Hypnotherapy Training in India: Evidence-based Psychotherapy Certification (M2)
Why Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is no longer a fringe practice in India. With growing recognition in clinical psychotherapy, hypnotherapy techniques are increasingly used by mental health professionals to address childhood trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and behavioural patterns rooted in the subconscious mind. At Wellness Space, our Hypnotherapy Training programme is built on an evidence-based foundation — combining established hypnotherapy techniques with contemporary psychotherapy research, which includes Memory Reconsolidation (RTM) protocols and trauma-sensitive HeartMath methodology. Accredited by IMDHA (International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association), EARTh (Earth Association for Regression Therapy), and IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), the programme is led by Dr Riri G Trivedi (PhD) and Dr Gunjan Y Trivedi (PhD) — researchers and practitioners with published peer-reviewed work on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Heart Rate Variability, and Complex PTSD.
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a clinical technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention — the hypnotic trance state — to help a person access the subconscious mind, where emotional patterns, beliefs, and memories shape much of everyday behaviour. In this state, the analytical mind quietens, allowing a trained therapist to work directly with the deeper layers of cognition that ordinarily govern emotion and physical response.
Modern hypnotherapy was placed on a clinical footing by Dr Milton Erickson in the 20th century and is now recognised by professional bodies including the American Psychological Association as a legitimate adjunct to psychotherapy. It is not stage hypnosis or mind control — the client is always conscious, in control, and able to reject any suggestion. Clinical applications include anxiety, post-traumatic stress, childhood emotional patterns, chronic pain, insomnia, and habits rooted in subconscious conditioning.
This hypnotherapy training in India initiates participants on the journey toward becoming psychotherapists. It provides a comprehensive understanding of hypnotherapy techniques, integrating foundational knowledge with practical applications. The theory explores the influence of the mind on chronic illnesses and mental health, emphasising how deep relaxation and hypnosis-based interventions can aid in alleviating stress and releasing suppressed emotions to support recovery.
Why Evidence-Based Hypnotherapy?
Most hypnotherapy training in India teaches techniques — scripts, inductions, deepeners — without the clinical reasoning that determines when and why to use them. This approach can produce technicians, not therapists.
Evidence-based hypnotherapy is different. It grounds every technique in peer-reviewed research, measurable outcomes, and client safety frameworks. At Wellness Space, we integrate hypnotherapy with three contemporary research streams: Memory Reconsolidation (RTM), which uses controlled re-exposure to permanently update traumatic memory networks; HeartMath and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) protocols, drawn from Dr Gunjan Y Trivedi’s PhD research on Bhramari Pranayama; and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) assessment, drawn from Dr Riri G Trivedi’s PhD on the link between childhood trauma and adult mental health in India.
The result is a program that produces practitioners who can integrate with allied health professionals, present credible case studies, and deliver outcomes that can be measured rather than merely described. The training also includes techniques based on the concept of the “Release Reframe Toolkit” and its practical implications. The “Release Reframe Toolkit” is designed to help resolve emotional blockages and transform limiting beliefs. It incorporates fundamental techniques such as inductions, deepeners, guided imagery, and anchors to facilitate effective therapeutic outcomes.
What Sets Wellness Space Apart
A few things distinguish this training from the wider hypnotherapy landscape in India:
- Triple international accreditation — IMDHA (USA), EARTh (Netherlands), and IPHM (UK). Few Indian programmes hold all three.
- PhD-led faculty with active research output — Riri and Gunjan are both published researchers, including in the Indian Journal of Community Medicine and Cureus.
- Part of a 225-hour psychotherapy programme — not a standalone hypnosis school. Trainees graduate ready to integrate hypnotherapy into broader clinical practice.
- Books with Penguin Random House India — What Happened to Me? (Indian Perspectives on Childhood Trauma) and This Book Won’t Teach You Parenting.
- Small cohorts, supervised live practice — not large group lectures.
Participants will explore the history of hypnosis, gain a solid understanding of what hypnotherapy is, and learn how it facilitates the mind-body connection to support profound transformation. The curriculum includes client management strategies the importance of ethics and enables participants to guide individuals through their healing processes effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Training
Is hypnotherapy legal and recognised in India?
Yes. Hypnotherapy is a recognised therapeutic modality in India, practised by mental health professionals, integrative medicine practitioners, and certified hypnotherapists. There is no separate licensing requirement, but credible training from accredited institutions is essential for ethical practice.
Do I need a psychology degree to train in hypnotherapy?
No formal psychology degree is required. However, this programme is best suited for those with prior background or genuine commitment to clinical mental health work. Many participants are already mental health professionals, medical doctors, or allied health practitioners.
How is evidence-based hypnotherapy different from traditional hypnotherapy?
Traditional hypnotherapy often relies on scripts and techniques without clinical reasoning. Evidence-based hypnotherapy grounds every intervention in peer-reviewed research, measurable outcomes, and structured client assessment — closer in rigour to psychotherapy than to stage or entertainment hypnosis.
What is Memory Reconsolidation (RTM)?
Memory Reconsolidation is a research-backed protocol that uses controlled re-exposure to update traumatic memory networks at the neurological level. Unlike traditional desensitisation, RTM aims for permanent change rather than suppression of symptoms.
How long does it take to become a certified hypnotherapist?
Module 2 alone earns a Participation Certificate. Full Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Practitioner Certification is awarded after completing all six modules (225 hours total) and submitting module-specific case studies.
Is online hypnotherapy training as effective as in-person?
For Module 2, online training delivered live (not pre-recorded) is highly effective, particularly for the theoretical and observational components. Practical skills development happens through live demonstrations, supervised peer practice in breakout rooms, and ongoing mentorship — all of which translate well to online delivery.
Can I practise hypnotherapy in India after this training?
Yes. Upon receiving your Participation Certificate (Module 2) or full Practitioner Certification (all six modules), you may practise hypnotherapy in India. The programme’s IMDHA, EARTh, and IPHM accreditations are recognised internationally.
What’s the difference between hypnotherapy and clinical hypnosis?
Clinical hypnosis is the application of hypnotic techniques within medical or psychological treatment by a licensed clinician. Hypnotherapy is broader — a structured therapeutic approach using hypnosis, often delivered by trained therapists who may or may not hold a medical license. Both can be evidence-based.
Why train with Wellness Space specifically?
Triple international accreditation, PhD-led faculty with peer-reviewed publications, integration into a comprehensive 225-hour psychotherapy programme, and a small-cohort model with supervised live practice. We focus on producing clinical practitioners, not technicians.
What happens after I complete Module 2?
You receive a Participation Certificate and can either continue through Modules 3 to 6 toward full Practitioner Certification, or apply your Module 2 learning within your existing practice while you decide your path forward. To get practitioner certification, you can also work on your case studies and other deliverables (to be explained during the workshop)
Contents
- Understanding concepts of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, trance state, subconscious mind
- Introduction to release reframe toolkit for releasing emotional blockages and reframing beliefs.
- Steps for Conducting Hypnotherapy sessions using Inductions, Deepeners, Guided Imagery, Auto Suggestions as well as using Scripts, Anchoring and Ideomotor signalling for effective therapy
- Using Hypnotherapy techniques for Relationship Dialogue and Age Regression
- Client intake and identifying problem areas and Measuring Progress
- Applications, Benefits and Contraindications of Hypnotherapy techniques
- Practical exercises demonstrating the application of M1 and M2 techniques for managing anxiety, depression, and insomnia
(The Training will include Concept sharing and Discussions, Practical demonstrations of the techniques and live Practises)
Those who register 10 calendar days prior to the workshop, will be sent a printed copy of the workshop manual (within India); others will get a soft copy only.
Training Experience at Wellness Space
Testimonials
I attended the M1 and M2 modules at the wellness space. Evidence based therapy practice with a hands-on learning approach. I had a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it to all advocates of mental health.
This was a wonderful Module(M2) Had an amazing experience with all the batch mates under the guidance of Riri Mam and Gunjan Sir..Learnt many new techniques and insights about human mind and body..It was the perfect blend of practical and theoretical learning... Highly recommend the course if you are planning for self awareness or practicing as a therapist in future.. Thank you so much 😊 Looking forward to Learn more from you Mam and Sir🙏-
Recently I attended M1 Journey within & M2 Hypnotherapy Module at Wellness Space with Riri mam and Gunjan Sir. It was amazing experience overall. M1 Journey within was about Self Hypnosis Technique. I learnt EFT and SEE protocol with lots of supportive research. I am practicing SEE Protocol for one month now and my experience is amazing and unbelievable too. It is well designed course which gives you opportunity to understand Subconscious mind and it's impact of our life.
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