Fertility CPD for hypnotherapists
This CPD supports clients facing emotional and psychological challenges of conception difficulties, for couples, solo parents, same-sex couples, and both male and female fertility.
This fertility CPD for hypnotherapists is designed to help practitioners confidently support clients who are navigating the emotional and physical challenges of trying to conceive. The training explores the benefits of hypnotherapy in supporting fertility, helping clients reduce stress and gently restore the mind–body balance needed for conception.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the emotional impact of the Trying to Conceive (TTC) journey, including the monthly cycle of hope and disappointment, and learn how to compassionately support clients through grief, uncertainty, and the strain fertility difficulties can place on relationships.
Throughout the course, you will develop a clear understanding of the terminology and processes involved in both natural and assisted conception, including common fertility challenges affecting both men and women. The CPD provides an overview of reproductive physiology, the menstrual cycle, and the factors that support a fertile state, as well as the organic and lifestyle factors that may contribute to infertility.
You will also explore current statistics around fertility and birth rates in the UK, alongside an overview of the medical and non-medical options available for assisted conception through the NHS, private clinics, and natural approaches.
In addition, the course highlights how hypnotherapy can support clients undergoing fertility treatment by helping them return to a calmer “feed and breed” state, where hormonal balance and reduced stress support overall well-being. You will also explore the connection between the gut–brain axis and stress, and how reducing anxiety can positively influence physical health. The training recognises the diverse experiences of clients, including same-sex couples and single parents by choice, ensuring practitioners feel confident supporting people from all backgrounds on their unique fertility journey.
Course content
This CPD will cover:
- understanding fertility and reproduction
- definitions of male and female fertility and infertility
- overview of the male and female reproductive systems
- understanding the menstrual cycle and fertile window
- what supports a healthy, fertile state
- assisted conception and medical treatment
- current assisted conception options, including IVF and other treatments
- when and why clients may seek hypnotherapy support during treatment
- understanding the emotional impact of infertility and TTC journey
- navigating hope, disappointment, and monthly grief
- the impact fertility struggles can have on relationships
- supporting clients when treatments are unsuccessful
- helping clients reframe their experience: they did not fail - the treatment failed
- psychological and physical factors affecting fertility
- the impact of stress and the gut–brain axis
- how conditions such as IBS may influence reproductive health
- psychological factors linked to infertility
Presenter
Jennifer Higgins – BSc (Hons) DSFH HPD SF Sup (Hyp) DipHB MAfSFH MNCH (Reg) CNHC (Reg)
Jen worked in the NHS for 12 years as both a Midwife and a Sexual Health and Contraceptive Nurse. She later trained with KG Hypnobirthing and became a Hypnobirthing Practitioner. This background has given her extensive knowledge and a strong interest in women’s mental health.
Jen went on to train as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist at CPHT Liverpool. She is now a Senior Lecturer at CPHT Liverpool and Chester, as well as a Solution Focused Supervisor.
Alongside her teaching, Jen delivers specialist CPD training in Perinatal Mental Health, Calm Pregnancy and Birth, Working with Women, and Menopause, supporting other practitioners to develop their knowledge and confidence in these important areas.
Jen operates a full-time clinic covering West Lancashire and Merseyside, where she helps many women with various issues related to their reproductive, sexual, and perinatal mental health.
Reviews
"... this was another great CPD course and I now feel confident to help those going through fertility challenges."
"A very informative CPD which has given me confidence to deal with clients experiencing difficulties with fertility."
"A sensitive topic covered sensitively with plenty of evidence based background. Thank you very much."
"I loved the course. It was very helpful and informative."
"An excellent CPD that I would highly recommend. The content was really useful in helping to understand more about infertility, the impact fertility issues can have on clients, and how our solution focused approach can help."
This CPD is for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists, graduates of CPHT.