Has anyone used hypnotherapy in an attempt to cure/combat a problem/condition, and found it successful?

I’ve recently been speaking to some people about the benefits of using hypnotherapy. I don’t really know much about it or how it works.

Has anyone tried any forms of hypnotherapy? I don’t mind what form- whether it was with a trained hypnotherapist, was a form of self-taught hypnotherapy or one that comes on a cd that you listen to.

If you have tried hypnotherapy, or know of anyone who has had positive/negative experiences with it- What was the reason for using it and was it beneficial? I currently suffer from anxiety but was also looking at it to assist in weight-loss. I’ve heard mixed responses and wanted find out if anyone has found success with it.