Aims of the PHPA

To improve the standards of Hypnotherapy worldwide.
To maintain an International Register of Practising Hypnotherapists who have demonstrated competence in this field.
To maintain a Strict Code of Ethics and Practice and a Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure to deal with complaints from any source.
To provide information promoting hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and related subjects.
To encourage high training standards and to move towards recognised qualifications in Hypnotherapy.
To encourage links with other interested associated organisations and professions.
To provide a professional and unequalled service to its members, the public, the media, and affiliates.
To promote within the profession, the dissemination of information about Hypnotherapy.
To issue membership certificates and make available Professional Indemnity Insurance for UK members.
To maintain contact with the medical profession and other complementary disciplines.
To promote the recommendations of the 1993 BMA report "COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE - new approaches to good practice".
To improve and increase the knowledge and skill of all members by providing workshops, seminars and meetings demonstrating special techniques and skills.