Hypnotherapy for Anxiety in West Sussex
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Are you struggling with anxiety or stress? Do feelings of unease and stress disrupt your daily life? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people, and finding effective solutions can seem daunting. However, hypnotherapy for anxiety and stress offers a powerful pathway to reclaim your peace of mind. You can learn to reframe your thoughts, unlocking a sense of calm and regain control.
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Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Stress
Price per
Session
£70 pay as you go Or a block of 6 sessions £350
Initial
Consultation
Free: 45 – 60 minutes
Treatment
Duration
1 hour per session
Number of
Treatments
On average 6 – 12 sessions
How Can Hypnotherapy Help with Anxiety or Stress?
How does hypnotherapy work?
Anxiety often stems from the brain’s survival mechanisms becoming overactive, causing you to feel on edge, overwhelmed, or stuck in negative thought patterns. Solution focused hypnotherapy can be a highly effective treatment for anxiety by addressing the underlying thought patterns and emotional triggers. During our hypnotherapy for anxiety sessions in West Sussex, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed state, helping to activate your body’s natural relaxation response. This reduces the physical symptoms of anxiety and helps retrain your mind to focus on positive solutions, rather than worrying about potential threats.
What is hypnotherapy for anxiety?
Hypnotherapy for anxiety is a therapeutic approach designed to help calm your mind, reframe negative thought patterns, and build resilience. It works by guiding you into a deeply relaxed state, where your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and solutions. This allows you to access the root of anxious feelings and create lasting change.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent or overwhelming, it can affect your daily life. It’s often characterised by feelings of worry, fear, and unease. While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, and panic attacks are examples of more severe forms that may require treatment.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety Include:
- Excessive worry or fear
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
- Physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, or dizziness
- Trouble sleeping
- These symptoms can interfere with work, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Anxiety can also trigger physical health problems, such as high blood pressure or gastrointestinal issues, if left untreated.
With regular sessions, hypnotherapy empowers you to take control of anxiety, breaking free from the cycle of worry and allowing you to approach life with clarity, confidence, and calm.
How does anxiety affect the brain?
Anxiety activates the brain’s fight-or-flight response, particularly the amygdala, which processes emotions and triggers fear. This leads to heightened physical responses, such as increased heart rate or shallow breathing. Over time, chronic anxiety can impact the hippocampus (which regulates memory) and prefrontal cortex (responsible for decision-making), causing mental fatigue and difficulty focusing.
What Should You Expect During a Hypnotherapy Session for Anxiety?
What happens in a typical hypnotherapy session?
During our sessions, you can expect a safe and supportive environment. We’ll begin with a conversation designed to engage your prefrontal cortex—the area of the brain involved in decision-making and problem-solving—where the psychotherapeutic aspect takes place. While we can’t change the past, we can shift how we think about the future, which is why our focus will remain forward-looking.
I use a blend of psychotherapy and hypnosis in each session. During hypnosis, I will guide you into a focused state of attention using verbal cues and positive phrases to encourage your conscious and subconscious mind to work together. This process includes visualisation techniques and positive affirmations designed to reframe your thought patterns.
How long does it take to see results from hypnotherapy?
The number of sessions needed for anxiety hypnotherapy varies depending on the individual. On average, clients book between 6 to 12 sessions, though this can be more or less based on your unique needs and goals. Your sessions are tailored to your progress, so I will never tell you that you must book additional sessions. You are the expert on your own experience, and together we’ll ensure that the number of sessions aligns with how you feel and your personal progress.
Will I be in control during a hypnotherapy session?
Yes, you will always be in control. Hypnotherapy is not about losing control but rather about entering a deeply relaxed state that allows you to focus your mind. You remain fully aware and can communicate at any time during the session. It’s a collaborative process designed to empower you.
Is hypnotherapy safe?
Yes, hypnotherapy is a safe, natural, and non-invasive therapy. It’s backed by research and has been used for decades to help with a variety of issues, including anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. A qualified hypnotherapist will also ensure you feel comfortable and secure throughout the session.
Why Choose Tara Phillips for Your Hypnotherapy Treatment?
Tara is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Level 4 Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. She has seen the transformative effects of hypnotherapy with her previous clients and is passionate about helping more people achieve positive, lasting change.
Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, Tara can help you achieve your goals and regain control by shifting your attention to positive, actionable steps for the future.
As a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, Tara upholds high professional standards. Tara offers compassionate, professional support tailored to your needs, whether managing anxiety, improving sleep, boosting confidence, or breaking unhelpful habits.
Tara Phillips Hypnotherapy – based in Lancing, West Sussex – provides a free, no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your goals. Invest in your wellbeing and reach out today to start creating a brighter, calmer future.
FAQs: Hypnotherapy for Anxiety and Stress
Couldn’t find the question you are looking for?
Hypnotherapy helps reduce anxiety by calming the mind, changing negative thought patterns, and promoting relaxation, enabling you to feel more in control.
Hypnotherapy encourages the brain to shift from a state of stress (fight or flight) to calm (rest and digest), helping to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Yes, hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for GAD, helping you manage worry and create positive thought patterns.
Some clients notice changes within a few sessions, but lasting improvement often requires 6–12 sessions, depending on individual needs.
Yes, hypnotherapy is a powerful tool to manage social anxiety, increasing confidence and reducing fear in social situations.
