With the evolution and development of hypnotherapy, arising from the different needs based on professional practices, strategic demographic placements, geographical influences and training backgrounds, the Board recognises that each association was set up with the best interests of its members. Each may have a specific focus or foundation in its operation e.g. psychoanalytical tools, technical focus, spiritual inclination or academic drive.
The New Zealand Hypnotherapy Federation Inc (NZHF) was established in 1994 as the umbrella organisation to maintain closer ties within the different groups of dedicated and committed hypnotherapists in New Zealand, no matter what their foundational focus.
The NZHF membership began with the four main hypnotherapy associations as its member organisations.
The four different organisations that arose out of this structure were:
International Hypnotherapy Practitioners Society Inc. (IHPS)
New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists Inc. (NZAPH)
New Zealand Society of Clinical Applied Hypnosis Inc. (NZSCAH)
Psychoanalysis and Hypnotherapy Institute of New Zealand Inc (PHINZ) – formerly the
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Institute of New Zealand Inc.
All the above organisations, as listed above, and the main hypnotherapy training schools at that time were included as members of the New Zealand Hypnotherapy Federation Inc (NZHF) and therefore members of each organisation were eligible to be members of the Federation.
The New Zealand Hypnotherapists Registration Board Inc (NZHRB) was set up at this time with the focus of being an independent registration board for all hypnotherapists trained in New Zealand or abroad, wanting to practice as professional hypnotherapists in New Zealand.
To ensure that the profession could become and maintain a strong self-regulated profession for the long-term future, the New Zealand Hypnotherapists Registration Board Inc (NZHRB) has its responsibility to assess and determine the competencies of registered hypnotherapists based on a minimum professional level as determined by the Board.
Since its inception, the demands for hypnosis or hypnotherapy training in certain areas of New Zealand has increased, resulting in the hypnotherapy profession growing with the development of additional training establishments and new professional opportunities.
Due to geographical limitations, hypnotherapists operating in regions outside of the main centres, where the organisations were based, could not access all the benefits of membership to the NZHF, NZHRB or organisations. As a result of this, small groups were set up through the initiative of the professionals involved to support hypnotherapists operating outside of the main centres.
The Board wishes to recognise the wonderful work that has been achieved to date in response to the independent needs for each region. The Board acknowledges the diverse differences in the needs of hypnotherapists from each region. We invite you to join us as the Board continues with its aim to unify and strengthen the profession of hypnotherapy in New Zealand.
Source:http://www.nzhrb.co.nz/faq-from-professionals/
Therapists who are registered under NZ Hypnotherapists Registration Board Inc.
