- Duration
- 100 documented hours over 3 months — didactic teaching, live demonstration, and supervised practice, plus countersigned peer work, a documented case portfolio, and the NGH examination.
- Accreditation
- The National Guild of Hypnotists, founded in Boston in 1950, which reports more than 12,000 members in 105 countries (as published at ngh.net/membership, 2026).
- Eligibility
- Open to applicants from any background. Clinical work — diagnosing or treating a disorder — requires the appropriate licence; in India that is registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India under the RCI Act, 1992.
- Dates
- Rolling enrolment: interview first, then a start on the next 1st or 15th. Online throughout, with in-person intensives in Delhi NCR and Dubai scheduled with each cohort. Residential at McLeodganj — CCH 20–30 November 2026 and 20–30 March 2027, with the optional Society of NLP™ Practitioner week 1–8 December 2026 and 1–8 April 2027.
- Outcome
- The NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist (CCH). It is a professional certification, not a government licence: it does not authorise the diagnosis or treatment of mental illness, and it does not replace RCI registration.
- Admission
- By interview — there is no public checkout. Tuition is published on the apply page; awards and payment options are discussed at interview.
- Syllabus
- Every hour is published. Read the full 100-hour syllabus →
What Is the National Guild of Hypnotists?
The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950 by Dr. Rexford L. North. It is the world's oldest and largest professional hypnosis organisation — with more than 12,000 members in 105 countries (as published at ngh.net/membership, 2026). The NGH maintains a published code of ethics, peer-reviewed standards, an annual convention, and a formal credentialing system that has been operating continuously for over seven decades.
Its primary professional credential is the Certified Consulting Hypnotist (CCH) — a designation recognised internationally and held by practitioners in clinical settings, private practice, corporate environments, and research institutions worldwide. The NGH has been commended twice in the U.S. Congressional Record for its contribution to advancing the profession of hypnotism.
This is not a weekend certificate from a wellness expo. It is the credential of the world's oldest and largest hypnosis organisation, with a published code of ethics and a formal credentialing system in continuous operation since 1950.
What Is an Official NGH Chapter — and Why Does It Matter?
The NGH operates through a network of official chapters — regional bodies that represent the Guild in a specific country or territory. A chapter is not the same as an approved school, an affiliated trainer, or a certified instructor. The distinction is structural and significant.
"An NGH Approved School can deliver the curriculum and issue the credential. An official NGH Chapter is the Guild itself — present in that country, representing its standards, its ethics, and its community."
India currently has one official NGH Chapter. It was founded by Dr. Maruti Sharma — an RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist (Assoc.), International Board Certified Hypnotherapist, and founding President of NGH India, the official India Chapter. When you train through NGH India, you are not training through an affiliated school that has been approved to deliver the NGH curriculum. You are training through the chapter itself.
How NGH India Differs from Other Providers
Several providers in India offer NGH-approved training. This means they have met the NGH's requirements to deliver its curriculum and issue its credential — which is a genuine and meaningful standard. However, there are important differences in what each type of relationship with the NGH actually means.
| Status | Issues CCH Credential | Official NGH Representation | Clinical Psychology Framework | Chapter Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGH India (Official Chapter) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ RCI-registered (Assoc.) | ✓ Full |
| NGH Approved School | ✓ | — | Varies | Associate |
| NGH Certified Instructor | ✓ | — | Varies | Individual only |
The credential itself — the CCH — is the same regardless of where it is earned. See how the CCH compares to private diplomas and completion certificates for a full breakdown. What differs is the depth of clinical framework behind the training, the standing of the institution delivering it, and the community you join upon certification.
The RCI Clinical Psychology Layer
Dr. Maruti Sharma is a licensed clinical psychologist registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) — a statutory body under the Government of India. RCI registration is mandatory for anyone practising clinical psychology in India. It signifies a formal, government-recognised standard of clinical competence.
He is, to our knowledge, an RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist (Assoc.) certifying consulting hypnotists under the NGH framework — a combination without parallel in India. This matters because hypnosis — when used therapeutically — operates at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and clinical ethics. Training delivered within a clinical psychology framework is not the same as training delivered by a wellness practitioner or a self-trained hypnotist, however experienced.
The MTP Method — Dr. Sharma's proprietary clinical synthesis of Meditation, Trance, and Psychotherapy, developed over active hypnosis practice since 2000 — is integrated into NGH India's curriculum. It is Dr. Sharma's original system, taught through NGH India.
What You Receive When You Train Through NGH India
Upon completing the NGH CCH certification through NGH India, you receive:
The CCH credential — issued directly by the National Guild of Hypnotists, USA, the world's oldest and largest hypnosis organisation, with more than 12,000 members in 105 countries (as published at ngh.net/membership, 2026).
NGH India Chapter membership — full membership in the official India Chapter, with access to the global NGH network, monthly peer practice sessions, and ongoing case supervision.
Training within a clinical psychology framework — the NGH curriculum delivered by an RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist (Assoc.) certifying consulting hypnotists under the NGH framework.
The MTP™ Method — Dr. Sharma's original proprietary clinical framework, taught through NGH India.
"The credential is the floor, not the ceiling. What matters is what is built into the training behind it."
Is NGH India the Right Choice for You?
NGH India does not position itself as a training programme for everyone. It is designed for practitioners who want clinical depth — doctors, psychologists, therapists, coaches, and serious professionals who intend to practise hypnotherapy at the highest possible standard.
If you are looking for a quick certification to add to a wellness practice, other providers may suit your needs. If you are looking for a professionally rigorous, internationally recognised credential delivered within a clinical psychology framework — with direct access to India's founding NGH Chapter President — it is delivered through NGH India, the official India Chapter.
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