Membership of the CHPA

The CHPA welcomes new members, including qualified hypnotherapists and students of clinical hypnotherapy.  You can find information about membership on this page, including a link to the membership application form. You are welcome to contact us on Email: info@chpa.ie or Tel: 086 388 2424 if you would like any help with your membership application.

Categories of membership

a. Hypnotherapist membership, which is open to practising Hypnotherapists holding a qualification in Hypnotherapy recognised by the Association; such a member may use the designation MCHPA

It is a condition of practising membership that the candidate for membership undergoes vetting by An Garda Siochana.

b. Student membership, open to students studying for a Hypnotherapy qualification at training institutions recognised by the Association. Such a member may not use any designation

c. Non-practising Membership, open to qualified Hypnotherapists who are not practising but wish to retain membership for a limited period after ceasing practise or during a break in practice. The time permitted for a member to remain a non practising member will be determined by the Committee from time to time. Such a member may not use any designation.

Benefits of membership

Benefits for All Levels of Membership:

• CPD events organised by The CHPA are included in membership fee
• Communication publications such a The CHPA Newsletters
• Eligibility to participate in The CHPA working groups

Additional benefits for practising Hypnotherapist Members:

• Certificate of Membership
• Listing on the register of hypnotherapists on The CHPA website
• Notification of telephone/email enquiries made to The CHPA looking for a therapist
• A Vote at general meetings of the organisation
• Access to OBF insurance rate €105 
• Contacts for Supervision
• Peer / Supervision Groups organised by The CHPA are included in membership fee
• Access to Garda Vetting

Obligations of membership

All practising Hypnotherapist members must:

• Undertake CPD in Hypnotherapy knowledge and skills, comprising a minimum of 28 CPD hrs/ pts over 2 calendar membership years. 
• Engage in personal development activities (e.g. self-improvement programs, publishing articles, participating in CHPA committee activities etc) comprising 2 points over 2 calendar membership years
• Attend sessions with a recognised therapist supervisor on a minimum of 4 occasions in the year, or for the number of sessions specified for the number of the therapist member’s practice hours achieved.
• Have Liability Insurance cover.