Lot's of people ask the question, "what is the difference between a hypnotist and a hypnotherapist?"  Well, that answer is pretty easy but there are also grey areas involved.  A hypnotist can be anyone who can use hypnosis for a variety of things such as for fun, amusement, and even for show, such as showbiz.  A hypnotist may have little or no training at all.  They may even be self taught. 

A hypnotherapist, on the other hand, would be well trained and versed ...