Brief Description John Dutton one of South Africas leading researchers in the field of the use of modern Hypnotherapy for combating depression, anxiety and stress, was asked to address the "Australian Hypnotherapy World Conference" in Sydney in September 2009. The conference which was attended by experts from all over the world from fields such a psychology, medical and dental, counselling and NLP backgrounds. John is the principal of "The South African Modern Hypnotherapy Academy" and Research Centre, based in Durban where he lectures and mentors therapists up to international standards, and also facilitates a therapy centre.