# The National Hypnotherapy Society

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## HS Blog

- [How I Overcame Anxiety and What I Now Teach My Clients](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/how-i-overcame-anxiety-and-what-i-now-teach-my-clients.md)
- [Exploring Anxiety](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/exploring-anxiety.md)
- [Benefits of Mindfulness in Today's Busy Society](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/benefits-of-mindfulness-in-todays-busy-society.md): In recent years, it seems that as a society, we have become increasingly busy, which in turn brings its own consequences into our daily lives.
- [The Hypno Heroines You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Totally Should)](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/the-hypno-heroines-youve-probably-never-heard-of-but-totally-should.md)
- [The Power of Suggestion](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/the-power-of-suggestion.md)
- [Hypnotherapy for Relationships](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/hypnotherapy-for-relationships.md)
- [Conscious, Subconscious and Unconscious - understanding the different layers of your mind](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/conscious-subconscious-and-unconscious-understanding-the-different-layers-of-your-mind.md)
- [Body Picking - How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Stop These Unconscious Impulses](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/body-picking-how-hypnotherapy-can-help-you-stop-these-unconscious-impulses.md)
- [How Affirmations Help Alongside Hypnotherapy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/how-affirmations-help-alongside-hypnotherapy.md)
- [Finding a Hypnotherapist who is Right for you](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/finding-a-hypnotherapist-who-is-right-for-you.md)
- [Overcome Fear of Flying with Hypnotherapy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/overcome-fear-of-flying-with-hypnotherapy.md)
- [Improve your Body Image with Hypnotherapy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/improve-your-body-image-with-hypnotherapy.md)
- [How to Tell Others that you are Having Hypnotherapy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/how-to-tell-others-that-you-are-having-hypnotherapy.md)
- [Promoting Yourself - Tips for the self-employed hypnotherapist to sing about what you can help with](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/promoting-yourself-tips-for-the-self-employed-hypnotherapist-to-sing-about-what-you-can-help-with.md)
- [Frequent Questions People May Have Around Hypnotherapy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/frequent-questions-people-may-have-around-hypnotherapy.md)
- [Different Types of Hypnotherapy - Find out which one would suit you better](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/different-types-of-hypnotherapy-find-out-which-one-would-suit-you-better.md)
- [Putting Mental Health First in Financially Tough Times](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/putting-mental-health-first-in-financially-tough-times.md)
- [The Myths Surrounding Hypnosis](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/the-myths-surrounding-hypnosis.md)
- [Can Hypnotherapy Help with Menopause?](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/can-hypnotherapy-help-with-menopause.md)
- [Hypnotherapy, Children and Young People](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/hypnotherapy-children-and-young-people.md)
- [Can Hypnotherapy Help with PTSD?](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/can-hypnotherapy-help-with-ptsd.md)
- [Why are some people more hypnotisable than others?](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/why-are-some-people-more-hypnotisable-than-others.md)
- [Hypnotherapy and Pain](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/hypnotherapy-and-pain.md)
- [Online video-based Hypnotherapy: A hindrance or helpful?](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/online-video-based-hypnotherapy-a-hindrance-or-helpful.md)
- [Why Coming Out in the Therapy Room Matters](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/why-coming-out-in-the-therapy-room-matters.md)
- [Choosing a Hypnotherapist](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/choosing-a-hypnotherapist.md)
- [Parenting in the Digital Age](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/parenting-in-the-digital-age.md)
- [Beware of the Gaslighter!](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog/beware-of-the-gaslighter.md)

## HS Blog Index

- [Blog](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/blog.md)

## HS Homepage

- [Homepage](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/__home__.md): We’re the professional home for talking therapists supporting counsellors, psychotherapists, the profession and the public.

## General Website Pages

- [Become a member](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member.md): Information about becoming a member.
- [Individual](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member/individual.md): Join the National Hypnotherapy Society
- [Grades and criteria](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member/individual/grades-and-criteria.md): Your career as a hypnotherapist evolves over time — so should your membership. Explore our membership levels to find the one that’s right for you.
- [Training Provider](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member/training-provider.md): Our primary role is the advancement of hypnotherapy and a part of this role is the support and encouragement of all our training providers.
- [Course Recognition Categories & Criteria](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member/training-provider/course-recognition-categories-criteria.md): We have a duty to ensure that any training courses which offer a route to registration are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of our Training Standards.
- [Organisations](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-member/organisations.md): Join our professional Society as an organisation and play a key role in developing our profession
- [Become A Hypnotherapist](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/become-a-hypnotherapist.md): Training as a hypnotherapist is a significant investment, so choosing the right course matters. With many options available, our directory helps you navigate your choices with confidence.
- [Find a Hypnotherapist](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/find-a-therapist.md): If you have decided to seek hypnotherapy, it is important to choose a therapist from an Accredited Register.
- [About us](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about.md): All about the National Hypnotherapy Society.
- [Our Society](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/our-society.md): We are a not-for-profit professional Society dedicated to supporting through quality training, Accreditation and ethical practice.
- [Accredited Register Programme And Regulation](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/accredited-register-programme-and-regulation.md): The National Hypnotherapy Society holds the first and only current hypnotherapy register to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority
- [Code of Ethics](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/code-of-ethics.md): Ethical considerations are more than polarised judgements of right and wrong. They involve exploring principles, morals and values behind a particular intent, intervention and action.
- [Policies](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies.md): Our functional and administrative policies, such as those that affect website users, our members, and our team at the Society.
- [Advertising Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/advertising-policy.md): Here is information on our Advertising Policy.
- [Conflict of Interest Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/conflict-of-interest-policy.md): The relationship of National Hypnotherapy Society and those acting on its behalf is based on mutual trust. This policy sets out what actions should be taken in the event of a conflict of interest.
- [Cookie Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/cookie-policy.md): Cookies are small files which are stored on your computer by your web browser. They are designed to hold a small amount of data which is used to personalise or customise your browsing experience online.
- [Duty of Candour](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/duty-of-candour.md): The Society believes that candour is an integral part of the relationship between client and therapist, therapist and supervisor, and therapist and professional body.  The duty of candour means being open and honest with your clients, supervisor, and your professional body when something goes wrong.
- [Environmental Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/environmental-policy.md): The Society recognises that we have a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements.
- [Equal Opportunities Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/equal-opportunities-policy.md): Here outlines our Equal Opportunities Policy.
- [Full Names and Locations on the Register Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/full-names-and-locations-on-the-register-policy.md): The Society requires that, as a minimum, those who wish to hold a Registrant membership grade must consent for their full name and location to the nearest town on our searchable public Register.
- [Inappropriate Communications Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/inappropriate-communications-policy.md): We are committed to providing excellent service in all interactions with our members and the public, although we recognise that sometimes we may get things wrong or are unable to help members or the public in the way they would like.
- [Privacy Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/privacy-policy-2.md): Your data is stored by the National Hypnotherapy Society (HS) within the provisions of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- [Publication Policy for members](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/publication-policy-for-members.md): The Society’s complaints procedures seek to be open, transparent and proportionate. Sanctions issued by either the Assessment Panel or by the Independent Complaints Panel following a complaints hearing will be published on the Society’s website
- [Restoration to the Register Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/restoration-to-the-register-policy.md): A former registrant who has been removed from the Society's Register following the outcome of a disciplinary hearing may apply to rejoin the Register. Applications for re-joining should be made in writing to the Registrar who will in turn refer the matter to the Professional Standards Committee.
- [Retirement Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/retirement-policy.md): A Registrant of the Society who wishes to retire can opt to become a lifetime non-Registrant Member of the Society, to continue to receive newsletters, updates and invitations to Society events.
- [Safeguarding Policy](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/safeguarding-policy.md): Guidance for the Therapist in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- [Whistleblowing](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/policies/whistleblowing.md): This page gives advice for members who have seen or discover something within their professional lives that they believe falls into the following categories:
- [Governance](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/governance.md): We commit to providing good governance and leadership by understanding our role.
- [Council meeting minutes](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/governance/council-meeting-minutes.md): Here outlines the Council Meeting Minutes.
- [Independent assessor reports](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/governance/independent-assessor-reports.md): The documents on this page are reports by an Independent Assessor as to the running of the Society based upon a site visit to the Society offices.
- [Constitution](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/about/governance/consitutions.md): Here outlines information on Constitution.
- [Complaints](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/complaints.md): Information can be found here on complaints.
- [Complaints and Concerns procedure](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/complaints/hypnotherapy-society-complaints-concerns.md): We take all concerns seriously. We're committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, ethically and with respect.
- [Professional Conduct Notices](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/complaints/professional-conduct-notices.md): We take all concerns seriously. We're committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, ethically and with respect.
- [Complaints about our team](https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/raw/complaints/hypnotherapy-society-complaints-concerns-2.md): We see complaints as an important tool in continually improving our service.