Hypnotherapty is a therapy that is undertaken whole the person is under hypnosis. Hypnotherapists can help people with addictions such as smoking, and htey can also help relive stress and anxiety. Althoguh hypnosis is often used as a form of 'entertainment', its positive healing potential is becoming more and more recognised. There are several hypnotherapists offering hypnotherapy in the Dublin area, whilst the dublin based Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy offers training courses.