Phobias are irrational fears so quite often you know there is nothing to really be fearful of. Unfortunately our brain often won't accept these rational explanations and the fear response continues. Hypnosis works by gaining access to that unconscious part of your mind where the habit of being fearful has grown and reinforcing the fact that there is nothing to be scared of. Phobias are irrational fears and although you may know your fear is irrational that doesn’t make it any less valid. Hypnosis is useful in the treatment of phobias as you can face your fear in the comforting and safe environment of hypnosis. Your immunity to the fear-inducing stimulus is therefore systematically reduced over a number of hypnotherapy sessions allowing you to face your fear in real life.

Hypnosis can:
 

• Boost confidence and self belief
• Help you face your fear in a safe and secure environment and desensitize you to it
• Talk directly to the unconscious mind where the fear lies
• Stop you predicting the fear response happening
• Teach you how to take control and relax yourself