Hypnotherapy is more than just relaxation or suggestion — it’s a gentle, yet powerful journey into the subconscious mind, where the real transformation begins.
Each form of hypnotherapy carries a different energy, intention, and purpose, helping people heal on emotional, mental, or even spiritual levels.
Whether you’re curious about starting your own healing journey or deepening your understanding of this practice, here’s a look at the main types of hypnotherapy — and how each one supports your path toward wholeness.
1. Suggestion Hypnotherapy — Reprogramming the Mind
This is one of the most common and straightforward forms of hypnotherapy.
During a deeply relaxed state, the therapist uses positive, uplifting suggestions to reprogram limiting thoughts and patterns.
It’s perfect for those who want to boost confidence, release stress, or break unwanted habits like smoking or nail-biting.
These sessions are usually short and empowering — like planting new, healthy seeds in the mind’s garden.
2. Analytical Hypnotherapy — Discovering the Root Cause
Analytical hypnotherapy, also called hypnoanalysis, goes deeper.
Rather than focusing only on surface symptoms, it aims to uncover the root emotional cause behind an issue — such as anxiety, phobias, or self-sabotage.
By gently exploring the subconscious, you can understand why certain patterns began and release the trapped emotions that kept them alive.
It’s a journey of self-discovery and liberation.
3. Regression Hypnotherapy — Healing Through the Past
Regression therapy invites you to revisit earlier experiences that may still be influencing your life today.
Sometimes it’s a childhood memory, and other times it’s a symbolic or past-life experience that holds deep meaning.
The purpose isn’t to dwell on the past but to bring compassion, understanding, and closure to moments that shaped your subconscious.
This is one of the most profound forms of emotional healing.
4. Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) — Thought and Action in Harmony
CBH combines hypnosis with cognitive and behavioural psychology.
It helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more empowering perspectives — all while the mind is in a receptive state.
It’s often used to manage anxiety, stress, depression, or performance issues, and is supported by strong scientific evidence.
5. Ericksonian Hypnotherapy — The Power of Metaphor
Developed by Dr. Milton H. Erickson, this method works through stories, metaphors, and indirect suggestion.
Rather than giving direct commands, the therapist gently guides the subconscious to find its own solutions — almost like speaking to the soul through symbols.
It’s subtle, creative, and deeply respectful of the client’s inner wisdom.
6. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) — Fast and Deep Transformation
Created by Marisa Peer, RTT integrates regression, suggestion therapy, and elements of CBT and psychotherapy.
It helps clients discover the root cause, reframe it, and reprogram the mind with new empowering beliefs.
Each session is powerful and complete, followed by a personalized audio recording that reinforces the transformation over 21 days.
This approach is ideal for those seeking quick, lasting change in areas like confidence, self-worth, and emotional healing.
7. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy — Building the Future You Desire
This modern approach focuses on what you want, not what went wrong.
Instead of analysing the past, it emphasizes positive emotions, solutions, and small steps forward.
It’s perfect for managing anxiety, increasing motivation, and creating a clear, focused vision of your ideal future.
8. Parts Therapy (Ego State Therapy) — Finding Inner Harmony
Inside each of us are many “parts” — inner voices that sometimes pull us in different directions.
Parts therapy allows these aspects of the subconscious to express themselves, be understood, and work together in harmony.
It’s a beautiful way to heal inner conflict, self-sabotage, or indecision — by reconnecting with every part of your inner self.
9. Spiritual & Transpersonal Hypnotherapy — Healing on a Soul Level
Beyond the mind, there is the soul — the eternal part of you that holds deep wisdom.
Spiritual hypnotherapy explores this connection through higher-self communication, past-life regression, or energy-based techniques like Reiki or intuitive healing.
This approach supports those seeking spiritual growth, clarity, and a sense of purpose beyond the physical experience.
10. Clinical Hypnotherapy — The Science of Healing
Used in medical and clinical settings, this form of hypnotherapy is backed by research and often applied to support pain management, sleep disorders, and psychosomatic symptoms.
It integrates scientific understanding with the art of hypnosis to help the body and mind restore balance.
Final Thoughts
Every form of hypnotherapy is unique — just like every person.
What matters most is your readiness to heal and the connection you feel with the therapist guiding your process.
Whether you wish to let go of limiting beliefs, release emotional pain, or connect more deeply with your inner self, hypnotherapy opens the door to transformation.
Because real change always begins within.
My Approach to Hypnotherapy
As a certified hypnotherapist trained in Applied Hypnotherapy, the foundation of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) by Marisa Peer, and currently studying Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapy at the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (ICHP) in Cork, I integrate both science and soul in my work.
The ICHP has over 30 years of experience in professional training and is accredited by several national and international bodies, including the National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK) and the European Association of Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapy (EAHP). Its approach combines deep subconscious work, clinical methods, and humanistic values — a philosophy that deeply aligns with my own.
In my sessions, I bring together modern evidence-based techniques and intuitive healing practices to help you release emotional blocks, reprogram limiting beliefs, and reconnect with your authentic self. Each session is a safe and compassionate space, tailored to your unique journey of transformation.
Because real and lasting change always begins within.
