At present, anyone can set up in practice as a hypnotherapist without undergoing any formal training. One way to be assured that your therapist has been properly trained is to consult a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). The NGH is the oldest, largest, and most respected hypnosis organization in the world.

NGH members are strictly regulated with respect to:
• Qualifications
• Training
• Client confidentiality
• Research and publications
• Practitioner competence
• Ethical behavior
• Continuing professional development

Click here to view the NGH Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

A note about client confidentiality. Hypnotists are legally subject to the same HIPAA confidentiality laws that apply to counselors and doctors: we may not disclose your personal information to third parties without your approval. The sanctity of your confidentiality is taken most seriously at the Sanders Hypnosis Center. In accordance with the HIPAA regulations, we will never acknowledge to any third party that you are a client of ours, not publically or privately. This means your secrets are safe at the Sanders Hypnosis Center.