“I saw Andrew for hypnotherapy to help me overcome anxiety in the water after nearly drowning… After just one session, I swam a complete lap of a lake and completed a one mile swim in the river Thames.”
Phobias can feel irrational—but that doesn’t make them any less real. Whether it’s a fear of flying, needles, spiders, public speaking, or something more personal, the fear response often bypasses logic entirely. That’s because phobias aren’t held in the rational part of the brain—they’re stored in the nervous system, in the part of us that’s wired for survival.
This is why we can’t simply “think our way out of it.” No matter how much you tell yourself it’s safe, the body can still go into panic. Hypnotherapy works by calming that survival response and helping the subconscious mind process the fear differently. In a relaxed and receptive state, we can update that inner programming—so the brain and body stop reacting as if you’re in danger.
Hypnotherapy can help you:
- Desensitise the automatic fear response
- Rewire unhelpful subconscious associations
- Build confidence and a sense of safety in triggering situations
- Move past avoidance and reclaim freedom in your life
Whether your fear is mild or life-limiting, change is possible. At Rochester Hypnotherapy Clinic, I offer a safe, supportive approach to help you reconnect with a calmer, more empowered version of yourself.
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