The LSCCH: The Global Standard for Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Psychotherapy in the UK

The London School of Clinical Communications & Hypnosis UK

The London School of Clinical Communications and Hypnosis (LSCCH UK) is committed to driving the next evolution of psychotherapy. Our mission is to establish and maintain the highest global standard for advanced training in Clinical Communications, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and, crucially, Integrative Psychotherapy.

We believe the future of mental healthcare lies in practitioners who are versatile, evidence-based, and capable of integrating multiple therapeutic modalities.

The LSCCH curriculum, refined over decades in the UK, is designed to create clinicians who are not only skilled but clinically robust, operating at the leading edge of practice worldwide.

Who Are the London School of Clinical Communications and Hypnosis?

Peter Mabbutt conducting a lecture

The Late Michael Joseph - Founder of LCCH

LSCCH UK is not merely a training provider; we are a clinical institution with a profound, foundational legacy. The original London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH) was first founded in 1984 by the late Michael Joseph, whose vision was to professionalise and elevate the ethical application of hypnotherapy in the UK.

This gives us four decades of experience in clinical application, research integration, and uncompromising educational rigour. Our authority is built on this extensive history. We are dedicated to the application of hypnosis not as a stage trick or a simple relaxation technique, but as a sophisticated, evidence-based tool for clinical change.

Our historical roots, transitioning from the LCCH, cement our position as a thought leader. The name change to LSCCH highlights the foundational importance of Clinical Communications. True mastery of Clinical Hypnosis is impossible without mastering the subtle, ethical, and profound communication techniques that allow a clinician to facilitate deep, lasting change in a client. This dual focus ensures our graduates are prepared for complex clinical environments, setting us apart from training that focuses purely on technique.

We stand at the forefront, defining what it means to be a professional, ethical, and clinically competent hypnotherapist in the modern era, setting the benchmark for the UK, Europe, and Asia.

Clinical Leadership: The Expertise of Peter Mabbutt

Peter Mabbutt, Director of Studies at LSCCH UK

Our educational philosophy is championed and directed by leading figures in the field, ensuring our curriculum remains academically rigorous and clinically current.

Peter Mabbutt, the Director of Studies at LSCCH UK, exemplifies this dedication. As a highly experienced clinician and educator, Peter Mabbutt has been instrumental in shaping the UK’s standards for Clinical Hypnotherapy training for over two decades. His work focuses on integrating established psychological principles with advanced hypnotherapeutic techniques, ensuring that LSCCH graduates are trained to the highest possible level of clinical competence and ethical practice. His direct oversight guarantees the consistency and quality of education across our global network.

A Natural Progression: From LCCH to LSCCH

Our evolution into the London School of Clinical Communications and Hypnosis (LSCCH) was a natural and necessary progression. This rebrand reflects our expanded curriculum, which places equal weight on advanced psychotherapy training and the critical study of clinical communications—essential skills for any truly effective modern practitioner of Clinical Hypnosis.

The emphasis on the word 'Clinical' is paramount. It signifies our commitment to evidence-based methods, mandatory clinical supervision, and rigorous adherence to the ethical framework expected of allied health professionals. We do not just teach hypnosis; we teach Clinical Hypnotherapy as a recognised, responsible adjunct or primary intervention within an Integrative Psychotherapy framework.

Upholding the UK Benchmark, Globally

LSCCH UK’s curriculum ensures that the highest standard of Clinical Hypnotherapy training developed in the UK is delivered consistently across our network in Europe and Asia. This unified, high-quality delivery is what maintains our status as a global leader.

Governance and Professional Affiliation

LSCCH UK has always been synonymous with robust professional governance, ensuring our graduates are eligible for membership in the field’s most respected bodies. Our educational standards have directly influenced the evolution of professional associations:

• The British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH): For many years, the BSCH served as the primary professional body for our graduates, focusing on the ethical and clinical application of hypnosis within the UK.
  

• The British Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Integrative Psychotherapy (BSCHIP): Reflecting the necessary evolution of the profession and LSCCH's commitment to multi-modal training, the society transitioned to the BSCHIP. This change acknowledged the vital role of Integrative Psychotherapy alongside core hypnotherapy, providing a more comprehensive scope of practice for members and reflecting the curriculum taught at LSCCH UK.
  

• The International Alliance of Clinical Hypnotherapist and Integrative Psychotherapist (IACHIP): Today, LSCCH UK’s advanced training is aligned with the International Alliance of Clinical Hypnotherapist and Integrative Psychotherapist (IACHIP). IACHIP is the global standard-setting body that represents the culmination of this evolution. It provides a contemporary, internationally recognised framework that supports practitioners of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Integrative Psychotherapy across diverse continents, ensuring portability, high ethical standards, and a commitment to ongoing professional development on a global scale. This ongoing relationship ensures our students are trained not just for the local UK market, but for international professional recognition.
  

Our Global Network for Professional Training:

LSCCH UK is the central governing body, dedicated to maintaining the educational rigour and professional integrity of our programmes. We work with trusted partners to service practitioners globally, ensuring geographical accessibility without compromising quality:

• LCCH Portugal (Europe): Servicing practitioners in the European region, including our key educational centre in Portugal. This allows us to actively contribute to the professionalisation of Integrative Psychotherapy standards within the EU.

LCCH Portugal

• LCCH Asia: Servicing practitioners throughout the South East Asian region, namely Malaysia and Singapore.
  

  

  LCCH Asia

Important Affiliation Note: We wish to clearly state that LSCCH UK and its associated entities (LCCH Asia, LCCH Portugal) are not affiliated with LCCH International.

The LSCCH Standard: Comprehensive Course Offerings

Our comprehensive programme is structured to guide practitioners from foundational competence to advanced, integrative mastery.

Core Diploma Programmes

1. The Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (PDCH)

   • Focus: Core hypnotherapy skills, client assessment, fundamental psychotherapeutic models, and ethical practice. The foundation for aspiring practitioners of Clinical Hypnosis and Clinical Hypnotherapy.
     

2. The Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (MDCH)

   • Target Audience: Exclusively tailored for registered healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, dentists, nurses, and allied health professionals).
     

   • Focus: The sophisticated application of Clinical Hypnotherapy within a medical context, focusing on areas such as pain management, compliance, phobia resolution, and pre/post-operative anxiety, all while operating ethically within the healthcare professional’s existing scope of practice.
     

Advanced Diploma and Specialist Certificates

The Advanced Practitioner Diploma (APDIP) represents the pinnacle of our training, enabling graduates to offer truly Integrative Psychotherapy by synthesising multiple evidence-based modalities.

The specialist certificates listed below are essential components of the APDIP pathway, but may also be offered as standalone Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for qualified professionals:

• Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (APDIP)

  • Note: This diploma is awarded upon successful completion and integration of the core Diploma (PDCH) and the four(4) core specialist certificates CBT, EMDR, EST, and IP

• Specialist Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (IP)

  • Focus: Dedicated to the advanced theoretical and practical application of synthesising diverse therapeutic approaches (Hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR, EST, etc.) into a cohesive, evidence-based, client-specific treatment framework. Crucially, this includes in-depth study of ethical and therapeutic issues concerning diversity, including gender and sexual orientation, race, and culture, alongside coverage of issues in relation to 4th Wave Psychotherapy (e.g., transpersonal, mindfulness, spiritual dimensions of wellness, and existential concerns).

• Specialist Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Focus: Mastering short-term, goal-oriented psychological treatment that teaches clients to change their thought patterns. Integrating CBT with Clinical Hypnosis (Cognitive Hypnotherapy) greatly accelerates therapeutic outcomes.
    

• Specialist Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Focus: Providing trauma-informed care through a globally recognised model for treating post-traumatic stress and anxiety disorders. Our training focuses on the ethical application of EMDR within the clinical framework.
    

• Specialist Certificate in Ego State Therapy (EST)

  • Focus: A profound, dissociation-based technique that aids in resolving inner conflict and promoting personality integration. This advanced skillset is crucial for treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders.
    

• Specialist Certificate in Past Life Regression (PLR)

  • Focus: An advanced course exploring transpersonal psychology, deep memory retrieval techniques, and the therapeutic application of Past Life Regression for resolving current life issues and patterns.
    

• Specialist Certificate in Addictive Behaviours and Psychological Pain (ABPP)

  • Focus: Specialized training for working with complex dependencies and the management of chronic and psychological pain. It integrates advanced hypnotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic models to address the underlying psychological drivers of addictive behaviours.
    

• Specialist Certificate in Clinical Supervision (CS)

  • Focus: Training qualified practitioners to become effective clinical supervisors. This course covers ethical practice, supervisory models, and mentoring techniques necessary to support the professional development and clinical case management of other hypnotherapists and psychotherapists.
    

By mastering and integrating these powerful tools, LSCCH graduates are capable of analysing a client’s needs and selecting the most appropriate, evidence-based intervention, ensuring a bespoke and highly effective treatment plan. This versatility, depth of knowledge, and commitment to the synthesis of techniques is what places our graduates at the forefront of modern clinical practice and makes us the global leader in Integrative Psychotherapy education.

Professional Pathways and Ongoing Support

Pioneering education means pioneering support. Our commitment to students does not end on graduation day, but extends into fostering lifelong professional excellence:

1. Mandatory Clinical Supervision: Students are required to undertake robust, structured clinical supervision throughout their training and subsequent practice. This is non-negotiable and provides the essential scaffolding for translating theoretical knowledge into safe, effective practice, ensuring accountability and continuous learning.
   

2. Global Community and CPD: Graduates become part of a global LSCCH network, benefitting from shared resources, continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, and mutual support across continents, including the UK, Europe, and Asia. Our CPD materials ensure practitioners remain current with the latest research in both Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Psychotherapy.
   

3. Career Mobility and Professionalisation: The UK-based governance ensures our diplomas are designed for maximum professional specialisation and career mobility. We equip our students to excel in independent practice, integrating seamlessly into existing healthcare environments, whether a practitioner chooses to practise in Portugal, Malaysia, Singapore, or the UK.
   

LSCCH UK is proud to set the standard for the next generation of highly capable, ethical, and integrative clinical practitioners in the region and worldwide. We are the definitive choice for those serious about building a safe, effective, and sustainable career at the cutting edge of Integrative Psychotherapy.