Common questions about hypnosis

Professional hypnotherapy and hypnosis in Cambridge, Royston, St Neots.

How many visits will I need?
Simple problems, such as smoking, nail biting, slimming, pre-test nerves etc usually require 2 or 3 sessions of suggestion therapy and the success rate is extremely high. The more deep-rooted nervous disorders require 'analytical' rather than 'suggestion' therapy which usually consists of 8 - 10 weekly sessions.

Can I be influenced to do anything against my will?
No. In fact you would be shocked out of the hypnotic state immediately if any such action was suggested to you.

So how does it work?
In very simple terms there are two major systems within the brain; the conscious which deals with intellectual matters and the unconscious which deals with autonomic systems within the body such as heart beating, breathing etc and with memories and emotions. When we are fully awake our conscious mind is extremely active, constantly processing information and working to find solutions to problems. However, when the cause of a problem is an emotional one, the answer lies not in the conscious mind but in the unconscious. Once we are in a deeply relaxed state, the conscious mind is less active allowing greater access to our unconscious where our emotions and memories reside, and hence the solution to any emotional problem.

Do 'normal' people benefit from hypno-analysis?
The people we treat are 'normal' people who need help with a problem. For an insight into yourself, it has no equal.

Can you help with any physical problems?
We can help with a range of physical symptoms, see problems and symptoms but if you think your problem is medical, it is essential that you consult your G.P. first.

Which is the top hypnotherapy organisation in the UK?
The largest training school in the UK is the I.A.H. The Internanational Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts which has trained thousands of hypnotherapists since it started in 1981, and currently has the largest membership.

Professional membership
Steve & Elaine are both fully accredited and experienced members of the International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts, (IAPH) which is one of the country’s largest and longest running professional hypnotherapy organisations specialising in Pure Hypnoanalysis.