Phobias and Fears
Break Free from Phobias and Fears
Phobias and irrational fears can feel like they rule your life – limiting where you go, what you do, and how free you feel. Whether it’s a fear of flying, public speaking, dogs, needles, or something less common, the effects can be exhausting. That’s where this service steps in.
Using gentle, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, I help both adults and children calm the brain’s fear response and retrain it to see the situation in a new light.
I help both adults and children calm the brain’s fear response and retrain it to see the situation in a new light.
There’s no need to rehash past trauma or confront your fear head-on. Instead, sessions are future-focused, positive, and built around your strengths.
Imagine stepping onto a plane without panic. Walking into a room without that surge of dread. Feeling calm around spiders or elevators. This isn’t wishful thinking—it’s entirely possible. This approach is designed to help you feel safe and supported every step of the way, while gently reducing the fear at its root.
Phobia management isn’t just about “getting over it.” It’s about taking your power back and living life on your terms. If fear is running the show, it’s time for a change.
Phobias and Fears
Fear of Flying
Flying should be about adventure, opportunity, and connection – not anxiety, dread or sheer panic. But for many, just the thought of boarding a plane can trigger racing thoughts, sweating palms, and an overwhelming urge to escape. Whether it’s the fear of crashing, feeling trapped, turbulence, or a lack of control, the experience can feel paralysing.
That’s where hypnotherapy steps in. Rather than forcing you to confront the fear head-on, sessions gently retrain your brain’s automatic response. Using a calm, solution-focused approach, the mind learns to associate flying with ease and safety, not danger. There’s no need to relive bad flight experiences or analyse where the fear came from. Instead, the focus is on building confidence and reinforcing a sense of control.
This isn’t about “pushing through it” or relying on sedatives. It’s about genuinely changing the way your subconscious reacts, so you feel calmer in the days leading up to the flight, at the airport, during take-off, and while cruising at 35,000 feet.
Whether you’ve avoided holidays, skipped job opportunities, or simply feel limited by your fear, this could be the turning point. Hypnotherapy offers a safe, natural way to reclaim the skies—on your terms, at your pace.
Phobias and Fears
Fear of Public Speaking
Whether it’s a big work presentation, a team meeting, or giving a toast at a loved one’s wedding, the fear of speaking in front of others can feel completely overwhelming. Your heart races, your hands shake, and your mind goes blank. It’s not just nerves, it’s a powerful fear that can hold you back in both personal and professional life.
Public speaking anxiety often stems from a deep-rooted fear of being judged, making a mistake, or freezing up in front of a crowd. The body reacts as if there’s a real threat—activating that all-too-familiar fight-or-flight response. Hypnotherapy works by calming this stress response at the source. It helps the subconscious mind create new, more empowering associations with speaking, so the thought of standing up and sharing your voice feels manageable, even energising.
There’s no pressure to “perform” or push through the fear. Sessions are gentle, solution-focused, and future-oriented, guiding you to build confidence from the inside out. You’ll learn to feel more in control, speak with clarity, and trust yourself in high-pressure moments.
Imagine expressing yourself clearly, engaging your audience, and even enjoying the experience. With the right support, that version of you is closer than you think.
Phobias and Fears
Fear of Heights
Looking down from a high place shouldn’t make your legs turn to jelly or your heart pound out of your chest, but for those living with a fear of heights, even the thought of being up high can trigger intense physical and emotional reactions. Whether it’s standing on a balcony, crossing a bridge, climbing a ladder, or stepping into a glass lift, the fear can be sudden, overwhelming, and incredibly limiting.
Height phobia, also known as acrophobia, isn’t just discomfort; it’s a deeply rooted fear that can impact holidays, work, and even simple things like using multi-storey car parks or escalators. And although part of you knows the situation is safe, your body doesn’t get the message. That’s because fear like this isn’t logical—it’s subconscious.
That’s where hypnotherapy comes in. This gentle, future-focused approach works by rewiring the brain’s automatic fear response. You won’t be pushed to face heights during the session, instead, the subconscious is gradually trained to respond with calm instead of panic. It’s all about building internal confidence and giving your mind the tools it needs to feel safe again.
Imagine walking across a bridge without gripping the railing, or enjoying the view from the top of a building without fear. That kind of freedom isn’t just possible, it’s within reach.
Phobias and Fears
Needle Phobia
Do you find yourself dreading routine injections, blood tests, or even the thought of a vaccination? You’re not alone. Fear of needles is incredibly common, affecting children, teens, and adults alike. For some, it’s the pain; for others, it’s the sight of the needle, the idea of losing control, or a past traumatic experience that still lingers.
This phobia can have a serious impact. People often avoid essential medical treatments, delay appointments, or experience intense anxiety leading up to procedures. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle and effective approach to overcoming needle phobia. Rather than focusing on the fear itself, the sessions work with the subconscious mind to reduce the emotional charge and reframe how you respond to medical settings. There’s no exposure therapy or need to revisit unpleasant memories, just a calm, supportive environment where you learn to feel safe and in control.
Imagine walking into a clinic without dread, breathing calmly in the waiting room, and sitting through a procedure with confidence. That level of calm is entirely possible. This isn’t about forcing yourself to be brave, it’s about retraining your mind to no longer see the needle as a threat. Calm, control, and comfort can become your new normal.
Phobias and Fears
Social Anxiety
It’s easy to mistake social anxiety for simple shyness, but it runs much deeper than that. It’s the fear of being judged, the constant overthinking after a conversation, the urge to avoid social situations altogether. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, answering the phone, or attending a gathering, social phobia can make everyday interactions feel exhausting and overwhelming.
This fear often stems from an overactive inner critic, the voice that says, “You’ll mess up,” or “They’re judging you.” It can stop you from making friends, progressing in your career, or even leaving the house at times. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Through solution-focused hypnotherapy, it’s possible to turn down the volume on that inner critic. Sessions help quiet the negative chatter and replace it with calm, confidence, and clarity. Rather than rehashing social traumas or analysing the past, the focus is on building a more resilient, self-assured mindset that helps you feel more relaxed in social situations.
Imagine walking into a room without dread, speaking without second-guessing yourself, and actually enjoying being around others. That kind of freedom is within reach, with the right support and a calm, future-focused approach, you can start feeling like yourself again.
Phobias and Fears
Claustrophobia
Feeling trapped in tight spaces isn’t just uncomfortable, it can be terrifying. For those living with claustrophobia, everyday situations like stepping into a lift, using public toilets, or even sitting in the backseat of a car can trigger a surge of panic. It’s not “just in your head”, it’s a powerful physical and emotional response that can feel completely overwhelming.
This fear often comes with racing thoughts, a pounding heart, shallow breathing, or the desperate urge to escape. Whether it started from a past experience or crept in gradually, the impact can be life-limiting. Avoiding certain places or situations becomes a way of coping, but it also shrinks your world.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, future-focused way to expand that world again. Rather than forcing exposure or reliving stressful moments, sessions focus on retraining the brain’s response to confined spaces. You’ll begin to build new, calmer associations, so lifts feel manageable, tunnels no longer feel threatening, and medical scans become something you can face without dread.
This isn’t about “snapping out of it.” It’s about giving your mind the tools to stay calm, feel safe, and take back control, one breath, one step, one space at a time.
Phobias and Fears
Fear of Water & Swimming
Water should be soothing, refreshing, even fun. But for many people, the very sight of a pool, lake, or deep bath can trigger panic. Fear of water (also known as aquaphobia) or anxiety around swimming can develop after a difficult experience, such as a near-drowning incident, or it might seem to appear out of nowhere, gradually eroding confidence without a clear cause.
This fear can be especially frustrating because it often interferes with holidays, family outings, or even basic day-to-day activities like showering or boating. Some avoid swimming lessons altogether, while others feel gripped by fear when they’re near water, even if they’re not required to go in.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, non-confrontational way to ease this fear. There’s no need for sudden immersion or exposure therapy. Instead, sessions focus on calming the nervous system, building emotional resilience, and helping the subconscious mind feel safe around water again. You remain in control the entire time, learning to shift from panic to peace, step by step.
Imagine feeling calm standing beside a pool. Imagine getting into the water with confidence, enjoying it like so many others do. That freedom is possible- and it can start with one relaxed, supportive conversation.
Phobias and Fears
Animal or Insect Phobias
Whether it’s spiders, dogs, birds, cats, or even wasps, phobias related to animals and insects can feel intense, unpredictable, and deeply unsettling. For some, it’s the panic that strikes when a spider appears in the room. For others, it’s the overwhelming anxiety about walking past a dog on the street, even when it’s on a lead. These fears can feel irrational, but the response is very real, heart pounding, breath quickening, and a desperate need to escape.
These phobias can be especially isolating. It’s hard to explain to others why you can’t relax at a friend’s house with a dog, or why a small bug in the room makes it impossible to concentrate. Avoidance becomes the norm – and everyday life gets smaller because of it.
Hypnotherapy works by helping the brain break that automatic link between the animal or insect and the fear response. Instead of panic, your mind learns to stay calm and grounded. You don’t need to love the creature in question, you just need to feel safe and in control.
Over time, the fear softens. Peace of mind returns. And situations that once felt impossible start to feel entirely manageable. It’s about getting back to living, without fear lurking in the corners.
Why Choose Altered Mind Hypnotherapy?
Free Initial Consultation
Take the first step with confidence. Book a complimentary initial consultation to explore how hypnotherapy can support your wellbeing – no pressure, just a conversation.
Online Treatment To Suit Your Schedule
Flexible sessions delivered online, making it easier to support your busy life. Access therapy from the comfort of home, at times that work for you.
Highly Qualified Psychotherapist
Feel reassured knowing you’re in expert hands. Sessions are led by a fully qualified psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, with specialist training in solution focused approaches.
What Our Client Say
“Eniko is wonderful. I had two sessions with her and I cannot recommend her enough. She immediately makes you feel relaxed and at ease. She’s very understanding and really helped me.”
Rhiannon
“I had a few sessions with Enikő and after each one I’ve felt more relaxed, focused and less stressed. My sleep became better and I woke up with more energy in the mornings. She’s a very calming person with good vibes, I recommend her to anyone who’s looking for inner peace and a more balanced life.”
Attila
“Eniko’s approach immediately put me at ease. I felt I could express my concerns, allowing us to build a relationship of trust knowing confidentiality would always be upheld. It’s good I’ve found a way forward and for that I’m really grateful. On that basis I would highly recommend Eniko as a Therapist for The Hypnotherapy Course.”
Elaine
“After a few sessions I have found myself so much calmer and focused in my day to day life and discovered that I have actually overcome my fear of travelling on a plane!
I absolutely love Enikő’s hypnotherapy, it is truly an out of this world experience and it proved to be very successful in sorting out my phobia as well!”
Agi
“Eniko is amazing, very professional she makes you feel totally at ease. I feel more positive now and have not bitten my nails now for over 6 weeks which is unbelievable as I have been a nail biter for over 57 years. I had tried everything going to stop biting my nails. I would definitely recommend her. You don’t achieve anything unless you try. After every session I have felt a lot calmer and more relaxed as well as feeling more positive.”
Sue
“The Course via video link gave me the strategies and coping mechanisms to modify my thought processes and beliefs enabling me to “park “ events in the past that have caused me distress. I found this empowering.
She encouraged me to write gratitude journals highlighting all the good things that happened throughout each day and reflecting on these during the times when I felt anxious and stressed.”
Elaine
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About Altered Mind Hypnotherapy
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of worry, or held back by phobias or low confidence? You’re not alone. Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that helps you reframe your thoughts and gain clarity, calm, and control over your life.
At Altered Mind Hypnotherapy, sessions are conducted online, meaning you can start your healing journey from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, low mood, or childhood behavioural issues, the process is gentle, focused, and completely tailored to you.
Using a blend of solution focused hypnotherapy and modern psychotherapy, these sessions don’t dwell on the past – they move you forward. The trance state helps access the subconscious mind where real change happens. It’s like reprogramming your internal system for more peace, focus, and resilience.
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Initial Consultation
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I offer a FREE online consultation session that provides insight into how your brain works and how Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
Individual Sessions
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I offer individual sessions priced from £75 to help you find solutions to your problems.
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Overcome your fears and reclaim control of your life with our 3-session phobia package from just £180.
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