Award-winning Brighton based Hypnotherapist specialising in

Fears and Phobias

Take control of your subconscious reactions for a future without fears or phobias

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Take control of your subconscious reactions for a future without fears or phobias 〰️

Are you organising your life around avoiding the things you are afraid of?

A phobia is an exaggerated fear of something, which can cause unnecessary but intense feelings of panic and distress. This can be overwhelming and debilitating, stopping you from the things you want to do and generally making life more difficult than it needs to be.

Phobias may seem irrational, but the brain is actually doing what it is supposed to…

The primitive part of the brain is there to ensure our survival - if a threat is perceived, it sets of the fight-or-flight response in order to keep us safe. The primitive mind doesn’t have recourse to logical thinking. Instead, it gets programmed by past experiences, and the resulting way we react is out of our conscious control.

Why do I have a phobia?

A phobia can be the result of something you have experienced, or it can be a learnt response (i.e. seeing a parent panic every time they see a spider). It can also be something you have created using your imagination - the primitive part of the brain can’t tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined.

Why is my phobia getting worse?

Once the subconscious has this pattern in place, it becomes reinforced with each experience. For example, imagine you have a fear of needles and you go for a blood test. You somehow manage to get through it but were in a terrible state of anxiety and panic. Well, your primitive mind doesn’t know that the reason you survived that situation is because your life was actually not in any danger. It “thinks” is that the fight-or-flight response helped you to survive.

Can I overcome a phobia?

A phobia can be overcome in just 3 hypnotherapy sessions.  You will gain an understanding about how your brain works in creating these automatic responses, and we will work directly with the subconscious mind to update that unwanted programme so that you can remain calm and relaxed in that situation in the future.

What clients are saying:

Testimonials Phobias

“I was struggling with anxiety around driving. I'd had a panic attack whilst at the wheel and was scared this would happen again. Larissa is so lovely and reassuring. I had three sessions, but felt the benefit after only 1 hour with Larissa. Literally the next day I was driving without any of the anxiety, the feeling of pressure in my chest had gone. I couldn't believe it. I drove every day that week which felt like a gift after avoiding driving for so long. I've even been on the motorway a couple of times which I didn't love, but I could do it. I feel my world has opened up with the freedom that comes with driving. Thank you Larissa”

Juliet, Brighton

“Had an amazing experience with hypnotherapy with Larissa as she helped me overcome my fear of driving/being in a car after a car accident. Absolutely recommend it!”

Mafalda, Brighton

“I went to see Larissa with an open mind but still a little skeptical. Larissa made me feel very at ease and very comfortable during each of our sessions. We worked together on the best way to communicate with my subconscious and with Larissa’s calm, confidence I reached a deep state of relaxation which enabled me to deal with my anxiety. After my 2nd session there was a noticeable shift and I became less anxious and felt empowered. I can’t begin to describe how this has changed my life for the better and am looking to further work on myself through these techniques I have learned. Thank you so much Larissa, I will and have been singing your praises to anyone that will listen.”

Maxine, Shoreham

“I reached out to Larissa to help me overcome a phobia that was having a really negative affect on my life. I had very little understanding of what hypnosis would be like, but I knew I wanted to find someone who I could trust and feel at ease with. As soon as Larissa responded to my initial email I knew I’d found that person! She explained how everything worked in such a clear and straightforward way and I left each one of the three sessions feeling so positive. At the end of the treatment I really felt like a weight had been lifted and I no longer experience any fear or anxiety around my previous phobia, which is life changing!”

Jen, Brighton

“Had a wonderful experience of doing Hypnotherapy with Larissa. She is so knowledgable, understanding, easy to open up to and I got so much from our sessions. Thank you so much!”

Olivia, Manchester

“Larissa helped me overcome a vasovagal response, which is the snazzy way of saying I faint when I have a blood test. After just a few sessions my next blood test was exactly what I wanted: a non-event. No fainting, sickness, wooziness or drama. I walked in and out like a normal person, job done. Hurrah! Thank you so much Larissa, it was a really lovely experience working with you.”

Clare, Surrey

I’m passionate about helping people overcome phobias because I know how it feels…

I have always loved travel, but started developing a fear of flying in my early 20s, which progressively got worse with every flight I went on.

After only 3 sessions of hypnotherapy my next flight put the outcome to the test… I was so surprised to find that I didn’t worry about my upcoming flight, and at the airport I found myself casually looking around the shops. Total freedom from spending the whole time in a state of anxiety and panic! And no further anxiety has interfered with my travels.

You don’t have to struggle with a phobia… get in touch to book a FREE initial consultation.