"After years of avoiding lifts and planes, I was lucky enough to hear Becky speak at an event about hypnotherapy. After just two sessions my fears of flying and getting stuck in a lift are gone - truly amazing! I no longer have to worry about where the stairs are or worry about whether I might need to get on a plane. It all sounds silly now as I type this, but only because I no longer worry about it. I have already booked a flight which says it all!
Mark. Reigate, UK - Hypnotherapy for Fear of Flying.

"Sorry for the slow response. I've been away in Scotland. We turned up to the hotel and they had a dog. Previously I would not have been able to stay there, however this time I fell in love with the the dog and wanted to bring him home with me! 

I cannot believe the difference in myself. Thank you so much!"
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Vicky. Lindfield, UK. Hypnotherapy - Fear of Dogs.

Specific phobias

Some common examples of specific phobias are closed-in places, spiders or a fear of flying. It is a fear of a particular thing rather than just extreme fear, and these phobias usually begin early in the person's life and continue into adulthood.

Social phobia

Social phobia is extreme anxiety and discomfort in social situations. Fear of being watched and judged by others is overwhelming and although those suffering are aware that they are acting irrationally, they are unable to control and overcome their fears. Social phobia can vary from fearing just one situation to fearing all situations involving other people. Social phobia also usually begins in childhood or adolescence.

​Signs you have a phobia

• trembling
• sweating
• nausea
• headaches
• racing heart
• blushing
• palpitations
• difficulty talking.

Causes of phobias

Phobias often begin early in an individual’s life and may occur for a number of reasons. It seems phobias can run in families; however whether this is hereditary or simply learned behaviour is unclear. For example a child may learn a phobia by observing a family member’s reaction to an object or situation. Traumatic experiences and brain chemicals are also believed to influence the development of phobias.

Treatment for phobias

Hypnotherapy can help to identify the root cause of the phobia and enable individuals to react to the particular object or situation they once feared in a calmer manner when encountering it in the future. Phobias are displaced fears and because they are not rational, they can be dealt with.
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Hypnotherapy can also help with relaxation and visualisation techniques for desensitisation and forming new habits such as being more calm and relaxed.