Hypnotherapy For Anxiety
Tailored hypnotherapy sessions available in-person in East Kilbride or online from anywhere in the UK.
Why Anxiety Happens
Anxiety is not a weakness. It is your body preparing for what might happen next, a natural response to uncertainty. Anxious feelings or sensations can pass quickly in some situations, such as after a job interview or a difficult conversation. At other times, the nervous system may remain on high alert, like a guard who hasn’t been told when their shift ends, continuously scanning and ready to take action if required.
This high alert response can show up socially, around health concerns, or as a general sense of unease. The form may change, but the underlying process is the same: your body is scanning, waiting for signals that it is safe to relax.
Over time, your autonomic nervous system can learn patterns of anticipating uncertainty, which can make anxiety feel long-term, even when there is no immediate threat. This adaptive protective mechanism can be understood as an anxiety habit, where the body automatically stays prepared for the next unknown step. Simple reassurance such as being told to “calm down” doesn’t work when the nervous system has learned this pattern, since it is designed to respond to sequence and direction.
With the right guidance and clear steps, your nervous system can learn it is safe to relax, restoring calm, confidence, and a natural sense of ease.
Symptoms of Anxiety
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restlessness or pacing
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a sense of dread
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difficulty concentrating
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racing thoughts
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feeling overwhelmed
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headache
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irritability
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dizziness
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tiredness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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muscle aches & tension
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dry mouth
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excessive sweating
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shortness of breath
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feeling sick
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stomach ache
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pins & needles
Support For Anxiety Relief
Whether your anxiety arises in specific situations or more generally, I work with you to help your body feel calm, grounded, and in control. During sessions, you may notice your breathing deepening naturally, muscles softening, thoughts slowing rather than spiralling, and a sense of safety returning from the inside out.
My approach is informed by somatic experiencing and polyvagal principles, meaning we work with the body’s natural responses rather than against them. Sessions follow a clear, supportive sequence, helping the nervous system know what to expect and reducing the sense of unpredictability that often fuels anxiety.
Alongside this, I teach EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) along with additional supportive techniques that help reinforce our sessions and give you helpful tools you can continue to use in the future.
