Members of Clinical Hypnosis Australia:

Members of Clinical Hypnosis Australia receive recognition from both state and federal governments, private health funds, and industry bodies. The primary objective of this registry is to offer the public a dependable and current resource when seeking a qualified hypnotherapist. All recommended members must provide certificate of training, first aid, insurance and provide yearly up to date reports on supervision requirements, ongoing training and renewal of previous requirements such as first aid etc.

In a social context where the importance of credentials and qualifications is on the rise, there is a frequent inquiry into what constitutes an acceptable "professional" level of training in hypnotherapy. Until now, there has been no unanimously agreed-upon answer. Individuals who assert to be "trained," "qualified," or "accredited" undergo programs ranging from a few weekend workshops and/or limited reading to those with five or more years of tertiary study in related fields. This is followed by an intensive hypnotherapy course and several years of clinical supervision with a recognised supervisor through a professional hypnotherapy association, such as Clinical Hypnosis Australia. To address this issue, the practitioner directory has established a minimum set of training standards for the professional practice of Hypnotherapy, subject to regular reviews.

Concerns about accountability and public protection in clinical services are particularly crucial. The Clinical Hypnosis Australia practitioner directory directly retrieves information from the Clinical Hypnosis Australia member database, ensuring that all members are professionally current and up to date. If a member fails to renew and update professional requirements annually, they will not appear in the directory. The goal of Clinical Hypnosis Australia is to uphold appropriately qualified professional hypnotherapists who meet the necessary standards and actively contribute to the ongoing professionalization of hypnotherapy as a modality. Qualified practitioners, whether in Australia or overseas, are encouraged to apply for membership and inclusion in the directory.

Every therapist listed in the directory must demonstrate compliance with ethics and training standards, as well as meeting yearly membership requirements. The directory serves as an authoritative guide to the qualifications and standards of training for hypnotherapists in Australia. All listed members undergo a rigorous application process, where their qualifications, relevant training, and supervised experience are thoroughly verified. Additionally, it confirms their adherence to requirements for ongoing supervision and professional development, as well as their affiliation with a recognized professional hypnotherapy association.

This commitment to standards and qualification verification sets Clinical Hypnosis Australia apart from other hypnotherapy listings and directories. Other therapist listings primarily focus on promoting awareness and services without necessarily undergoing a rigorous process to verify qualifications and claims about practice and competence. Furthermore, they may not serve a regulatory function, such as providing a mechanism for investigating complaints. The objective of the Clinical Hypnosis Australia directory is to bridge this gap by offering the public an authoritative listing of professional hypnotherapists.