Hypnosis is a naturally occurring altered state of consciousness in which the critical faculty is bypassed and acceptable selective thinking established. With the critical faculty bypassed, specific thoughts / suggestions can be lodged in the subconscious where they can propel you toward a desired goal or change behavior in a positive, permanent way.

Hypnotherapy is therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is often applied in order to modify a subject's behavior, emotional content, and attitudes, as well as a wide range of conditions including dysfunctional habits, anxiety, stress-related illness, pain management, and personal development.