Phobia Solutions
Break Free from Phobias: A Gentle and Fast Approach
Imagine waking up tomorrow feeling calm instead of fear.
Whether it’s flying, stepping onto a stage, or seeing a spider, phobias can limit our freedom, self‑belief, and joy.
You might have tried 'tough love' exposure therapy or been told to “face your fear,” only to find it overwhelming or ineffective.
That ends here.
How do you know if it's a phobia?
It’s completely normal to feel nervous or wary about certain things; most of us have something we’d rather avoid.
A phobia tends to feel bigger than that. It’s usually marked by a strong, sometimes overwhelming reaction that feels disproportionate to the actual situation.
You might notice your heart racing, your breath quickening, or a powerful urge to escape, even when you know you’re safe.
Just thinking about the trigger might be enough to bring on discomfort or panic.
Unlike general anxiety, which can feel like a background hum or appear in response to stress, a phobia is usually tied to something very specific—like flying, speaking in public, or encountering a particular object or situation.
Fears, phobias, and anxiety can sometimes overlap or feed into each other. The good news is: I’m trained to work with all of these. Whether your response is mild but frustrating, or completely overwhelming, you don’t have to live around it anymore. There’s a gentle, and effective way forward.
Fear vs. Phobia: Understanding the Difference
- Fear is your brain’s way of keeping you safe—a healthy alarm that rings when there’s real danger.
- Phobia is when that alarm goes off at 'harmless' triggers, hijacking your calm and driving avoidance, distress, and sometimes even panic.
You aren’t 'over‑reacting', you’re stuck in an automatic threat response. The good news? Your brain can learn a new, more appropriate pattern.
Why no Exposure Therapy?
Traditional approaches to curing phobias can be very stress-provoking!
There are many potential downsides with traditional exposure therapy that I'm keen to avoid in my therapy room! Instead, we take a more modern, effective and more accessible approach.
Solution Focused Therapy
- Calms the nervous system to reduce the risk of panic or stress arising.
- Creates easier access to the subconscious, where the phobia pattern is stored
- Installs fresh, confident associations through soothing guided trance
- Builds a vivid, future‑focused vision of life without fear
You remain relaxed, in control, and comfortable, every step of the way.
As I am also a trained trauma therapist, so we can approach any trauma-related fears or phobias in an appropriate way.
What to expect: A Simple, Supportive Process
Free 20-minute Call
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
We’ll connect for 20 minutes; no obligation, to explore your experience, your goals, and how this gentle method can help.
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
Over your sessions, we’ll calm the fear response and embed new, confident patterns. Each session is a bespoke journey.
Empowering Take‑Homes
Tailored Hypnotherapy Sessions
Empowering Take‑Homes
You’ll receive audio tracks, mindfulness cues, and simple mindset tools to reinforce the practice
