of graded practitioner memberships (Full, Associate, Student, Accredited) and the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) externally verified by NCFE, delivered through a network of NCH-accredited training schools.

Product overview

The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) operates as a not-for-profit professional association offering a unified platform of membership services for hypnotherapy professionals. The core offering consists of membership grades (Full, Student, Associate, Accredited), the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) validated by NCFE, and a network of NCH Accredited Training Schools. Additional services include CPD courses, supervision support with a supervisor finder directory, and a public therapist finder. The NCH also provides annual conferences, a hypnotherapy resource library, and CNHC registration pathways. Together these products create a comprehensive ecosystem for professional hypnotherapy training, certification, practice support, and public consumer protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Graded professional association membership for practising hypnotherapists, including Full Membership, Associate Membership, Student Membership, and Accredited Membership. Members must meet training, insurance, supervision, and CPD standards, receive the NCH Seal of Approval, public directory listing, journal access, and use of NCH postnominals.
• Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD) An externally verified diploma qualification in hypnotherapy, delivered through NCH-accredited training schools and validated by NCFE. Provides the foundational training required for graduates to enter the profession and pursue NCH membership.
• NCH Accredited Training Schools Network A network of training institutions accredited by NCH to deliver the HPD diploma and other hypnotherapy programmes. Schools pay accreditation fees and gain access to NCH assessment, internal verification, and quality assurance processes.
• Therapist Finder Directory Public online directory allowing prospective clients to search for NCH-registered hypnotherapists by location, name, grade, speciality, and supervision availability across the UK. Members are listed with their qualifications and the NCH Seal of Approval.
• CPD Courses and Peer Group Meetings Diary listing of Continuing Professional Development events and peer group meetings, with discounts offered to NCH members. Supports ongoing practitioner development and CPD hour requirements.
• Supervision Services and Find a Supervisor Supportive developmental supervision process for hypnotherapists, with a directory to locate NCH-approved supervisors by location. Linked to membership supervision requirements.
• NCH Annual Conference Flagship annual conference featuring guest speakers, presentations, and networking, with tickets sold to members and non-members and video recordings available post-event.
• CNHC Registration Registration pathway through the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), offering NCH members PSA-accredited statutory regulation and an additional layer of public protection beyond NCH membership.
• Hypnotherapy Resource Hub Resource hub providing articles, research summaries, expert interviews, and educational content for hypnotherapists and the general public, supporting evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• At 6-month follow-up, 70% of hypnotherapy group maintained or improved pain relief (from a cited RCT study referenced in NCH resource content).
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NCFE (National Certificate and Diploma Qualifications)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCH has partnered with NCFE for the external verification of the Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD). NCFE is an awarding organisation that provides quality assurance and certification for the HPD qualification delivered through NCH-accredited training schools. This partnership gives the HPD external legitimacy and recognition as a validated hypnotherapy diploma.
• CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCH works closely with the CNHC, a PSA-accredited register for complementary healthcare practitioners. Through CNHC registration, NCH members can obtain statutory regulation, enhancing public protection and professional standing. The CNHC is mentioned in the Exeter University report and NCH is actively involved in shaping standards via CNHC participation.
• PSA (Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCH members registered with CNHC fall under PSA oversight. NCH's Code of Ethical Conduct and Performance is independent of the PSA Code, but where inconsistencies arise, the PSA Code takes precedence. PSA accreditation of CNHC provides an additional layer of public protection for hypnotherapy clients.
• Wizard of AdsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJohn Cassidy-Rice, NCH Operations, is a partner with Wizard of Ads, a marketing consultancy. This partnership supports NCH's marketing capabilities and provides consulting on high-impact communication and personal development projects for the benefit of NCH and its members.
• NCH Accredited Training SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNCH accredits a network of training schools that deliver hypnotherapy qualifications and the HPD (Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma). These schools act as distribution and training partners, recruiting students, delivering training, conducting assessments, and feeding qualified graduates into NCH membership. NCH supports schools with assessor and internal verification processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR): One of the largest rival UK hypnotherapy registers with a similar public therapist directory, practitioner standards framework, and membership tiers. Directly competes with NCH for practitioner accreditation and consumer mindshare in the UK.
• National Hypnotherapy Society: UK professional body offering practitioner registration, training school approval, and a public therapist finder. Competes head-to-head with NCH on membership, accreditation, and consumer search.
• British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH): UK organisation for healthcare professionals using clinical hypnosis. Overlaps with NCH on professional standards, training accreditation, and clinical hypnosis practice, with a parallel membership/credentialing model.
• Hypnotherapy Directory: UK consumer-facing hypnotherapist listing service with practitioner subscriptions and search. Competes with NCH's therapist finder at the consumer-discovery layer, even though it does not operate as a standards body.
• National Council for Therapeutic Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (NCTHP): UK-based hypnotherapy and psychotherapy register with membership grades, training standards, and a public practitioner directory. Directly competes with NCH for accredited practitioner affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP): UK-wide register of psychotherapists with membership tiers, directory, training accreditation, and complaints procedures. Comparable professional body model competing for the same pool of therapy practitioners and self-referring clients.
• International Society of Hypnosis (ISH): Global scientific and professional society for hypnosis research and practice. Comparable as an umbrella standards body, though more academic/clinical and less consumer-facing than NCH.
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Larger UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists operating a parallel membership, directory, accreditation, and CPD model. Adjacent space where hypnotherapy competes for practitioner affiliation and consumer trust.

Regional players

• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH): Major US-based clinical hypnosis society with training, certification, and a member directory. Operates in a different geography but mirrors NCH's professional-body-plus-accreditation structure.
• Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC): PSA-accredited UK register that oversees several complementary therapies including hypnotherapy. Functions as an umbrella regulator whose standards shape what NCH members must adhere to, and competes for the same regulatory legitimacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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