The Professional Reiki Practitioner Diploma represents the pinnacle of professional recognition for practitioners in the UK. This comprehensive qualification enables graduates to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and display the prestigious CNHC Quality Mark.
Designed for versatility, the curriculum prepares students to practice competently across all sectors, including private clinics, care homes, and NHS environments. The program is delivered through four in-person modules, integrating Gendai Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) and Level 2 (Okuden).
By blending Japanese and Western lineages with metaphysical and esoteric traditions, the course offers a truly holistic perspective on health. Beyond technical skill, the diploma prioritizes the practitioner’s internal journey, featuring a structured self-healing program and dedicated periods for reflection to ensure profound emotional and spiritual growth.
Diploma course at the glance
Professional Reiki Practitioner Diploma
This 12-month program runs annually from January to December, providing a comprehensive pathway to professional certification. Built on a modular structure, the course incorporates the traditional Gendai Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) and Level 2 (Okuden).
Professional Accreditation & Standards
This course is designed for those looking to practice at a clinical level:
- Core Curriculum: The syllabus strictly adheres to the Reiki Council’s Core Curriculum and the National Occupational Standards for Reiki.
- CNHC Registration: Graduates are eligible to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) via the UK Reiki Federation.
- Career Integration: Since most NHS trusts now mandate CNHC registration for practitioners, this Diploma serves as a vital credential for working within the healthcare sector.
The next Diploma training program is scheduled to start in January 2027
In-person Training
- Module 1 (2 days = 16 contact hours)
- Module 2 (2 days = 16 contact hours)
- Module 3 (2 days = 16 contact hours)
- Module 4 (2 days = 16 contact hours)
Level of this qualification against the Regulated Qualification Framework
The equivalent minimum level for Reiki qualifications is as follows:
- Level 3 in the Regulated Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Level 5 in the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland.
- Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
Hours of study:
- A minimum of 240 hours of study is required:
- Guided Learning. 65 hours.
- 5 hours of development and supervision of practical skills and at least 40 hours of teaching with the simultaneous physical presence of the Learner and the suitably qualified tutor/supervisor must be included in the 65 hours of Guided Learning.
- Learning hours must include 75 documented treatments of others and 100 hours of received treatments (through self-treatment/received treatment).
- A minimum of 10 case studies of at least 4 sessions each must be completed. These 10 case studies can form part of the 75 treatments required overall.
- Final Practical Assessment should be by a minimum of one independent assessor who is occupationally competent.
Benefits
- Receive the CNHC quality mark: The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is recognised by the NHS, GP surgeries, professional bodies, and some private healthcare companies as being of a high standard and quality assured.
- Apply for Practitioner Membership of the UK Reiki Federation, the Gendai Reiki Healing Association and other Reiki organisations in the UK and abroad.
- Apply for roles in the NHS, hospices, health centres: You can apply to work with the NHS and other medical institutions that may require applicants to be verified.
- Group Supervision: group supervision sessions are delivered online throughout the year.
- Individual Mentoring/Support: Benefit from ongoing teacher support and two scheduled 1-to-1 online supervisory sessions whenever you need them.
- Improved Credibility: The public will have a higher level of trust in you because you have been verified by a government organisation as complying with the highest standards of professional practice and code of ethics.
- Branding: You can use the CNHC quality mark on your marketing material and website as proof that you are a verified practitioner.
- Professionalism: All courses are offered teaching to the Core Curriculum and National Occupational Standards for Reiki.
Reiki Diploma Credit Transfer Policy
Please note that credits from independent Reiki 1 and 2 courses are not transferable to the Diploma programme.
Certificates for Gendai Reiki Level 1 Shoden and Level II Okuden levels are awarded only upon completion of the full course.
Graduates are then eligible to progress to the Gendai Reiki Level III (Shinpiden) class, provided they meet the standard entry requirements.
MODULES
MODULE 1
2 days (16 hours in-person)
This two-day course will introduce you to Gendai Reiki Ho and will provide you with the knowledge and tools to give yourself healing and also give Reiki treatments to family and friends.
This course includes:
- How Reiki originated and evolved over the past one hundred years.
- What energy is and how to feel the flow of Reiki.
- Sensing your own energy and the energy of other people.
- Have an understanding of how energy works and acquiring healing abilities.
- The Japanese Reiki techniques.
- Hand positions to give yourself Reiki treatments.
- Use the 12 basic hand positions to treat others.
- The importance of Self-healing, Self-purifying and Self-Growth.
- Reiki as a spiritual practice.
You will receive three authentic and individual Gendai Reiki Level I Shoden attunements which will active your inner abilities to channel Reiki energy.
MODULE 2
2 days (16 hours in-person)
In the second level of Gendai Reiki you will work in depth with self-healing/purification and the healing of others. You will learn a series of techniques created by Mikao Usui in order to accelerate the healing processes. You will also receive the first three symbols to aid your development.
The second level constitutes an important step in the deepening of the contact with Reiki energy speeding us up in the path towards Anshin Ritsumei, spiritual fulfilment.
This course includes:
- Understand the symbols.
- Types of symbols and meanings.
- The purpose of the symbols.
- Purposes and types of Reiki sessions.
- A Reiki session for another person.
- Transcend space: distant Reiki sessions.
- Transcend time: send Reiki to the past.
- Transcend time: send Reiki to the future.
- Original Japanese Usui Reiki Techniques: Tanden treatment, Navel treatment, Propensity treatment.
- Self-Purification and Self-Development Exercises.
- Gendai Reiki Hatsurei Ho.
- Self-Purification Exercises.
- Cell-Energizing Exercise
You will receive three authentic and individual Gendai Reiki Level II Okuden attunements which will allow you to significantly increase your energy, receive three Reiki Level II symbols and enhance your healing abilities.
MODULE 3
2 days (14 hours in-person)
This workshop is based on the National Occupational Standards for Reiki and will help aspiring and experienced practitioners to gain more competence and confidence to their Reiki practice.
It provides knowledge of Reiki regulations in the United Kingdom, advance Reiki techniques and useful information that can be applied to create a successful Reiki practice.
This course includes:
- Basic Anatomy and physiology
- Red flag symptoms
- Complementary Healthcare
- Evaluating requests for complementary and natural healthcare
- The concept of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.
- Dealing with client enquiries
- Speaking and listening skills
- Client confidentiality
- Record keeping
- Explain the nature of the service and fee structures to the client
- Boundaries in a professional relationship
- The initial consultation
- Preparing yourself and your space
- Explaining Reiki to a client
- Exploring, establishing, and discussing the client’s needs and expectations
- Discussing your baseline assessment with a client
- Record keeping
- Practicing self-reflection
- Reiki regulations in the United Kingdom
- National Occupations Standards
- Professional Requirements (Health and Safety, Insurance, Code of Conduct)
- Working in a professional environment (NHS, Hospices, Hospitals, talking with healthcare professionals)
- Creating A Thriving Reiki Practice Part 1
- Vision, intention, and attitudes
- Business consciousness
- Money issues
- The secret of success
- Creating A Thriving Reiki Practice Part 2
- Marketing tools
- Business expenses, website
- Professional referrals
- Standards of practice
- Code of Ethics
MODULE 4
2 days (14 hours in-person)
Cords are energetic connections that connect a person with objects, people, animals, locations, ideas and thought forms. Spirit Release Therapy is the means used to assist a client with a condition known as spirit or energy attachment.
This course includes:
- Introduction to energetic cords
- The difference between positive and negative cords
- Places in the body where cords can connect
- Intention in the process of cord cutting
- Use of byosen scanning to detect cords
- How negative cords can impact a person
- Different approaches for cord cutting
- Reiki for Cord Cutting
- Introduction to Spirit Release
- What are spirit attachments?
- How and why spirits become earthbound
- Symptoms of spirit attachments
- How to detect earthbound spirits and spirit attachments
BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL REIKI PRACTITIONER
Reiki – Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council description
“Reiki” (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy’, a term used to describe a natural system to help bring about an improved sense of wellbeing and a positive feeling of spiritual renewal. This tradition was founded by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication. It is a tradition that is open to any belief system and benefits may include deep relaxation and the promotion of a calm peaceful sense of wellbeing.
The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is simple. The recipient remains clothed and comfortably lies on a couch or sits on a chair. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively, on or near the body using their intuition and training as a guide. There is no massage or manipulation. Reiki can be used on the person as a whole, or on specific parts of the body. It is also possible to receive Reiki at a distance.
Reiki is taught by Reiki Master/Teachers, who have trained in the tradition passed on, in person, from Master to student. Students go through a process of initiation/attunement to the Reiki energy. They are then able to treat themselves and others, not only from a personal and emotional perspective, but also as an aid to individual development and spiritual growth.
Reiki: a Complementary Therapy
Reiki serves as a supportive practice designed to work in harmony with—not as a substitute for—conventional medical care. By fostering deep relaxation and emotional balance, it acts as a valuable tool for those managing physical pain, anxiety, and depression.
Clinical Integration and Palliative Care
Reiki is increasingly utilized within mainstream medical environments. It is frequently offered in:
- Hospitals and Cancer Support Centers: To assist patients in navigating the stress of diagnosis and treatment.
- Hospices and Palliative Care: To provide comfort and emotional relief during difficult times.
- Rehabilitation Centers: Supporting those in recovery from drug or alcohol dependency.
The Professional Reiki Practitioner Diploma
As holistic therapies become more integrated into standard healthcare, formal credentials like the CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) accreditation are becoming essential. If you are pursuing a salaried professional role, this Diploma is the definitive pathway.
- Standardised Excellence: This international qualification confirms that your training meets the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Reiki Council’s Core Curriculum.
- Accredited Verification: The program is fully accredited by the UK Reiki Federation. Every assessment is conducted by qualified verifiers to ensure practitioners meet the rigorous requirements of the government-funded CNHC.
- Regulated Status: Graduates are eligible to join the CNHC register, the independent UK regulator that provides the “quality mark” often required by the NHS and private healthcare providers.
Advantages of Professional Reiki Certification
Transitioning from a personal practice to a professional one offers significant benefits for your career, your credibility, and your personal growth.
Professional Recognition and Employment
- NHS and Healthcare Opportunities: Holding a professional diploma allows you to apply for roles within the NHS, hospices, and community health centres—institutions that typically require verified qualifications.
- The CNHC Quality Mark: Gain the right to display the CNHC logo on your website and marketing materials. This “quality mark” is recognized by GP surgeries and private health insurers as a symbol of excellence and quality assurance.
Elevated Professional Standards
- Verified Credibility: Build immediate public trust. Being registered with a government-backed body proves you adhere to the highest and professional conduct.
- Educational Excellence: Rest easy knowing your training aligns strictly with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Core Curriculum for Reiki.
Personal and Practical Support
- Competence and Confidence: Develop the practical skills necessary to work safely and effectively in a professional environment.
- “Safe Container”: The course provides a supportive, structured space that encourages you to explore your own inner spiritual experiences as you grow.
- Direct Mentorship: You aren’t alone in your journey. Your teacher provides continuous guidance through phone, email, and in-person practice sessions throughout the duration of your training.
Gendai Reiki Ho
Reiki was originally established as “Usui Reiki Ryoho” (meaning “Usui Reiki Healing Method”) by Mikao Usui in 1922 as “the way to make mind and body healthy on the basis of the Universal Reiki“.
Gendai Reiki Ho is not a new Reiki system. It can be referred to as “original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho in the Gendai Reiki style,” as it allows people in modern society to learn and practice the original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho easily and comfortably.
Gendai Reiki Ho is a practical Reiki system meaning ‘a practical method for modern people‘. It has been recognised widely throughout Japan and the world. It is a simple and practical Reiki method that can be used on a daily basis to fully enjoy its benefits. Its goal is to heal the mind and body and improve spirituality.
International Recognition and Accreditation
Gendai Reiki Ho and Gendai Reiki Network International
Gendai Reiki Ho is not a new Reiki system. It can be referred to as “original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho in the Gendai Reiki style,” as it allows people in modern society to learn and practice the original Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho easily and comfortably. Gendai Reiki Ho has been accepted by many people as a very simple Body-Mind improvement technique that requires no hard training.
Gendai Reiki Healing Association (GRHA) is established by Hiroshi Doi, the founder of Gendai Reiki Ho. GRHA is dedicated to providing Gendai Reiki Official Manuals in multiple languages.
Gendai Reiki Network International (GRN) is a non-profit organization approved by the Japanese government. The purpose of the organization is to provide society with opportunities to experience Reiki as a lifelong learning, along with correct information about Reiki, and to contribute to realization of a healthy, happy and harmonious society.
Gendai Reiki Network International
Gendai Reiki Healing Association
UK Reiki Federation
The UK Reiki Federation (UKRF) is an independent, not-for-profit, professional organisation run by members for members. It is the largest Reiki-only professional organisation in the UK and Europe that set the highest standard for Reiki.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the independent UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.
CNHC was set up with government support to protect the public by providing a UK voluntary register of health practitioners. CNHC’s register has been approved as an Accredited Register by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, a body accountable to Parliament.
Registered CNHC Reiki Practitioners receive the Quality Mark and can work in professional environments where verification is required, such as the National Health Service (NHS), GP surgeries, professional bodies, and some private healthcare companies. GPs can refer their patients to professional practitioners on the CNHC register.
Learn more about the professional advantages of CNHC registration
Coursework & Practical Assessment
Distant/ Guided Learning
- Completion of Treatment Journal (75 treatments given to others).
- Completion of Self-Treatment Journal (100 self-treatments).
- Home Study: Reiki 1 + 2 manuals plus directed research on the internet and of recommended literature.
Coursework
Students are required to complete a portfolio of work that demonstrates that they have achieved the level of knowledge and understanding and practical application of Reiki to meet these standards in a professional capacity.
- 10 x 4-sessions Reiki treatments case study (75 Reiki treatments in total given to others, 40 of which are recorded treatments).
- 100 self-treatments recorded in a journal.
- Written questionnaire with multiple questions.
Qualifications & Professional Associations
In order to qualify students need to attend 4 in-person modules (64 hours in total) and complete the required coursework
Qualified students will receive the following certificates:
- Gendai Reiki Ho Level I Shoden
- Gendai Reiki Ho Level II Okuden
- Professional Reiki Practitioner Diploma
And will be eligible to apply for:
Fees
The non-refundable registration fee is £180. Payment of the registration fee is required at the time of enrollment or year repetition.
The tutor fee for the training, supervision and certification is £900.
- Option 1: the tutor fee of £900 may be settled via an installment plan.
- Option 2: an upfront payment of £810 covers the full course cost.
Fees are reviewed annually and become effective as of January 1 of the following year.
Application
To assess the suitability of prospective students for this course, we invite applicants to a Zoom interview. Please complete the form below.
Giancarlo Serra
Giancarlo is a consultant and tutor at the College of Psychic Studies, where he originally completed his training in Spiritual Healing. A dual-style Reiki Master Teacher (Japanese and Western), his expertise also encompasses Spiritual Wellbeing, Spiritual Counselling, and Past Life Therapy. Read more
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