Phobias
Terrified of flying? Scared of spiders? Afraid of the dentist’s chair? Sick of the thought of speaking in public? Whatever your fear is, help is available and success is usually high.
Sometimes a fear is a useful, natural part of life, but it’s when a fear begins to impede so much on our lives, that we actually begin to avoid the situation or object that causes the anxiety, then a fear has become a phobia. Usually the thoughts associated with the fear are irrational and illogical and the sufferer is often aware of that, but the feelings are so overwhelming they feel helpless and unable to control their feelings.
Phobias may seem so rigidly held that nothing can change them, but the techniques I use, most certainly can.
During the first session I’ll spend quite some time just getting you to think about situations and memories and indeed getting you thinking and talking about your phobia. Clients often do this for the first time in the initial session, as the very nature of a phobia means you avoid talking or even thinking about the feared object or situation. As the phobic feelings arise, so we work with them and I never let you experience anything like the over whelming feelings you’ve felt before.
I will use a combination of hypnosis, for the relaxation part of the process (something usually missing in any phobic situation) and EFT – emotional freedom technique. This simple tapping technique is usually the key to releasing the anxiety related to the stimulus. I particularly like the EFT part of the treatment as it is something clients can use themselves as soon as they leave the session. This often enhances treatment and brings back a sense of control.
During trance, we can then create a positive response to a stimulus that used to evoke fear. Releasing a fear can often be a quick procedure but deeper seated fears may a few sessions.
There is no need to live in fear of snakes, heights, needles or anything anymore and the sense of satisfaction you’ll feel when you overcome your fear will make all your effort even more worthwhile. Be brave, be bold, stop avoiding and make that call.