Hypnotherapy for Phobias & Fears in St Austell, Cornwall

Free Yourself from Fear with Expert Hypnotherapy

Fear is a natural response designed to protect us from real danger. However, sometimes our brain misinterprets minor threats, triggering a powerful fear response that feels overwhelming and uncontrollable. When this happens repeatedly, a phobia can develop, restricting everyday life and causing unnecessary distress.

If you find yourself avoiding situations, places, or objects because of intense fear and panic, you’re not alone. Many phobias start in childhood and become deeply ingrained. Whether it’s fear of flying, spiders, heights, small spaces, or social situations, hypnotherapy offers an effective, lasting solution.

At my St Austell hypnotherapy clinic, I have successfully helped many people overcome lifelong phobias—allowing them to regain confidence, freedom, and peace of mind.

What is a phobia?

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear that is disproportionate to the actual level of risk. While the logical part of your brain knows there is no real danger, the fear response takes over, triggering feelings of panic, rapid heartbeat, and distress.

Common phobias include:

• Flying (Aerophobia)
• Spiders (Arachnophobia)
• Heights (Acrophobia)
• Small spaces (Claustrophobia)
• Needles, dentistry or medical procedures
• Public speaking or social situations

Many people feel embarrassed by their phobia, but it is simply the brain reacting incorrectly to a perceived threat. The good news is hypnotherapy can help rewire this response so that you feel calm and in control.

How Hypnotherapy Helps Overcome Phobias

Through hypnotherapy, we can retrain your brain’s response to fear. Instead of feeling paralysed by panic, you will learn to remain calm, rational, and in control when faced with the thing that previously triggered anxiety.

At my St Austell hypnotherapy practice, I use gentle, solution-focused techniques to:

✔ Desensitise your mind’s reaction to fear triggers

✔ Rewire subconscious patterns of anxiety

✔ Replace panic responses with feelings of confidence and ease

✔ Help you regain control over your emotions and reactions

Most phobias can be significantly reduced or eliminated in as little as four sessions. For more complex phobias—such as emetophobia (fear of sickness)—additional sessions may be required.

Overcome Emetophobia (Fear of Sickness) with Hypnotherapy in Cornwall

Emetophobia, or the fear of vomiting, can be extremely distressing and often becomes an obsessive thought pattern. It is more common than many people realise and can affect daily life, relationships, and even eating habits.

I have successfully worked with children, teenagers, and adults suffering from emetophobia, using a combination of:

✔ Hypnotherapy – to retrain the subconscious mind and reduce fear triggers

✔ Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) – a highly effective technique that interrupts and resets automatic fear responses

This drug-free approach provides long-term relief, allowing you to break free from the fear of sickness and regain a sense of normality.

“I can highly recommend Julie. After a few relaxing sessions, my daughter is now free of her life-limiting emetophobia. Very happy!” – Joanna

Phobia Treatment: What to Expect

Hypnotherapy for phobias is a structured, step-by-step process designed to help you regain control.

✔ Four sessions are usually enough for single phobias (such as spiders, heights, or flying).

✔ More complex phobias or higher anxiety levels may require additional sessions.

✔ Sessions last 45-55 minutes and are available in-person in St Austell or online via video call.

✔ Each session costs £60.

The process is gentle and fully guided, ensuring that you remain aware and in control throughout.

REVIEWS

“Julie has completely cured my lifelong fear of heights using hypnotherapy! I never would have believed that I could even step on, let alone walk across, the bridge at Tintagel Castle on a windy day! Absolutely amazing! Thank you Julie, you are amazing and hypnotherapy is like some kind of magic!!!” KAREN

I initially reached out to Julie for help with emetophobia which was becoming more and more debilitating. However as a long term sufferer of generalised anxiety, on my first session with Julie I soon realised that she could help me with this as well. I had previously tried talking therapies for anxiety which were unsuccessful.

Julie’s guidance, advice and treatment changed the way I felt about my mental health completely and from the first session I felt understood and at ease. Within a few sessions I saw a positive change to my mental health.

Seeing Julie has changed my life and was the best decision I made. I am so grateful for the help she has given me. Thank you! HARRIET

“Thank you so much for helping our son with his fear of dogs.  We really have seen quite a remarkable transformation. He is now confident around dogs whereas previously he was terrified even at the sight of them. The sessions with you were relaxed. He was comfortable and felt at ease throughout the entire process. It really has made a huge impact on all our lives as to the places we can now visit and enjoy without fear.” JENNY

“I went to Julie for hypnotherapy for fear of flying, I’ve had the fear from a very young age.  I was unsure at first whether it would work but after 3 sessions I had a family holiday planned to Lapland.  I’ve got to say the treatment worked great.  I was at ease and very relaxed.  So I can’t recommender services enough.  Thank you Julie.” MATT

“I really recommend Julie.  I had no idea what to expect but Julie immediately puts you at ease.  She explains the process really well and gets to the nub of the matter easily.  I was amazed at how positive the results were.  Thank you so much Julie.” DENISE

I just wanted to say a big Thankyou for helping me overcome my fear of heights. I still cant quite believe it!  I have to admit to being a bit sceptical about Hypnotherapy but  decided to give it a try – I`m so glad I did!!

Julie is very professional and calm and put me at ease from the very beginning. The process of the sessions was very clearly and carefully explained thus removing any concerns or anxiety. I am so grateful as this fear was at times crippling and very distressing. I can now go to the theatre and sit in the balcony, and walk along the cliffs, climb that lighthouse – and all with confidence – the possibilities are endless!

I just wish I had done it sooner!  Anyway, I can certainly recommend this therapy – it is like a little piece of magic.  JESSICA

“I can highly recommend Julie. After a few relaxing sessions, my daughter is now free of her life-limiting emetophobia. Very happy!”  JOANNA

Break Free from Phobias – Take the First Step Today

Imagine a life where fear no longer holds you back. Whether it’s a fear of flying, public speaking, heights, or something more complex, hypnotherapy can help you regain control and start living with confidence.

Contact me today to book your first session and take that first step towards a fear-free life.