Hypnotherapy is used by licensed physicians and psychologists / psychiatrists. Physicians and psychiatrists may use hypnosis to treat a number of conditions including depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and post traumatic stress. While certified hypnotherapists who are not physicians or psychologists often treat weight management & smoking addictions.

Modern hypnotherapy has been used in a variety of forms with varying success, such as:

Age regression hypnotherapy (or “hypnoanalysis”)
Ericksonian hypnotherapy.
Fears and phobias
Addictions
Habit control
Pain management
Psychological therapy
Relaxation
Skin disease
Soothing anxious surgical patients
Sports performance
Weight loss

Hypnosis clinics can be found around the world that specialise in hypnosis practices.