Hypnotherapy For Phobias
Tailored hypnotherapy sessions available in-person in East Kilbride or online from anywhere in the UK.
What Is A Phobia
A phobia is an intense, often irrational fear of a specific object or situation, which can trigger overwhelming anxiety and distress. Common phobias include spiders, dogs, flying, or dental procedures. Severe phobias can cause physical symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, or even panic attacks, and may significantly disrupt daily life.
How Phobias Develop
Phobias often develop in childhood, either following a traumatic event or by observing others’ fearful reactions. Genetics, past panic attacks, or learned associations may also play a role. Complex phobias, like agoraphobia or sociophobia, can affect multiple areas of life, from social events to work or travel, making everyday activities challenging.
Common Phobias
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Acrophobia: fear of heights;
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Algophobia: fear of pain;
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Agoraphobia: fear of open spaces or crowds;
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Aichmophobia: fear of needles or pointed objects;
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Arachnophobia: fear of spiders;
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Aviophobia: fear of flying;
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Claustrophobia: fear of being in small places;
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Cynophobia: fear of dogs;
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Nyctophobia: fear of the dark;
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Sociophobia: fear of social gatherings:
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Trypanophobia: Fear of injections or needles.
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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trembling
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shortness of breath
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nausea
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vomiting
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increased heart rate
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upset stomach
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sweating
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confusion
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feeling faint
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choking sensation
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hot flushes
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feeling faint
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chest tightness
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feeling unsteady
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blurred vision
Phobia Symptoms
Support For Phobias
Phobias are learned responses stored in your subconscious, which means they can be unlearned. The good news is you won't need to face your fear directly to resolve it.
Using hypnotherapy and NLP, we work with your subconscious mind to change how it responds to the trigger. In sessions, you'll feel calm and relaxed whilst your nervous system learns to recognise safety rather than threat. Many clients are surprised by how quickly the intense fear response begins to fade, often noticing a significant shift within just a few sessions.
You'll find yourself feeling more confident and in control, able to approach situations that previously felt impossible. The change often feels natural, as if the old fear simply doesn't hold the same power anymore.
