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Phobias

What is a phobia?
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder which can leave people feeling overwhelmed, panicked and in more serious cases even debilitated. A person with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that causes the fear, or suffers through it with great anxiety and distress.

Like anxiety, phobias can be simple or complex, they are more pronounced than fears and usually develop when someone has an inflated or unrealistic sense of danger about a specific object, place or situation.

Simple phobias can include

  • Animals – such as dogs, spiders and rodents (although it can be any animal)
  • Environmental- such as germs or deep water
  • Situations – such as flying or visiting the dentist
  • Body – such as blood or vomit
  • Sex - such as the physical act of sexual intercourse, or the emotional and physiological aspect

Complex phobias tend to be more disabling than simple phobias and are often deep rooted, they include:

  • Agoraphobia – which is the fear of being in a situation where escape could be difficult and
  • Social phobia – which is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations and can include everyday situations and activities.

In extreme cases, the phobia may dictate a person’s life choices including the following:

  • Employment
  • Job location
  • Driving route
  • Recreational and social activities
  • Home environment

What are the physical symptoms of a phobia?
There are several physical symptoms that people with phobias will experience, some of the most frequently reported are:

  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Increased heart rate
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Upset stomach
  • Vertigo

How can solution-focused therapy help?
The aim of the solution- focused therapy is to communicate with the subconscious and change the way you feel and behave towards your phobia.

I have had solution-focused therapy to help me to cope with my phobia of flying. I am happy to report that I now find flying a much better experience. It is because of these personal connections and positive experiences, with solution-focused therapy that I am passionate about helping others achieve the same.

What to expect from phobia solution- focused therapy sessions?

Phobias are treated with an initial specific consultation and then x4 sessions of :

  • 1 Relaxation
  • 2 Rewind
  • 3 Reframe.

How long are sessions?

Solution-focused hypnotherapy sessions for phobias are 45minutes to 1 hour long.

 

To fully support a client who suffers with a phobia we recommend that you have  sessions.

 

For more information about our solution-focused therapy please visit our hypnotherapy page Alternatively, you can contact us here

 

We look forward to welcoming your questions