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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR HYPNOSIS FOR BLUSHING you’re probably struggling in social situations.

If this is you then you’ll know how quickly it can get out of control. For many people the thought of going red leads to a vicious cycle of worry and self consciousness which makes it worse.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic in Harley Street we know how debilitating blushing can be. Whether it’s speaking in meetings, talking to someone new or even walking into a room that familiar heat rising in your face can leave you feeling vulnerable and embarrassed.

The good news is blushing doesn’t have to control your life. Hypnotherapy for blushing is a highly effective treatment that works with your unconscious mind to break the cycle and help you regain your confidence.

Welcome to the PHOBIAMAN Clinic – London’s Leading Blushing Hypnotherapy Specialists

I’m Alex and I’m the Treatment Director here at The PHOBIAMAN Clinic. As a member of Paul McKenna’s training team I’ve been helping people overcome fears and phobias just like yours for over 20 years.

Here at The Phobiaman Clinic, we’ve developed one of the most effective blushing treatment programmes available anywhere today.

Blushing is not a sign of weakness. It’s an automatic physical response caused by the sympathetic nervous system – your body’s fight or flight response.

But for people suffering from chronic blushing (also called erythrophobia) the fear of blushing itself becomes the problem.

That’s where clinical hypnotherapy can help.

Why Do We Blush?

Blushing occurs when the blood vessels in your face dilate allowing more blood to flow to the skin. This reaction is triggered by emotional stress such as social anxiety or embarrassment.

Evolutionary psychologists believe blushing serves a social purpose. According to an article by Jesse Bering in Scientific American, Why We Blush, it may act as a non verbal signal of honesty or remorse, which is why people who blush are often perceived as more trustworthy and likeable by others.

But for some this natural response leads to a crippling fear of blushing – and even the anticipation of blushing can cause it to happen. This is known as a self fulfilling prophecy and creates a vicious circle of anxiety.

How Hypnosis for Blushing Works

Blushing isn’t something you can control with willpower. In fact trying not to blush or to stop blushing usually backfires. This is because the blushing response is rooted in the subconscious mind – and that’s why hypnotherapy is such an effective treatment.

During a hypnotherapy session we help you enter a deeply relaxed state where your subconscious mind becomes receptive to positive suggestions.

In this state we can gently uncover the root cause of your blushing problem and reframe the limiting beliefs that trigger it.

Our approach helps you:

• Calm the sympathetic nervous system so your body no longer reacts as if you’re under threat.
• Install new patterns of thought to replace negative self conscious thinking with calm and confidence.
• Desensitise your emotional triggers by rehearsing stressful situations in your mind while staying relaxed.

As you practice these techniques your mind learns that the situations which used to cause blushing are safe – and the blushing response fades.

What Happens in a Blushing Hypnotherapy Session?

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic every hypnotherapy session is tailored to you. Typically you’ll begin by discussing your blushing experiences and any known triggers.

Next your therapist will guide you into a relaxed trance. In this state we use techniques like:

• Guided imagery to help you visualise staying calm in situations that once caused blushing.
• Cognitive reframing to change the meaning your mind gives to blushing.
• Post-hypnotic suggestions so you feel calm and in control when you return to daily life.

You’ll remain fully aware throughout – hypnotherapy isn’t about “losing control”. It’s about teaching your brain and body a new healthier way to respond.

Most people feel noticeably calmer after just a few sessions and many report their blushing problems diminish dramatically.

Why Choose Hypnosis for Blushing?

Here at The PHOBIAMAN Clinic we specialise in phobia treatment – it’s all we do. That means we understand how to help people suffering from blushing anxiety better than generalist therapists.

• Fast results: Many clients see improvements in as little as 2–4 sessions.
• Lasting confidence: Our methods help rewire your subconscious for long term change.
• No exposure therapy: You won’t be forced to face stressful situations until you’re ready.

A recent article in Psychology Today says hypnotherapy is a viable approach for overcoming phobias and anxiety based conditions like fear of blushing.

Self-Help Tips to Manage Blushing

While hypnosis for blushing is the most effective treatment, there are also simple techniques you can use to feel calm in the moment:

• Deep breathing: Slow, diaphragmatic breathing cools the body and activates your parasympathetic system.
• Cooling imagery: Visualise a gentle breeze or cool water washing over your face to lower the heat.
• Shift focus outward: Focus on your surroundings or the conversation rather than your internal sensations.

These will give you temporary relief but if you want lasting confidence hypnotherapy works at the root cause.

Take the First Step Towards Freedom

Imagine walking into a meeting, speaking to someone new or standing in front of an audience without that dreaded flush creeping up your neck.

That’s what hypnosis for blushing can help you achieve.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic we’ve helped thousands of people overcome fears just like yours. If you’re ready to break free from the fear of blushing we’re here to help.

📞 Call us on 0207 193 5194 to book your free consultation with one of our friendly hypnotherapists. Let’s see if our treatment programme is right for you.

Or learn more about our approach to social confidence with Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking.

IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH ARACHNOPHOBIA, you already know it’s much more than “being a bit nervous of spiders.”

It’s intense fear. It’s sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, panic attacks—physical symptoms that appear out of nowhere, sometimes even just at the thought of a spider.

And if you’ve been told you need exposure therapy—handling a real spider to “get over it”—you’re probably here because that idea feels unbearable.

Let us reassure you right away: you do not need exposure therapy to overcome your fear. Not here, you don’t.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic, we specialise in phobia hypnotherapy. That means we work exclusively with people with phobias – people who feel trapped by an irrational, but very real, fear. And we do it without forcing you to face the fear to beat it.

Welcome to The PHOBIAMAN Clinic – Experts in Hypnotherapy for Arachnophobia

I’m Alex, Treatment Director at The PHOBIAMAN Clinic and a veteran member of Paul McKenna’s Training Team. Together with my team, I’ve spent over 20 years developing a highly effective form of hypnotherapy for spider phobia that works at the subconscious level—where the fear actually lives.

Our approach is calm, professional, and above all else, non-confrontational. We never use live spiders. Instead, we help you reprogram the unconscious mind so it no longer reacts with terror to a harmless creature.

What Is Arachnophobia and How Does It Affect People?

Arachnophobia is more than just disliking spiders. It’s a deeply conditioned fear response that can form after a single traumatic experience—or be passed down through observation, like seeing a parent scream at a spider.

For many people, this fear develops early and affects their whole life. It might stop you from going into basements, garages, or even certain rooms in your home. Some people can’t sleep if they’ve seen a spider in the house and they feel like they’re losing control. Others avoid travelling to countries where spiders are common.

If that sounds like you, know this: you’re not alone, and it can change.

What Happens During a Hypnotherapy Session for Arachnophobia?

In your hypnosis sessions, there are no spiders, no surprises, and no need to “be brave.” You’ll simply be guided into a relaxed state—similar to daydreaming—where the subconscious mind becomes more open to suggestion.

From there, your therapist will help reframe your fear. Instead of reacting as though a spider is a threat, your unconscious begins to understand that it’s just a stimulus—something you can respond to calmly.

We use powerful tools that help “rewire” how your brain processes spiders so you can overcome fear.

We may also use the Rewind Technique—a method that allows you to revisit the root of your fear (if there is one) in a safe, detached way. You stay fully aware and in control the entire time.

Why Choose Hypnotherapy Over Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (exposure therapy) is the standard approach in many clinics. You start with pictures, then move up to plastic spiders… and eventually, a live one. But many people can’t even begin that journey because the intense fear is simply too overwhelming.

Hypnotherapy is different. The “exposure” happens entirely in your mind—and only when your body and mind are calm.

You don’t even have to visualise a spider unless and until you feel ready. This allows deep subconscious changes to occur without panic, stress, or risk of re-traumatisation.

And unlike exposure therapy, hypnotherapy doesn’t just “mask” the fear. It targets the root cause—often a learned or traumatic association stored in your unconscious mind—and helps dissolve it entirely.

Is Hypnotherapy for Spider Phobia Fear Effective?

Yes. In fact, studies show that hypnotherapy can significantly reduce phobic symptoms, often in just a few sessions. One review published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis concluded that hypnosis is a “powerful and successful method” for phobia treatment.

Another study highlighted in Scientific American found that just a few hours of therapy could actually rewire the brain of a spider phobic, reducing activity in the amygdala (the fear centre) and replacing it with calm, rational processing.

Anxiety UK, one of the leading mental health charities in the UK, actively endorses hypnotherapy as a valid treatment for anxiety and phobias. And Medical News Today notes that hypnosis, especially when combined with other strategies, is among the most effective tools for reducing anxiety-related symptoms.

How Many Hypnosis Sessions Will I Need for Fear of Spiders?

Every person is different. Some clients experience a breakthrough after just one or two sessions, especially if their spider phobia stems from a single traumatic memory. Others with more deeply ingrained fears may benefit from a short course of 3–5 sessions.

Because we specialise in phobia treatment—and only phobias—we’re often able to achieve results faster than generalist therapists.

Can I Use Self Hypnosis or Other Techniques at Home?

Absolutely. After your sessions, your therapist may provide you with self hypnosis recordings or calming scripts you can listen to at home. These are designed to reinforce the new, calmer pathways your mind has formed.

We also teach relaxation techniques and breathing strategies to help you stay in control when you encounter spiders in real life. Many of our clients develop their own personal “Spider Response Plan,” which includes steps to overcome fear, act rationally, and—eventually—deal with the situation confidently.

For example:

• Visualising a “golden bubble” of safety around you
• Repeating an empowering phrase like “I am calm and in control”
• Remembering that spiders are more afraid of you than you are of them

These simple tools can make all the difference.

Is Hypnotherapy Safe?

Yes. Hypnosis is not mind control—despite what you might have seen on TV. You stay fully aware and in control throughout every session. You can’t be made to do anything you don’t want to do.

In fact, most people describe hypnotherapy as a deeply relaxing and empowering experience, one that helps them feel calm, in control, and hopeful again.

Hypnotherapy is recognised by respected organisations like the British Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association. And it’s used in hospitals worldwide for pain relief, trauma treatment, and anxiety management.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic, all our therapists are clinical hypnotherapists, trained to the highest standards and with years of experience in treating phobias specifically.

Ready to Overcome Fear and Feel Calm and in Control Again?

If you’re tired of feeling like your fear of spiders is controlling your life—where you go, what you do, even how you sleep—it’s time to make a change.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic, we believe real treatment means removing the fear, not managing it. Our goal is to help you feel safe and free, and to do so without ever having to face your phobia head-on.

To find out if our arachnophobia hypnotherapy is right for you, call the PHOBIAMAN Clinic on 0207 193 5194 today.

Flying doesn’t have to feel like a nerve-wracking ordeal. If you’re an anxious flyer or nervous about stepping onto a plane, you’re not alone.

Millions of people experience flight anxiety and even panic attacks at the thought of taking off. The good news? You can learn how to manage your own feelings and overcome the fear of flying with a few practical, proven techniques.

In this guide, we’ll share 9 powerful tips that blend professional aviation insight, including those from Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the US Airways pilot who safely landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, with hundreds of souls saved.

We’ll also include some of the self-help strategies we’ve found useful to help you feel calm and in control on your next journey.

1. Understand Why Flying Feels Scary – And Why It’s Safe

It’s natural to feel nervous about flying – but fear doesn’t reflect reality. Commercial aviation is the safest ways to travel, with just one accident for every 6.4 million flights worldwide, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger reminds us:

“Airplanes are expertly designed, built, and operated, with lots of redundancy and many levels with huge margins of safety”

Learning more about how planes work and how flight attendants and cabin crew are trained to keep you safe can help you feel grounded. The FAA’s Passenger Safety Tips also offers clear, reassuring advice about air travel.

But if after learning all this, you find you are still nervous, it may suggest your fear requires the attention of a phobia specialist.

• If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

2. Give Yourself Enough Time for a Calm Airport Experience

One of the biggest triggers for flight anxiety is feeling rushed. Arrive at the airport ahead of schedule so you have enough time to check in, go through security, and settle. Build in a buffer for the unexpected – traffic, queues, or last-minute changes.

When you’re early, you can enjoy a calmer airport experience:

• Sit in a quiet corner or lounge to relax before boarding.
• Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly (flying dehydrates you).
• Avoid stimulants like caffeine that may worsen nerves.

Sully says:

“I describe the perfect passenger as someone who shows up on time, knows what they’re doing, and follows crew directions…and most of all that they haven’t forgotten to pack their “patience” when they leave for the airport…”

• If airports make you feel nervous, read about claustrophobia hypnotherapy treatment to manage crowded spaces calmly.

3. Choose Your Seat Wisely – Aisle, Exit Row or Over the Wing?

Where you sit can affect how you feel. Many nervous flyers prefer an aisle seat so they can get up easily if they feel anxious or need to speak to the cabin crew. Sitting over the wing tends to feel more stable during turbulence.

If you experience severe anxiety or anxiety disorders, let the airline know in advance. Flight attendants are trained to assist nervous passengers and can check in with you during the flight.

Choosing an exit row seat can help you feel more comfortable and in control. As Capt. Sully says,

“I think sitting in an exit row is desirable for several reasons: First you know exactly where your exit is… second those exit rows often have a little bit more room”

• Want professional help to prepare? Explore our fear of flying course for step-by-step support.

4. Master Breathing and Relaxation Techniques for Anxious Flyers

Anxiety triggers your body’s fight-or-flight response, but you can counteract this by slowing your breathing. Try “box breathing”: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat to calm your nerves.

Other helpful techniques include:

• Progressive muscle relaxation (tense and release each muscle group).
• Listening to calming music with noise-cancelling headphones.
• Using a grounding exercise (notice 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, etc.) to feel present.

As Capt. Sully reassures,

“Turbulence is just a temporary inconvenience. Pilots avoid it when they can and manage it when they cannot avoid it.”

This calm reminder can help you breathe more easily during those rough patches.

But if you find that even with breathing techniques you are still afraid perhaps it’s time to seek professional help.

• If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call The Phobiaman Clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

5. Distract Your Brain With Positive Inputs

Your brain can only focus on so much at once. Bring a distraction kit for your journey:

• Download films, playlists, or podcasts to listen to.
• Pack a puzzle book or journal to write in.
• Speak with a friend or companion to keep your mind occupied.

Even chatting briefly with a flight attendant can help – let them know you’re feeling nervous so they can offer reassurance.

“…just sit back and know that we’re taking good care of you, and we’ll get there as comfortably and as safely as we can.” advises Capt. Sullenberger.”

However, if you find it difficult to distract yourself for any length of time when taking a flight alone, perhaps taking a flight with one of the world’s leading fear of flying treatment specialists  might help?

• Read about our fear of flying flights and how we can help you get back in the air.

6. Avoid Anxiety Triggers in the Days Leading Up to Your Flight

The days leading to your trip set the tone. Avoid watching crash documentaries or reading alarming news about flights – these will feed fear. Similarly, skip caffeine and alcohol before flying; they can heighten flight anxiety and make it harder to sleep.

Instead:

• Stay hydrated with plenty of drinking water.
• Sleep well the night before to help manage stress.
• Do a calming activity (walk, yoga) before heading to the airport.

In the days leading up to your flight, remember that small, deliberate practices can build real strength. As Capt. Sully speaks about deliberate calm,

“Pilots have a different name for this skill: They call it “deliberate calm,”… Flight crews don’t panic because they’ve practiced staying calm.”

Your routine – rest, hydration, gentle exercise – can train your brain to face takeoff with composure.

• Struggling with anticipatory anxiety? Anxiety UK offers travel-specific support resources.

7. Speak to Professionals or Take a Course for Anxious Flyers

If your fear of flying is more severe, professional help can make a huge difference. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, or a fear-of-flying course can help re-train your brain’s response to flights.

“Fear is just an illusion that can limit our potential if we let it control us.” says Capt. Sullenberger.

• You can also consider specialist hypnotherapy programmes like our Fear of Flying Treatment, as well as our London fear of flying courses and our fear of flying flight experience.

8. Reframe Your Own Feelings and Focus on Why You’re Flying

Rather than resisting anxiety, accept it: it’s a normal reaction, and it will pass. Remind yourself why you’re flying – perhaps to see a friend, take a long-awaited trip, or attend a vital life event. Replacing “What if?” worries with “Why I’m flying” intentions helps shift your mindset.

And if it gets a bit bumpy, remember Sully’s reassuring words:

“…the wings flex—they’re supposed to, that’s how they alleviate the turbulence. We’re trained to manage this and…in 20 minutes we’ll be out of it… sit back and know we’re taking good care of you.”

• Also explore: emetophobia treatment with hypnotherapy if fear of being unwell during travel contributes to your anxiety.

9. How Cabin Crew and Flight Attendants Can Support Anxious Flyers.

If you’re a nervous flyer, it helps to remember that the cabin crew and flight attendants are there to look after your comfort as well as your safety. Letting them know you’re feeling anxious can make a big difference to your journey.

They can quietly check in on you during the flight, offer reassurance about any unusual sounds or turbulence, and explain what’s happening if you feel out of control. Many anxious flyers say that a calm word from a flight attendant during take off or a bumpy patch helps them relax and feel grounded.

They can also bring you drinking water to help you stay hydrated and offer small comforts like a blanket or extra snack. Even knowing there’s someone nearby who understands your nerves can ease that sense of isolation mid-flight.

Capt. Sullenberger encourages travelers to use this support:

“Crews are well-trained and experienced in how the entire system works… to keep everyone safe.”

• If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

✈️ Ready for Take Off? You Can Do This.

With the right techniques, support, and a bit of practice, you can overcome your fear of flying. Our team at The Phobiaman Clinic has helped countless people conquer severe anxiety and rediscover the joy of travel.

• Find out more about our Fear of Flying Hypnotherapy Programme

If you’ve spent years dreading air travel, you’re far from alone. For many people, even thinking about stepping on a plane can trigger panic, dread, or a sinking feeling of helplessness. Sometimes all it takes is collecting someone else from the airport to trigger feelings of panic.

Fear of flying is surprisingly common, and it can hold you back—keeping you from family holidays, important events, or even career opportunities.

But imagine this: what if you could step onto a plane feeling calm and in control, with one of the world’s top phobia specialists at your side?

At The Phobiaman Clinic, our team has helped thousands of people overcome even the most intense fear of flying. Thousands of clients have broken free from their phobias with us. And once your fear is neutralised in the clinic, we can take it a step further: joining you on a tailored flying experience designed to lock in your progress—and give you back the freedom to travel wherever you want.

Here’s how it works—and why it’s unlike anything else out there.

Why Fear of Flying Feels So Overwhelming

Fear of flying (aviophobia) is one of the UK’s most common phobias. For some people, the triggers are obvious—turbulence, engine noises, or worries about safety. For others, it’s more about feeling trapped, losing control, or having a panic attack mid-flight.

You probably already know flying is statistically the safest way to travel. But when fear takes over, logic doesn’t matter. That’s because phobias aren’t rational—they’re deep-rooted anxious responses hardwired into your subconscious.

Why the Standard “Fear of Flying” Courses (e.g. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic etc,) Don’t Work for Everyone

Most major Airlines like British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic run fear of flying courses. They typically involve lectures presented by pilots and cabin crew and end with a short flight.

For nervous flyers, these courses can help. Attendees learn about how aircraft fly and receive tips and techniques like how to control their breathing in order to relax.

But if your fear is severe—or if it’s tied to claustrophobia, fear of heights, or panic attacks—being pushed into a group setting and expected to board a plane on the runway while you’re still afraid can feel overwhelming. A terrified person can come away thinking they’ll never be able to conquer their fear.

Many people come to us after trying these courses because they still can’t fly comfortably—or couldn’t bring themselves to board the aircraft at all.

If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

How Our Approach Is Different

At The Phobiaman Clinic, we don’t believe you need to “face your fear” to overcome it. Our process works without pressuring you onto a plane while you’re still afraid.

We offer a personalised fear of flying hypnotherapy programme, delivered either one-to-one in our Harley Street clinic or in a small group (never more than four people) fear of flying course in London .

You’ll learn advanced psychological techniques—everything from hypnotherapy and NLP to cutting-edge methods like Timeframing Therapy and Havening. With practice, these methods work at a unconscious level to retrain your brain’s fear response.

Once the fear has been neutralised, clients often say they can imagine stepping onto an aircraft without any anxiety—and then actually do it with complete calm.

The Accompanied Fear of Flying Flights Experience: Your Fear-Free Graduation

For clients who want extra support, we offer an Accompanied Experience Flight.

This isn’t like the group flights run by airlines. Instead, you board the plane with one of the world’s best phobia therapists at your side. From boarding to landing, you’ll have someone there to guide you through every moment and reduce and eliminate any anxiety that occurs.

Because the phobia has already been treated, most clients are surprised to find themselves flying without fear—sometimes even enjoying the experience.

To make it even more special, you can choose to do this on a luxury private jet, sipping champagne as you take in the views. You can also bring family members or friends if you feel this would be helpful.

If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

How can Nervous Flyers Stay Calm Through Take-Off and Turbulence?

For most people, take-off and turbulence are the hardest parts of the journey. The roar of the engines, the feeling of acceleration, or the occasional bumps mid-air can feel terrifying.

But with the right preparation, these moments can feel normal—and even uneventful.

At The Phobiaman Clinic, we go beyond knowledge and statistics (because your fear doesn’t care how many thousands of flights land safely every day). Instead, we focus on changing the pattern and the way your body and mind react to it.

You’ll learn powerful tools – visualisations and mental anchors that keep you grounded. And if you choose an accompanied flight, your therapist will guide you through every sound and sensation, so you feel safe and in control.

One client described it perfectly: “When we hit turbulence, I just smiled—I couldn’t believe I wasn’t scared anymore.”

Why Our Accompanied Flights Work

Unlike airline courses where you’re expected to “keep up” with a room full of strangers, our approach is entirely on your terms.

• Private and Personal – Just you (or you and a loved one) with your therapist. No strangers, no pressure.
• Flexible Timing – You fly when you’re ready—not on someone else’s schedule.
• True Confidence – By the time you board, the fear is already gone. This isn’t about forcing yourself—it’s about proving to yourself you can do it calmly.

This is ideal if other methods haven’t worked or if you want to make sure your recovery is complete and lasting.

Success That Lasts

We measure success differently. It’s not enough to get you on a plane—we want the fear gone for good.

Many of our clients say the change is life-changing. They can finally book holidays, travel for work, and say yes to family trips abroad.

As Cheryl said: “Now when the kids ask, ‘Can we go to Florida?’ I can actually say yes.”

If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call the PHOBIAMAN clinic on 0207 193 5194. Call and speak with one of our friendly therapists and we’ll see if we can help. Just call 0207 193 5194 and speak with a specialist today

Most people have seen hypnosis in action before – perhaps on stage, in a movie, or even on TV. And while those performances are meant to entertain, they also hint at something very real: the incredible responsiveness of the human mind.

At our clinic, we use that same principle – but with a very different purpose. Hypnosis in a therapeutic setting isn’t about showmanship. It’s about helping you make real, lasting changes where they matter most – deep within your subconscious.

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is NOT mind control. And no, you won’t be made to do anything against your will. In fact, quite the opposite: under hypnosis, you remain fully in control. You’re simply in a state of relaxed focus – calm, aware, and open to change.

In this state, your conscious mind takes a step back, and your subconscious – the part that runs your habits, beliefs, and emotional patterns – becomes more accessible.

That’s where the real change happens.

What Happens in the Brain During Hypnosis?

Thanks to modern brain imaging technology, we now know that hypnosis produces measurable, meaningful changes in brain activity:

• Default Mode Network (DMN): This network, associated with self-talk and reflection, quiets down. That’s why people often report feeling mentally still and open to suggestion.
• Prefrontal Cortex: This area becomes more active—especially in emotional regulation and decision-making. Ideal conditions for making meaningful change.
• Brainwaves: Alpha and Theta waves increase. These frequencies are linked with calm, creative, and highly suggestible states of awareness.
• Amygdala: This is the brain’s fear centre. During hypnosis, its activity often reduces, helping people process fears more calmly and clearly.
• Hippocampus and Insula: These areas, involved in memory and bodily sensations, become more responsive. That’s why hypnosis is so effective at transforming how we feel about past events.

Why Choose Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy isn’t about “fixing” you—because you’re not broken. It’s about helping you shift un-useful responses, dissolve unnecessary fear, and install new patterns that serve you better.

People use hypnotherapy for all kinds of reasons—from stress and sleep issues to fear of flying, public speaking, fear of heights, and many other anxiety disorders. And when delivered by a specialist, it’s not only safe – it’s one of the most effective tools for change we have.

How We Use Hypnotherapy in our Phobia Treatment Clinic

Here at The Phobiaman clinic, we specialise in helping people overcome Anxiety, Phobias and other fear-based responses – often in just a few sessions.

We work with the mind – not against it – to create lasting neurological change in a way that feels natural, empowering, and even enjoyable.

We’ve worked with thousands of patients over the years. What we see time and again is that people come in hoping for some relief… and leave with a lot more than they expected. More confidence. More clarity. More control.

If you’re curious about what hypnotherapy could do for you and your phobia, we’d love to hear from you. Because whether you think you’ve tried everything, or you are just starting your journey to recovery, our programme might be the turning point you’ve been looking for.

Just call our team on 0207 193 5194 and we will answer your questions and explain what may be possible for you. If you are calling from outside the UK the international number is +44 207 193 5194.

YOU’VE OBVIOUSLY HEARD OF PHOBIA HYPNOTHERAPY – who hasn’t? But few people really understand what it is or how it works.

To some, hypnotherapy sounds like ‘Woo-Woo’: Virginia Satir, the acclaimed family therapist, famously dismissed hypnosis as ‘hocus-pocus’.

Then Richard Bandler and John Grinder, the pioneers of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), demonstrated how she herself used hypnotic language patterns. She was using hypnosis within her own therapeutic approach without realising.

For others, hypnosis brings to mind stage acts, mind-reading and swinging watches. These are fun and they have their place. And they certainly demonstrate the power of hypnosis and the unconscious mind.

But clinical hypnotherapy – the kind of hypnotherapy employed in phobia hypnotherapy – is a very different proposition.

To understand phobia hypnotherapy better, some definitions might be helpful.

What is the Difference Between Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural, highly focused state of attention—something your mind achieves from time to time on its own. It does this without you even noticing.

Have you ever been so caught up in a book or a film that you lost all track of time? This trance-like state is a form of hypnosis.

This state of hypnosis makes the unconscious mind more open to change, but change itself requires an additional nudge.  The application of therapeutic patterns and techniques within the state of hypnosis is what makes all the difference. And this is when hypnosis becomes clinical hypnotherapy.

What Is Phobia Hypnotherapy?

Phobia hypnotherapy is the specific application of clinical hypnotherapy for the treatment of Phobias. Clinical hypnotherapy is when an experienced specialist guides the unconscious to make changes whilst in this hypnotic state.

So clinical hypnotherapy is NOT about falling into a deep, mysterious sleep. Nor is it a “miracle cure”, seemingly conjured from little more than a snap of the fingers. Forget the myths and the outdated stereotypes. Clinical hypnotherapy requires a great deal of skill and precision.

Why Is Clinical Hypnotherapy So Effective for Phobias?

While clinical hypnotherapy can be used for a range of issues – like anxiety, habits, or chronic pain – it truly shines with phobias. This is especially true when delivered by a phobia specialist. Phobias – whether it’s fear of flying, fear of driving, claustrophobia, emetophobia, or anything else – they all live deep in the subconscious. And that’s where our work happens.

With over two decades of experience, we use hypnotic techniques that go straight to the root of the fear. Often, people only need a few sessions to feel a dramatic shift.

And unlike talk therapy, there’s no need to analyse or explain your fear in detail. This makes hypnotherapy especially helpful for those who find even talking about their phobia difficult.

Thousands of people – from airline pilots to anxious parents – have overcome life-crippling fears with our help.

How Do I know If I Can Be Hypnotised?

If you have a phobia the good news is that you can definitely be hypnotised. Think about it: if you have a phobia you are already experiencing something that is not a threat as if it were so.

This is hypnotic phenomena – when you experience something in a different way to it’s true nature and form.

It’s the same hypnotic phenomena that Paul McKenna used in his Hypnosis Stage Show. He hypnotised someone to eat an onion and experience it as if they were eating an apple.

With Clinical Hypnosis we can help your unconscious to realise the object of your fear is not a threat and change the way it makes it seems to you. This way you can experience it in a similar way to someone without the phobia.

Here at The Phobiaman Clinic, we can achieve this without forcing you to face the fear. And without reliving painful moments from the past.

Instead, we help you process and let go of those emotions, so you can get on with your life. It’s a powerful, non-invasive way to deal with fears that might otherwise feel completely overwhelming. And we do it all in a safe, supportive setting.

Why Choose Phobia Hypnotherapy with Us?

At The Phobiaman Clinic, we don’t just treat phobias – we change lives. Our unique approach combines clinical hypnosis with NLP and neuroscience, refined over 21 years, to deliver results where other methods often fall short.

We recognise that every phobia is different, which is why we only treat patientsd we truly believe we can help.

It all starts with a phone call with one of our phobia specialists, to see whether our approach is the right fit for you.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards a fear-free life, please call on 0207 193 5194 (or +44 207 193 5194 if you’re outside the UK), and we’ll book you in for a consultation. Or, fill out the contact form on this page and we’ll be in touch.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR CLAUSTROPHOBIA HYPNOTHERAPY you’ve probably already tried “facing the fear” and  found it doesn’t work.

People with claustrophobia feel anxious every day, and yet the phobia persists. Whether it’s elevators, planes, trains, crowds or just being stuck in traffic; the fear of being trapped is there no matter how many times they expose themselves to it.

And being told enclosed spaces are ‘safe’ doesn’t help much either does it? It might reassure nervous people but it doesn’t work if you’re terrified just thinking about it.

If you’ve avoided trips, missed work or felt humiliated in situations that trigger anxiety or panic you don’t need a lecture on logic or safety.

What you need is a treatment that tackles the fear at its root…

Welcome to the PHOBIAMAN Clinic – Harley Street Pioneers in Claustrophobia Hypnotherapy

I’m Alex, Clinical Director here at The PHOBIAMAN Clinic and senior member of Paul McKenna’s world-renowned Assistant Training Team. Over the last two decades we’ve developed a treatment programme designed to help you overcome your fear of confined spaces – without putting you through all the distress of exposure therapy.

Our claustrophobia hypnotherapy programme is so effective that patients have overcome their fear in just a handful of sessions. And with over 15,000 successful cases we’d like to help you too.

Hypnotherapy for Claustrophobia With Real Results

So how do we achieve these results where so many other other clinicians and therapists struggle?

It’s a good question.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic, phobia therapy is our ONLY business. We don’t dilute our expertise by treating anything other than phobias or anxiety issues. This singular focus means we’ve developed far greater experience in the field, and innovative methods that consistently deliver results.

Through years of specialisation, we’ve learned that claustrophobia doesn’t respond to standard phobia treatments. Other clinics often try to apply these standard techniques but claustrophobia operates differently.

Unlike other fears, claustrophobia is an instinctive survival response. It is NOT a learned behaviour.

Many therapists miss this key point. They try to “fix” something that isn’t broken and end up frustrated and with little progress for the Patient.

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic we have spent decades studying these patterns. By focusing only on phobia treatment we have developed unique methods that work where other therapies fail.

Our approach is about creating new emotional responses and mental resilience, helping patients reframe their subconscious beliefs and build lasting change.

Claustrophobia Hypnotherapy & NLP Specialists

Beyond phobia treatment we are also global leaders in Ericksonian Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We work directly with the pioneers like Dr Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna and deliver some of the world’s most advanced training programmes.

This means we offer the most comprehensive and effective claustrophobia treatment available today.

If you would like to find out if our programme is going to be right for you, the first step is to call The PHOBIAMAN Clinic. You can speak with one of our friendly therapists and see if we can help. We often have a waiting list of several weeks so please call as soon as you can so we can make sure we can get you treated in time.

Just call our team on 0207 193 5194 and we will answer your questions and explain what may be possible for you. If you are calling from outside the UK the international number is +44 207 193 5194.

My Last Therapist Told Me The Only Way to Overcome Claustrophobia is with Exposure Therapy. Is This True?

Thankfully, that isn’t true. Every time you’ve experienced claustrophobia it’s because you’ve undergone exposure. For many, this just reinforces the phobic behaviour. When you’re in a tight space, managing claustrophobia symptoms feels like a losing battle.

Hypnotherapy takes it a step further by helping you access your subconscious mind and tackle the root cause of your phobia. Through guided sessions in a deeply relaxed state you can learn to respond differently to the triggers and feel relaxed and confident in tight spaces. These techniques will help you manage symptoms in the moment and gradually overcome claustrophobia.

What is Claustrophobia?

Claustrophobia is a specific phobia that causes an intense fear of small spaces, which can lead to overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks. For someone with claustrophobia just the thought of being in a lift, a crowded train or a windowless room can make you feel out of control.

And it’s not just uncomfortable; it can feel all consuming. When you’re in it you can’t think straight or feel relaxed in situations others would find normal.

The root of claustrophobia lies deep in the subconscious mind where automatic responses to perceived threats begin. Your subconscious triggers symptoms like a racing heart, sweating or the need to escape. Emotions aren’t under your conscious control and that’s why logic won’t help.

Clinical Hypnotherapy offers a way to access the subconscious mind with positive suggestions so you feel at ease in enclosed spaces. Through hypnosis and self hypnosis you can start to discover and then retrain your mind’s response to triggers and overcome claustrophobia and regain control. With the right approach you can manage symptoms, feel more relaxed and finally break free from the grip of this phobia.

Causes and Triggers of Claustrophobia

Causes and triggers of claustrophobia are as individual as the people who experience them. For some a traumatic experience – being trapped in a small space as a child – can set the stage for a lifelong fear of enclosed spaces. For others genetic factors or a heightened sense of feeling trapped may play a role. Even just the thought of going into an enclosed space can trigger intense anxiety.

Small spaces like lifts or tunnels, crowded rooms and situations where you feel trapped or can’t escape are all triggers. The unconscious mind links these environments to danger when there is no real threat.

For some it even spreads to a fear of flying because they feel trapped on the plane when the doors close.

Hypnotherapy is so powerful because you can access this part of the brain and deal with the root of your claustrophobia. By knowing what triggers your fear and working with a hypnotherapist you can start to overcome your phobia and feel more comfortable in enclosed spaces. You’ll get your control back and be able to move forward with more confidence.

I Need an MRI scan But I get Panic Attacks in Confined Spaces

For those who can’t have MRI scans because of claustrophobia, our treatment can help them overcome this barrier. Many people can’t face situations like lifts, tunnels or crowded spaces but our methods address these directly.

A 2021 Study found that hypnosis may help patients suffering from claustrophobia to undergo MR examinations.

Our therapy also helps patients identify and manage the specific situations that trigger claustrophobia and get them back in control and feel comfortable in their daily life.

Specialisation makes all the difference.

If you would like to find out if our programme is going to be right for you, the first step is to call The PHOBIAMAN Clinic. You can speak with one of our friendly therapists and see if we can help. We often have a waiting list of several weeks so please call as soon as you can so we can make sure we can get you treated in time.

Just call our team on 0207 193 5194 and we will answer your questions and explain what may be possible for you. If you are calling from outside the UK the international number is +44 207 193 5194.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR HYPNOTHERAPY FOR FEAR OF DRIVING you’ve probably already explored other driving phobia treatments and therapies.

The ‘techniques’ and ‘coping strategies’ used by other therapists and clinics just aren’t appropriate when it comes to driving anxiety.

Trying to remember a coping technique while you’re driving will do nothing more than distract you. And this isn’t helpful in a driving situation.

And even for phobias where these techniques might be more appropriate, they rarely work anyway.

Here at the Phobiaman Clinic, we don’t believe that coping techniques are the answer. If you need to use a coping technique then the phobia is still there.

So we designed our approach to collapse the unconscious patterns that created your phobia in the first place. And to create more a useful pattern instead.

Welcome to The PHOBIAMAN Clinic – Harley Street’s Leading Specialists in Fear of Driving Hypnotherapy

I’m Alex, Clinical Director at The PHOBIAMAN Clinic and veteran member of Paul Mckenna’s Training Team.

Over the past 20 years, my team and I have developed an exceptional programme for treating fear of driving with hypnosis.

Our unique hypnotherapy for driving anxiety programme is specifically tailored to treating your driving phobia without forcing you to face your fear head-on.

It’s an approach that combines Eriksonian Hypnosis with Neurolinguistic Programming, Evolutionary Psychology and Neuroscience, as well as the most important ingredient of all – decades of experience.

It is so effective that many individuals overcome their fear of driving in just a few sessions.

That may sound like a bold claim. But when you stop and consider that our treatment has already helped thousands, it begins to sound more real.

Hypnotherapy for Fear of Driving – Real Results

At The PHOBIAMAN Clinic, we specialise in treating phobias. This has given us a better understanding of how to treat your phobia than general therapists and clinics.

Specialisation has allowed us to identify the different patterns in certain types of phobias, including fear of driving.

These patterns are the reason a fear of driving often doesn’t respond to the standard therapy protocols used by other therapists.

The unique methods we have developed have proven effective for thousands of anxious patients, just like you, reflecting our higher success rates.

It’s our experience and our deeper understanding of phobias that sets us apart. This ensures we deliver the most effective fear of driving hypnotherapy programme available anywhere today.

Specialists in Fear of Driving Hypnotherapy

When you work with us you can do so with the confidence that you are working with the best in the business. As phobia specialists, we understand the fear of driving better than anybody.

We know, for example, and that someone with a fear of driving is also likely to experience fear of heights. This is because the subconscious processes driving these two fears are closely related.

Here at the Phobiaman clinic, we work with our patients to collapse both of these fears – heights and driving.

Once the fear of heights has been eliminated, it’s far easier to collapse the fear of driving.

Other therapists and clinics are unaware of this connection and so they get limited results.

Why Choose Us for Hypnosis for Driving Anxiety?

When you come to The Phobiaman Clinic over 2 decades of pure, undiluted phobia treatment experience goes into treating your phobia.

We have successfully treated tens of thousands of people just like you with every phobia you can imagine. No other clinic or therapist can match our level of experience or our results.

For over 20 years our therapists have been part of the team of assistant trainers to Paul McKenna and Dr Richard Bandler, the co-creator of NLP.

Our experience and our knowledge have equipped us to offer the most comprehensive and effective treatment available anywhere today.

So, regardless of the specific aspects of driving that frighten you, we can help.

Whether it’s the fear of accidents, other drivers, causing an accident yourself, losing control, overtaking, motorway driving and dual-carriageways or the claustrophobia of being trapped in traffic; our team has the expertise to address and treat each of these fears and any others.

We’ve even worked with people who haven’t been ‘behind the wheel’ as a driver for years.

Hypnotherapy for Fear of Driving Near me

Whilst there are Phobiaman Therapists in other parts of the UK, we prefer patients to come to our Harley Street Clinic for fear of driving hypnotherapy.

Fear of driving carries more risk than other phobias, so its treatment should left to our most experienced therapists.

However, our reputation goes way beyond the UK. People travel from all of the world for treatment at our Harley Street Clinic.

Can Hypnotherapy Help My Fear of Driving?

If you would like to find out if our treatment program is going to be right for you, the first step is to call The PHOBIAMAN Clinic. Speak with one of our friendly therapists and find out how we can help you overcome your fear of driving with hypnotherapy.

For inquiries or to start your journey towards confident driving, call our team on 0207 193 5194.

If you calling from outside the UK, please remember to use the international number +44 207 193 5194.

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