There are a few different styles of hypnosis. I tend to use a combination Ericksonian hypnosis (indirect), Elman style hypnosis (direct), visualization, suggested dreaming or neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques.
With a mixture of direct and indirect approaches we can find whats best for each person and each situation. I like to customize per client an like to engage the client in their own reconditioning as much as possible. Sometimes that is in a light state and sometimes a very deep dissociated state.