Will I have to face my fear straight away?
No. We discuss the approach and pace first. Any real-world step is agreed in advance and remains your choice; I won’t surprise you with a trigger.
Phobias and Fears
Hypnotherapy for fears and phobias in Rugby
Flying, needles, lifts or another situation you keep avoiding? I offer hypnotherapy in Rugby and online to help relieve anxiety around a specific fear, at a pace we agree together.
Start with what you want to be able to do
We choose a goal, such as attending an appointment or preparing for a journey. I ask which part brings on fear: an image, a sensation or the feeling that you cannot leave.
In hypnosis, we work with imagery at a level you agree to. We might begin by imagining the approach to a dental practice, before considering a next step. You can speak, pause or stop throughout.
Where an earlier frightening experience remains relevant, we focus on its meaning now. We agree what you feel ready to try outside the session and review your response.
If you haven’t already, get chest pain, a racing heart or breathlessness checked by your GP, even if you think it’s anxiety.
Questions people ask
Do we need to find what caused the fear?
No. Its origin may be unclear. We can work with the anticipation and response you notice now, without searching for a hidden event or using hypnosis to verify memories.
What if the fear severely limits my life?
Tell me in the consultation. We consider whether another treatment or specialist support would be more appropriate, and whether hypnotherapy has a useful place alongside that care.