Phobias

Phobias are very common; up to 70% of the population suffer from some sort of phobia to varying degrees.  Some phobias are of little consequence, such as a snake phobia, but others can have a big impact on our lives, restricting our activities dramatically.

The subconscious protects us from danger and triggers the fear response (fight or flight) causing physical sensations such as palpitations, sweating, shaking etc. In the case of phobias the fear response is triggered inappropriately and out of proportion to the event experienced.

Phobias can include fear of flying, heights, enclosed spaces, birds, being sick, injections, or driving on motorways or unfamiliar roads. In fact you can be phobic about almost anything! 

Development of phobia

• Sensitising event

• Triggering event

• Anticipation of event which increases anxiety 

Three sessions are required for phobias

Session 1:  General anxiety reduction

Session 2:  Reduce anxiety concerning sensitising event

Session 3:  Reprogram subconscious with new responses  

Hypnosis is a relaxed state similar to daydreaming. The client is always in control and there are no negative side effects.

Each session lasts about 50 minutes and costs £40.