hypnotherapy

noun

hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pē 

1

: treatment by hypnotism

2

: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by hypnosis

hypnotherapist

ˌhip-nō-ˈther-ə-pist 

noun

Examples of hypnotherapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet one of the biggest misconceptions about hypnotherapy has remained the name itself. —Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

Of course, The Ranch offers all the typical treatments of a wellness retreat, like saunas, cold plunges, fitness classes and daily massages, the destination also features a few unexpected highlights like reiki and hypnotherapy. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

Neal’s Yard Remedies: British wellness brand Neal’s Yard Remedies has been a Covent Garden staple since the 1980s, known for its organic health and beauty products, as well as treatments and therapies ranging from Ayurveda and ear candling to hypnotherapy and reflexology. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Designed to help guests recharge from the fast pace of city life, the wellness concierge offers access to leading practitioners and restorative treatments, from aromatherapy and reflexology to reiki healing and hypnotherapy, each being selected for its restorative purposes. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hypnotherapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy

Medical Definition

hypnotherapy

noun

hyp·​no·​ther·​a·​py -ˈther-ə-pē 

plural hypnotherapies

1

: treatment by hypnotism

2

: psychotherapy that facilitates suggestion, reeducation, or analysis by means of hypnosis

hypnotherapeutic

-ˌther-ə-ˈpyüt-ik 

adjective