
Scientifically informed, intensively practised and immediately applicable in professional practice.
- ✓ 8 intensive training days with demonstrations, practice and personal feedback
- ✓ Work with the OMNI protocol within an ISO 9001-certified quality system
- ✓ OMNI diploma, OMNI logo and access to an international professional network
⭐ Participants rate this training with an average of 9.1, based on verifiable feedback.
Learn to apply hypnosis and hypnotherapy professionally
Practical professional training aligned with scientific research into hypnosis and hypnotic inductions.
Are you looking for professional hypnosis and hypnotherapy training and a carefully structured way to support clients through change? During this intensive 8-day OMNI programme, you start practising hypnosis, hypnotic inductions and hypnotherapeutic techniques from the first training day.
The programme is designed for coaches, therapists, healthcare professionals and people who want to become an OMNI Hypnotherapist. You practise extensively, receive personal feedback and learn to work with the OMNI protocol within an ISO 9001-certified quality system. After successful completion, you receive the international OMNI diploma. This is not a state-recognised professional qualification; local regulations and registration requirements may differ by country and professional association.

Practical information about the OMNI programme
Instructors
Ayla Oostrom and Ina Oostrom
Ina Oostrom
Ina is the director of HypnoseMentor and OMNI Hypnosis Training Center® Netherlands. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, is an international speaker and author, and is an OMNI DCI (Designated Certified Instructor). She trained directly with Gerald Kein in 2009, has taught as an OMNI instructor since 2012 and has trained hundreds of professionals in hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
Ayla Oostrom
Ayla is a communication specialist and OMNI instructor with experience in hypnotherapy and medical hypnosis. She teaches practical professional programmes, supports participants in the careful application of hypnosis, and combines clear communication with intensive practice and personal feedback.
Duration
8 in-person training days
Additional details
You receive access to 120 hours of recorded English-language material through the OMNI Academy. You may also subscribe to recorded therapy sessions in several languages.
Language
Each edition is taught entirely in Dutch or entirely in English. The start-date bar shows the language for each edition. The manual and course communication match the language of the selected edition.
Location
The training is offered in Oosterhout or Amsterdam. The start-date bar shows the location for each edition.
Level
Higher professional education level (HBO)
Information about fees, study load and accreditations can be found under Terms and conditions.
UWV funding
In some circumstances, this training may qualify for UWV funding when you receive benefits and have approval for retraining. UWV assesses each application individually.
Why choose the OMNI Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Training?
Many participants start with curiosity and a degree of uncertainty. Can I learn this? Is hypnosis too vague? From the first day, you experience how the method is structured and how to apply the techniques step by step.
- Practice from day one: you practise with fellow participants from the first training day.
- Scientifically informed: hypnosis and hypnotic inductions are subjects of scientific research, including research conducted in collaboration with the University of Zurich.
- Structured quality system: you learn to work with the OMNI protocol within the ISO 9001-certified quality system of OMNI Hypnosis Training Center.
- Confidence through experience: live demonstrations, guided exercises and personal feedback help you build practical skills and professional confidence.
- A carefully facilitated learning environment: you have room to practise, ask questions and learn from feedback.
- International OMNI network: after successful completion, you receive the OMNI Hypnotherapist diploma and the right to use the OMNI logo. You may be listed in the Register of Recognised Hypnotherapists and the global OMNI Finder, subject to applicable requirements.
The scientific basis of hypnosis
Hypnosis and hypnotic inductions are studied in psychology, neuroscience and medical care. Research using methods including fMRI, EEG and magnetic resonance spectroscopy examines changes in brain connectivity, network activity and neurochemical patterns during standardised hypnotic states. OMNI uses the Dave Elman induction and a structured sequence to teach hypnosis carefully and reproducibly.
The programme translates these scientific insights into responsible professional practice. This does not mean that every individual therapeutic technique or application has been scientifically proven. You learn to distinguish between research into hypnotic states, research into clinical applications and practice-based methods used in hypnotherapy. Read more about the scientific background of the Dave Elman induction.

Who is this hypnosis and hypnotherapy training for?
The OMNI Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Training is designed for professionals and people considering a meaningful career change. Whether you already work in healthcare or coaching, or are new to hypnosis, the programme provides a structured foundation and advanced training for professional client work.
During an induction, I naturally entered the Esdaile state. It showed me that the experience of hypnosis is real and possible.
Su Luo · 9.6 · OMNI Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Training · 2026
We start with the foundations and build everything step by step, including guidance for starting your own practice. You can join without previous hypnosis experience.
You want an additional method for working purposefully with subconscious patterns alongside your existing knowledge and experience.
You want to deepen your approach and learn to work carefully with the subconscious in relation to limiting beliefs and emotional themes.
We also offer a Medical Hypnosis Training and the one-day MindTalk® training. OMNI Hypnotherapy Training focuses on therapeutic applications, including regression and work with emotional blocks and behaviour.
What will you learn during the OMNI hypnosis training?
You learn to apply hypnosis using methods that are subjects of scientific research and can be practised directly. The programme consists of two parts.
From day one, you practise with fellow participants. The programme includes live demonstrations, personal feedback and 120 hours of recorded English-language material through the OMNI Academy.
OMNI Hypnosis Basic
You learn direct suggestion techniques, self-hypnosis, the Dave Elman induction and rapid inductions. Applications include behavioural change and relaxation, including support for smoking cessation.
OMNI Hypnotherapy Advanced
You explore regression therapy, inner child work and cause-oriented techniques for emotional or mental concerns.

Content, learning objectives and competencies
- How hypnosis works and the history of hypnosis
- Hypnotic induction methods
- Dave Elman induction
- Hypnotic states and relevant scientific insights
- Misconceptions about hypnosis and how to discuss them
- The seven rules for successful transformation
- Intensive hypnosis techniques
- Live demonstrations and independent practice
- Self-hypnosis for yourself and clients
- Support for behavioural change, including smoking cessation and weight management
- Starting your own practice
- Contraindications and safety measures
- A practical introduction to hypnosis techniques for pain management alongside conventional care
- Esdaile state: a deep hypnotic state associated in some sources with pain reduction
- Regression therapy
- Gerald Kein’s Universal Therapy
- Inner child work
- Techniques for anxiety-related themes
- Therapeutic forgiveness
- Techniques for exploring emotional experiences
- The Grey Room Technique: an imagery exercise for personal themes or blocks
- UltraHeight®: advanced metaphysical hypnosis
- Parts therapy during an additional morning after the training
- Explain what hypnosis is and how to apply it carefully and effectively
- Work with the Dave Elman induction and other researched techniques
- Guide clients independently in hypnosis, including deepening and testing
- Apply regression techniques to explore and change underlying patterns
- Work with the OMNI protocol within the ISO 9001-certified quality system
- Teach clients self-hypnosis to support their process
- Act reflectively and professionally within the hypnotherapeutic process
- Perform hypnotic induction, deepening and testing independently
- Apply direct suggestion techniques for behavioural change
- Work with regression therapy, inner child work and forgiveness techniques
- Analyse client goals and choose appropriate interventions
- Conduct effective intake interviews and pre-talks using clear, careful communication
- Use self-reflection and handle feedback professionally
- Work according to ethical and quality guidelines, including the OMNI model
- Set up and maintain a hypnotherapy practice, including basic marketing and record keeping
Duration, level and structure of the hypnotherapy training
A carefully facilitated and professional start.
Below you will find practical information and the applicable terms and conditions. Open the sections you want to read.
The programme consists of eight intensive training days from 9:00 AM until approximately 5:00 or 6:00 PM.
- One-hour lunch break and two short coffee breaks
- Demonstrations, guided exercises and case discussions
- Personal feedback during practice
Participants are asked not to make audio or video recordings, supporting full attention and confidentiality during sessions.
- 8 days of live training
- Training manual in the language of the selected edition
- OMNI Hypnotherapist diploma after successful completion
- Access to 120 hours of recorded English-language lessons through the OMNI Academy
- Option to join the National Guild of Hypnotists USA and SBVH
- Listing in the Register of Recognised Hypnotherapists and the OMNI Finder, subject to applicable requirements
- The right to use the OMNI logo
All required study materials are included. Optional reading recommendations may be provided for further study.
Outside and after training days, you can ask questions through the learning platform, chat, email or telephone. Individual progress coaching outside the programme is not included.
I was not sure whether I could become a hypnotherapist. I wanted to help people. My confidence grew tremendously during these 8 days.
Segolene Plessis · 9.6 · 2026
Fees, accreditations and terms and conditions
The regular price for this training is €3,140 and is exempt from VAT. Any early-bird price appears automatically in the price bar for the relevant start date. Payment in instalments may be possible when booking well in advance.
The regular fee for this training is €3,140 and the training is exempt from VAT (0%). Any early-bird price is displayed automatically in the price bar with the start dates.
The standard payment method is by invoice. The full amount must be received before the first training day. When registering by invoice, you will normally receive the invoice approximately three weeks before the training, with a payment term of 14 days. Payment in instalments may be possible when the training is booked well in advance. The number of instalments depends on the time of registration. Contact us to discuss the options.
The total study load is 227 hours, equivalent to 8 EC:
- 62 hours of classroom education
- 158 hours of self-study
- 5 hours of practical exercises
- 2 hours of assessment and examination
Participants who completed HypnoMed Medical Hypnosis Training or Medical Hypnosis for Children Training at HypnoseMentor are exempt from training days 1 through 4. They may register directly for the OMNI Hypnotherapy Advanced Training.
Exemptions based on programmes from other institutes are not available because their content, working methods and quality requirements do not fully correspond with this training.
During the full OMNI programme, you complete homework assignments between several training days. In both OMNI Hypnosis Basic and OMNI Hypnotherapy Advanced, you receive an assignment after training days 1, 2 and 3. Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours of homework on each of these days.
The assignments help you practise the material, prepare for the next training day and integrate the techniques step by step.
This training is taught at higher professional education level (HBO) and is open to participants with a Dutch MBO-4 diploma or an equivalent higher professional working and thinking level. No prior knowledge of hypnosis is required for the full programme.
Knowledge and skills are assessed through active participation, practical exercises and engagement during the training days. Participants practise under supervision and receive feedback.
On the penultimate training day, an online multiple-choice examination of 50 questions is administered. Each correct answer is worth two points. Participants pass with a minimum of 70 points. A retake is available after an unsuccessful result, and the result is shown immediately after completion. To receive the diploma, participants are expected to attend all training days and participate actively. The examination is administered within the ISO 9001-certified quality system of OMNI Hypnosis Training Center and is supervised by IBHEC.
- Accredited by VBAG | VVET | NVST | FAGT | VIV via KTNO
- Accredited by BATC
- Accredited by CAT-collectief via GAT Registeropleidingen. This applies to the combination of OMNI Hypnosis Basic and OMNI Hypnotherapy Advanced.
After successful completion, the participant receives the OMNI Hypnotherapist diploma from HypnoseMentor / OMNI Hypnosis Training Center Netherlands. The diploma confirms that the participant has met the programme requirements and is qualified as an OMNI Hypnotherapist within the OMNI system.
The training is intended for career changers and as continuing professional education for professionals including psychotherapists, psychologists, coaches and complementary therapists.
The OMNI diploma is not a state-recognised professional qualification. Depending on individual circumstances, it may contribute to registration or re-registration with professional associations and accreditation bodies. Consult your professional association about recognition and continuing education points within your profession.
You can register up to 3 days before the start date, subject to available places. If you would like to register within those three days, please contact us. In some cases, a later registration may still be possible, provided there is space and the administration can be completed in time.
After registration, you receive confirmation, practical information and the invoice by email. Participation becomes final after payment or confirmation of the invoice.
No later than 2 to 3 weeks before the start date, you will receive confirmation that the training will take place. If the required minimum number of participants is reached earlier, we will inform you sooner.
- HypnoseMentor may decide to cancel the training when there are fewer than four participants. HypnoseMentor is not responsible for costs participants incur themselves, such as travel or accommodation expenses.
- Personal attendance and active participation are expected during the scheduled classroom hours.
- Participants are invited to complete an evaluation at the end of the programme.
- Fees include a manual in the language of the selected edition.
- Information relevant to organisation and certification is shared with the instructors and OMNI Hypnosis Training Center®. See our privacy statement.
- Training materials are intended for personal use. Intellectual property remains with HypnoseMentor and/or other rights holders. Participants are asked to sign a copyright declaration when materials are issued.
- This disclaimer applies to digital course materials.
- See our complaints procedure.
- We comply with the NRTO Code of Conduct.
- For consumers, the NRTO general terms for training programmes apply. For business registrations, the B2B general terms apply.
Frequently asked questions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy training
What is the best hypnosis training in the Netherlands?
The best training is the one that matches your background and goals. HypnoseMentor offers accredited programs at various levels – from the international OMNI Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Training to Medical Hypnosis and multiple advanced specializations. Each course combines hands-on practice, evidence-based content, and personal guidance to help you work confidently and professionally with hypnosis.
Are the trainings accredited or officially recognized?
Yes. All our programs are KTNO-accredited, and HypnoseMentor adheres to the NRTO code of conduct. Many courses are also recognized by professional associations such as VBAG, VIV, NVST, FAGT, and CAT Register Trainings (see the respective training page for current accreditations).
How much does a hypnosis training cost?
The cost depends on the level and duration of the training. Short specializations start at a few hundred euros, while the complete professional OMNI training is higher in price due to the number of class days, materials, and certification. You can find detailed pricing on each training page.
Can I learn hypnosis if I am a psychologist, coach, or therapist?
Absolutely. Many of our students are psychologists, coaches, therapists, or healthcare professionals who wish to integrate hypnosis into their existing practice. Our courses complement your expertise and provide effective tools to enhance your work with clients.
What do you learn in a medical hypnosis training?
In the Medical Hypnosis Training you learn to apply hypnosis as a supportive method in medical contexts – for example, with pain perception, anxiety, or recovery. The course is designed for (para)medical professionals and is based on scientific research. Hypnosis is used complementarily and does not replace medical care.
How long does a hypnosis training take?
This varies from one-day specializations to multi-month professional programs. Each training page specifies the duration, study load, and class format (in-person or online learning).
What are the admission requirements?
For the basic hypnosis training you do not need any prior experience; motivation and interest are sufficient. Advanced courses typically require the OMNI training or equivalent background. Each course page lists specific requirements.
Where are the trainings held?
Our trainings are held in Amsterdam and Oosterhout (NL). We also regularly organize sessions in Belgium and provide in-company programs for hospitals, schools, and organizations.
I can’t believe the magic that unfolded over these 8 days. Amazing. We are now hypnotherapists.
Sneha · 9.5 · 2025
Ayla is a wonderful teacher, with the empathy and patience to explain everything clearly. In the end, I was able to carry out the session independently. It is a life-changing experience.
Pawel Linkiewicz · 9.6 · 2026
Hypnosis training start dates and registration
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| Start date 10 Sep 2026 until 17 Sep 2026 |
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€ 3.140 (regular price)
€ 2.990 (early bird price) | Location Amsterdam | Language English | Show planning | Enroll |
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Location detailsSchool of Joy Soembawastraat 62 1095 XC Amsterdam | |||||
| Start date 21 Sep 2026 until 15 Oct 2026 |
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€ 2.990 (early bird price) | Location Oosterhout | Language Dutch | Show planning | Enroll |
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Location detailsHypnoseMentor Hoevestein 12 4903 SC Oosterhout | |||||
| Start date 16 Nov 2026 until 10 Dec 2026 |
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Location detailsHypnoseMentor Hoevestein 12 4903 SC Oosterhout | |||||
| Start date 11 Jan 2027 until 03 Jun 2027 |
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Location detailsHypnoseMentor Hoevestein 12 4903 SC Oosterhout | |||||
| Start date 28 Jan 2027 until 21 Feb 2027 |
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Location detailsSchool of Joy Soembawastraat 62 1095 XC Amsterdam | |||||
| Start date 11 Mar 2027 until 18 Mar 2027 |
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