Hypnotherapist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Hypnotherapist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Conferring with clients to determine the problem they hope to resolve with hypnotherapy.
  • Assisting clients in understanding how hypnotherapy can treat or resolve their problems.
  • Explaining the process of hypnosis to clients to ensure that they understand and are comfortable with the process.
  • Working with clients to develop suitable treatment plans.
  • Determining the extent of clients' susceptibility to suggestion.
  • Inducing a hypnotic state in clients using various techniques based on clients’ susceptibility to suggestion.
  • Carefully observing clients' reactions and documenting their progress for future reference.
  • Providing clients with feedback after each session.
  • Answering clients' questions and addressing their concerns.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Hypnotherapist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Hypnotherapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.