Here are the most common reasons
1. Can’t switch off the mind-chatter
You know the drill – you’re exhausted, but your brain has other ideas. An endless loop of worries, to-do lists, and worst-case scenarios.
2. Physical symptoms are taking over
Chest tightness, nausea, shakiness, headaches, or that feeling like you’ve just had six espressos on an empty stomach – but all you’ve done is check your emails.
3. Social events feel like a performance review
Whether it’s work meetings, parties, or even small talk at the school gates, anxiety can make socialising feel like you’re walking a tightrope in clown shoes.
4. Panic attacks
Shortness of breath, racing heart, dizzy spells, and that terrifying “something bad is going to happen” feeling. Panic attacks can be so intense that people think they’re having a heart attack.
5. Life just feels too much
Big changes (job loss, breakups, grief), long-term stress, or just the relentless juggle of modern life – any of these can push anxiety into overdrive.
So, where does hypnotherapy come in?
Hypnotherapy isn’t swinging watches or barking like a dog on stage (unless that’s your thing – no judgement). It’s a deeply calming, focused process that helps you access your subconscious mind – where all those deep-rooted habits, beliefs and emotional patterns like to hide.
Here’s how it helps:
Rewiring unhelpful patterns
Many anxious thoughts are automatic and subconscious. Hypnotherapy helps interrupt these cycles and replace them with calmer, more empowering responses.
Relaxation on a whole new level
During hypnotherapy, you enter a deeply relaxed state – like the mental equivalent of a bubble bath and a cuppa – which gives your nervous system a much-needed break.
Building resilience
Through suggestion therapy and visualisation, you can create mental blueprints for calm, confidence, and control – especially useful for specific anxiety triggers like flying, public speaking, or dentist visits (yes, that one’s common).
Simple ways to start easing anxiety now
While hypnotherapy can work wonders, there are also some gentle, realistic steps you can start today:
1. Breathe like you mean it
Try breathing exercises: Inhale for 5 seconds, hold for 1 exhale for 8. It’s like telling your brain, “It’s okay, we’re not being chased by a lion.”
2. Name it to tame it
When anxiety kicks in, say to yourself, “I’m noticing anxiety.” This separates you from the feeling and gives you a bit of power back.
3. Move your body (even just a bit)
Walk, stretch, dance like a loon in the kitchen (I do, & I highly recommend it) – movement shifts nervous energy and releases feel-good chemicals.
4. Limit the worry scroll
If your phone is a portal to doom (news, social media, emails), give it a break. Even 30-minute screen-free windows can help regulate your mind.
5. Do something grounding
Run your hands under cold water, hold something textured like a stone or crystal, or count backwards from 100 in threes. These tricks bring your brain back to now, not the 57 imaginary futures it’s trying to solve.
Final thoughts
Anxiety is common – normal even – but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it running the show. If you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control, hypnotherapy can be a brilliant ally.
Start small. Be kind to yourself. And remember: even the stormiest mind can learn to find a little stillness.
