Social anxiety is a common condition that can significantly affect a person’s ability to interact with others and enjoy social situations. Hypnosis is a safe, therapeutic technique that is used to manage a social phobia which is more intense than shyness.* It involves the induction of a relaxed, trance-like state in which you will become more receptive to suggestions that can help change any inhibitive thoughts, feelings and behaviours to reinforce a sense of well-being.* Hypnosis in Harley Street can help to manage social anxiety and is available at The Conway Practice, or during remote sessions with Jonathan by Zoom, Skype or telephone.*
Hypnosis can help to manage a social phobia in several ways. Firstly, it can help you to identify and challenge any negative beliefs that contribute to your anxiety.* For example, it can enable you to recognise that your fear of social situations is often based on unrealistic or irrational beliefs, such as “everyone is watching and judging me.” Once these negative thoughts are identified, Jonathan Conway will introduce positive affirmations together with new coping mechanisms to help you to reframe them in a more positive and realistic way.*
Hypnotherapy also provides the opportunity to initiate calming and distraction methods that can reduce anxiety symptoms.* These techniques can then be practised outside of the therapeutic session and applied to real-life social situations.* During hypnosis you will be guided into a deeply relaxed state, while you remain completely in control.*
However, the term ‘social anxiety’ can be misleading, as the phobia isn’t solely related to socialising and the ‘fight or flight’ response is often experienced during any situation where you find yourself communicating with others and feel out of your comfort zone. This may well have a detrimental impact within your professional life when you are faced with giving a presentation or attending an interview.
Hypnotherapy can enable you to build confidence and self-esteem.* Low self-esteem is often a factor in social anxiety, as you may feel that you don’t live up to expectations or you won’t be liked by others.* Hypnosis will provide the therapeutic tool to appreciate your true value and strengths, which can boost your self-worth.*
Jonathan Conway is a highly qualified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach with more than 25 years of experience.
Call Jonathan today on 07956 855 027 for an appointment
