You were born with only two phobias – a fear of falling and a fear of loud noises, so the majority of phobias are learned, more often in childhood but they can also develop in adulthood, and they may start with only one frightening or unpleasant experience. A phobia may also have been taught by a parent for protection, for example you may have developed a fear of heights because you were told you might fall and injure yourself.

The beliefs you have from these past experiences may now be outdated, no longer useful to you and limiting your life, but with a combination of hypnotherapy and desensitisation techniques you can overcome a phobia. And when you encounter an object or situation that previously made you fearful and anxious you will be calm and relaxed, because it is not possible to feel anxious when you are relaxed.

At Sussex Hypnotherapy the nature of your phobia will be explored and you will receive a tailored treatment plan to resolve your phobia. And importantly, during your treatment at Sussex Hypnotherapy you will not be subjected to your phobia, or your ‘worst nightmare’ situation.