Information for Hypnotherapists interested in joining ASCH

Download a membership form here

A.S.C.H. Application for Membership (564 KB)

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Benefits of ASCH Membership for Health Professionals

The Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists is the premier association in the field. This is why the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) has chosen to align its vast resources and membership with the ASCH. Together this considerable alliance offers significant benefits to the members and to the industry in its strength of numbers.

If you are qualified as a Hypnotherapist and looking for a supportive community, somewhere you can belong, you could join the ASCH today and enjoy the following benefits.

Professional Opportunities:

• Access to Professional Training in hypnosis and applications in therapy
• Access to advanced training workshops in the specialist application of hypnotherapy
• Opportunity to attend international and national hypnosis conferences at reduced registration.

Professional Affiliations:

• Affiliation with the prominent professional hypnosis society of Australia, recognised nationally and internationally.
• Affiliation with BOTH peak bodies of hypnotherapy - the HCA (Hypnotherapists Council of Australia)  
• Optional affiliation with the Australian Counselling Assoication (ACA) which is among the largest professional associations in Australia and one of the most proactive organisations in the country.

Professional Opportunities:

• Opportunity to be published in our journal, an internationally reknown publication which is overseen by Dr Lindsay Duncan, author of Gremlins of the Mind, with Editor - Fiona MacGregor, Registered Psychologist in Sydney and Northern Beaches Counselling and Editors Assistant - Janine Fraser, Stress Management Specialist at Skills 4 Life Hypnosis & Counselling Centre.
• Subscription to the Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.
• Access to the unparalleled resources of over 100 published articles stored online through your special membership access code, so you can expand your understanding of your chosen field
• This journal is subscribed to by universities and libraries around the world
• As a member you receive two issues free each year - value $49.50

Professional Support:

• Access to Professional Supervision with ASCH and ACA Supervisors willing to support your career progress
• Access to ASCH administration support willing to assist with clinical information and support
• Subscription to regular newsletters published by the Society
• The Forum - Online Case Discussion - where you can ask questions of other health professionals about cases and conditions you encounter.
• Opportunity to establish collegial relationships with professionals throughout the world as a member of ASCH.
• A Free mp3 file of background music written especially for ASCH members for use in the hypnotic process - copyright owned by the ASCH for your use.
  
  

Promotional Opportunities

• Free Listings on the "Referral List" through the asch.com.au website

• Find a Hypnotherapist Search by postcode or name or suburb
• Free active link to your own email address and websites
• Personalised description of your qualifications and specialties

• ASCH Members Webpage

• You can have your own internet presence on the ASCH site for just $120 per annun
• e.g. www.asch.com.au/members/yourname 

• Receive additional telephone referrals from the ASCH office (answered 5 days a week)

• The advantage of being able to promote your business using the ASCH DL brochure on Hypnotherapy adding credibility and saving you time and money

• Access to Online Learning Centre - Marketing workshop from March 2009

• Yellow Pages (online) listing under the ASCH Banner for only $440 per year

 

Professional Security/Credibility

• Low cost Professional Indemnity Insurance. The insurance industry automatically recognises you as a professional once you have achieved a certain level of membership with the ASCH. You do not want to practice without it! Check what your current affiliations provide
• Health funds rebates for your clients from a number of funds
• Stay in the Loop: Know what is happening as it happens and be prepared early for changes in legislation.

Discount Card

• Receive potentially over $3000 worth of discounts with a variety of suppliers through the ASCH Discount Card.

Applying for Membership of the Society

Download a membership form here

A.S.C.H. Application for Membership (564 KB)

Download the application process here

Application Process (342 KB)