Hypnotherapy can be an effective method for coping with stress and anxiety. In particular, hypnosis can reduce stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a breast biopsy. Hypnosis has been studied for other conditions, including: Pain control.

How many hypnotherapy sessions are needed for anxiety?

Typically for anxiety and stress related issues, a minimum of 6 - 8 sessions are required, sometimes more to get you where you want to be.

How successful is hypnotherapy for anxiety?

Peer-reviewed clinical evidence for hypnotherapy's success in treating anxiety disorder and panic attacks is lacking. What studies there are suggest that it is effective in helping people with 'trait anxiety' (a tendency to anxiety as part of your personality).