You could do a course recognised by a professional bodies related to hypnotherapy, including:

• National Council for Hypnotherapy
• The National Hypnotherapy Society
• British Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and General Hypnotherapy Register

Courses usually involve practical workshops, self-study and written assignments. You might have an advantage when applying for courses if you have a background in healthcare or counselling.

Some hypnotherapy courses are aimed at qualified psychologists or healthcare professionals. You'll need a relevant degree or professional qualification for these.

You'll need:

• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• sensitivity and understanding
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be flexible and open to change
• customer service skills
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks

In this role you could:

• meet with a client to discuss their medical history and life
• suggest courses of treatment
• put your client into a hypnotic trance
• make positive suggestions and statements
• take notes and write reports on progress

You could work in a therapy clinic, from home or at a health spa.