Hypnotherapy for Phobias

If you’re here there’s probably something out there that makes your heart race, your palms sweat, and your brain scream ‘No way!’ before you’ve even had a chance to think. Maybe it’s dentists, heights, spiders, or flying. Whatever your phobia, you’re in the right place. Hypnotherapy and BWRT can help to free you from that fear. 

Airplane wing view from window with clouds - flying phobia

You’ve probably learned some clever ways to avoid your phobia. Maybe you take long detours around high bridges, holiday close to home, or simply avoid going to the dentist.

Hypnotherapy for Phobias

If you’re here there’s probably something out there that makes your heart race, your palms sweat, and your brain scream ‘No way!’ before you’ve even had a chance to think. Maybe it’s dentists, heights, spiders, or flying. Whatever your phobia, you’re in the right place. Hypnotherapy and BWRT can help to free you from that fear. 

You’ve probably learned some clever ways to avoid your phobia. Maybe you take long detours around high bridges, holiday close to home, or simply avoid going to the dentist.

Airplane wing view from window with clouds - flying phobia

Break the Cycle, Break the Phobia

Unfortunately, avoidance creates a vicious cycle – the longer you avoid something, the more frightening it seems, making it more difficult to face in future. When you avoid your phobia trigger, your brain never gets the chance to learn that you can actually handle the situation. Instead, it files away the message: “See? That thing IS dangerous – good thing we avoided it!” And so the cycle continues, often getting stronger over time.

Here’s what I love about working with phobias: they usually respond incredibly well to treatment. Think of it like your brain running outdated software – we just need to install some updates.

Imagine being able to:

  • Say yes to opportunities without that instant panic response
  • Get on that plane with confidence
  • Feel confident and relaxed in situations that currently terrify you
  • Focus your mental energy on things that actually matter

I use a combination of hypnotherapy and BWRT (a cutting-edge therapy that works directly with the brain’s threat response) to empower you to overcome your phobia for good.

Hypnotherapy for phobias isn’t designed to eliminate all caution (some healthy respect for genuinely dangerous things is good!), but to give you back your freedom to make choices based on logic rather than fear.

I offer hypnotherapy for phobias to clients across South Devon, with both in-person and online sessions available.

Ready to Overcome Your Phobia With Hypnotherapy?

Your Free Consultation

Let’s talk about how I can help.

Contact me to book your free 40-minute consultation.

The consultation is simply...

  • A relaxed chat about what’s going on
  • An explanation of how I can support you
  • Time to ask questions
  • A chance to see whether we're the right fit

“We’ve just got back from an amazing holiday and I can’t thank you enough for the flying therapy. I was so much more relaxed and able to cope. My wife said it’s the best she’s ever seen me on a flight. Thank you so much, we’re already planning our next one.”

Steve, Plymstock

“Update for you about my dentist visit. It was a complete success! No dread, wobbly legs or run away sensations at all. Even when collected by the nurse and entering the surgery, then sitting in the chair – still all calm. I never had a moment of anxiety or concern during the whole hour and a quarter of treatment. I left feeling very pleased with how everything had gone. Thank you very much for all your help and understanding with my problem. I couldn’t have done it without you!”

Derek, Exeter

So much more relaxed and able to cope

“We’ve just got back from an amazing holiday and I can’t thank you enough for the flying therapy. I was so much more relaxed and able to cope. My wife said it’s the best she’s ever seen me on a flight. Thank you so much, we’re already planning our next one.”

Steve, Plymstock

I never had a moment of anxiety

“Update for you about my dentist visit. It was a complete success! No dread, wobbly legs or run away sensations at all. Even when collected by the nurse and entering the surgery, then sitting in the chair – still all calm. I never had a moment of anxiety or concern during the whole hour and a quarter of treatment. I left feeling very pleased with how everything had gone. Thank you very much for all your help and understanding with my problem. I couldn’t have done it without you!”

Derek, Exeter

So much more relaxed and able to cope

“We’ve just got back from an amazing holiday and I can’t thank you enough for the flying therapy. I was so much more relaxed and able to cope. My wife said it’s the best she’s ever seen me on a flight. Thank you so much, we’re already planning our next one.”

Steve, Plymstock

I never had a moment of anxiety

“Update for you about my dentist visit. It was a complete success! No dread, wobbly legs or run away sensations at all. Even when collected by the nurse and entering the surgery, then sitting in the chair – still all calm. I never had a moment of anxiety or concern during the whole hour and a quarter of treatment. I left feeling very pleased with how everything had gone. Thank you very much for all your help and understanding with my problem. I couldn’t have done it without you!”

Derek, Exeter

"Hypnotherapy has had a significant impact on my life - I no longer allow the fear of what may happen with my tummy to stop me planning and doing things. I feel I am now more in control and in tune with my body. My friends and family have all noticed that I am calmer and happier. Your empathy, support and encouragement have made the whole process an exciting journey of discovery and healing. Thank you so much – I feel like I have got my life back.”

Jo, Ottery

Taking the First Step

Your therapy begins with a free, confidential, 40 minute consultation. I will listen to what you need help with, and ask questions to help me understand your problems. I’ll explain how I work, what to expect and how I think I can help. You’ll have the opportunity to ask me questions too, of course. I don’t use a ‘one size fits all’ approach, so the questions I ask help me to develop a treatment plan designed specifically for you. You are unique, so every session will be tailored to suit your unique and individual needs.

I’m committed to helping people improve their emotional and physical well-being with hypnotherapy, which ultimately leads to greater fulfilment and joy in life. How can I help you change your life?

Take the first step and contact me to book your free initial consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes I am. I trained at the prestigious Anglo-European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis and am listed under the college directory. I was awarded the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, considered the gold standard in hypnotherapy qualifications. I’m a member of the General Hypnotherapy Register and the CNHC.

As a professional I’m committed to on-going training and supervision to keep my skills and knowledge up to date. I’ve completed additional specialist hypnotherapy training in anxiety management, sleep disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, metaphor therapy, pain management and weight loss. I’m also a BWRT® practitioner and very excited to bring this rapid and dynamic therapy to Devon.

Hypnosis is an everyday experience that we’re all familiar with. Whenever you’re totally absorbed in reading a good book, driving on autopilot or even just day-dreaming, you’re experiencing a light state of hypnosis. The difference with hypnotherapy is that you are guided into hypnosis and the experience is deeper.

People often believe that hypnosis is a passive process, something that is done to you, but it actually requires your participation. Hypnosis is not like sleep, and you’re not unconscious; it’s similar to the state between sleep and full waking consciousness. Hypnosis is simply a state of focused inner absorption with a heightened sense of awareness.

Most people find hypnosis a very relaxing, calming and enjoyable experience. It’s common to have increased awareness of pleasant feelings and sensations in your body. Many experience a sense of comfortable heaviness, lightness or a floating sensation; although sometimes it feels just like relaxing or day dreaming with your eyes closed. While the majority of people are aware of and remember everything others will find they only have a vague memory of the session. Everyone is different and will experience hypnosis in their own unique way. Most people find hypnosis leaves them with a deep sense of inner peace and harmony.

Each session begins with some talking therapy – not all your time with me will be in hypnosis, though most of it will. I will help you to focus on what you want to achieve, to help you overcome the problems and challenges in your life. My aim is to help you achieve your goals as quickly and painlessly as possible – I don’t dig into the past unless absolutely necessary.

I will guide you in some simple imagination exercises to help you develop a relaxed inner focus. When you’re experiencing hypnosis your mind is more open and suggestible to positive new ideas and different ways of thinking, which then leads to new habits and behaviours. So I will guide you to imagine and mentally rehearse various scenarios and ideas to help you achieve the changes you’re aiming for. In addition to the work we do together, we’ll explore various techniques for you to use at home; for example practising self hypnosis and journaling.

Most clients will need between four and six sessions for effective change. Simple phobias may be resolved in fewer sessions, more complex issues may require longer.

It’s important to bear in mind that hypnosis is not something done to you. It’s a collaborative process in which the hypnotherapist is your guide and, using your imagination as suggested, you make it happen for yourself. Anyone who can understand and follow simple guidance can benefit from hypnotherapy. No-one can be hypnotised against their will, but if you’re ready for change and approach hypnotherapy with an open mind and a positive expectation, then you’ll definitely experience hypnosis.

What is NLP?

NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It may sound a complicated title, but it’s actually a very straightforward and down-to-earth method for making powerful personal changes. NLP focuses on what you want to achieve in life, rather than your problems; helping you learn how to use your mind to transform your life. While NLP may be used as a therapy on its own, I combine it with hypnotherapy for powerful results.

What is cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy?

The basis of cognitive behavioural therapy is that our beliefs, thoughts, interpretations and assumptions about the world determines how we feel and act; as opposed to the influence of the world itself. Cognitive behavioural therapy will help you to overcome problems which are perpetuated by unhelpful negative thought patterns. You’ll be assisted to identify distorted, unhelpful and unrealistic thoughts – substituting them with more positive, realistic and constructive thoughts. These are then rehearsed in hypnosis with imagery, and so have a much deeper and lasting impact than just positive thinking alone can achieve. This creates positive changes in the way you think and feel which will change your behaviour, and ultimately your life as a whole.

Change your thoughts and you will transform your world.

During your free online consultation we’ll have…

  • A friendly, relaxed chat about what’s been happening
  • A clear explanation of how hypnotherapy could help
  • Time for you to ask any questions
  • A chance to see whether we're the right fit

Practice Location:

The Hands On Retreat

Pridhamsleigh

Near Ashburton

Devon TQ13 7JJ

07809 447720