Hypnotherapy for Phobias

Conquer Your Phobia, Without Exposure, Shame or Endless Therapy

You probably already know your phobia is irrational.
You’ve told yourself to just get over it.
But when fear takes over, your brain isn’t listening to logic, because it’s running on stored memories, powerful emotions, and a built-in survival instinct
Together, we can help it learn a new, calmer response.

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Hypnotherapy for Phobias

Phobias Aren’t a Choice.. Changing Them Can Be

Whether it’s a fear of needles, dentists, dogs, public speaking, flying, or spiders or something different – a simple phobia has a hard edge.
You know what sets it off.

You can often recall the earliest moment it began, or at least the intense memory that keeps looping.

And while you might not want to love the thing that scares you, what you want, more than anything, is to feel in control again.

“I want to be able to tolerate it. To get through it. To not have it ruin everything else.”

What Makes This Different?

Unlike exposure therapy or CBT (which often feel brutal or ineffective and take many weeks of therapy), this approach works with your brain, not against it.

In just 4 structured sessions, we’ll:
🔸Calm your overactive stress response
🔸Break the brain’s stored fear loop using the REWIND technique
🔸Rebuild a safe, rational template using REFRAME in guided trance
🔸Give you back a sense of control — without needing to relive trauma or force exposure

All from the comfort of your own home.

How It Works

✨Session 1: Reset the Foundation
Foundation Session + Brain Talk (how phobias form and store in the hippocampus).
You’ll receive a relaxing hypnosis MP3 to listen to every night, calming the brain and emptying your stress bucket.

✨Session 2: Prepare for Change
We begin with “What’s Been Good” to shift into the rational brain, followed by ”couch time’ where you will experience the deeply relaxing benefits of trance.

✨Session 3: Break the Loop (REWIND)
We safely collapse the fear template using the guided REWIND technique while in light trance; think of it as pulling out the blocks of a Jenga tower until it collapses.

✨Session 4: Build the New (REFRAME)
You describe your ideal scenario, what your experience looks like once the fear is gone.
I then guide you through it in full sensory language during deep trance, laying new neural foundations; think of it as building a new Jenga tower on solid foundations.

What Phobias Can It Help With?

🔸Needle phobia & dentists
🔸Flying
🔸Public speaking
🔸Spiders or snakes
🔸Other simple phobias

*Note: This process is for simple phobias with clear triggers and memory links.This process is not suitable for complex phobias (e.g. claustrophobia, fear of death, fear of heights, agoraphobia, emetophobia). If your fear is complex or unclear, a different approach may be needed. The best way to tell the difference between simple and complex phobias is whether you think about the thing that frightens you when the trigger isn’t there. Eg; If you are afraid of snakes, do you think about them when they are not present? If the answer is no, then it’s most likely a simple phobia. If unsure, call me for a discovery chat and I’ll guide you

What My Clients Say

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“I didn’t think this would work as I had already tried CBT and it didn’t work. I couldn’t even have my blood pressure taken without panic. I heard about Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and found Michelle through recommendation. I am so glad I did! After working with Michelle, not only did the fear disappear, but my readings actually dropped for the first time in months. I now walk into appointments really calm and with no anxiety.“
Karen — Health anxiety sufferer (Google)

“I got on a plane for the first time in 28 years due to Michelle’s calming meditation. A little pre- listening and I was the epitome of calm during the flight. Wasn’t even spoked by the rough landing!”
Lucy — Fear of flying (Facebook)

Frequently asked Questions

How many sessions will I need?

Most people only need four weekly sessions to feel a noticeable shift. That said, everyone’s brain is different. If your stress levels are particularly high, we might begin with calming that system first — so you’re in the best place to let change happen.

Will I have to face my fear?

No. This isn’t exposure therapy. You won’t be forced to confront your fear directly. Instead, we use a gentle yet powerful technique (REWIND + REFRAME) to change how your brain stores and reacts to the memory of the fear — so it no longer triggers panic.

Does it work online?

Yes — and beautifully. You’ll be in your own familiar, comfortable space. Sessions are delivered via Zoom, and you’ll receive a hypnosis MP3 to listen to daily between sessions, which helps accelerate results.

Will hypnosis make me lose control?

Not at all. Hypnosis/trance is simply a deeply relaxed, focused state. You stay fully in control the entire time. It’s like guiding your mind into a more receptive space — where we can gently update the outdated fear pattern your brain’s been holding onto.

What kind of phobias can this help with?

This approach works best for specific phobias — things with a clear trigger, like needles, flying, heights, dentists, public speaking, etc. If you’re unsure whether your fear fits, just get in touch — I’ll let you know if this is the right approach for you.

Will the fear come back?

Once the brain has processed the fear memory differently, the change tends to hold — especially when you listen to your hypnosis MP3 consistently and follow through with simple brain-training tools we use. It’s not about suppressing fear — it’s about teaching your brain it’s safe to respond differently now.

What if I’ve had this fear for years?

That’s totally normal. Many of my clients have avoided their fear for decades — but the brain is highly adaptable. It just needs the right conditions to rewire old responses. Even long-held fears can shift surprisingly fast with the right structure.

Do you only work with women?

Not at all. I work with men, women, and young people aged 14 and over — from all walks of life. If you’re open to the process and ready for change, you’re welcome here.

What the Research Says About Hypnotherapy for Phobias

There’s solid evidence behind using hypnotherapy to treat phobias.
As far back as 1984, a review found hypnosis to be both efficient and effective for tackling specific fears. More recently, a 2022 study showed significant reductions in anxiety and avoidance for people with dental phobia. A 2023 randomised controlled trial found that hypnotherapy also helped those with agoraphobia, with improvements that lasted well after treatment ended. Even brief approaches, such as two well-structured sessions, have been shown to ease intense phobic responses.
It’s a good reminder that change doesn’t have to take forever when the right methods are used.

Ready To Conquer Your Phobia?

Call Michelle for a friendly chat today!
Phobia Package price £350 paid in advance (4x 60-min weekly sessions)
Includes: MP3, yours to replay and keep.
Delivery: Online via Google Meet

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