Phobias or Unhelpful Habits

Phobias are intense and irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities.

They can lead to avoidance behaviours that significantly impact an individual's daily life. CBH can be an effective approach to helping phobias by integrating the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy with hypnotherapy techniques.

Individuals can be guided through a relaxed state where they vividly imagine confronting the phobic trigger. This virtual exposure can help desensitise them to the fear response. Hypnotherapy can anchor positive emotions and responses to the phobic trigger. This involves associating the trigger with a calming mental image or feeling.

Bad habits are behaviours that are often unwanted, repetitive, and can have negative consequences on an individual's well-being, health, or life goals.

These habits can range from nail biting and procrastination to hair pulling or skin picking. CBH can be an effective approach to breaking these habits by encouraging individuals to replace the undesirable habit with a positive behaviour.

Hypnotherapy can enhance the success of this replacement by reinforcing the benefits of the new behaviour through positive suggestions. This can boost motivation and make the process more rewarding.

For a full list of possible techniques and interventions, see our about page.

“The only remedy for bad habits is counter habits; all the bad habits that have left their impressions are to be controlled by good habits.”

Swami Vivekananda