Types of hypnotherapy
HYPNOSIS AND CHANGE
8/6/20253 min read
Hypnotherapy is a fascinating field that blends the art of guiding the mind into a relaxed state with the science of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Over the years, many different approaches have developed, each offering its own techniques and benefits. Whether the goal is stress relief, overcoming fears, or accessing deeper wisdom, hypnotherapy can meet you in different ways. In this article, I share some of the most common types of hypnotherapy so you can understand how they differ—and discover what might be right for you.
1. Traditional Suggestion Hypnotherapy
This is the form of hypnosis many people think of first. In a state of deep relaxation, the therapist offers positive suggestions to the subconscious mind, helping to reprogram unwanted habits or patterns. For example, someone wanting to quit smoking might receive suggestions about craving fresh air or disliking the smell of cigarettes. This method is straightforward and can be very effective for behavioral changes, though it doesn’t usually explore deeper root causes.
2. Cognitive-Behavioral Hypnotherapy (CBH)
CBH combines principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy with hypnosis. It works by helping clients become aware of their thought patterns while in a relaxed state and then reshaping those patterns to support healthier behaviors. This type of hypnotherapy is often used for anxiety, phobias, and stress management, because it helps reframe negative thought loops and encourages new, empowering beliefs.
3. Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Developed by psychiatrist Milton H. Erickson, this approach is more conversational and indirect. Instead of giving direct commands or suggestions, the hypnotherapist uses metaphors, storytelling, and subtle language patterns. The idea is that the unconscious mind listens and responds in its own way, often discovering solutions creatively. Many clients find this type of hypnotherapy gentle and surprisingly transformative, because it bypasses resistance and invites the unconscious to work naturally.
4. Regression Hypnotherapy
Regression therapy guides clients back to earlier moments in their lives, sometimes as far back as childhood or even to experiences many believe are from past lives. The goal is to uncover the root causes of issues—whether emotional pain, limiting beliefs, or recurring patterns—and bring understanding and healing to those moments. By revisiting and reframing these experiences, clients often feel lighter, freer, and more connected to their authentic selves.
5. Past Life Regression
Closely related to regression therapy, past life regression specifically explores experiences beyond this current lifetime. Whether understood as literal past lives, symbolic stories, or archetypal journeys, clients often uncover meaningful lessons, release old fears, and gain a deeper sense of purpose. Past life regression is popular among those interested in spirituality, reincarnation, and soul growth.
6. Parts Therapy (or Ego State Therapy)
This approach is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” of ourselves—like the inner child, the inner critic, or the protector. Sometimes these parts conflict, and that conflict shows up as indecision, anxiety, or unhealthy habits. In hypnosis, the therapist helps the client communicate with these parts, mediate conflicts, and bring harmony to the inner world. Many people find this type of hypnotherapy empowering, as it fosters self-understanding and self-compassion.
7. Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy
Instead of dwelling on problems or past experiences, solution-focused hypnotherapy emphasizes the future. The hypnotherapist helps the client imagine positive outcomes and rehearse them mentally while in a state of relaxation. This approach works well for building confidence, motivation, and resilience, because it trains the mind to focus on solutions rather than obstacles.
8. Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH)
While many traditional types of hypnotherapy work with suggestion, regression, or parts therapy, Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) takes things further into the multidimensional aspects of healing. BQH is heart-based, flexible, and deeply intuitive. It allows clients to access expanded states of consciousness to connect with their higher self, explore past or parallel lives, communicate with guides, or receive profound energetic healing. Each session is unique, unfolding according to the client’s needs and intentions, and often brings powerful clarity, transformation, and a sense of deep spiritual connection.
Which Type is Right for You?
The beauty of hypnotherapy is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some people prefer the practicality of suggestion therapy or solution-focused work, while others are drawn to regression, spiritual exploration, or the multidimensional experience of BQH. What matters most is finding the approach—and the practitioner—that resonates with you and your goals.
Ready to Experience BQH?
If you feel called to go deeper than traditional hypnotherapy, to explore the wisdom of your higher self, and to discover insights beyond the limits of the conscious mind, a Beyond Quantum Healing session may be exactly what you’re looking for. Each journey is designed to support your healing, growth, and self-discovery in a safe and heart-centered space.
✨ I invite you to book a BQH session with me and experience for yourself the transformative potential of this work. Your inner guidance is waiting to connect with you.
