Individual membership # A unique and flexible approach to membership 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. ## Membership Grades We believe that membership of a professional association is essential as it gives confirmation of your professional standing to both your peers and clients - and gives you a voice in the future of our profession. In recognition of the different training and experience levels of a hypnotherapist we offer the following levels of membership. Registrant ## Registrant Member (MHS) A practitioner who has met the standards for registration. Registrant ## Accredited Member (MHS Accred) A practitioner who has met the standards for Registrant membership, and has further qualifications and/or experience. Registrant ## Fellow Registrant (FHS) A practitioner who has met the standards for Accredited membership and who has significant further professional experience which has made a notable contribution to the profession. (This grade cannot be applied for.) Non-Registrant ## Student Member A non-registrant member who is on a training course to become a hypnotherapist. ## Membership Criteria There are 2 routes to Registrant Membership **1) Training and Qualification** Under this route membership is awarded to a member who has successfully completed **one** of the following: - A Society Accredited Course. - An Ofqual RQF Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy Practice or equivalent, which complies with the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Hypnotherapy and the Society’s currently published [standards of training](https://ncps.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/HS-Standards-of-Training-and-Education-for-Accredited-Courses-and-for-Registrant-Membership.pdf) for MHS. **Complex applications** Applications which contain complex information; for example, from long standing practitioners where historical training routes show a marked difference from current training routes, may be referred to the Professional Standards Committee for a complex case review. The committee will ensure that the application meets the Society’s published standards and decide at what level to place the successful applicant on the register; unsuccessful applicants will be assisted with clear guidance about suitable routes for registration. **Please note that training that is conducted purely online is not accepted for Registration.** **2) Equivalent Register** Under this route, Registrant Membership is awarded to a practitioner who holds an equivalent membership grade already attained via another Accredited Register. There are 3 routes to Accredited Membership: **1) Training and Qualification** Under this route, Accredited Membership is awarded to a practitioner who, having met the requirements for Registrant Member status has completed **one** of the following: - A Society Accredited Course at minimum Ofqual RQF Level 4 or equivalent. - A qualification in hypnotherapy practice at minimum Ofqual RQF Level 4 which complies with the Society’s currently published [standards of training](https://ncps.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/HS-Standards-of-Training-and-Education-for-Accredited-Courses-and-for-Registrant-Membership.pdf) for MHS Accred. **2) Post-Qualification Experience & Training** Holders of a practitioner qualification in hypnotherapy at Ofqual RQF Level 3 (or one deemed equivalent by the Society) can gain Accredited membership by providing evidence: - 3 years on an Accredited Register - Completion of 100 hours of post qualifying clinical experience evidenced by a client hours log, verified by a supervisor - [Written Statement](https://ncps.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/Upgrade-to-HS-Accredited-Written-Statement-Guidelines.pdf) - [Supervisor’s report](https://ncps.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/HS-Accredited_Supervisor_Report_Guidelines.pdf) - A professional reference - Evidence of **30** hours of CPD - A minimum of 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) must have been completed in a physical classroom. **3) Equivalent Register** Under this route, Accredited Membership is awarded to a practitioner who holds an equivalent membership grade already attained via another Accredited Register. **Complex applications** Applications which contain complex information; for example, from long standing practitioners where historical training routes show a marked difference from current training routes, may be referred to the Professional Standards Committee for a complex case review. The committee will ensure that the application meets the Society’s published standards and decide at what level to place the successful applicant on the register; unsuccessful applicants will be assisted with clear guidance about suitable routes for registration. **Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)** **MHS (Accred)** members are eligible to register their interest to join the [CNHC](https://www.cnhc.org.uk/#gsc.tab=0). Practitioners who have met the requirements for Accredited membership and have significant further professional experience which has made a notable contribution to the profession may be considered by the Society for Fellowship. Fellowship cannot be applied for and is awarded at the discretion of the Society. A non-registrant member who is on a training course to become a hypnotherapist. The criterion for student membership is to demonstrate enrolment on any hypnotherapy training course which is compatible with the Society’s Code of Ethics. This does not have to be a course recognised by the Society. Student Members cannot advertise their membership and insofar as they are seeing clients may only do so as part of their on-going studies under the supervisory arrangements specified by their trainer. They must agree to be bound by the Society’s Code of Ethics. ## Appeals Please see information about our appeals process. [Read more](https://ncps.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/Council-meeting-minutes/Registration-Application-Review-Policy.pdf)