ECHOES,

Pre-coffee type O That's funny!!!!

Most of the time the terms are used interchangeably. In some states of the US you are not allowed to use the title of hypnotherapist unless you are a licensed mental health professional. The state I am in (ILLINOIS) does not currently have this law. I prefer to use the hypnotherapy name because it differentiates me from those using hypnosis for entertainment.

So that in my eyes is the main difference, one uses hypnosis to help the client achieve their goals, and the other uses it for entertainment.

But like I stated, alot of people who are using hypnosis to help their clients are restricted to using the 'hypnotist" title. Therefore they will refer to it as hypnosis instead of hypnotherapy.

I hope this helps clear up your question.

Rick