Phobias and Fears

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Phobias and fears are more common than you might think. However, when they begin to limit your life – causing anxiety, avoidance or isolation – support can make a real difference.

Specific phobias can include fear of the dentist, flying, needles, spiders, dating or other situations that feel overwhelming. While you may logically know you are safe, the fear response can still feel very real.

Using a combination of hypnotherapy and NLP techniques, we work to gently shift these learned fear responses and reduce their intensity.

The approach

Support typically involves four structured sessions.

Initial Consultation (50 minutes)
During our first meeting, I’ll explain how the brain responds to phobias and fears, and how hypnotherapy works to calm and reprocess those responses. We’ll also discuss your specific experience and create a clear plan for moving forward.

Pre-Rewind Session (50 minutes)

This session introduces hypnosis in a calm, relaxed way, helping you become familiar with the process and preparing your mind for the work ahead. It supports clarity around your goal and builds confidence in the approach.

Rewind Session (50 minutes)

In a safe and supported space, we gently revisit the event linked to the fear response using a structured technique. This process helps reduce the emotional intensity and desensitise the reaction.

Reframe Session (50 minutes)

We then establish a new, more appropriate response pattern. Using practical techniques, you learn to respond with greater calm and control in situations that previously triggered fear.

Non-Specific Phobias

Non-specific phobias tend to develop gradually and may worsen over time. Common examples include agoraphobia and emetophobia.

These often require a longer course of support, typically around 8–10 sessions. As stress and anxiety can intensify symptoms, part of the work focuses on reducing overall stress levels to support lasting change.

How can I help you?

Book an initial consultation today, or call 07789 353424.