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Phobias, fears and anxiety

Effective treatment for anxiety and fears such as Arachnophobia (spiders), Aerophobia (fear of flying), Acrophobia (heights), Hydrophobia (water),social phobia and Odontophobia (fear of dentists) in Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne and Dorset using hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

Phobias explained

At Wessex Hypnotherapy centre in Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset, Robert specializes in helping people to overcome fears and phobias. A phobia is best described as an internal anxiety that is triggered by an external situation. It can be a direct link to the phobia or something symbolic.

Growing up we go through many different experiences and emotions, these may be locked away in the subconscious of our mind. At a later date they can cause us to react to outside objects or situations with a feeling of anxiety. This can manifest itself in the form of a panic attack, or perhaps a feeling of being out of control, and yet it may seem to make no sense to the person having the fear of the situation.

An example of this could be a child who was trapped in a cupboard. The emotions created were so strong that the whole event was repressed and blocked out by the subconscious mind, and so a phobic reaction is created. Claustrophobia is the fear of being in confined spaces.

Some other common phobias include:

* Arachnophobia (spiders)
* Hydrophobia (water)
* Didaskaleinophobia (fear of going to school)
* Emetophobia (fear of being sick)
* Trypanophobia (Injections)
* Acrophobia (heights)
* Haemophobia, Haemaphobia or Haematophobia (fear of bood)
* Aerophobia (fear of flying)
* Agoraphobia (open spaces)
* Glossophobia (public speaking)
* Odontophobia (fear of dentists)
* Paruresis, toilet phobia, shy bladder (fear of having to urinate in front of others)
* Arsonphobia or Pyrophobia (fear of fire)..........plus many, many more.

Some phobias are so acute that it will keep the person from seeking help from a doctor or the dentist. Agoraphobia could well be the reason why you cannot venture out of the house to seek medical help from your doctor. Odontophobia (fear of the dentist) may well stop you visiting the dentist for treatment you may well urgently require for your teeth!

There are thousands of other phobic reactions, like fear of the dentist, needles, blood, heights, birds, darkness, hospitals, snakes, stairs, and even people; the above are just a brief example.

What’s the difference between a fear and a phobia?

The main difference between the two is the severity of the emotional reaction. To give an example, a strong dislike of spiders is a fear that the person may feel very uncomfortable around spiders, and not want to go near one. A phobia though, is an irrational, uncontrollable, intense fear that can produce a physical reaction.
Social Anxiety

When experiencing a social anxiety (social phobia) it can hold you back not only in your personal life but also in business and your career. Business and social functions can become a real nightmare.

Social Anxiety can include:

* Intense feelings of fear
* Fear of rejection
* Worrying about what other people think about you
* Feeling of being inferior

Symptoms could include:

* Blushing
* A lack of confidence
* Mumbling or stuttering speech patterns
* Heart pounding
* Sweating
* Feeling dizzy
* Numbness

These symptoms can be increased when you are under pressure to achieve a goal, especially in front of other people.

Examples include:

* Giving a presentation
* Taking an important phone call
* Conversing with somebody important
* Attending a job interview
* Being 'put on the spot'

It can also occur in a social environment; the thought of going to a friend's wedding, or a birthday party, ie the fear of meeting people.

Dealing with phobias, fear and anxiety

Although some anxieties and fear can be dealt with using suggestion therapy, the best way to deal with more deep-rooted anxieties and phobias is to use analytical hypnotherapy (hypno-analysis).

Hypno-analysis works on the principle of cause and effect, so it allows the bottled up emotion to be released so the effect (the phobia) disappears.

Don't let phobias, fear or anxiety ruin your life, regain control!

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Frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a pleasant, natural feeling of deep relaxation with a state of heightened awareness.

Will I be asleep?

No, you will be fully aware at all times during hypnosis even though you will have your eyes closed. If you feel concerned at anytime during the treatment you can get up and leave.

Shall I be aware of what is happening at all times during therapy?

Yes. Hypnosis is just a feeling of deep relaxation so you will always be aware of what is happening. Hypnosis does not involve being asleep, in a trance or being "put under" as many people expect.

Can I be made to do anything embarrassing or against my will?

No, hypnosis only continues with your co-operation. You are in complete control over what you do and say. Hypnotherapy has nothing to do with stage hypnosis as used in entertainment.

Is the therapy confidential?

Yes, I work under the guidelines of the International Association of Hypno-analysts (IAPH), whose members are bound by a strict code of practice and ethics of the highest standard. After therapy is finished all the information collected is either returned to the client or destroyed.

Is it a good idea to see my doctor before visiting you?

If you suspect that there is a physical cause for a problem then your doctor should be consulted.

For any help or other questions you may have please call Wessex Hypnotherapy on 01202-245020 or 07920 885015 for a free initial consultation. Located conveniently for Bournemouth, Poole, Canford heath, Parkstone, Oakdale, Wimborne, Christchurch, Broadstone, Corfe Mullen, Ferndown, Blandford, Wareham, Blandford, Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Farnham, Six Penny Handley, Wimborne, Three legged cross, Fordingbridge, Pimperne, Tarrant Hinton, Verwood, Sturminster Newton, Horton, Tollard Royal and Compton Abbas in Dorset.

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Forensic hypnosis

Another form of hypnotherapy that helps people remember facts and details from a specific incident is forensic hypnosis. You may only remember very basics details of the event but with forensic hypnosis techniques more precise details can be uncovered from the event. For example you may have been a witness or even a victim to a hit and run accident but can only remember the colour of the car.

Using forensic hypnosis it may well be possible to discover the type of car, whether it was been driven by a male or female driver and perhaps even such information as the registration number of the car. This information can then be used to help solve a crime and aid in a prosecution of the perpetrator.

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lack of self confidence and low self esteem

Successful treatment for the lack of confidence and low self esteem in Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne and Dorset using hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy can be effective treatment to help you deal with confidence and self esteem issues and so help to change negative thoughts and feelings. A good example of this could be exam nerves, a job interview or perhaps taking your driving test.

Failing to achieve full potential can hold you back throughout your life. Below are some examples:

* Not liking to try new things
* Feeling you can’t do anything right
* Having a hard time meeting new people and making friends
* Becoming easily embarrassed
* Thinking “I can’t do it.” before trying or doing something new
* Worry about being rejected
* Thinking you may fail, always worrying about what might happen
* Feeling overwhelmed by social functions
* Problems with relationships

Everything we react to in our lives is formed from an experience, something we have learned. If we react to certain situations with a lack of confidence, then we can learn to react in a way that is positive and feels natural.

By changing your perspective to a positive outlook and thinking about what you could do will put you back in control.
If you believe in yourself, other people will believe in you.

Feeling more self-belief and assurance will help your confidence and self-esteem to grow, giving you the motivation and confidence to take control of your life.

* Have positive thoughts about your own abilities
* Focus on your strengths
* Looking positively about situations
* Feeling much more assertive
* Giving yourself credit for your achievements
* Being much more at ease with yourself
* Looking to the future in a positive way

Take steps today that will lead to a change tomorrow for the better.

How can Hypnotherapy help?

A lack of confidence and low esteem respond particularly well to hypnotherapy and hypnosis. Using positive suggestion therapy and visualisation skills can help to change your perception from a negative thought pattern to a positive one. In some cases hypno-analysis is recommended to deal with the root cause of the problem.

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The fear of flying

The fear or phobia of flying can hold people back from enjoying the freedom of traveling to a chosen destination; this can be a real problem in a social or business environment. At Wessex hypnotherapy located close to Bournemouth and Poole I have helped many people to deal with this phobia.

The mere thought of going to the airport and boarding an aeroplane can be a traumatic experience for the person with aerophobia or aviatophobia. Quite often as the weeks decrease to the actual flight date, the person can show more and more signs of being stressed, anxious, or even start to have panic attacks at the thought of boarding the plane.

In some severe cases the person may actually force themselves to go to the airport only to find that they cannot board the aeroplane. This causes even more stress and tension for all concerned.

How can hypnotherapy help?

Hypnotherapy, hypnosis and hypno-analysis are effective in helping people deal with the fear of flying. Using hypnosis and hypno-analysis we can find the unconscious cause(s) of all this anxiety and release any negative bottled-up emotions and when the emotions are released, the symptoms disappear, leaving the person much more relaxed and confident.

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Help for exam nerves and driving test nerves using hypnotherapy & hypnosis in Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and Dorset.

Forthcoming interview, test or speech?

* Pre-test nerves,

* Driving test,

* Public speaking,

* Exam pressures,

* Confident Boost,

* Job interviews,

* Presentations,

Many people suffer with nerves or anxiety when faced with situations which are not part of their every day life or which affect other areas of their lives, such as job interviews, driving test, presentations, exams etc.

Suggestion therapy is an excellent and powerful way of controlling pre-test nerves and boosting your confidence and positive thinking to allow you to get through your particular situation. During the deep relaxation of hypnosis, hypnotic suggestion will encourage confidence, calmness and positive thinking during moments of high stress.

Once you can allow yourself to focus your thoughts on what you are doing at a time and a place and be in the moment, you can then allow yourself to do the best that you can at that time and place. This can empower you and allow you to look forward to the event rather than worry about it, enabling you to perform at your very best.

Feeling:

* Confident,

* In control,

* Focused,

* Empowered,

* Energised,

* Happy,

* Contented,

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Depression

Effective treatment for depression in Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne and Dorset using hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

Depression can strike anybody from any walk of life, and can be caused by a range of different factors. Hypnotherapy and hypnosis are extremely effective in helping people suffering with depressive illness.

People who experience major depression can feel persistently sad. They do not take pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable; they just cannot seem to snap out of it.

The symptoms vary greatly from one individual to another but some common symptoms are:

• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue or loss of energy, feeling tired all the time
• Inability to concentrate
• Memory problems
• Feeling worthless, helpless, guilty or low self-esteem
• Feeling restless, just can’t settle their thoughts
• Suicidal thoughts
• Consistent feelings of sadness, loneliness or tension
• Feelings of desperation
• Lack of interest in any form of activity
• Fatigue or loss of energy

If long-term depression is not treated it can develop into a severe state known as melancholy.

How can hypnotherapy help?

Hypnotherapy is a very effective therapy in treating depression. Once the bottled up emotions are released then the symptoms cease to be, allowing you to be free from your past problems.

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Understanding Anxiety:

Most of us experience some degree of stressful and anxious moments in our lives. When these levels become too high it can affect our quality of life, and ultimately the way we perform. How you feel is your perception to what is going on around you. What may be intolerable for one person may be acceptable to another. It is important to recognise our own response towards a stressful situation and if required develop some new skills to deal with it.

Symptoms of Anxiety:

• Feeling worried all the time
• Tiredness
• Irritability
• Unable to sleep
• Difficulty concentrating
• Racing heartbeat
• Sweating
• Muscle tension and pains
• Shaking
• Breathing heavily
• Feeling dizzy or faint

Effects of anxiety:

In some cases the feelings of anxiety may become so extreme that it leads to panic attack. The individual may find that they worry just about everything including family life, money, redundancy, bereavement, relationships, school or work situations. This can have a disruptive and negative effect of their life and so create a feeling that everything could go wrong. Thus finding it difficult to just let go and relax as they will find themselves analysing and worrying about everything, leaving them feeling tired, irritable and unable to settle.
What can we do to deal with the unwanted feelings of anxiety?

Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool to use to help deal with anxiety and there are two types of therapy that can be used suggestion therapy and hypno-analysis. Using suggestion therapy positive suggestions and visualisation skills can allow you to help reframe these thoughts and emotions with the aid of hypnotherapy, so you can start to be more in control of your thoughts and feelings.

If though the problem continues to persist then Hypno-analysis (Analytical Hypnotherapy) is also a very effective therapy in treating the problem. Once the bottled up emotions that cause the anxiety are released then the symptoms can cease to be, allowing you to be free from your past thoughts and feelings.

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Stop smoking in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.

Stop smoking the easy way with one session with hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy has proved to be the best way to quit cigarettes and stay a non smoker for your long future. So why not make today that day and quit for good!

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Relationship problems

Many relationships struggle from time to time with all the stress and pressure and ups and downs of modern day life. Over a period of time this can cause a lack of communication between any couples and so a break down in the relationship, leaving them feeling upset and confused as to what to say or what to do. If left long enough the whole relationship can grind to a halt and frequent arguments can occur just adding more problems to the whole situation.

Other negative cycles of behaviour can then be triggered such as feeling:

• Upset,
• Angry,
• Jealous,
• Suspicious,
• A lack of trust,
• Frustration,
• Feeling confused,
• Feeling let down,
• Being unhappy,
• Insecurity,
• Feeling resentful,

The two people in the relationship can then feel lost and very alone and find that all the love, passion and understanding for one and another has started to disappear as they feel unable to communicate how they feel. If left long enough the whole relationship or marriage can break down leading to a separation.

How can hypnotherapy and coaching help?

The first relationship is always with ourselves as a person and once we can start to understand ourselves better and realise why we react the way we do to certain people and situations then we can start to break the negative cycles of what is happening in our lives. Hypno-analysis is a way of understanding more about how we react to our lives, environment and relationships. It’s best described as cause and effect therapy and once the cause of a problem changes then so can the symptoms and effects.
By identifying the underlying problems behind what is causing the breakdown in communication in a relationship, we can start to implement new positive changes helping to break the old negative thought patterns and so once again establish communication with others.

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Slimming and Weight loss in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.

Lose weight now & slim down for the summer feeling healthier and fitter using hypnosis and hypnotherapy, with professional hypnotherapist Rob Clarke. Allow yourself to look and feel the way you want all from the power of your own mind. Once your relationship with food has changed then so can you size and weight. Take back control of your life and your figure.
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Quit cigarettes

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