1.2 million people in the UK suffer from phobias.

A phobia can be a fear of anything although some of the more well known phobias can include a fear of flying, snakes, spiders, the dentist or heights for example.

A phobia is an intense fear of a situation or an object that wouldn’t normally worry other people and it can severely restrict your life, it may even force you to take extreme measures to avoid whatever triggers it.

A phobia can also present itself with panicky feelings such as shaking or sweating, as a feeling of being about to be sick, or fear of choking. In its worst form, a phobia can lead to social phobia or even agoraphobia whereby an individual finds it difficult to go outside of their front door.

A phobic response is concerned with our natural reaction to fear. Anxiety is all about fear and we all get anxious at some time. It’s designed to keep us safe, however sometimes it can manifest itself in an inappropriate way. Some people can trace their phobia back to certain frightening events; however this is not always the case as phobias may also be a result of long-term stress and anxiety. A simple phobia can be dealt with quickly with the help of hypnotherapy. In a recent article, the Psychology department at Cambridge University recommend the use of hypnosis for the treatment of phobias, as it works by confronting the stimulus we fear in a relaxed supportive environment. I can also teach you to use a technique called EFT as it is very effective for phobias and panic attacks

Symptoms of panic attacks or Panic Disorder may include a feeling of 'butterflies' or churning in the stomach, breathlessness, palpitations, sweating, and shaking, among others. These physical symptoms of panic can be accompanied by thoughts racing uncontrollably, and by impulsive or ill-considered behaviour and decision making.

They happen because the sympathetic nervous system (the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for preparing the body for fight or flight, the response needed when real danger is present, but inappropriate when it is not) has been triggered

Panic Attacks may seem to have no obvious cause, and may begin without warning, lasting from a few minutes to many hours. Symptoms vary considerably in severity: in the worst cases, they may be mistaken for heart attack symptoms by medical staff and others.

In other cases, symptoms are more moderate, but no less distressing, as work and home life can be badly affected, leaving a sufferer unable to work properly, or to enjoy social or family life. Hypnotherapy can be very effective at reprogramming the subconscious to stop this inappropriate response and allowing the problem to be successfully resolved.

I can also teach you to use a technique called EFT as it is very effective for phobias and panic attacks