Do you suffer from any of the following:

• Persistent worry about being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social interactions
• Avoidance of social situations or enduring them with significant distress
• Physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or blushing when facing social scenarios
• Difficulties with public speaking, meeting new people, eating in front of others, or initiating conversations

About 7-15% of people experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common anxiety disorders. It can significantly impact personal relationships, professional opportunities, and overall quality of life if left untreated.

Social anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations. At its most intense, individuals with social anxiety can become mentally “frozen” or overwhelmed in social situations. Social situations may trigger fight, flight, or freeze responses. People may experience a heightened self-consciousness, intense fear of judgment or scrutiny and  mental paralysis that makes social interactions feel surreal. They may have difficulty processing thoughts or responding naturally and experience physical symptoms like increased heart rate, sweating, or trembling.

Hypnotherapy can help manage and reduce such overwhelm and can help people with social anxiety in general. Hypnotherapy helps reduce social anxiety by accessing the subconscious mind and reprogramming negative thought patterns. I help clients with social anxiety using relaxation techniques, suggestion therapy, and reframing social interaction fears. My therapy sessions focus on increasing self-confidence and  reducing physiological anxiety symptoms. By challenging irrational beliefs about social interactions, improving self-esteem and reducing negative self-talk, my hypnotherapy sessions help clients regain control by lowering anticipatory anxiety before social situations and help them cope by developing more positive, calm mental responses to social triggers.

If you are suffering from symptoms of social anxiety and would like a free consultation to explore how hypnotherapy can help, please call 07926 377827. I’d love to hear from you.