Hypnotherapy Professional Bodies Accept a 'Cat' as a Member - BBC story

Hi

This morning I was at a 4Networking business networking meeting. I had volunteered to give the 10 minute 4Sight presentation on the topic "Stop Smoking or Become a Non-Smoker".  Which was fine because I could promote my Become a Non-Smoker programme without trying to 'sell'.

The problem arose when I asked how many smokers there were in the room - ZERO!
So I immediately changed the topic to "What to ask a hypnotherapist to make sure you get a good one". Obviously, I mentioned that one should ask what Professional Body they are in, and check that organisation's website for their name.

The BBC news article ==> Cat registered as hypnotherapist states clearly why this is not good enough.

Thankfully, when I was giving my presentation this morning I did also suggest the potential client should check to make sure the Professional Body the hypnotherapist is a member of, is itself a member of the umbrella organisation, the UKCHO

NONE of the organisations mentioned in the BBC report is a member of the UKCHO.

See a list of the organisations registered with the UKCHO - here    I'm in the BIH.
80606 - is my registration number with the UKCHO, and you can see my registration details:
http://www.ukcho.co.uk/register-search.asp?search=80606

I hope this clarifies the situation with regard the BBC report.

Colin :-)