Yes, there are different types of meditation. To name a few: Transcendental Meditation, Zen Meditation, Trataka ( gazing at an object like a lighted candle, a phoo of a Guru or diety, rising / setting sun) and then meditating on it, Kudalini Meditation ( meditating on the different pyschic centres of our body, especially the 'mooladhar chakara' or the root chakra, at the base of the spine, Antar Mouna ( meditating on our natural breath ) etc, etc.

They are all different techiniques which lead to the final destination............contacting and connecting  our innerself.

Simple techiniques of meditation are prescribed as therapies for several ailments.