Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state. We’ve all had times in our lives when we gazed off into the distance, we have all day dreamed, we’ve been lost in thought, we’ve all had moments when we’ve forgotten things, when we’ve imagined. These are all hypnotic phenomena.

So yes, we all experience hypnosis, and we can all be hypnotised.

For more information on hypnosis check out the blogs and vlogs available to non-members or if you are really fascinated and you want to learn more just sign up as a Life-Long Member and in the ResourceHUB you will find tools and information to help you to experience hypnosis.

If you are a practitioner sign up as an Accredited practitioner and check out the WikiHUB where you will find exercises to improve your ability to do self-hypnosis and hypnotise other people.

Although IAPCP is a trading company, we operate to be of service to our members more than for profit. In order to keep operating overheads to a minimum and avoid having to pass charges on to our members, systems have been put in place to reduce all costs including time spent answering questions covered in this comprehensive FAQ.

If you cannot find the answer to your question in this FAQ, use the search bar at the top of the menu. Most of the questions people have been answered on these pages.

In the event that you have searched thoroughly and still have questions, please use the contact form.

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To become an Accredited Practitioner member, we require all applicants to provide proof of their training including certification. .

If you do not have your certificate from your trainer, please contact them directly.

In the event that you are still unable to provide certification, we may at our discretion offer Verified Practitioner membership, in order to do so we will require additional proof of your training and certification such as learning journals, receipts, evidence that your application is credible and meets the accrediting practitioner standards set by the IAPCP.

Currently, the only categories of complimentary practice which are covered by the IAPCP are hypnotherapy and neuro linguistic programming.

In the future additional modalities will be added.

Members will be notified of the categories to be included, and there will be a beta phase roll out for each new modality.

At IAPCP, we strive to maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior among our members both Accredited Institutes as well as Accredited and Verified Practitioners. The expectations of IAPCP are detailed in the Standards, Values and Codes of Conduct.

We do not intervene in matters of customer service, billing or marketing unless such issues violate the Standards, Values and Codes of Conduct. Such disputes are to be handled between the Accrediting Institutes and their customers.

As part of this commitment, we have a complaints procedure to ensure that any complaints filed against our members by members of the public are addressed in a fair, transparent, and timely manner.

Our procedure involves a thorough investigation of complaints, followed by a determination of action and an appeals process, if necessary. We maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process and provide clear and timely communication to ensure that the complainant is informed and involved every step of the way.

Our ultimate goal is to resolve complaints to the satisfaction of all parties involved and to prevent similar complaints from occurring in the future.

The complaints procedure is:

1. Submission of Complaint: Complaints must be submitted via email with a valid email address, full name and point of contact. With a summary of the complaint any evidence to support the complaint.

2. Acknowledgment of Complaint: Upon receiving a complaint, we will send an acknowledgment of receipt to the complainant, which will reconfirm the summary of the complaint and any relevant details, along with an estimate of when the IAPCP will respond to the complaint.

3. Investigation: The IAPC will then conduct a thorough investigation of the complaint. This may involve reviewing any relevant documents, interviewing witnesses or the accused member, and gathering any other relevant information and bringing in third parties to evaluate any alleged wrongdoing if the complaint violates UK law or presents safeguarding issues.

4. Determination of Action: Based on the investigation, the IAPCP will determine what action, if any, should be taken in response to the complaint. The IAPCP will also inform the complainant of its determination in a timely manner and provide any reasons for its decision.

5. Appeals: If the complainant is not satisfied with the IAPCP response, they will be given the opportunity to appeal the decision. The appeals process will be clearly outlined and communicated to the complainant.

6. Follow-up: After the complaint has been resolved, the IAPCP will follow up with the complainant to ensure that they are satisfied with the outcome and that any necessary actions have been taken. The IAPCP will also take any steps necessary to prevent similar complaints from occurring in the future.

It's important for the IAPCP to maintain confidentiality throughout the complaints process, and to ensure that both the complainant and the accused member are treated fairly and with respect. Additionally, the IAPCP will provide clear and timely communication throughout the process to ensure that the complainant is informed and involved every step of the way.

We are developing and adding new content all the time, we will inform members of substantive updates in the notification section of the MembersHUB. During the beta phase roll outs will happen once tested and fit for purpose so please be patient.

All members are advised during sign up to only sign up for services which are live as we reserve the right to adapt and change existing and new services and offerings as the platform develops.