Hypnotherapy for Pain Management

Hypnotherapy has some of its strongest research support in helping people manage pain. It does not replace medical care, but it can be a helpful complement for many kinds of ongoing or procedure-related pain. Always work with your doctor too. Browse practitioners below who help with pain management.

  1. Sarah Wallbank — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Sarah is a passionate communicator and educator who empowers her clients to transcend personal limitations and unlock their full potential. Drawing from a diver range of expertise, Sarah combines hea…

  2. Jennifer Sexton — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Lancaster County, PA, United States

    My journey through pain and loss led me to master the art of transformation. Now I am a guide on your path towards empowerment, as you learn to elevate your life through hypnosis, energy work, and ot…

  3. Robyn Monteleone — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    CANBERRA, ACT and Australia-wide., Australia

    Hi, I'm Robyn. I'm a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I specialise in helping people who are composed on the outside and stressed, overwhelmed and overthinking on the inside to find more peac…

  4. Orestis Vasilakis — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

    Professional hypnotist

  5. Yussef Obeid — Hypnotherapist · Verified

    Playa del Carmen, Q ROO, Mexico

    I am an experienced coach (over 25 years) focusing on weight loss, peak performance, pain control and cravings elimination. I provide my sessions mostly online. I speak English and Spanish.

  6. Claire Cohen — Hypnotist · Verified

    New Paltz, NY, United States

    Do you know what hypnosis really is, or the extent of what it can do for you? It's my job to show you just what your own mind is capable of! I'm best at exploring the mind-body connection and parts w…

  7. Terance Schmidt — Hypnotist · Verified

    Athens, GA, United States

    If you're looking to improve your productivity, or break past "I know what I need to do, I just can't get myself to do it", my ADHD-informed method might be what you're looking for. I also do the com…

  8. George Guarino — Hypnotist · Verified

    Albany, NY, United States

    20+ years of helping individuals resolve problems with Clinical Hypnosis.

  9. Don Ray — Hypnotist

    Branford, FL, United States

    What would you do with the power to: **Stop smoking** **Lose weight** **Control pain and the unconscious functions of your body** **Totally transform unwanted habits and behaviors** ...and take your …

  10. Terry Wester — Mental Health Professional

    Amarillo, TX, United States

    I attended college for Art Education. After graduation I continued taking classes in math, science, nursing when finally a counselor suggested I finish something. (P.S., now I can only Spell calculus…

  11. Steven Shepard — Hypnotist

    Woodland Park, CO, United States

    Steve Shepard is an Artist/Technician, a MMHA graduate, an Art Therapy instructor and pain management hypnotist.

  12. Lee Smith — Hypnotherapist

    Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, UK, United Kingdom

    I’m a Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, NLP and Timeline therapy, I use a unique blend of advanced techniques to help you take down barriers in your life. If there’s a limiting belief, anxiety, ph…

  13. Jennifer Thomas — Hypnotherapist

    Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand

    I proudly trained and qualified as a Hypnotist at the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, I am an RTT Hypnotherapist (Marisa Peer School). I help you gently let go of past pain, trauma, and limiting belief…

  14. Jeremy Clyne — Hypnotherapist

    Meridian , ID, United States

    I'm a certified hypnotherapist based in Meridian, Idaho, working with clients both online and in-person. My approach blends classical hypnosis, NLP, and quantum healing frameworks to help people move…

  15. Molly Monahan — Hypnotist

    Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  16. Dave Hyldig — Hypnotherapist

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    MMHA and ICBCH certified insured and registered. Working with nervous system reset and chronic pain as well as various personal change like stop smoking stop vaping, habit change.

  17. Ulrika Cederberg — Hypnotherapist

    LINKÖPING, Sverige, Sweden

    Dags för en förändring i livet? Trött på det som inte fungerar? Jag arbetar med hypnos, RTT, coachning och breathwork för att guida dig till ett liv som du längtat efter. Jag hjälper dig att frigöra …

  18. Jill Lien — Life Coach

    Glasgow, KY, United States

    I'm Jill Lien, a Board Certified Hypnotist with 35 years of helping people through life's hardest moments. I work with individuals, families, and teenagers — drawing on clinical hypnosis, neuroscienc…

  19. Honey Lansdowne — Hypnotherapist

    Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom

    I offer short term powerful hypnotherapy for deep rooted issues, which is time and cost effective. You may believe that issues and feelings that you’ve lived with for a long time will take a long tim…

  20. David Galloway — Hypnotherapist

    Newcastle, Ontario, Canada

    David Galloway is a Clinical Hypnotist, Advanced Resource Therapy Trainer, Orthomolecular Nutritionist, and founder of Into Thrive in Bowmanville, Ontario. He helps clients change the deeper emotiona…

  21. Nigel Edwards — Hypnotherapist

    Welwyn, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    As a Professional hypnotist, I help people break free from anxiety, fears, unwanted habits and limiting beliefs so they can live with greater confidence, calm and freedom. Using a combination of hypn…

  22. Adam Jones — Hypnotist

    Olympia, WA, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  23. Ralph Varcoe — Hypnotherapist

    London, London, United Kingdom

    I am a certified trainer of Hypnosis, NLP, NLP Coaching, and Time Line Therapy and have a busy practice using all techniques to drive lasting change. I operate what business people may consider a rea…

  24. Rick Crici — Coach using hypnosis

    Saint Johns, Florida, United States

    Holding a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, and several certifications as a Life Coach, NLP practitioner and Hypnotherapist, I help people feel better. While I specialize in Confidence…

  25. Edith Hignutt — Hypnotist

    MILLVILLE, New Jersey, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  26. Bruce Anderson — Coach using hypnosis

    Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

    I shifted to hypnosis after a long business career, so basic coaching in the business world is a given. I've been working with athletes as a Sports Hypnotist for the past three years and my website i…

  27. Lara Cox — Hypnotherapist

    Welwyn Garden, Herts, United Kingdom

    I'm a hypnotherapist with over a 100 five star google and client testimonials from clients who I've helped for a range of issues: such as smoking cessation, phobia, public speaking and performance. D…

  28. Kris Kjastad — Hypnotherapist

    Oslo, Norway, Norway

    Kris is a certified hypnotherapist recognized for his exceptional ability to guide clients into deep, effective trance states that create rapid and lasting change. With a global client base across th…

  29. John F Slavin — Hypnotist

    London, Ontario, Canada, Canada

    Hypnotize in a friendly atmosphere. Certified wtih Mike Mandel Academy, London Laser, Internation Hypnosis Association. Willing to work wherever is most comfortable for the client. Have worked with s…

  30. Samantha Timbers — Hypnotist

    Newmarket, ON, Canada

    I am a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, Professor, Author and Trainer who works with groups and individuals to instill change.

  31. Matt Sherman — Coach using hypnosis

    Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

    I’m a personality type coach and certified hypnotist in Tokyo. A lot of people know their personality type and still can’t change their behavior. I went through the same thing for years. So I got cer…

  32. Marie Mitchell — Hypnotherapist

    Waterford, ON, Canada

    Marie works with clients to help them be the best they can be — bringing warmth and intuition to every session. She also runs Bench the Stress, a program for sports parents, helping them manage sidel…

  33. David Bowler — Hypnotherapist

    Victoria, BC, Canada

    Focused practice in pain rehabilitation medicine and clinical hypnosis.

  34. Johnathan Mark Smith — Hypnotherapist

    Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach Beyond willpower. Beyond traditional therapy. When "trying harder" isn't enough to beat anxiety, phobias, addiction, or procrastination, I help you br…

  35. Kathryn Toohey — Hypnotherapist

    Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom

    Kathryn is a Master Hypnotist and has been working as a hypnotherapist since 2019. Kathryn sees clients in person on the Isle of Man from her clinic, and internationally online. Having transformed he…

  36. Emily Konstan — Hypnotist

    Worcester, MA, United States

    I am a Licensed Acupuncturist of 20 years, Certified Somatic Movement Teacher, and Certified Hypnotist. I am passionate about helping people let go of chronic pain and find radiant health, experience…

  37. James Dinovo — Coach using hypnosis

    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  38. Christian Titeca — Hypnotherapist

    Rojales, Alicante, Spain

    Christian J. Titeca is a certified hypnotherapist and awareness mentor with decades of experience guiding people toward lasting inner change. Based in Spain, he works entirely online with English and…

  39. Jonathan Berens — Hypnotist

    Campbellsville, KY, United States

    PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Certified Hypnotist, Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy NLP-Trained Coach Licensed Massage Therapist (13+ years clinical experience) John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Certified Tri…

  40. Tina Worthey — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Everett, WA, United States

    My work empowers people to live the best version of themselves by integrating subconscious change, awareness practices, and spiritual insight to help clients reconnect with themselves, shift internal…

  41. Bradley Kapture — Hypnotherapist

    Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    I use a system I've developed called Neuro-Behavioral Rebooting™. I’m a certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, yoga author and expert in breath regulation and meditation—but more importan…

  42. Miguel Oliveira — Hypnotist

    São João da Madeira, Aveiro, Portugal

    Professional hypnotist

  43. Shawn Gadow — Hypnotist

    Rockford, IL, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  44. Saad Ash-shammari — Hypnotist

    Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Process Engineer & a practicing hypnotist since 2019, practicing life coaching and pain management support since 2021. My specialty is connecting hypnosis and deep physical and chemical body processe…

  45. Hilary Karakoc — Hypnotherapist

    Newtownabbey , Belfast , Co. Antrim, United Kingdom

    Hi, I’m Hilary. I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Life Coach with over 30 years of Nursing and Hospice experience. While I see clients in person here in Northern Ireland I also work with…

  46. Afonso Novais — Hypnotist

    Hockessin, DE, United States

    I am a Mental Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotist dedicated to helping people create meaningful and lasting change. My work is centered on three powerful pillars: Mind. Performance. Success. I bel…

  47. Dana Bagdasarian — Hypnotist

    Manhattan Beach, CA, United States

    I help individuals deepen their relationship with self because, in my opinion, this is what gives everyone the strongest foundation upon which to grow. Most unproductive symptoms usually boil down to…

  48. Michael D Milson — Hypnotherapist

    Redford, MI, United States

    Maybe you already know what you want to change. You want to feel more confident, quit smoking, lose weight, speak up, perform better, or stop an old pattern from showing up at the worst time. The fru…

  49. Mark A Morley - Newcastle Hypnotherapy — Hypnotherapist

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

    Newcastle Hypnotherapy is an award-winning Hypnotherapy, NLP & Nutritional Therapy Practice rated No. 1 in the Newcastle upon Tyne area for 7 consecutive years with 100+ 5 Star Google reviews. We hav…

  50. Deborah Simpson — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Scunthorpe, Humberside, United Kingdom

    Imagine a life free of pain (physical, psychological or emotional), PTSD, fear, phobia, anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, allergies, insomnia and poor lifestyle choices including weight managem…

  51. Colleen Camick — Hypnotist

    Ajax, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  52. Nikki Hoare — Hypnotherapist

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

    I help women take back control of their weight, ease menopause symptoms, and move past phobias holding them back, using hypnotherapy alongside practical, natural techniques. Weight Loss I help client…

  53. Chris Hoare — Hypnotherapist

    Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

    As a hypnotherapist I help people like yourself to let go of fear, phobias, chronic pain and unwanted habits in a gentle, yet powerful way. Having learned from some of the giants of the world of hypn…

  54. Ryan Cvirik — Hypnotist

    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  55. Rubina Motwani — Hypnotist · Verified

    South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

    Hi, I'm Rubina Motwani, also known as The Hypnotic Gem Ruby, founder of Hypno Healings LLC. I am a Certified Professional Hypnotist, Subconscious Mind Coach, and Emotional Healer with a Master's degr…

  56. Michael Moore — Hypnotist

    Naples, FL, United States

    I help people use hypnosis, NLP, and related methods to access unconscious resources, overcome obstacles, and improve performance in business, athletics, and everyday life. I hold a Dartmouth College…

  57. Rene Van Wyk — Coach using hypnosis

    Floracliffe, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

    Qualified Phd, psychology, university of Pretoria, South Africa I am an NLP master practitioner, coach and hypnotherapist (South African Institute of Hypnosis, and Mike Mandel Hypnotherapy). I am Ren…

  58. Andrew Bishop — Coach using hypnosis

    San Francisco, CA, United States

    Professional hypnotist

  59. Sharon Blauer — Hypnotist

    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Professional hypnotist

  60. Kate McDowell — Hypnotist

    Burlington , ON, Canada

    I’m a Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner who helps people break free from the subconscious patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Many of the people I work with have spent years overthinking, replaying c…

  61. Margaret Vandermost — Therapist who uses hypnosis

    Parkwood, Queensland, Australia

    Professional hypnotist

  62. Karen Haynes — Hypnotherapist

    Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

    Professional hypnotist

  63. Shuja Hoda — Mental Health Professional

    Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    Fully accredited psychotherapist with hypnotherapy qualifications

  64. Sandra Bushnell — Hypnotherapist

    Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong

    Declutter Your Mind. Restore Your Body. If your conscious goals are in constant conflict with your deeper stress or mental blocks, you know how exhausting that battle is. But mental clutter does more…

  65. Lisa Peacocke — Hypnotist

    Lisburn, Co Down, United Kingdom

    I am Lisa Peacocke, a dedicated hypnotherapist and coach committed to guiding individuals through profound transformation. With a rich background in both hypnotherapy and coaching, I blend evidence-b…

  66. Simon Sax — Hypnotist

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

    MMHA HYPNOSIS CERTIFIED MMHA MINDSCAPING CERTIFIED

  67. Peter Lancett — Hypnotist

    Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    Professional hypnotist

  68. Greg Davidson — Hypnotist

    Jasper, GA, United States

    We empower individuals to help themselves by using the proven principles of Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Clean Language and other evidence-based methods. We approach …

  69. Michael S Horney — Hypnotist

    East Setauket , NY, United States

    Professional hypnotist

Frequently asked questions

Does hypnosis help with pain?

Yes, pain is one of the better-evidenced uses of hypnotherapy. Major medical centers note it can help with chronic and procedure-related pain, usually as a complement to medical care.

Does it replace my pain medication or treatment?

No. Hypnotherapy is a complement, not a replacement. Keep working with your doctor and never change medication without medical advice.

How many sessions will I need?

Pain work varies, and some research suggests more sessions can help. Your practitioner and medical team can guide the plan.

Can I do it online?

Yes. Many pain-management sessions are offered over video.

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