Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy is defined as "the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique". But what does that really mean?  The state of hypnosis is a natural state that we all experience multiple times a day.  While in the hypnotic state, the conscious mind is more quiet, and the subconscious mind is more open.  During a session, instruction is given to release blocks, obstacles, negative and limiting beliefs from the subconscious mind that are currently in the way of you achieving your goals