Hypnotherapy is a method of inducing relaxation to relieve certain symptoms or bring about a change in life style. It combines the skills of counselling and psychotherapy with the techniques of hypnosis.  The induction of hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness or awareness, similar to day dreaming or near-sleep and provides a special opportunity  for patients to progress towards their desired physiological state. Patients derive most benefit when enabled or encouraged  to achieve this inner re-synthesis by their own efforts.