How does hypnotherapy work? Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and suggestion for an agreed therapeutic purpose. Experiences vary: you might feel absorbed, relaxed or simply attentive. You remain able to communicate and can ask to pause or stop. At the end, the therapist helps you return attention to the room. What conditions can hypnotherapy help with? Hypnotherapy is used for a range of concerns, but its evidence and suitability vary by condition. It is not a universal tre