Overcoming
Phobias & Fears

A phobia is an intense fear or reaction to certain objects or situations. They can lead to distress and inconvenience in daily life and  avoidance of places or situations.
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This fear response is meant to protect us and keep us safe. However a lot of phobias are caused by things that are unlikely to pose a threat to us. An overactive fear response to these situations can be harmful to our emotional, social  and  physical well-being
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Common categories of phobias include
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Fear of animals ( spiders, dogs, insects) 
Fear of the environment (heights, darkness, thunder) 
Fears of situations & objects ( flying, driving, elevators) 
 
Other fears include: 
Social situations
Rejection
Meeting new people
Public speaking
Being disliked
Failure
Not being perfect
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Hypnotherapy and behaviour therapy can help you overcome the fears and develop:
 
A plan to overcome the fears
Increased self awareness
Improved coping skills
Improved self-control and confidence
 
During the sessions we will
 
Understand the origin of your fear or phobia
Create helpful coping skills to use when facing your fear
Create a “fear hierarchy” break down your fear into small parts
Create a plan for you face your fear in real life, at your pace
Use hypnosis to mentally rehearse exposure to the fear 
Develop your self control and confidence
 
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