Phobia Hypnotherapy in Plymouth
Phobia Hypnotherapy in Plymouth
Break free from fears that have been shrinking your life.
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Whether your fear is flying, heights, bridges, dogs, needles, driving tests, enclosed spaces or something hard to explain…
You’re not alone, and you’re not “being silly.”
A phobia is simply an unconscious survival response stuck in the wrong place.
Hypnotherapy helps you safely re-train that response so your mind can recognise:
“I am safe.”
Plymouth • Ivybridge • Tavistock • Saltash • Callington • Torpoint • South Devon • online to the UK
Can Hypnotherapy Help With Phobias?
Can Hypnotherapy Help With Phobias?
Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce or eliminate phobias, because it works directly with the unconscious mind where fear responses are stored. It helps people feel calm, in control and able to face situations that previously triggered intense anxiety.
Hypnosis helps rewire the emotional trigger so your brain no longer reacts with panic, terror or avoidance. Even lifelong phobias can change, often faster than people ever expect.
Do You Struggle With Any of These?
Do You Struggle With Any of These?
Flying
Cancelling holidays, anxiety at the airport, panic imagining take-off.
Heights
Bridges, escalators, balconies, multi-storey car parks, views from above.
Driving / Tests
Fear of failing, panic before lessons, test anxiety.
Dogs / Animals
Avoiding parks, beaches or visiting friends.
Needles / Medical Procedures
Avoiding blood tests, vaccinations or dental work.
Enclosed or crowded spaces
Lifts, tunnels, busy shops.
Specific fears
Vomiting, choking, spiders, water, storms, being alone, public speaking.
General anxiety around “losing control”
Feeling trapped, embarrassed or panicked.
If your fear is affecting your life, even in small ways, we can help.
Why Phobias Feel So Real (Even When You “Know” They Don’t Make Sense)
Why Phobias Feel So Real (Even When You “Know” They Don’t Make Sense)
A phobia is NOT a logical thought.
It’s an automatic survival response triggered by:
a past event
a shocking image or story
learned behaviour from parents or loved ones
stress or trauma
repetition over time
This is why:
You can’t “think your way out of it.”
You can’t “logic” yourself into being calm.
You can’t just “pull yourself together.”
Your unconscious mind is simply trying to protect you, just not in a helpful way.
Hypnotherapy updates that old safety programming.
How Hypnotherapy Helps You Overcome a Phobia
How Hypnotherapy Helps You Overcome a Phobia
Both Nikki & Chris use modern, gentle approaches such as:
Clinical hypnotherapy
Parts/Ego State Therapy
Regression (only if appropriate)
NLP
Faster EFT
Mindscaping
The Arrow technique (for panic or body reactions)
Together, these approaches help you:
✔ Feel calmer in situations that used to trigger panic
✔ Change the unconscious reaction
✔ Stop the racing heart, shaking or dread
✔ Rebuild confidence
✔ Imagine the feared situation without anxiety
✔ Create new, healthy mental associations
Most clients describe this as:
“I feel normal again.”
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
For most phobias:
1–3 sessions
(depending on the cause, severity and confidence level)
You’ll discuss this in your free informal chat.
Client Success Story: Karen’s Fear of Flying & Heights
Client Success Story: Karen’s Fear of Flying & Heights
Karen came to Nikki because her fear of flying and heights had taken over her life.
Before hypnotherapy:
Fear had developed over 11 years
Couldn’t cross the bridge near her home
Anxiety taking her daughter to school
Avoided escalators, walkways, open balconies
Panic imagining holidays or airports
Even struggled watching TV scenes filmed at height
Heart palpitations, panic, dread
She desperately wanted to enjoy a family holiday to Jersey, but fear made it impossible.
During hypnotherapy:
Nikki explained how fears develop and taught her a technique to reduce or remove unwanted feelings.
After hypnotherapy:
After hypnotherapy:
Karen imagined flying…
She imagined the bridge…
She imagined looking out from high places…
Her response:
Her response:
“I don’t feel it anymore. I can’t find it.”
“I feel good, calm.”
She later left a review:
“It has been life-changing.”
She now crosses bridges, uses escalators, and feels calm about flying.
Who You’ll Work With
Who You’ll Work With
Work with Nikki if your fear involves:
Flying
Heights
Bridges
Escalators
Animals (dogs, birds, etc.)
Daily-life fears
Anxiety linked to overwhelm or menopause
Work with Chris if your fear involves:
Medical procedures (needles, vaccinations, blood tests)
Driving tests
Enclosed spaces
Pain-related phobias
Situational traumas
Long-standing, intense phobias
Both are warm, friendly, easy to talk to, and highly trained across multiple schools of hypnosis.
Phobia Hypnotherapy FAQs
Phobia Hypnotherapy FAQs
Can a phobia really change in one session?
Sometimes, yes, especially when the trigger is simple. More complex phobias may take 2–3 sessions.
Will I have to face the fear in real life during the session?
No.
We work entirely within your mind in a safe, controlled way.
Will I lose control while hypnotised?
No, you remain fully aware, safe and in control.
What if my fear feels irrational or embarrassing?
Phobias often feel illogical, but the feelings are very real. We never judge. Ever.
Can online sessions help with phobias?
Yes, online hypnosis is just as effective.
What if I’ve had a phobia for years?
The length of time doesn’t matter to the unconscious mind. Relief is still possible.
Imagine Your Life Without This Fear
Imagine Your Life Without This Fear
Imagine crossing the bridge.
Flying on holiday.
Holding the dog’s lead.
Driving confidently.
Booking that hospital/dental appointment.
Walking up the escalator.
Feeling calm, capable and in control.
You don’t have to keep avoiding things or feeling afraid.
The first step is simply a friendly conversation.
Book your FREE informal chat
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