As the festive season approaches, if you are someone who feels acutely anxious at the prospect of receiving invitations to traditional celebrations with work colleagues or to private parties, this can be overwhelming. A social phobia is characterised by an intense fear of humiliation and rejection while interacting with others, especially when this is in the company of strangers or an unfamiliar environment.
If you have encountered negative experiences in the past while in similar situations, memories stored in the subconscious mind will lead you to believe that these incidents will always be repeated. Support to control social anxiety with hypnotherapy in Harley Street is available at The Conway Practice, or during remote sessions with Jonathan Conway by Skype, Zoom or telephone.* This holistic therapeutic intervention with hypnosis can be very effective in overcoming a social phobia, by exploring the origin of your fear and the related triggers.* A negative association with in-person interaction can lead to avoidance of all social activities, impacting your ability to form and maintain relationships. It’s essentially a heightened sensitivity to social scrutiny and a fear of being judged, often rooted in low self-esteem.
During hypnotherapy sessions, various stress-reducing methods can be applied.* These typically include relaxed breathing routines, positive visualisation and distraction techniques. New coping mechanisms will enable you to reduce and manage the ‘flight-or-fight’ response experienced during social gatherings, or in any situations where your anxiety levels become detrimental to your well-being.* Early childhood influences are often responsible for a low sense of worth during adulthood when there has been criticism or pressure to achieve a high standard set by parents, teachers or peer groups. Negative beliefs which impact on your self-confidence can be addressed with hypnotherapy, allowing you to recognise and value your own strengths and personal qualities.*
With more than 25 years of experience, Jonathan Conway is a highly qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner and NLP Coach.
For an appointment, call Jonathan today on 07956 855 027
