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hypnotherapist

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[hip-nuh-ther-uhp-ist, hip-noh-] / ˈhɪp nəˌθɛr əp ɪst, ˈhɪp noʊ- /

noun

  • hypnotherapists
    plural
  1. a person who uses hypnotism to treat a disease, addiction, or other condition; a practitioner who uses hypnotherapy.


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Asked about the piece following his win, Polanski said his time as a Harley Street hypnotherapist pre-dated any of his political ambitions and he had immediately apologised.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025

They joined seismologist Lucy Jones, paleontologist Emily Lindsey, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor and other specialists on Mulaney’s guest couches, creating some unexpected pairings and unpredictable conversations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025

Chaney, a licensed therapist and certified hypnotherapist from suburban Detroit, says in his lawsuit that in July 2021 he dropped his two teenage sons off at a gym.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2024

Ava Evans, a Los Angeles-based hypnotherapist, also said it’s impossible to erase memories, and others in her field would agree, she said.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2022

“I mean, who knows? Maybe a hypnotherapist could find out.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

The couple described visiting a wide range of professionals, from psychologists to hypnotherapists, with no results.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024

From A.I.-assisted beds to on-call hypnotherapists, today’s sleep tourism is, essentially, an old dog with new tricks.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2024

Here’s a list of things I’ve done to try and fix my obsession with eating: four psychiatrists, nine psychologists, two hypnotherapists, three meditation workshops, one hospital stay, 10 dieticians, 18 personal trainers.

From The Guardian ● May 31, 2017

I have a team of specialized hypnotherapists who work with me.

From Nature ● May 17, 2016

I looked for hypnotherapists in Ashbury, but didn’t take it any further—it’s expensive and it’s unclear whether it actually helps with memory recovery.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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