Fear of flying
Feel calmer about booking, boarding and the flight itself.
What I help with / Fears & phobias
Hypnotherapy for fears and phobias in Halifax, Bradford and West Yorkshire
From flying and spiders to needles and the dentist, a phobia can shape where you go and what you do. Hypnotherapy offers a calm, gentle way to help the fear lose its grip.
A phobia is the brain's threat response attached to something that isn't actually dangerous, or is far less dangerous than it feels. Because the response is learned, it can change. Solution focused hypnotherapy lowers your overall anxiety and, in hypnosis, lets you rehearse feeling calm around the thing you fear. Techniques such as the rewind technique may be used where they suit you.
Phobias are a form of anxiety, and anxiety relief is one of the areas where UK advertising regulators accept that hypnotherapy can help. The NHS includes hypnotherapy among the treatments for phobias. Hypnotherapy is gentle: you are never forced to face your fear in the session, and we go at your pace.
The clinic in Shelf is easy to reach from Halifax, Brighouse, Bradford and across Calderdale and West Yorkshire, and online sessions are available if travelling is part of the fear.
Fears & phobias
Phobias and fears I can help with
Spiders, dogs, birds and other animals
Reduce the panic reaction so you feel more at ease at home and outdoors.
Needles, blood and medical procedures
Help to feel calmer about injections, blood tests and medical appointments, so fear doesn't stop you getting the care you need.
Dental anxiety
Feel more at ease about check-ups and treatment.
Emetophobia (fear of being sick)
A common and often hidden fear that can affect eating, travel and family life. We work gently at your pace.
Claustrophobia
Feel calmer in lifts, tunnels, crowded spaces and scanners.
Agoraphobia
Gradually rebuild confidence in leaving home and visiting busy places, with online sessions to start if that's easier. Please involve your GP if agoraphobia is severe.
Driving and motorway anxiety
Feel steadier behind the wheel, on motorways and on unfamiliar roads.
Fear of heights
Reduce the dizzy, panicky response to balconies, ladders and high places.
Questions and answers
Hypnotherapy for fears & phobias: your questions answered
Can hypnosis help with phobias?
Many people find it helps. A phobia is a learned anxiety response. The NHS includes hypnotherapy among the treatments for phobias. Sessions combine lowering stress with rehearsing calm responses in hypnosis. Results vary between people.
How many sessions does it take to overcome a phobia?
Simple phobias, such as a fear of spiders, often need fewer sessions than complex fears like agoraphobia or emetophobia. You decide how many sessions you have, and there are no packages.
Will I have to face my fear in the session?
No. We work in a calm, safe way and you're never forced into anything. Many people are surprised how gentle the process is.
Can hypnotherapy help with fear of flying?
Yes, it's one of the most common fears I help with. We work on feeling calmer before and during the flight, and you'll have a self-hypnosis track to use at home and while travelling.
Can hypnotherapy help with needle phobia?
It can help you feel calmer about injections and blood tests. If you faint at the sight of needles or blood, tell your nurse or doctor, as they can help you lie down for procedures.
What is the rewind technique?
It is a guided visualisation, carried out in a state of focused attention, in which a frightening memory or fear is reviewed from a safe distance. It is designed to help the brain store the memory with less emotional charge. It is used only where it suits you.
Do you see clients with phobias in Halifax and Bradford?
Yes. The clinic is in Shelf, between Halifax, Brighouse and Bradford, and I also work online across the UK.
Hypnotherapy is a complementary therapy and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please see your GP about any health concerns. If you are in crisis, call NHS 111, 999 in an emergency, or Samaritans on 116 123.
Sources and further reading
- ASA/CAP advice: Health: Hypnotherapy. www.asa.org.uk/advice-online/health-hypnotherapy.html
- NHS: Phobias. www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/phobias/
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Initial consultation £80 · 50 minutes · in clinic or online