“On the count of three, you shall fall asleep…” - this is one of the most common misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy, as people appear to fall under a spell. As the act involves hypnosis, people often confuse hypnotherapy and hypnosis together. In order to help clear the fog, we’ve highlighted some key similarities and differences between hypnotherapy and hypnosis for you to consider.

Hypnotherapy and hypnosis both aim to communicate with the subconscious.
Generally, hypnotherapy is administered for the purpose of treatment in a clinical or medical setting whereas hypnosis is a state of mind that places emphasis on one’s attention and awareness.
Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to achieve a particular outcome or behaviour.
Hypnosis can be used for entertainment purposes.
Both hypnotherapy and hypnosis can be used for depression, weight loss and anxiety.

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Sinan Koray

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Naremburn, NSW 2065

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Suite 4 35 Glenmore St, Crows Nest, NSW, 2065

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Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Chatswood, NSW 2067

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Mindal Health Australia

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Chatswood, NSW 2067

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Suite 16/ 16-18 Malvern Ave, Chatswood, NSW, 2067

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Positive Coaching & Therapy

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Roseville, NSW 2069

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Corona Ave, Roseville, NSW, 2069

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Prone, Simon

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Glebe, NSW 2037

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161A Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW, 2037

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Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Lindfield, NSW 2070

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Highfield Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070

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Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Kent St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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9th Flr 60 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Ann Sheridan

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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9th Flr 60 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Julie Phillips-Moore

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Suite A Level 6 204 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Mindpath Makers

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Level 5 Suite 2 428 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

7.26km

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Quit Smoking Hypnosis Experts Sydney

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Suite 1D Level 23 1 Farrer Pl, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Australian Hypnotherapists Association

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Lindfield, NSW 2070

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1st Flr 302 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield, NSW, 2070

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Leon W Cowen

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Lindfield, NSW 2070

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1st flr. 302 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield, NSW, 2070

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Lantern Counselling & Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Ste 308/ 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Linda Taylor

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Newtown, NSW 2042

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Jeremy Barbouttis

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Sydney Hypno - Pivotal Hypnotherapy & NLP & Functional Mind Clinic

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Marrickville, NSW 2204

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