Hypnotherapy for Phobias.

Release fears and regain control — safely and naturally.

What Is a Phobia?

A phobia is an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Unlike everyday fears, phobias can trigger overwhelming anxiety and avoidance behaviour — even when you know the fear isn’t logical.

Common phobias include:

  • Flying

  • Spiders (arachnophobia)

  • Public speaking

  • Heights

  • Needles or medical procedures

  • Driving or motorways

  • Vomiting (emetophobia)

  • Social situations

If your phobia is interfering with your daily life, hypnotherapy may help you take back control.

How Hypnotherapy Helps with Phobias

Phobias are rooted in the subconscious mind — where logic doesn’t always apply. That’s why talking yourself out of a fear rarely works.

Hypnotherapy allows us to work directly with the subconscious to:

  • Understand where the fear originated

  • Reframe the way your mind responds to the trigger

  • Introduce feelings of calm and confidence instead of fear

  • Reduce or eliminate avoidance behaviours

Hypnosis is gentle, natural, and can create lasting changes, without forcing you to face your fear head-on.

What to Expect from a Phobia Session

Here’s how sessions typically work:

  1. Initial discussion — You explain your phobia, how it affects you, and your goals.

  2. Relaxation — You’re guided into a calm, focused state (a bit like daydreaming).

  3. Therapeutic process — We may explore the root of the fear, reframe the experience, or use techniques like visualisation, desensitisation, or inner dialogue. The techniques we will use will avoid re-experiencing the fear.

  4. Confidence-building — We install new mental patterns to support calmness, control, and resilience.

Each session is personalised, and you stay fully aware and in control throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Will I have to face my fear during hypnosis?
A: No — we can work with imagery, metaphors and subconscious processes. You never have to confront anything directly.

Q: How many sessions will I need?
A: Many people see significant progress in 1–3 sessions, depending on the severity and type of phobia.

Q: Is hypnotherapy safe?
A: Yes — hypnotherapy is a safe, natural approach. You remain in control at all times.