If you choose to seek out a hypnotist's help, here is what I would suggest in the form of 3 very simple guidelines:
(1) Call around. Ask questions directly related to your challenge, and assess the following: Am I comfortable and at ease talking to this person? Is he/she hearing me, or just trying to sell me?
Are his/her answers clear and understandable? Do they sound "professional" or uncertain of their ability to help?
Can they guesstimate the number of sessions involved? Note: This number is NOT a guarrantee and may may increase/decrease in practice. However, an experienced hypnotist can provide an "average based upon experience".
(2) Set up an appointment. After the first appointment you should feel more comfortable and you should notice some small change(s) almost right away... perhaps smiling more, feeling better about your decision, or having the best night's sleep you've had in a while.
(3) Trust your instincts. If you'd like to read more on this please visit my Blog.