The UK Academy
Delwyn Hypnosis,
Delwyn,
Cefn-y-bedd,
Mold Road,
Cefn-y-bedd,
Wrexham,
LL12 9UL
Tel:01978 769178
E-mail: hypnodelwyn@aol.com
Web: http://www.delwynhypnotherapytraining.co.uk/  Web(National): http://www.hypno-nlp.org/ 

In year 2000, the School incorporated the Core Curricula of the National Guild of Hypnotists and of UKCHO into our internationally recognised Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis. Alongside the UK Academy 's Diploma you will also receive the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, which is a National Vocational Award at Level 4, giving graduates 2 internationally recognised credentials following successful completion of the training. NLP Practitioner Certification is also included and you will be entitled to use DipCAH, HPD and PNLP after your name.

As from August, 2006, if you successfully pass optional tests, you can also receive Specialist Certificates in Smoking Cessation, Treating Anxiety and as a Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.

So it is possible to achieve 6 Certificates with this programme, meaning that you will be able to start up immediately with all the skills and knowledge that you need to build a successful practice. 

THE UK ACADEMY TRAINING DIRECTOR FOR THE INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL COURSES AND ALSO FOR WALES AND THE WEST MIDLANDS.

David Collingwood Bell
Cert.Ed, DipCAH, DipEHyp, CH, BCH, CI, MPNLP, MNCH(Reg), Member of The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group.

David has achieved the following qualifications related to hypnotherapy:

• Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
•  Diploma in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
• Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma of The National Council for Hypnotherapy and NCFE 
• Certified Hypnotherapist from the National Guild of Hypnotists
• Board Certified Hypnotherapist of the National Guild of Hypnotists
• Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
• Certified Practitioner of HypnoBirthing® from the Institute of HypnoBirthing.
• Certified Instructor of the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Following military service and teacher training, David became an educator for 20 years, ending this employed phase of his life as the Vice Principal of an In-Service Teacher Training College. During the last 12 years of his work in education, from actively promoting courses in personal growth and development, he developed a strong interest in client-centred therapy. He became a trained counsellor, with a special interest in cognitive behavioural approaches, and for a number of years had responsibility for training counsellors. He first 'learned' hypnosis and its application in therapeutic work whilst training in the Heimler Social Functioning Approach in the late '70's and this was reinforced in his exposure to NLP later on. It was not until 25 years later, however, that he took the training leading to his setting up in full time practice as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. In the intervening years David ran a company specializing in the training of trainers and managers from all sectors of commerce, education and industry, in which he was actively involved in helping managers to achieve the qualifications of the then Institute of Managers. He now runs a busy hypnotherapy practice in the border areas of Wrexham, Shrewsbury and Chester as well as bringing his experience as teacher, trainer and clinician to bear on the training and development of hypnotherapists.

David is a professional member in good standing of

• The National Council for Hypnotherapy
• The National Guild of Hypnotists

He is also an Affiliate of The Institute of HypnoBirthing and is the National Council for Hypnotherapy's Specialist Adviser for the Treatment of Tinnitus.

THE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL AND ADVANCED HYPNOSIS (Dip.CAH)

THE COURSE
Our Diploma Course consists of either 11 weekend modules within one year, or 3 Monday to Friday courses at 2 monthly intervals, or an intensive 14 day residential experience. All of these options are complemented by guided and supported home study and practical tuition in a small study group, incorporating approximately 450 hours altogether. 

Clinical Hypnotherapy is both a theoretical and practical based study. We believe that it is very important for a student to not only know the information taught, but also to be able to use this information in a practical way. To this end, a large proportion of the course is dedicated to skill practice sessions.

In addition to the 'classroom' attendance, students will be required to submit a portfolio showing evidence of having met the learning outcomes of the national standards. This portfolio will include a learning journal, case studies representing different presenting issues and techniques, a CD or audiotape of a first session with a client, a statement of personal and professional philosophy and answers to questions set throughout the course.

Our Diploma is recognised by several national and international professional associations and the course meets the requirements for the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma awarded jointly by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the NCFE Awarding Body. This is a vocational award, based on National Occupational Standards, which you will also receive upon successful completion of this course.

As the DipCAH covers the core curriculum of the National Guild of Hypnotists, it leads to Certified Hypnotherapist status with that internationally recognised professional body.

Upon successful completion of the course you are eligible to use the letters DipCAH,  HPD, and PNLP  after your name.

As the relevant content is covered during the course, students who are willing to take extra optional examinations also have the opportunity to achieve specialist certifications as NLP Practitioner, in Working with Anxiety, as a Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and in Smoking Cessation.   

THE COURSE MODULES, VENUES AND DATES

OPTION 1. THE WEEKEND MODULES
These modules, each covering 2 days, are taught within a period of one year. These have been arranged to take place on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

The next weekend modules option will take place in Wrexham Wellness, The Complementary Health Centre, Charles Street, Wrexham.  The start date for this next course will be on 15/16 September followed by the following dates: 13/14 October; 10/11 November; 8/9 December; 12/13 January 2007; 9/10 February; 15/16 March; 19/20 April; 17/18 May; 21/22 June; 19/20 July.

OPTION 2. THE 3 MONDAY TO FRIDAY BLOCKS

Each of these will start on the Monday at 2 p.m. and finish on the Friday at 1 p.m. The next opportunity to join this course in 2007/2008 will be on September 17-21; November 12-16; January 14-18.
If you need accommodation we can send you a list of guest houses and hotels of different sizes and prices. The venue for the training will be Wrexham Wellness, The Complementary Health Centre in Wrexham. It is here that David Collingwood-Bell and his colleagues base their group practice. Although ot will of course be possible to attend these days on a non residential basis, please note that working sessions are planned for each evening.

OPTION 3. THE 14 DAY INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL  

The next opportunity to attend this intensive learning experience will be from 12 to 25 August 2007.
Following that the next course will be held from 15 to 28 September 2007.
This course will be complemented by guided home study and continuing tutor contact, and provides a superb way of gaining one's externally accredited hypnotherapy qualifications within a much shorter timescale than is normally the case, without losing any quality whatsoever. This course will be taking place in the town of Wrexham in North Wales, close to the city of Chester in the UK.        

THE DIPLOMA SYLLABUS

The following topics are covered in the Dip. (CAH) syllabus

Abeactions Anchoring Anxiety Basics of NLP Behavioural assessment Blackboard  induction     Clinical applications of hypnosis                             Contraindications Core conditions Dangers of hypnosis Depth testing Direct language usage Eating disorders Ego strengthening Elman Ethics Erickson Erickson's early learning  set Eye patterns       False memory syndrome Favourable and unfavourable influences Fractionalisation Free floating regression Glove anaesthesia Goal (future) orientation Heirarchy of ideas History of hypnotism How to hypnotise Humanistic principles Hypermnesia and  hyperaesthesia               Hypnotic phenomena Hypnosis in dentistry IBS Indirect language usage Ideo-motor responses Keys to an achievable  outcome          Language patterns Listening skills Manipulation of distractions. Marketing Meta model Metaphor

Migraine Milton model Misconceptions Pain Parts integration Performance enhancement Phobias Post hypnotic suggestions Potential problems with therapeutic process Practice management Process Pseudo orientation in time Rapport Recognition and classification of subjects Reflective practice Regression Representational systems Resistance Self-hypnosis Sensory acuity Script design Six step reframe Smoking cessation Stammering Strategies: NLP Stress reduction Submodalities Substitute words for hypnosis Suggestibility Suggestion Swish Systematic desensitisation Tasking The unconscious/conscious mind The therapeutic relationship Time line regression Trance depth Transference Treatment design Use of the voice Utilisation Weight control What is hypnosis

As this course is constantly updated, this list only represents a sample of what is covered. Other cutting edge techniques will be taught in order to keep the student at the forefront of hypnosis for therapeutic changework. 

ELIGIBILITY

Our admissions process has led to our reputation as a leading academic institution in the field of Clinical Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is a profession that incorporates a significant responsibility to those seeking our services. As such, we do not simply accept all who apply to take part in the course. We feel that it is of the utmost importance that anyone who undertakes this course must:
1. be of suitable character to take on a career of working with vulnerable people

2. be sufficiently mature to be able to listen to traumatic material without being unduly affected personally

3. have sufficient background and experience to be able to meet the academic demands of the course.

All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability for this programme and enthusiasm, commitment and professional outlook are important factors that are investigated during the interview process.. 


COURSE FEE

The course fee, including all certification fees, is £1750.00 for options 1 and 2 . For the intensive 14 day residential option the fee will be £2,850.00, which includes all meals, accommodation, tuition and certifications. A non residential fee will be arranged for this course on request.  

A deposit OF NO LESS THAN 10% will be required upon enrolment, with the balance payable on the first day of the course for options 1 and 2 and by the closing date of 8 June 2007 for Option 3, the residential course option. However, for the weekend and Monday to Friday options, it may be possible to pay the balance by monthly instalments at 0% interest. (Over 10 months for option 1 and 5 months for option 2). If you require a special arrangement, please contact for a confidential discussion. The UK Academy is approved for Career Development Loans. Students should be aware that additional expenditure will need to be incurred for books and any supervision extra to the training sessions and home study.

COURSE MATERIALS

 As the course proceeds students will build up a practically useful manual of handouts and other materials. Each student receives a comprehensive handbook, which can be viewed and downloaded by  clicking here.

   (Acrobat PDF viewer required).  

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is two fold. Firstly, you will be observed throughout the course in terms of your involvement and in the practical exercises and skill practice sessions. Secondly, you will be required to put together a portfolio of work to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes of the national standards. There is no examination as such, as the emphasis is on skill development and practice, but a statement of personal and professional philosophy, details of case studies and answers to set questions will be incorporated into your portfolio.

CONTINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Although the Diploma is a full practitioner qualification, we believe that both CPD and clinical supervision is vital for the hypnotherapy practitoner and for the profession as a whole. With this aim we are proud to be able to offer ongoing CPD training opportunities and also both group and individual clinical supervision.

APPLICATION FORM

If you would like further information or an application form please ring 0044 (0)1978 769178 or send David an e-mail by clicking here