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BAThH was established in 1951. We specialise in hypnotherapy.

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The British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists

The British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists is the oldest established organisation specifically for professional hypnotherapists having been formed in 1951

History
The Association was formed in 1951 and was the first properly constituted body for Professional Hypnotherapists in the U.K.

Aims
To seek official and public recognition of qualified practitioners of therapeutical hypnosis. The promotion, development, research and practice of therapeutical hypnosis for the benefit of all.

Objectives
1. The maintenance and coordination of training standards, Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

2. To promote, develop, research and practice the art of Hypnosis and the science of Hypnotherapy and to extend the proper understanding of hypnosis in all its branches and aspects.

3. To provide an organisation for the protection of both the general public, and practicing Hypnotists and Therapists.

4. To collaborate with similar organisations with a view to seeking official recognition of the practice of Therapeutical Hypnosis and of qualified registered Practitioners.

5. To establish liaison for Practitioners, Professional Auxiliaries and lay workers with the Health Authorities and the general public.

6. To train, teach, qualify and register bona-fide qualified entrants to the profession of Hypnotherapy by recognised, comprehensive and extensive training courses under the close supervision of highly trained teachers, lecturers and practitioners of long experience and standing.

Administration
Administration is maintained through a democratically elected Committee voted into office by members of the Association, such Committee and its members abiding by a full and proper Constitution, Code of Ethics & Practice and Disciplinary Procedures.

All proceeds from annual and renewal subscriptions, seminars, workshops etc. are credited to the Association only and no officials receive any monetary gain other than normal expenses for work done on behalf of BAThH

The Committee of the day is responsible for ethical and disciplinary standards together with updating members as to legal and statutory regulations.

All members are required as a condition of membership to hold full Professional Liability Insurance cover.

The Association is a founder member of the United Kingdom Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations