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Gastric Band HypnotherapyDiploma Course

Support mindset shifts for healthier habits—naturally. Explore how guided visualisation and hypnotherapy techniques can help individuals build a more positive relationship with food and body image.

Course overview:

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What Will You Learn?

With global obesity rates on the rise, there is increasing interest in non-invasive approaches to support weight management. The Gastric Band Hypnotherapy Diploma Course introduces a holistic method designed to complement lifestyle changes by working with the subconscious mind.

Through guided hypnosis and visualisation techniques, this method aims to simulate the sensation of satiety often associated with a surgical gastric band—without the risks, costs, or recovery time involved in medical procedures.

What You’ll Learn:

The principles behind gastric band hypnotherapy and its role in supporting behavioural change
How psychological and emotional patterns can influence eating habits and weight
Hypnotherapy tools such as scripts, affirmations, and visualisation methods

A Mind-Body Approach to Wellness

This course begins by exploring:

The differences between surgical and non-surgical weight management options
How mindset and belief systems influence appetite, self-image, and motivation
The potential benefits of guided hypnotherapy as part of a broader wellness routine

Supporting Emotional Wellbeing

Understand the role of deeper emotional and psychological factors, including:

Childhood conditioning and emotional eating patterns
The impact of stress, trauma, and societal pressure on eating behaviours
Ways to encourage self-awareness, compassion, and sustainable habits

Building Skills in Hypnotherapy

Gain practical knowledge in:

Induction techniques for a safe and supportive hypnotic experience
How to facilitate guided visualisations to simulate the experience of a gastric band
Suggestions, scripts, and exercises that can be used to support behavioural change
Strategies for encouraging client progress and self-reflection

Running a Professional Practice

Explore:

Ethical frameworks and professional boundaries
Best practices for client intake and support
Tools for marketing your services and building client trust
Ways to continue your development as a wellness or hypnotherapy practitioner

Please Note:
This is a knowledge-based course intended for educational and continuing professional development (CPD) purposes. It does not confer a medical qualification or replace the guidance of a healthcare provider. Results may vary depending on the individual, and this course should not be considered a substitute for medical advice, treatment, or surgical consultation.

This course is ideal for professionals and individuals interested in exploring mind-body approaches to wellness and behavioural change. Therapists looking to broaden their knowledge may find it a valuable addition to their existing skill set. Nutritionists, fitness coaches, and holistic practitioners may also benefit from understanding how mindset and subconscious patterns can influence habits and overall wellbeing.

Educators, counsellors, and wellness professionals can use the insights gained to enhance their understanding of behavioural motivation. The course is also well-suited to individuals with a personal interest in holistic health or a desire to explore how subconscious processes may impact personal growth and self-development.

This course is intended for educational and continuing professional development (CPD) purposes. It does not provide a licence to practise as a clinical hypnotherapist or healthcare provider.

Introduction
Part 1: The History and Evolution of Gastric Band Hypnotherapy
Part 2: The Scientific Principles Underlying This Approach
Part 3: The Primary Advantages of Gastric Band Hypnotherapy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1: Assessment

Part 1: The Fundamental Principles of Hypnosis
Part 2: The Myths and Facts Surrounding the Practice
Part 3: Essential Techniques for Inducing a Hypnotic State
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2: Assessment

Part 1: The Emotional and Mental Triggers That Can Lead to Overeating
Part 2: The Role of Childhood Experiences, Societal Pressures and Stress in Weight Gain
Part 3: The Cyclical Relationship Between Mental Health Issues and Obesity
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3: Assessment

Part 1: Hypnotherapy Scripts Tailored for Weight Loss
Part 2: Visualisation Techniques
Part 3: Positive Affirmations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4: Assessment

Part 1: Simulating a Gastric Band Placement Through Hypnosis
Part 2: The Importance of Post-Hypnotic Suggestions
Part 3: How to Prepare Clients Mentally and Emotionally for the 'Surgery'
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5: Assessment

Part 1: Strategies to Support Clients Post the Hypnotic Procedure
Part 2: The Importance of Follow-Up Sessions and Continuous Reinforcement
Part 3: Potential Challenges Post-Procedure
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6: Assessment

Part 1: The Ethical Responsibilities of a Hypnotherapist
Part 2: The Importance of Informed Consent, Confidentiality and Boundary Management
Part 3: Potential Ethical Dilemmas
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7: Assessment

Part 1: Setting Up a Successful Hypnotherapy Practice
Part 2: The Importance of Client Testimonials and Referrals
Part 3: Marketing and Branding Strategies
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8: Assessment

Part 1: Advanced Hypnotherapy Methods for Specific Challenges
Part 2: The Importance of Continuous Learning
Part 3: Opportunities for Collaboration
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9: Assessment

Part 1: Case Studies
Part 2: Potential Pitfalls and Challenges
Part 3: Feedback and Improvements
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 10: Assessment

The Gastric Band Hypnotherapy Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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