Have you ever wondered why a fear can feel so real, overwhelming and powerful, even when you know that the response may be disproportionate to the situation? Many people who experience phobias report feeling embarrassed and frustrated. You may recognise that the fear is irrational, yet still find yourself struggling to manage the stress and anxiety. 

Phobias can profoundly impact daily life, from avoiding certain places or situations to experiencing intense physical symptoms of anxiety when confronted with a trigger. What many people may not be aware of, is that these fears do not appear out of nowhere. In most cases, they develop through specific experiences....

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Does your child hold back from answering in class, avoid clubs they would probably enjoy, or say things like, “I am just not good at anything”. Low confidence can quietly shape a child’s choices, and over time it can limit friendships, learning, and happiness.

In this article, I explain how hypnotherapy for children and teens can build real, lasting confidence from the inside out. You will learn what low confidence looks like, why it develops, what happens in a child friendly hypnotherapy session, and the practical tools I use to help young people feel capable and proud of themselves.

As a Children’s Hy...

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Does your child freeze at the sight of a dog, refuse to use the lift, or panic before a school trip? Specific fears can take over daily life, and whole families start planning around them. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Phobias in children are common, and they are very treatable.

In this article, I explain how hypnotherapy for children and teens gently reduces fear, builds confidence, and restores everyday freedom. You will learn what a phobia is, why it develops, what happens in a child-friendly hypnotherapy session, and the practical techniques I use to help.

As a Children’s Hypnotherapist in London, and a child and adolescent therapist, I specialise in therapy for children and teenagers who are st...

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Do you ever wonder why your child has suddenly started biting their nails, struggling with sleep, or withdrawing from activities they once enjoyed? Emotional and behavioural changes in children and teenagers can feel unsettling for any parent. These shifts may be linked to anxiety, stress at school, or challenges with friendships. Left unaddressed, such patterns can affect a child’s confidence and well-being.

In this article, I will share how hypnotherapy for children and teens can support a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, from anxiety and phobias to trauma and habits such as nail biting or bedwetting. You’ll also learn why young people respond so well to this approach and what a typical sessio...

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Last week I mailed a jar of peanut butter to Steve Wright, the Radio 2 presenter.

Ordinarily, I’m not in the habit of emailing foodstuffs to famous people because I worry they’ll interpret it as the sort of character trait associated with a person who might later need to be the subject of a restraining order.

But in this case, the planets aligned, the fates conspired, and a peanut butter opportunity strode up the path to the door of my London clinic and knocked loudly upon it.

And why? Because the lovely Steve Wright just happened to mention the word arachibutyrophobia during one of his Factoid links. For those of you w...

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