Thursday, 28 January 2010

Commitment Phobia

Treatment for Commitment Phobia.

Commitment phobia is the fear and avoidance of having to commit to anything, but especially relationships.

Symptoms of commitment phobia

Commitment phobia can express itself in all kinds of different ways, but typically sufferers may exhibit any of these:

  • Being overly critical of the other partner in the relationship, and/or the relationship as a whole.
  • Annoying / hurting the other person, thus sabotaging the relationship, even if it's considered to be working well. An example of this, might be consistently turning up late for things - whether with apologetic excuses, or not.
  • Being scared of getting noticed, because the other person might want to start a relationship. In fact, they'll often reject other people from the word go, so that a relationship barely gets off the starting blocks. The feeling behind this, can be to protect themselves from even the prospect of allowing others' to get too close. 

    At the other end of the scale, a commitment phobic, may be flirtatious and appear to want the attentions of other interested parties, desiring even a longer-term physical relationship. But, eventually the fear can, and often does, win out and the other person gets pushed away, leaving broken hearts in its wake.
  • Fearing being swamped by others, and thus losing sight of who they feel they really are.
  • Unable to face or explore the prospects, issues, or thoughts, of living together, or getting married.Some commitment phobics may want to find Mr or Miss Right and get married, but will often have somewhat unrealistic 'ideals' over possible suitors. 
  • Often friends and relatives notice and will often make comments like: 'you're being too picky', and 'Mr/Miss Perfect' just doesn't exist'.
  • Sometimes they'll fall in love with other people who just aren't interested in forming an intimate relationship. The reasoning behind this can be that the commitment phobic has, (deliberately, or otherwise), chosen a person who can't/won't, form a lasting relationship, and so they are 'safe' from having to make that long-term commitment.
  • There is also the type of sufferer who enters a relationship, can't commit, then leaves at some point, only to return sometime later, before leaving yet again. This yo-yoing can happen time and time again leaving hurt, bewilderment and distrust in its wake.
  • There can be the avoidance of having to commit to anything. This can also involve jobs, tasks, timekeeping, as well as personal relationships / friendships. Interestingly, it can even involve undertaking treatment for the commitment phobia itself.

Commitment Phobia CAN Be Helped!

Commitment phobia responds REALLY well to one particular type of hypnotherapy, known as Pure Hypnoanalysis, as well as a technique calledChanging Limiting Beliefs.

Pure Hypnoanalysis

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

To find out more about how Pure Hypnoanalysis could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London, North Cambridgeshireor Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Changing Limiting Beliefs

Changing Limiting Beliefs is a short training course, which usually takes 6 hours, and can help you to completely change the way you feel about yourself, about things that you do, and those things that happen around you.

You’ll learn how the astonishing power of the unconscious mind affects almost everything that you do in your day to day life.

Read more about Changing Limiting Beliefs

 Dear Paul and Denise, 

I just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH for being so incredibly patient, understanding, helpful, lovely, trustworthy and genuinely nice during the last few months and, most of all, for bringing those AMAZING changes into my life.

I had hoped for some improvement when I came to see you the first time, but I never ever imagined that so many things would be sorted out and that I would feel that much better -- not just about relationships but about myself in general.

It was another failed relationship that made me go and get professional help, not being entirely convinced that there was much I could do about my pattern -- which was always ending up with the wrong guy. But rather than waiting for Mr. Right, I thought it was better to do something about it. And I am so glad I did! My views, opinions and feelings have completely changed.

Along the line, my fear of seeing others being sick and the fear of being sick myself somehow disappeared and I would have never believed before that this could be cured. And guess what? I saw "The Last King of Scotland" on Saturday and there is a scene where the guy vomits and it did not bother me at all. I was so happy that your magic had worked that I actually enjoyed watching it. Spooky!

I really did enjoy the sessions -- with both of you -- they were good fun and you made me laugh so many times -- and they were definitely the most interesting thing I have experienced in my life so far. 

I will never forget you and what you did for me - Thank you so, so much!

All the best, take care and see you soon,

Kerstin 

(an emetophobia and commitment phobia client from London)
(First name used with permission)

Thank you so so much for all your help with everything....my commitment phobia is well and truely gone.....and i will never forget you for that....you and Denise were amazing.. 

I would recommend the treatment and of course you and Denise to anyone and everyone who needs a little help getting back on track.. I think its taken so long to get back to you because i have almost forgotten what it was like to have commitment phobia, there is hope out there for people suffering from it....i never thought i would get through it.....and used to come home crying a couple of times a week because it was so bad.... 

I wanted to thank you both for being so kind, thoughtful, supportive and wonderful, i will and have recommended you to people...i felt so comfortable talking to you about all sorts of things, like i'd known you for years... 

i want other people to know that commitment phobia can be overcome.... i have read threads on websites where people have commitment phobia and they are going mad and think that there is no cure or no way of over coming it.....i thought that too....before i met you and Denise...

Chloe S


...a commitment phobia client from London
(Full name used with permission)

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

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Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Hypnotherapy for Stage Fright

How can Hypnotherapy (Pure Hypnoanalysis) Help Overcome Stage Fright?

Stage fright is the name given to a condition closely related to social phobia, in which people experience what seems like an extreme amount of nervousness before having to make a public appearance, such as on stage.

While stage fright is commonly thought of as affecting people like actors, actresses and musicians, stage fright can just as easily affect people like flight attendants, teachers, polititians, train drivers and pilots, in fact, anyone who has to make an announcement or a similar 'performance'.
 

While stage fright is closely linked to social phobia, it is also recognised as a 'performance anxiety', and indeed, someone who suffers from strong 'stage fright' symptoms might not exhibit any other symptoms of social phobia
 on a day-to-day basis, and it's only the 'performance' that brings on the symptoms.

In fact, anyone who has to do something like a best-man's speech at a wedding for example, might experience a form of stage fright more commonly known as the 'fear of public speaking'
 

Of course, for an actor, actress, musician or pilot, they are in the sorts of jobs that means that they have to face their fear on a daily basis, and this can become quite stressful for the sufferer.

Using hypnotherapy to help with overcoming stage fright

Anyone suffering from either stage fright or performance anxiety will appreciate that the excessive level of fear and trepidation that they feel just before they need to 'perform' is caused by a high level of anxiety in that situation. 

Because the two types of hypnotherapy used are very effective at relieving anxiety, we can greatly help those stage fright or nervousness caused by just such an
 anxiety, like the fear of failure, or the fear of being judged. 

If you are someone who suffers from stage fright or performance anxiety, and feel that it might be caused by an
 anxiety like we've described, why not come along for an intial consultation, so that we can meet, and discuss your individual needs.

You can meet with a
 male or female therapist, whichever you'd prefer, and would feel most comfortable with. 

Naturally, your initial consultation, and in-fact any sessions that we have together, are in the strictest confidence.

Stage Fright CAN Be Helped!

There is a type of hypnotherapy that can REALLY help with stage fright.

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

Suggestion Therapy and Stage Fright

Another way that many people like to overcome stage fright, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

 

Come Along For a Chat

To find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London,North Cambridgeshire or Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Not In Our Area?

If you're not in our area, still do get in touch with us, and we'll put you in touch with a therapist that practices Pure Hypnoanalysis nearer to you.

Just contact us using the form below. selecting the option telling us you're looking for a therapist in your area.

Related Links:

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

Visit our website at Avon Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul Douglass's website - Paul Douglass

Find a hypnotherapist in your local area - Find a Hypnotherapist

Train to become a hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy Training

Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy - Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy

"For when you need to feel a little bit better" - Sticky Plaster

"Everything to do with Anxiety, and how to feel better in yourself" - Anxiety Matters

 

Monday, 25 January 2010

Hypnotherapy for driving test nerves

Using hypnotherapy to treat driving test nerves

For many people, the anticipation of the driving test can be just as bad as the test itself. Thoughts of what might happen, or what might go wrong, just bringanxiety and stress. 

This stress builds and builds, and as the time of the test draws ever closer, the anxiety builds to such an extent, that the learner driver feels that all their newly-learned skills will be sure to abandon them, and just at the moment they know they'll need them the most.

They 'know' that they can drive perfectly well at any other time, but feel and sometimes find, that their skills desert them just as soon as the examiner gets in the car!

The stresses and strains that a driving test can bring, can be especially frustrating to the normally competent student. 

Issues associated with driving test nerves

All of the following, and more, are very common issues and signs of driving test nerves:

  • Feelings of anxiousness in the time leading up to the test
  • Butterflies in the tummy, feeling sick, and a dry mouth
  • Trembling hands trying to sign the forms
  • A blank mind during the written test
  • Worry over the inability to take the examiner's instructions correctly
  • The extra pressure of friends and family waiting for your call to see if you've passed
  • All your friends stories about how they 'passed first time!'

All these things can bring untold pressure on the student. And of course, if someone does fail a driving test, this can add even more pressure for a future test. and so on, and so on. it's almost self-perpetuating!

Lack of confidence in the driving test

Many of the feelings that people with a fear of the driving test face, are to do with their lack of confidence in a test situation, as well as a basic fear of losing control while they are 'on-the-spot' and being judged.

Of course, for some people the fears they experience prevent them from even sitting the test in the first place. 

They put it off, and put it off - and so completely avoid the issue. On the other hand, for some the fear of driving simply doesn't end after the test has been passed. 

For these people, another page devoted entirely to the fear of driving has been created.

Hypnotherapy as a treatment for driving test nerves

So, how can hypnotherapy / hypnosis help with overcoming driving test nerves?

Gentle, relaxing hypnosis and suggestion therapy can be used to help bring back confidence in the student, thus helping to restore feelings of control. 

For the person who needs more help with driving test nerves, or performance anxiety in general, analytical hypnotherapy can help greatly. 

The different types of hypnotherapy will be fully explained if you decide to come along for an initial consultation with us. 

Once the feelings of control and confidence are restored, the driving test can be tackled with a new levels of calmness and assurance.

Hypnotherapy (hypnoanalysis) can help with driving test nerves.

Treatment using hypnotherapy for driving test nerves, can give very rewarding and satisfying results.

If you suffer with driving test nerves, and especially if it's causing problems in your life, then don't suffer in silence.

Hypnosis / hypnotherapy: a brief and effective treatment to help with driving test nerves.

Suggestion Therapy and Driving Test Nerves

Another way that many people like to help with those driving test nerves, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

 

Contact Us Today

You can use the contact us page , e-mail, or give us a ring on 01354 696155, (probably the quickest and easiest method).

If you wish to book an initial consultation, it's a self-referral system, so you don't have to make an appointment through your doctor, or other healthcare professional.

All calls come through to the same central office, so it doesn't matter which practice it's for, it can still be booked using the same number: 01354 696155.

All appointments are strictly confidential.

Book an initial consultation now

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

Visit our website at Avon Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul Douglass's website - Paul Douglass

Find a hypnotherapist in your local area - Find a Hypnotherapist

Train to become a hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy Training

Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy - Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy

"For when you need to feel a little bit better" - Sticky Plaster

"Everything to do with Anxiety, and how to feel better in yourself" - Anxiety Matters

 

Hypnotherapy for the Fear of Public Speaking

The fear of speaking in public - Glossophobia

Glossophobia, which is the fear of speaking in public, is closely related to social phobia and stage fright.

The fear of public speaking is thought to affect as many as three out of every four people, and as such, is one of the most common phobias.

The fear of public speaking can exhibit itself in many ways, such as:

  • Actors, actresses and musicians finding shows and concerts extremely difficult.
  • Businesspeople having a fear of making presentations
  • The fear of making speeches at weddings
  • The fear in anticipation of a public speaking event
  • The avoidance of situations that might include public speaking
  • Pilots and cabin crew feeling intensely uncomfortable having to make announcements to passengers during a flight
  • Stuttering or stammering in public speaking situations

Ultimately, the fear of speaking in public can, in some cases, lead on to a full blown panic attack.

 

The causes of the fear of public speaking

Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, can be caused by a number of experiences in life, including:

  • A traumatic event in early life, which may or may not be direcly linked to speaking in public, or having to perform.
  • The 'under-socialisation' of a child, whereby the child doesn't build up confidence in his or her own ability. This can often be caused by an overprotective parent, for example.
  • A low self esteem, where the person feels that what they have to say isn't important.
  • The expectation of failure, sometimes due to being overly criticised in early life.

The fear of public speaking, and the associated problem of social phobia (social anxiety, or social anxiety disorder) is one of the most common phobias around, and certainly one of the most responsive to analytical hypnotherapy

Social phobia revolves around a fear of how others might see you, what they think of you, and feeling that whatever you're doing is getting noticed. 

The fear of public speaking in the workplace.

In the workplace, the fear of speaking in public can manifest itself as the avoidance of situations involving making presentations with colleagues, for example, especially when involving figures of authority, such as supervisors and managers. 

This can dramatically increase the effects of the social phobia / social anxiety, bringing with it the attendant dread and unease.

Glossophobia (The fear of public speaking) CAN Be Helped!

 Having been stuck in the wrong bandwidth 
for 28 years, thankyou so much for helping me 
re-tune my radio
A public speaking client from Hertfordshire

There is a type of hypnotherapy that can REALLY help with Glossophobia (the fear / phobia of speaking in public and making speeches).

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

Suggestion Therapy and Public Speaking

Another way that many people like to help with public speaking, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

 

Come Along For a Chat

To find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London, North Cambridgeshire or Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Not In Our Area?

If you're not in our area, still do get in touch with us, and we'll put you in touch with a therapist that practices Pure Hypnoanalysis nearer to you.

Just come to our website, using the links below.

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

Visit our website at Avon Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul Douglass's website - Paul Douglass

Find a hypnotherapist in your local area - Find a Hypnotherapist

Train to become a hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy Training

Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy - Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy

"For when you need to feel a little bit better" - Sticky Plaster

"Everything to do with Anxiety, and how to feel better in yourself" - Anxiety Matters

 

Saturday, 23 January 2010

Overcoming Test Nerves with Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Nervousness in anticipation of an exam.

For many people, the nerves that build up in the anticipation of an exam, can be just as bad as the test or exam itself. 

Thoughts of what might happen, or what might go wrong, or what questions they might get asked, just compound to bring anxiety and stress. 

This stress builds and builds, and as the time of the test draws ever closer, the anxiety builds to such an extent, that the student feels that all their newly-learned skills and knowledge will be sure to abandon them and just at the moment they know they'll need them the most.

They might 'know' that they are competent in their subject, but feel and sometimes find, that their skills desert them just as soon as the test or exam begins!

The stresses and strains that a test or exam can bring, can be especially frustrating to the normally competent student. 

This can be especially true of the driving test... So much so, in fact, that we have dedicated a page entirely towards using hypnotherapy for driving test nerves.

Symptoms of test or exam nerves.

All of the following, and more, are very common issues and signs of test or exam nerves:

  • Feelings of anxiousness in the time leading up to the test
  • Butterflies in the tummy, feeling sick, and a dry mouth
  • Trembling hands trying to write the answers in a written test
  • A blank mind during the test
  • Fear of speaking in front of examiners in an oral exam

All these things can bring untold pressure on the student. And of course, if the person does fail the test or exam, this can add even more pressure and worry for the re-sit.

Exam confidence.

Many of the feelings that people with a fear of the test or exam face, are to do with lack of confidence while in a test situation. 

This fear gets compounded by the importance of doing well in the test, as the result may be life-changing. 

Pressure from family and friends doesn't help either.

Treatment using hypnotherapy for test nerves (exam nerves), can give very rewarding and satisfying results.

If you suffer with test nerves, and especially if it's causing problems in your life, then don't suffer in silence.

Test Nerves CAN Be Helped!

There is a type of hypnotherapy that can REALLY help with test nerves.

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

Suggestion Therapy and Test Nerves

Another way that many people like to help with test nerves, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

 

Come Along For a Chat

To find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London,North Cambridgeshire or Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Not In Our Area?

If you're not in our area, still do get in touch with us, and we'll put you in touch with a therapist that practices Pure Hypnoanalysis nearer to you.

Just give Paul or Denise a call now, on 01354 696155, or contact us using the links below.

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

Visit our website at Avon Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul Douglass's website - Paul Douglass

Find a hypnotherapist in your local area - Find a Hypnotherapist

Train to become a hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy Training

Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy - Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy

"For when you need to feel a little bit better" - Sticky Plaster

"Everything to do with Anxiety, and how to feel better in yourself" - Anxiety Matters

 

Hypnotherapy for Self Confidence

On this page...

See also, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis (MP3 Download)

Hypnosis as a treatment to help boost low self confidence and low self esteem.

Low levels of self-confidence can be very restrictive in a person's day to day life.

People often find that they need help in gaining an increased level of self-confidence with respect to:

 

Self Confidence Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy / hypnosis is one of the most effective ways of boosting your confidence and self-esteem. 

Hypnotherapy for the lack of self confidence seeks to address what's causing the low self confidence. 

The same can be said of treatment with hypnotherapy for low self esteem.

 Hi Paul
I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much...

It has been a pleasure, and an honour to have met such an honest, genuine, and caring man, one who successfully devotes his life to making others better...

I feel like you have re-instilled my confidence in people.

You are one of the best blokes that I have ever met, and I'm so happy my experience with you will be with me for the rest of my life... 

It has been without doubt the most interesting, and challenging thing I've ever done.

Thank you again for everything... !  

...a self-confidence client from Buckinghamshire


The causes of low self confidence / low self esteem.

A lack of self confidence and self esteem can have a variety of causes, but by far the most common, we have found, is a social anxiety (social phobia).

Hypnotherapy (hypnoanalysis) can help with increasing self confidence and self esteem.

Treatment using hypnotherapy for increasing self confidence and self esteem, can give very rewarding and satisfying results.

If you suffer with a lack of self confidence, or a lack of self esteem, and especially if it's causing problems in your life, and you want to improve your self confidence, then don't suffer in silence.

Your Self-Confience and Self-Esteem CAN Be Helped!

There is a type of hypnotherapy that can REALLY help with your levels of self confidence, and your self-esteem.

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

Suggestion Therapy and Self Confidence

Another way that many people like to boost their self confidence, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Come Along For a Chat

To find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London,North Cambridgeshire or Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Not In Our Area?

If you're not in our area, still do get in touch with us, and we'll put you in touch with a therapist that practices Pure Hypnoanalysis nearer to you.

Just give Paul or Denise a call now, on 01354 696155, or contact us using the form below.

Related Links:

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

Visit our website at Avon Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul Douglass's website - Paul Douglass

Find a hypnotherapist in your local area - Find a Hypnotherapist

Train to become a hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy Training

Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

Stop Smoking with Hypnotherapy - Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy

"For when you need to feel a little bit better" - Sticky Plaster

"Everything to do with Anxiety, and how to feel better in yourself" - Anxiety Matters

 

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