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hypnotherapist

hypnotherapist

4 7.2
A person who uses hypnosis to help people change habits and overcome fears
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪpnəˈθɛrəpɪst/
  • Specialized
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  • As a hypnotherapist, I have always been impressed by the fact that memories, at whatever age you tap into them, always show mature and humane qualities.

On hypnosis, would you say you're one of the best hypnotherapist you come across?

Examples

  • After several sessions with a hypnotherapist, she was able to overcome her fear of public speaking.

  • At the time, I was working as a hypnotherapist in a fancy West End therapy clinic.

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  • Schedule an appointment with a certified hypnotherapist for a stress relaxation hypnosis session.

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  • Maybe a hypnotherapist or an NLP practitioner can assist you in reframing this incident to lessen its effect on your well-being over time.

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  • As a clinically certified hypnotherapist, I can tell you that most of what you think you know about hypnosis has nothing to do with the reality of hypnosis.

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  • If you're struggling with anxiety, consider seeing a hypnotherapist who can help you relax.

  • A trained hypnotherapist can guide you through techniques to change unwanted behaviors.

Synonyms

hypnotist
vshypnotherapist
13 5.5

A person who uses guided relaxation to make people follow suggestions for help or entertainment

is trained specifically to use hypnosis to treat problems
hypnotizer
vshypnotherapist
  • US
1 7.2

A person who puts someone into a relaxed, focused trance using words

is trained to use hypnosis to help clients change behaviors
mesmerist
vshypnotherapist
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who uses special techniques to make someone fall into a trance

focuses on therapeutic behavior change rather than historical technique
hypnologist
vshypnotherapist
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A person who guides others into deep relaxation to help change feelings or habits

focuses on helping people change behavior through hypnosis
mesmerizer
vshypnotherapist
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who uses a calm voice and slow movements to put people into a sleep-like state

aims to help people overcome problems using trained hypnosis

Surface Forms

Morphology

hypnotherapist = therapist (transparent) = hypno + therapist + hypno

The meaning is a straightforward combination: 'hypno-' (relating to hypnosis) + 'therapist' (a practitioner providing therapy), so a therapist who uses hypnosis.

Etymology

Hypnotherapist comes from the Greek root hypnos 'sleep' and the familiar word therapist 'someone who treats problems'. A hypnotherapist uses a 'sleep-like' state called hypnosis to help people change habits or feel better.