Phobia Hypnotherapy in Lancing, West Sussex
Understanding fears and phobias.
Fears and phobias are common and often debilitating responses triggered by specific objects, situations, or experiences. While fear is a natural reaction to perceived danger, a phobia is an intense, persistent fear that is disproportionate to the actual risk posed. These can range from fears of spiders (arachnophobia) or flying (aviophobia) or enclosed spaces (claustrophobia). Though they can feel overwhelming, fears and phobias are learned habits, deeply embedded in the brain’s response system, and can be unlearned with the right approach.
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Price per
Session
£70 per session pay as you go or purchase a course of 6 upfront for £350
Initial
Consultation
Free: 45-60 Minutes
Treatment
Duration
1 hour per session
Number of
Treatments
On average 3 sessions
How Can Hypnotherapy Help with Fears and Phobias?
Rewriting learned habits
Since fears and phobias are learned behaviours, hypnotherapy works by helping the brain unlearn these patterns and replace them with calm, rational responses. Through relaxation techniques and focused suggestions, hypnotherapy rewires the brain to weaken the fear-based neural pathways and create new, healthier ones.
Calming the fight-or-flight response
During hypnotherapy sessions, I guide you into a deeply relaxed state, calming your nervous system and reducing the automatic fight-or-flight response. This helps you regain a sense of control, making it easier to confront fears without panic or anxiety.
Building confidence and resilience
Hypnotherapy empowers you to visualise yourself responding to triggers calmly and confidently. This repeated visualisation strengthens the brain’s ability to react more positively in real life, reducing avoidance behaviours and building resilience. By focusing on positive outcomes, hypnotherapy helps shift your mindset from fear to empowerment.
How Do Sessions Work for Fears and Phobias?
A solution-focused approach
Each session uses calming, solution-focused techniques designed to help your brain create positive associations with previously feared situations. Through guided relaxation and tailored suggestions, we reduce the fear response and build a new sense of control and calm.
What to expect during your hypnotherapy sessions
Weekly sessions are typically recommended to build and reinforce positive change. Each session works towards unlearning the fear response, creating long-lasting habits, and tracking your progress. Three sessions is required for most clients for fears and phobias, however this is assessed during your initial consultation and ongoing sessions.
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 Phobias and Fears
Couldn’t find the question you are looking for?
Yes, hypnotherapy reduces fear responses and rewires the brain to feel calm in situations that previously caused distress.
Hypnotherapy reprogrammes the subconscious mind, creating a sense of safety and control.
Hypnotherapy can treat a wide range of phobias, from fear of flying to spiders, heights, or social situations.
Some phobias improve in just a few sessions, though complex fears may require additional time.
Yes, hypnotherapy is highly effective for even long-standing or severe phobias.
