While the traditional view of hypnotherapy is of a patient entering a bizarre, altered state, the modern application is rather practical and incorporates elements of behavioral psychology.

The way hypnotherapy works is by getting the patient into a relaxed state whereby suggestion can be exercised upon their subconscious mind. This is difficult to do in a normal state, because the conscious mind tends to dominate, and this is what acts upon those impulses that can cause problems like stuttering.

Even though it seems obvious, the first step you will need to take in hypnotherapy is to acknowledge that you indeed, want to stop stuttering. This needs to be articulated and accepted as the goal. Next, the hypnotherapist will help you enter a relaxed state. You will not be asleep, but you will be comfortable, and able to let you of the thoughts that clutter your mind. Chances are, it's those very same thoughts that make it hard for you to stop stuttering.

Once you have entered this state, the hypnotherapist will take one of two approaches. If you have decided that the cause for your stuttering lies somewhere in your past, you should definitely work on accessing those memories and experiences. If you simply want to replace current negative impulses with positive ones, you can do that instead. You can influence yourself to stop stuttering simply by changing some of the triggers in your mind from negative to positive ones.

Even though it's a bit unconventional, hypnotherapy has many fans, and you may find it's just the thing that will finally help you stop stuttering.