INDONESIAN SOCIETY’S PERCEPTION OF HYPNOTHERAPY COMPARED TO OTHER TYPES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY: A POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGE

Background: Hypnotherapy has demonstrated high efficacy and is recognized for its potential various clinical or health conditions. However, the perception of hypnotherapy among general public very diverse influenced by many factors, especially compared to other types psychotherapy. Objective: We aimed investigate Indonesian society's Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used, targeting users Twitter Instagram. The chosen online questionnaires assessed variables, including respondents' characteristic data. This study also used "Persepsi Praktik Hipnoterapi" questionnaire that been peer-reviewed. Results: Among 100 participants, most widely known, trusted (35%) type Most respondents had never undergone psychotherapy (36%). Moreover, in this (71%). majority gave a possible response can help cure mental disorders (65%) physical illnesses (54%) heal permanently (55%). responded "no" thought replace role psychology psychiatrists (86%). Conclusion: Respondents are more familiar with than techniques but do not know authority hypnotherapists. Keywords: Hypnotherapy, Indonesia, perception,