What is the difference between a hypnotist and a certified Hypnotherapist?
A hypnotist is trained in hypnosis. They do not have any ethical guidelines or requirements. They may take a three-hour workshop and begin to do hypnosis. A certified Hypnotherapist is trained in Hypnosis and therapeutic treatments. They must have a Masters Degree in their field, work a certain amount of hours, have a certain amount of training hours in hypnosis, and be trained and experienced in the therapeutic areas that they treat. They cannot use hypnosis for entertainment purposes.
