Who We Are

We are a Canada-wide accreditingregistry for qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists and ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists. ARCH is a Non-profit Professional Associationincorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia with the principal goalof promoting the professional practice of Clinical Hypnotherapy in Canada.

Membership is only attainable in theAssociation once a candidate has met the rigorous standardized academictraining, clinical experience and the supervision requirements as outlined inour Standards of Registration and Standards of Practice. Prospective membersare also reviewed through criminal records check and must remain "membersin good standing" with ARCH to continue to be accredited by them.

Our International Membersidentify themselves as "International Designated Hypnotherapists"(I.D.Ht), "International Designated Clinical Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.H.)and/or "International Designated ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.C.H.) and are held accountable by aCertifying/Accrediting Organisation in their Country of Practice.

Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of the Association that supportsthe goals and mission of ARCH Canada. An Associate/Friend of ARCH is notrecognized or certified to practice Hypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.

International Reciprocal Alliance

In 2008, ARCH Canada entered into anInternational Reciprocal Alliance with the AustralianHypnotherapists' Association (AHA),the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) in the UK for the promotion of excellence in the Profession ofHypnotherapy internationally. The AHA is the foremost certifying body inAustralia, and a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation ofAustralia - the GHSC and GHR represent some of the highest standards ofcertification in the United Kingdom. They, like ARCH, represent some of thehighest standards for membership, ethics, and practice in the profession.

 

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis, techniques andprotocols for the purpose of assisting clients to understand their issues andconcerns in order to enhance self-growth and personal effectiveness. TheHypnotherapist facilitates physical, emotional and/or mental health inindividuals who fail to respond to other therapeutic interventions.Hypnotherapy focuses on the causes and effects of symptoms, unravels the causalmysteries of physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms to reduce and/oreliminate them. Hypnotic applications and protocols can be used to heal,improve general health, reduce and manage pain, and change patterns ofbehaviours and habits.


Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of theAssociation that supports the goals and mission of ARCH Canada. AnAssociate/Friend of ARCH is not recognized or certified to practiceHypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.

Registered Hypnotherapists 
(Grandfathered) use techniques and protocolsfor the purpose of assisting clients deal with general behavioural issues suchas: Smoking Cessation, Self-Confidence, Stress Management, Regression etc.

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists are trained in the use of more advanced techniquesand protocols for the purpose of assisting clients deal with medical/behaviourissues such as: Pain Management, Addictions, Eating Disorders and WeightManagement, etc.

Registered ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists aretrained in further advanced techniques and protocols for the purpose ofassisting clients deal with psychological disorders.


What are the Benefits of Choosing an ARCH Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist?

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists have successfully fulfilledrequirements of education, supervision and clinical experience to thesatisfaction of the Association for certification in their professionalregistration level. All Registered Professional Members are extensivelyscreened, including Criminal Record Checks and must carry ProfessionalLiability Insurance. Some third-party payment plans such as Extended HealthCare Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs may pay partial or totalcoverage for Hypnotherapy services.


What concerns would I bring to a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist?

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists are qualified to address many medical, emotional and behavioural issues through assessment, prevention, and treatment/intervention. Some examples of concerns/issues which are appropriate to bring to a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist include the following (this is not an all-inclusive list and specific training is required for many specialized concerns):

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Addictions/Substance Abuse
  • Allergies
  • Assertiveness
  • Bed Wetting
  • Body, Mind Healing
  • Catastrophic Illness
  • Communication skills
  • Cross-Cultural Issues
  • Childhood and Adolescent Issues
  • Co-dependency Issues
  • Dream Analysis
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Exams/Study Habits
  • Fears & Phobias
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Improved Concentration
  • Inner-Conflict Resolution
  • Insomnia
  • Medical/Dental Procedures
  • Memory Improvement
  • Motivation
  • Nail Biting
  • Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviour
  • Panic/Anxiety Disorder
  • Personal Growth and Self Development
  • Pain Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Regression Therapy
  • Relaxation
  • Stress Management
  • Self Confidence
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Sports Motivation
  • Stuttering
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Tension Headaches
  • Weight Management
  • AND Much More!

It is important to remember that Hypnosis cannot, and should not, stand alone as the sole medical or psychological intervention for any clinical disorder. Hypnosis should not be used instead of appropriate medical, dental, or psychological treatment, and any individual with a medical or psychological problem should first consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis and professional advice. Hypnosis should only be practiced by those who have been appropriately trained, who practice appropriately, and within the scope of their training.