Parts Therapy Practitioner Certification
Training in Roy Hunter's Method
Parts Therapy, as developed by Roy Hunter, is one of the most structured, ethical, and clinically effective approaches available to the hypnotherapist working with inner conflict, self-sabotage, and complex psychological presentations.
Sanela Čović is a certified Instructor in Roy Hunter's Parts Therapy method, one of a small number of practitioners worldwide authorised to train and certify others in this approach.
What Makes This Method Different
Parts Therapy is not a loosely defined inner child technique or an improvised dialogue with the subconscious. Roy Hunter's method is a precise, step-by-step clinical protocol that brings rigour, safety, and reproducibility to one of the most powerful forms of therapeutic work available.
The method emphasises:
Non-pathologising dialogue with inner parts - no part is framed as a problem, an enemy, or something to be eliminated
Respect for each part's original protective or adaptive intention - even the most disruptive behaviour is understood as purposeful
Clear therapeutic structure and ethical boundaries - the 11-step protocol ensures consistency and safety across all client presentations
Client empowerment through internal cooperation rather than control - the therapist facilitates; the client's own inner system does the healing
Rather than attempting to eliminate or override inner conflict, this approach helps clients listen to and integrate their inner system - allowing competing parts to communicate, release outdated roles, and come into alignment with the client's present-life needs and values.
What You Will Be Able to Work With
Parts Therapy certification equips you to support clients experiencing:
Inner conflict and self-sabotaging patterns
Emotional blocks that feel predictable but uncontrollable
Difficulty making decisions or sustaining change
Long-standing relational or identity-based themes
Addictions, avoidance, and protective behaviours
Complex presentations where standard suggestion-based hypnotherapy has not been sufficient
When integrated with transpersonal hypnotherapy and regression work, Parts Therapy offers a grounded bridge between insight and daily functioning - supporting lasting change that is both psychologically sound and deeply humane.
How to Train
Parts Therapy certification is available through two pathways:
As part of the Certified Practitioner Programme (CPP)
Module 3 of the CPP covers Parts Therapy in full - the theory, the 11-step protocol, live practice, supervision, and certification. This is the recommended pathway for those new to hypnotherapy or building a full clinical foundation.
As a standalone certification - coming soon
A dedicated Parts Therapy Certification intensive for qualified hypnotherapists wishing to add this method to their existing practice. Join the waitlist to be notified when dates are confirmed.