@Washaday - I would always recommend a medical checkup to rule out things such as diabetes but, assuming everything is normal and it's an emotional craving then yes, that will respond to hypnosis. When looking for a hypnotist word of mouth recommendations are the best indicator - where are you based? I might be able to give you a name.
@Namenic - I don't use trance so yes, it's a talking therapy. The difference is that I talk directly with your subconscious (while you are awake) to find out why it's doing something it thinks is right but is not actually helping you. Once we can get it back on track then the problem is solved.
@Libertaire - depends on how badly you what to sort your issue out; it's not troubling me at all! But seriously, tell your friend I do a free, no commitment initial consultation to see if I can help and if we can work together. If not then you've only invested 40 minutes of your time (but you will have learnt something!)
@42isthemeaning Yes, but you will still need will power. As you are awake and aware throughout you can't loss control.
@Heaviestdirtyestsoul I haven't - but I've heard of very good results, I think Marissa Peer is an expert in that field.
@Heretochill The is always an answer. You weren't born afraid of speaking in public, you learnt it somewhere and there's a part of your subconscious which believes it's the right think to do. With the way I work we don't finish until the problem is sorted out - if that means doing extra sessions (the norm is 3) then so be it.