I see hypnotherapy as a form of psychotherapy. I like the idea of it being regulated as such. A therapy session for me follows the same basic formula… check in about the previous week, discuss what we want to work on (I generally email this to her in advance), do the work, then spend a bit decompressing and talking about progress of therapy.

If I do get a Hypnotherapist, I will look for the same qualities in them as I do in a T. I would expect the same amount of professionalism and expertise (in their area) as I do from my T.