Hypnotherapy for phobias
Hypnotherapy for phobias is proven to work
A phobia is a real fear. It is irrational, persistent and unreasonable. But it IS real.
Clammy hands, heart palpitations, jelly legs; many people experience discomfort, from mild to extreme, around things that frighten them. But when this discomfort starts to disrupt your enjoyment of life, stops you from living day-to-day as you want to, and you think it may be getting out of control, it needs to be addressed. Hypnotherapy for phobias is proven to be a highly successful, long term treatment.
If you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of the following statements, you can beat your phobia with hypnotherapy:
- I feel embarrassed and ashamed of the power my phobia has over me
- I avoid specific situations so I won’t have to face my fear
- I create elaborate coping strategies in order to minimise the impact of my phobia
- I feel that my phobia gets in the way of me enjoying life
- My phobia makes me panic and feel anxious
- My phobia disrupts my family life
- I’m worried that my phobia might ‘rub off’ on my children
If you are sick and tired of the impact your phobia has on your life, I can help you rid yourself of that phobia for good.
What phobias can be treated with hypnotherapy?
All phobias can be treated with hypnotherapy. I have worked with people with the most common and some of the most unusual and unique fears. I’ve helped them to beat their phobia and move on with their lives. There are many different types of phobias. Some of the most common include:
- Claustrophobia – fear of enclosed spaces
- Aerophobia – fear of flying
- Cynophobia – fear of dogs
- Apiphobia – fear of bees (or wasps)
- Elevatophobia – fear of lifts
- Acrophoba – fear of heights
- Arachnophobia – fear of spiders
- Emetophobia – fear of vomiting
- Trypanophobia – fear of needles
- Amaxophobia – fear of driving or being driven
- Nyctophobia – fear of the dark
- Glossophobia – fear of public speaking
These are just a few of the more common phobias I have worked to resolve, but any phobia, no matter how unusual, is very real to the sufferer and can be addressed!
Success in treating phobias with hypnosis
The key to successful treatment is to understand the root of your phobia. What events triggered the start of the phobia and how you react physically and emotionally. Once I understand this, I can tailor the hypnosis session to you as an individual.
How many hypnotherapy sessions will it take to get rid of your phobia?
Effective treatment usually takes three sessions, depending on the complexity of your phobia.
Session 1 – Understanding your phobia (2 hours)
Your first session will focus on getting to the root cause of your phobia. We’ll talk in detail about your experiences. When did it start? How long have you suffered with it? How does it restrict your life? How does it make you feel? All this information will help me tailor the hypnotherapy session to you as an individual.
Session 2 – Brainworking (60 to 90 minutes)
This is a dynamic session focused on re-patterning your thoughts and memories around your phobia, using the very powerful tool Brainworking Recursive Therapy. It will change your the way you react to your phobia in future, giving you a more rational, manageable response, and help you overcome it forever.
Your final task will be to put yourself in a situation where you might experience your phobia. You will be able to put into practice everything you’ve learned and prove to yourself that you can live a life free of your phobia. I know – this bit sounds hard, but it works, every time!
Session 3 – Rewind (60 to 90 minutes)
This is the final step to being free of your phobia. I will teach you about anchor points, breathing strategies and other techniques that will help you stay in control of your phobia.
More questions? Take a look at our FAQS for more information.
Banish your phobia and enjoy life to the full. Call 0161 374 0227 and start the journey to freedom from your phobia today.
Hypnotherapy for Phobias – A Case Study
Rachel came to me to her conquer her claustrophobia. She had signed up for a ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge that required her to crawl through dark and wet tunnels. Her phobia of enclosed spaces had become so severe she couldn’t even venture under the bed to retrieve a lost sock. It was starting to control her life and limit the activities she could enjoy with her family. And she really wanted to do the Tough Mudder.
“If anyone ever doubts what you can help them overcome, please show them these photos. I was totally overcome with emotion when I realised I’d done it! Thank you so much.”
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Having looked at many websites for phobias, Mind Solutions seemed the most suitable, having seen how bad my son reacted to spiders, I wasn’t sure he could be helped, however after a few sessions with Sally, he was more than happy to remove any spiders from his room without so much as a tiny bit of anxiety. He’d also watched I’m
A celeb for the first time ever! He’s not been able to before due to the spiders on screen. It was amazing to watch the difference it had made.
Having seen that Sally also had helped younger people with anxiety issues I thought it would be an option to help my younger teenage son.
After the pandemic, he’d developed quite intense anxiety and as a family we watched this lovely boy turn into a shell of himself. School was difficult for him and the regular meltdowns were difficult to handle.
I contacted Sally again and made an appointment for an initial session, whereby he was given a some brilliant practical advice and techniques to improve his anxiety as well as developing his trust in this lady where he was listened to, understood and helped in a gorgeous, comfortable, safe environment, rather than clinical one.
After seeing Sally for a little while, he gained the confidence, courage and skills to manage his anxiety, speak up for himself without being angry with it, manage his emotions better and learn basically to be happier with himself.
We as his parents were also able to learn so much to be able to help, rather than make things worse. listening to many things, during these sessions, I realised that one of the best things I could do not only as a parent but for myself, was to have some sessions for myself, I’d become so tightly wound with trying to do the right things by everyone, I’d become angry too quickly, resentful and basically a bit lost in everything.
This wasn’t good for anyone around me, I quickly realised, I needed some guidance and help.
The help I’ve received from Sally has been life changing, I’m 49 and have a lifetime worth of stuff shall we say!
Bit by bit, I feel like Sally has either put me back together or helped me see where I needed to.
This has involved some difficult moments but it’s been so worth it, and I’ve learned more than I thought possible about myself along with the tools I need when I have times that are tricky or I just need to step back and have a breather.
This in turn has then had a huge impact on my relationships with not only my sons, those around me, but with myself. I can’t thank you enough Sally.
If you are thinking about getting help from Sally don’t hesitate and go for it, this Lady is very skilled at what she does and is still learning new techniques to add to her vast knowledge to help with the myriad of different types of problems and challenges that people face. There aren’t many people like her out there and I’d definitely recommend her as I often do to friends and family. ❤️
I WAS a heavy smoker, not anymore. I ve tried to give up before unsuccessfully, I had x2 sessions with Sally and haven't smoked , vaped or used any other nicotine replacement. Just STOPPED, naturally which was massive surprise to me and my family who thought nothing would work.
SO PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, BOOK IN WITH MIND SOLUTIONS AND ENJOY BEING SMOKE FREE!!
Many Thanks Sally
After struggling with my putting for many years, and it holding me back from ultimately competing at the highest level, it had developed into a more serious form of the 'yips'. I decided to give Hypnosis a go to see if I could put it right...
Sally talked me through the 3-session process in a very easy to understand and simple way, whilst listening to everything I had to say on the matter. We tracked my issue back to a specific putt many years ago and started work on how to change this memory.
Long story short, Sally was brilliant and I can now happily enjoy my putting, whether from 30ft or 3ft. The game I love is now firmly in my control and I am 'yip free' thanks to Sally's help. Can't thank you enough.
I'd recommend Sally to anyone that is considering Hypnotherapy or similar, she is absolutely lovely and very welcoming.
Well that’s where I was when I went to Sally for help with anxiety and particularly around public speaking and interviews. The frustration and upset of going from a confident competent person to someone fighting a flight response in these situations was soul destroying.
Sally listened and took an holistic approach to resolving the source of my anxiety and gave me coping mechanisms in the meantime. I knew through our sessions that I was improving but you don't know how much until you put it to the test.
At the time, I had been with the same business for over 25 years but had an unexpected departure, so the timing could not have been more perfect to have gotten help.. Well, I smashed a couple of interviews and felt brilliant in the process. I actually enjoyed them. It allowed me to think clearly and say everything I wanted to say in a happy and engaged way. In turn, that allowed me to be choosy about the job I took.
I wont hesitate to go back to Sally as there is more we can work on, but what she worked on with me was an absolute game changer.
Through Hypnosis and various other tools Lorraine uses, I began to think differently and I started to focus on getting results. I looked forward to each session as I was not only seeing results but I was also learning so much about nutrition, mindset and motivation.
I not only lost weight but also eat much healthier which has really helped with my energy. My confidence has improved and I am no longer eating rubbish when I feel down. Lorraine is amazing at what she does and the Hypnosis has been life changing!! I highly recommend Lorraine x
I spoke to many therapists before I chose Sally and I'm glad I went with her. Effective, honest and empathetic. 2 sessions were enough to solve the issue
Thanks Sally!
We will definitely keep in touch.
Thank you Sally for all your hard work and determination. XXX
John B
I decided I needed to get some extra help to help him get over this and heard of many positive experiences with Sally.
The treatment has worked wonders and my son is now able to eat with out fear and has a completely different attitude towards food. He is delighted and so are we!
Thank you so much Sally for your amazing work!!!
I found the work we did together made a significant difference to my recovery of CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
I also have really effective simple strategies I can use to manage and control my symptoms.
This was in part for professional curiosity, as refer many of my patients to see Sally, but also to deal with a niggling issue.
This was a powerful, energising, and almost overpowering session, and since then life seems to be much calmer and happier since my single session with Sally.
Many thanks Sally, you worked your magic again!
Smoked for 38 years, on 30 cigarettes per day and didn't believe for one moment Hypnotherapy would work...
I have suffered no urges, no cravings and to my surprise, it has been relatively easy.
Thank you Sally,
Best regards
Martin.
I had one session with her on a Saturday afternoon and was up at 7:30 the next morning for my first motorway drive. I handled it perfectly, and ever since I've been out every day, driving and parking (something else I was terrified of).
I would not hesitate to recommend her, whatever the problem is.