Who We Are
The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE) was established in 1980 by Gil Boyne, a pioneer of modern hypnotherapy. It has certified over 9500 members worldwide. As one of the oldest hypnosis organizations in the US, it has provided certification and specific educational requirements for members from the outset. A leader in setting standards for the practice of professional hypnotherapy, the ACHE requires its members and schools to work within approved guidelines and those of their specific state or country.
Our dedicated Board of Directors (volunteers elected by our members) and the Executive Director, strive to protect the free and open practice of hypnotherapy. For over 30 years, the ACHE has worked and continues to work, unceasingly to prevent limiting, misguided legislation from being imposed on the profession of hypnotherapy. Legislative activity.
Certification
Two hundred hours of professional training are required to certify with ACHE as a Hypnotherapist. An additional 100 hours are required for the Clinical Hypnotherapist certification. Renewal of membership occurs every two years and members must provide evidence of thirty hours of continuing education.
We demonstrate our commitment to conduct our practice in keeping with the organization’s high standards by submitting a signed copy of the ACHE’s Code of Ethics when we apply to renew certification. The Code of Ethics guides all certified members and schools and is kept up to date by our Ethics Committee. Certified members are eligible for professional liability insurance through several agencies. Affordable medical insurance is now also available for members that meet the necessary requirements
