Finding a qualified practitioner is perhaps the most important step in pursuing Hypnotherapy. It is important to understand that while many practitioners may use the title of Hypnotherapist, their level of qualification, training, and expertise can vary greatly. There are practitioners who are self-taught or have done a "20 hour online course" as their training. Whereas the top qualified practitioners have completed a minimum of 500 hours of basic training and continue to earn CEUs. A good resource for finding qualified practitioners is International Board of Hypnotherapy (IBH).