Ruislip & Eastcote - Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy for Social Phobia & Social Anxiety
Cara Ostryn, Hypnotherapist and Hypnotist at the Ruislip Hypnotherapy Clinic.
Welcome to my web page on social phobia and social anxiety.
Below you will find details of how I help people overcome their social phobia and social anxieties using hypnosis and hypnotherapy. My main clinic is in Ruislip Manor. Please go to my home page for more information.
Social Phobia (scopophobia) is a fear of embarassing or humiliating 'on the spot' type situations in front of other people. This is also known as social anxiety, social anxiety disorder, fear of being judged. It is probably the most common phobia there is - and certainly one of the most common symptoms my clients consult me for.
Social phobia is a pervasive fear of any situation where the sufferer is likely to feel 'on the spot', embarassed, humiliated or judged - for example; dinner parties, public speaking, interviews, appearing in court, singing and stuttering.
Associated Topics
Associated symptoms include sensitivity to criticism, negative self image, fear of rejection, difficulty in being assertive and feelings of inferiority.
 ...Since I saw you last, I've been to a few restaurants, something which I used to dread and get really worked up about and then have big wobbles when I was there. But now, I can genuinely enjoy myself and relax, safe in the knowledge that I will be OK. I am really happy with how I have progressed and can feel a definite change in the way I feel and think and I'm much more confident in social situations. I've also noticed that I analyse less about what I think people may think of me. Thank you so, so, so much for sorting me out...
Anita, 37, had hypnotherapy for social anxiety |
On a more general level, the social phobic worries continuously about how others 'see' them, and what others may think about them - it is not surprising then that the sufferer usually spends a lot of time creating the image they want others to see. Usually the social phobic is quite adept at concealing their anxiety from others, although there is quite often a difficulty in maintaining eye contact. It can be described as like having a guard dog, sitting on your shoulder, assesing and analysing everything that you say and do in the presence of other people.
In a clinical setting (in America) somewhere between 3 and 13% of people had social phobia. Social phobia generally starts in the mid -teens (although it often follows on from just being 'shy') or can be triggered off by a particularly embarrassing event. As with all phobias, stress (or the lack of it) will have a significant effect on the 'strength' of the anxiety created. In the D.S.M.4 (the Mental Health 'Bible') the main criteria for social phobia is listed as; A marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he/she will act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing .
Some symptoms that may appear alongside (or be caused by) social phobia or social anxiety are:
A fear of public speaking
A fear of talking on the telephone
A fear of writing in front of someone
Blushing, or a fear of blushing
Stuttering or stammering
A lack of confidence
Working too hard (to please others)
Setting unachievable high standards (and feeling bad when they are not met)
A preoccupation with how you look: perfecting an image you want others to see (NOT vanity - this is about trying to 'blend in')
Certain twitches or 'tics'
Shy bladder (men) not being able to pee, when on the spot
Certain sexual inhibitions - due to 'performance anxiety'
Repeated failure of driving test - due to 'performance anxiety'
A persistent fear of failure, or 'not making the grade'
Basically any situation in life where you might feel embarrassed, on the spot, judged, silly out of control etc.
Hypnotherapy for Social Anxiety
Social Phobia responds really well to hypnoanalysis, and you can be fairly certain of a resolution after just 6-10 sessions.
For the treatment of social phobia, I use a highly effective technique which is fast and safe - it is called Pure Hypnoanalysis.
Why Pure Hypnoanalysis is so successful at treating Social Anxiety / Social Phobia
Phobias and anxieties are almost always formed in the childhood (though the symptoms may not appear for many years) and are caused by the sufferer bottling up some strong emotions, and those emotions being projected onto an object/situation. The only way to CURE a phobia - to banish it completely - is to release the bottled up emotions that are causing it.
These bottled up emotions are completely locked away in the depths of the persons subconscious mind. Most other types of therapy cannot gain access to these 'locked away' emotions and experiences, whereas hypnoanalysis can.
The process of Hypnoanalysis requires a strong bond of trust and rapport being created between the therapist, and the client. Over a period of about eight sessions, we slowly link thoughts and memories back through time (using a process of 'free association') until we come to the bottled up emotions. When we release these emotions, the phobia is resolved forever, leaving the sufferer feeling happier, calmer, more confident and symptom free - permanently.
Booking your free initial consultation couldn't be easier.
It is perfectly natural that you may have questions about hypnotherapy. To arrange a free consultation or to book an appointment call 0208 868 8330 or mobile 07740 781 573
If I'm with a client, you can leave a confidential message on my answerphone and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can email me at: info@caraostryn.co.uk
Treatment for Social Anxiety at the Ruislip hypnosis and hypnotherapy clinic. The clinic serves the following areas in London: Eastcote, Hillingdon, Ruislip, Watford, Harrow, Pinner, Northwood, Uxbridge, Wembley & London
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