by saladinsmith » Sat May 07, 2016 7:58 pm
I agree with fordpuma to some extent. Most of the hypnotherapists I've known have been new-agey types who played with crystals and had no understanding of real science. They became hypnotherapists simply because many places don't regulate the practice at all -- there's no quality control in the profession, like there is in conventional forms of therapy.
That being said, I have also met a few hypnotherapists who know what they're doing and legitimately can cure a serious addiction in three sessions or less.
Unfortunately, the legitimate hypnotherapists are in a minority, which means that some people will judge all hypnotherapy on their experience with a few unskilled frauds.
For a long time I also did nor believe in hypnosis, because nobody had ever been able to hypnotize me. Now that I've become a hypnotist in my own right, that is no longer the case.
For anyone new to hypnosis and skeptical, I recommend you never see a hypnotist who doesn't have a guarantee that they will solve your problem in three sessions or less. Anyone with real skill should have the confidence to make such a guarantee.