Hypnotherapy is an effective medical practice where the patient is put in a trance like state to alter his or her way of thinking. The patient is motivated to overcome some of his/her fears and habits. The main idea behind this practice is to study the cause behind every problem so that it can be treated permanently. This medical practice has been in use for years and gained massive popularity due to its positive results. Many people are opting it as an interesting career, and a lot of institutes are providing training in this field. The career opportunities include hypnotherapists, psychologists, counselors, complementary therapists and psychotherapists.

The following are main types of courses offered by different hypnotherapist training institutes -

Relaxation or Suggestion Therapy

This is one of most result oriented therapies where relaxation is used as an effective tool and easy to follow, and simple corrective measures are suggested to the patient. These measures are suggested only when the patient is in trance. These suggestions are observed by the trance or unconscious mind, and enable a person to easily find ways and wish to follow them. All given suggestions are positive, and worded by experts to obtain positive results. This therapy is most suitable for chain smokers, people suffering from fears, and some one wishing for weight loss. Only few sessions are required to conduct this practice, but exceptions are always there.

The type of suggestion depends upon the symptoms and type of help required by the patient. As far as its advantages are concerned, it can be completed in a single session, can be extremely relaxing and help to control phobias and fears successfully.

Analytical or Pure Therapy

This is considered quite a deep level than suggestion therapy as the main cause of the problem is determined through different sessions. This is ideal for people suffering from severe health issues such as depression, eczema, eating disorders, anxiety and fears. The hypnotherapist try to read the mind of the patient in order to find out the actual trouble, and once it is known a specific approach is adopted to cure the problem. It takes around four to eight week sessions where the patient is asked to share every emotion, be it positive or negative, to find the accurate corrective measures.

The main advantage associated with this therapy is that it helps to minimize the chances of relapsing of a patient into previous stage. With the progress of the treatment, the patient feel better and start thinking positively.

So, the main question is what type of course or training you would like to choose? The answer to this question is in above mentioned types of therapies. Look at your areas of interest and opt for the most suitable course.