is Hypnotherapy Just a Placebo?

 

Is Hypnotherapy Just ‘Snake Oil’?

For years, people have been debating whether there is any merit to the modality of hypnosis. Some believe it works wonders, while others have been underwhelmed with their results.

I’ve written many articles on this website about hypnosis and specifically, how to make sure your experience gets you the results you desire. Simply put, there’s a ‘right’ way to practise hypnosis and a ‘wrong’ way.

Whether it’s a placebo or not is still being debated, but in my opinion, you don’t have to believe in it for it to work. On the other hand, you do need to come into it with an open mind.

This article goes into detail about the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and why you shouldn’t be so quick to believe the naysayers. Read the full article here.