How is hypnotherapy different to meditation?

This is a common question asked by those who come into hypnotherapy having practised or know a little about, meditation. The early experiences they have of hypnosis and trance are very similar it seems, to that of taking a guided meditation. To know what is different, or indeed, if there are differences, we first have to know what hypnotherapy and meditation are.

Read on to explore the differences, and why hypnotherapy is a unique modality all of its own and quite different to meditative practice.