Is it true that hypnotherapy is only effective if used by a psychiatrist?

I've heard from an unreliable source that can only psychiatrists are good at hypnotherapy. That psychologists aren't? Is that true.





Also can hypnotherapy can help to cope with a bad memory? My goal is NOT to erase the bad memory itself. Instead, my goal is to deal with it and eliminate all emotions attached to it. In my case, it would be a case of post traumatic stress disorder due to sexual harassment.Is it true that hypnotherapy is only effective if used by a psychiatrist?
Strictly speaking, a person does not need to be either a Psychiatrist or Psychologist to be ';good'; at hypnotherapy. Depending on your state laws, a hypnotherapist could be independent.





That said, were I to choose purely by qualifications, I would choose the Psychologist. A Psychiatrist is an MD who has additional training in psychology--these are the folks who tend to resort to drug interventions for psychological issues. A Psychologist on the other hand is a Doctor of Psychology, so they tend to move toward counseling/talk type therapies, which would tend to include hypnotherapy, if that would be appropriate for you.





Of course there are truly excellent counseling Psychiatrists and there are incompetent Psychologists, so be sure you get a good feel for your Doctor/counselor no matter whom you choose. Check qualifications, specialties, and ask for references if appropriate.





Best of luck to you.

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