hypnotherapist

American

[hip-nuh-ther-uhp-ist, hip-noh-] / ˈhɪp nəˌθɛr əp ɪst, ˈhɪp noʊ- /

noun

plural

hypnotherapists

a person who uses hypnotism to treat a disease, addiction, or other condition; a practitioner who uses hypnotherapy.

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The 50-year-old hypnotherapist has been dating the “Friends” alum, 56, for close to a year, he revealed during a recent appearance on the “Today” show, when he opened up about how the pair had been introduced.

From MarketWatch

Asked about the piece following his win, Polanski said his time as a Harley Street hypnotherapist pre-dated any of his political ambitions and he had immediately apologised.

From BBC

Polanski has had an unconventional path to politics, previously working as an actor, hypnotherapist and mental health counsellor.

From BBC

They joined seismologist Lucy Jones, paleontologist Emily Lindsey, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor and other specialists on Mulaney’s guest couches, creating some unexpected pairings and unpredictable conversations.

From Los Angeles Times

After he first experienced the condition, Kevin was introduced to a hypnotherapist.

From BBC

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