Hypnotherapy in Cambridge

Cambridge hypnotherapist Juliet Emerson uses two main types of hypnosis, Suggestion therapy also known as clinical hypnosis and Hypnoanalysis (analytical therapy) which is an advanced type of hypnosis.

Suggestion Therapy (Clinical hypnosis in Cambs)

Clinical hypnosis is the more conventional hypnosis which only requires a very few sessions and is useful for such things as quitting smoking, biting your nails, weight loss, helping with pre-test or examination nerves and relaxation.

Analytical Therapy (Hypnoanalysis)

This is for deeper emotional problems such as anxiety disorders and other psychological difficulties and is extremely effective at finding the root cause of problems. This therapy does not use suggestion to control symptoms but instead finds and removes originating causes which brings about a lasting release. Combining the use of hypnosis and analytical therapy means that one can be reasonably confident of hypnoanalysis having results in about 8 - 12 sessions.

What is hypnosis?

The International Association of Hypnotherapists describes hypnosis as -

This information is designed to allay some of the fears concerning the use of hypnosis, the myths and mystery surrounding which are totally undeserved,and to make clear that what takes place is very normal and non-magical, with predictable results.
There is absolutely no question of being controlled or manipulated, or even induced into a deep trance state. People in hypnosis (often referred to as conscious hypnosis) are not asleep - they are often more aware of what is taking place than usual and their senses function more efficiently than normal. Anybody can enter the hypnotic state. The only exceptions are people with severe learning difficulties, very young children and inebriates. People who say or think: 'nobody could get me under', or 'I wouldn't want anybody controlling my mind', or 'I might blurt my secrets out', are really demonstrating that they have a total misconception of what hypnosis really is.

The state of hypnosis, a totally natural phenomenon, is most pleasant and particularly relaxing and a person can converse easily whilst within the state. It is inconceivable that any harm could befall them. Indeed the centuries old technique of hypnosis is being used increasingly as an adjunct to orthodox medicine where it is proving a valuable alternative to drugs for anaesthesia, to accelerate healing, relieve stress and control pain. A good definition of hypnosis is - a state of relaxation and concentration at one with a state of heightened awareness induced by suggestion.