Hypnosis for Phobias
Phobias come in all shapes and sizes, and if you have a phobia, you’ll understand how completely debilitating it can be. It’s a special interest of mine—one single hypnotherapy session for driving was what first piqued my interest in hypnotherapy. Many hypnotherapists try treating phobias over several sessions, exploring the phobia’s “roots” or treating it as a more general anxiety issue.
Phobias can, and often should, be treated in as little as one session. My protocol incorporates the trademarked HypnoBB®, a beta blocker used alongside an approach that helps rapidly rewire the phobic response.
This is a quick, highly effective, and lasting solution for phobias that most hypnotherapists aren’t aware of. Stand out from the crowd by becoming a Phobia Fix Practitioner.
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Hypnotherapy for Phobias Training
Working with phobias is one of my favourite areas of hypnotherapy. It's how I first got into hypnosis and I've seen so many clients' lives transformed after a single session. Having taught thousands of students over the years, I've discovered it's often one of the most misunderstood areas of hypnosis.
I've had clients who have come to me after several hypnotherapy sessions for their phobia and, although they might have felt a bit calmer, or experiencing less anxiety, their phobia remains the same. Others have been traumatised by hypnotherapists focusing on exploring the "root" of the phobia, rather than focusing on reprogramming their clients' responses.
The Phobia Fix provides a clear, structured protocol which is highly effective and focused on a single session. Your clients get great results, meaning they spread the word and lead the lives they deserve.
The Phobia Fix Curriculum
Welcome and Introduction
- Use of Logos and Course Titles
- Certification, Assignments and Course Navigation
- Welcome to The Phobia Fix
- Why The Phobia Fix is Different
- What’s Covered in The Phobia Fix
- Who Is Likely to Seek Phobia Treatment?
- Copyright
What Is a Phobia?
- Specific Phobias
- Understanding the Causes of Specific Phobias
- Secondary Gain and Phobias
- Neuroscience of Phobias
How Science Shapes The Phobia Fix
- Overview: The Science Behind The Phobia Fix
- Research on Exposure Therapy for Phobias and the Role of Imaginal Exposure
- Neuroscience Meets Hypnosis: The Beta Blocker Approach
- CBT-Hypnosis
- NLP Anchoring
- The Fast Phobia and Rewind Techniques
- Retraumatisation versus Re-experiencing
- Real-Life Exposure to the Phobia
The Phobia Fix Protocol Primary Session
- A Single-Session Solution
- Session 1 Steps
- Pre-Session Preparation
- Creating a Safe Place
- CBT - ABCDE Interview
- Creating an Anchor
- The Phobia Reset: CBT-Hypnosis with Hypno Beta Blocker
- The Phobia Reset Recording
- Real-Life Exposure
The Phobia Session 2 Protocol
- When a Follow-up Might Be Needed
- Session 2 Steps
- Checking-in from the Previous Session
- Parts Therapy
- Fast Phobia Technique and Unconscious Reintegration
Additional Sessions
- Overview
- What to Focus on in Further Sessions
- Changing Direction
- Signposting Clients
Marketing
- Targeting the Right Clients
- Website Information
- Social Media Strategy & Creating a Marketing Calendar
The Phobia Fix Resources
- The Phobia Fix Questionnaire
- Client Information Handout
- Logo
- Website Content
- Website Q&A
- Script: Setting up a Safe Place
- Script: Explaining What an Anchor Is
- Script: Setting up an Anchor
- Resource: ABCDE Interview Questionnaire
- Script: The Phobia Reset Including CBT-Hypnosis and Hypno Beta Blocker
- Script: Phobia Reset Recording Script
- Script: Parts Therapy Script for Phobias
- Script: Fast Phobia Technique and Unconscious Reintegration
References
- References
Included in your course...
Video demonstrations
Learn the techniques by watching Claire demonstrate them with clients.
Client resources
Whether you are an experienced hypnotherapist, or work with women in a different way, you'll find all the client resources, including forms, handouts, scripts and recordings, to work effectively with your clients.
Optional assignments
You have a choice of working through the course material in your own time and, on completion of the course, contacting me to issue your certificate. Alternatively, if you wish to have further support, you are welcome to complete and submit assignments for marking.
Self-paced learning
You can complete this course at your own pace and are asked to submit your assignments within six months.
Free certificate in hypnotherapy
If hypnotherapy isn't your primary modality, you can access our Certificate in Hypnotherapy course free of charge. This course is designed to offer you an overview of hypnotherapy theory and techniques but it is not designed to qualify you as a hypnotherapist. If you wish to train as a fully qualified hypnotherapist, you are advised to complete a CNHC Accredited Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Online portal access
You will have access to an online learning portal for twelve months from purchase of your course. Written materials can be downloaded so that you have permanent access to them.
Business support
You will receive advice and support in marketing your services and images, text and logos to launch your Phobia Fix service.
CPD hours
You have a choice of completing the course without assignments, by working through the online course materials. This counts for 8 hours CPD or CE. If you prefer to complete assignments, which you receive feedback on, this counts for 15 hours CPD or CE. Both options are accredited by the ACCPH.