Fears and Phobias

Many people live with a fear which they have little or no opportunity to encounter making the fear harmless.  Fear can impact on someone’s daily life. There are fears or phobias which are unavoidable and this can cause distress and have an impact on a person’s daily life and this is when hypnotherapy can be a valuable tool.

Whichever outcome a person with such a phobia experiences, it is clear that their irrational fear is interfering with and impacting their life and they need help to overcome this

Fear is an innate instinct and humans have had it since the beginning of time.  It can be a useful instinct to keep us safe from things that can cause us harm.  However, our fears or phobias can be irrational and do not necessarily serve to protect us.

There are various types of phobias such as simple, complex and social.  Identifying details such as this is an important step in finding out how hypnotherapy can work for you.

How fears and phobias develop can differ between individuals and this is why it is so vital that you discuss your individual circumstances thoroughly with your therapist.

Some individuals find discussing their fear or phobia an emotional experience whilst others are more matter of fact but it is essential to discuss your issue in detail with your therapist in order for hypnotherapy to be a success for you.  Remember that you will be in a non-judgmental and safe environment.

The way to proceed and the number of sessions required is different for each individual and usually it is necessary for a minimum of 3 sessions since different aspects of the phobia would be examined in each session.