ABOUT ARCH CANADA

We are a Canada-wide accrediting registry for qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists and Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapists. ARCH is a Non-profit Professional Association incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia with the principal goal of promoting the professional practice of Clinical Hypnotherapy in Canada.

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

Our International Members identify themselves as "International Designated Hypnotherapists" (I.D.Ht), "International Designated Clinical Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.H.) and/or "International Designated Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.C.H.) and are held accountable by a Certifying/Accrediting Organisation in their Country of Practice.
Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of the Association that supports the goals and mission of ARCH Canada. An Associate/Friend of ARCH is not recognized or certified to practice Hypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.









International Reciprocal
Alliance


In 2008, ARCH Canada entered into an International Reciprocal Alliance with the Australian Hypnotherapists' 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 of Hypnotherapy internationally. The AHA is the foremost certifying body in Australia, and a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - the GHSC and GHR represent some of the highest standards of certification in the United Kingdom. They, like ARCH, represent some of the highest standards for membership, ethics, and practice in the profession.

What is Hypnotherapy?

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




Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of the Association that supports the goals and mission of ARCH Canada. An Associate/Friend of ARCH is not recognized or certified to practice Hypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.
Registered Hypnotherapists  (Grandfathered) use techniques and protocols for the purpose of assisting clients deal with general behavioural issues such as: Smoking Cessation, Self-Confidence, Stress Management, Regression etc.
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists are trained in the use of more advanced techniques and protocols for the purpose of assisting clients deal with medical/behaviour issues such as: Pain Management, Addictions, Eating Disorders and Weight Management, etc.
Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapists are trained in further advanced techniques and protocols for the purpose of assisting clients deal with psychological disorders.


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

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists have successfully fulfilled requirements of education, supervision and clinical experience to the satisfaction of the Association for certification in their professional registration level. All Registered Professional Members are extensively screened, including Criminal Record Checks and must carry Professional Liability Insurance. Some third-party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs may pay partial or total coverage for Hypnotherapy services.