A social phobia can often be mistaken by others as someone who is ‘anti-social’, with a lack of interest in socialising, and a preference to spend time alone. At The Conway Practice in Brighton, hypnotherapy to manage social anxiety will enable you to understand the difference, and to recognise the subconscious triggers related to your phobic reaction.* Social anxiety is an overwhelming ‘fight or flight’ response involving fear and extreme discomfort around situations where you feel under scrutiny, rejected, or self-conscious, and is distinctly different to a reluctance to socialise. This is also more intense that simple shyness, and can negatively affect both your personal and professional life, with an avoidance of celebrations with friends and family, work-place presentations and interviews, or speaking in front of large groups. During therapeutic intervention with hypnosis, Jonathan Conway will explore the origin of your fear, and find a positive pathway to overcome negative beliefs and self-criticism.*
Anxious feelings may begin even before an event takes place where you believe you may say something at the wrong time or in the wrong way, and over-analyse the possible outcome. Social anxiety can often be traced to previous situations, even as far back as childhood or adolescence. The belief that this negative experience will be repeated can trigger the anxiety in anticipation. Although these may not be conscious memories, hypnotherapy will help you to recognise these feelings which are stored deeply in the subconscious mind.* These fears can relate to seemingly insignificant incidents, such as being laughed at in the school classroom, bullied, or rejected by peers.
Uncomfortable physical symptoms are also common, such as trembling, sweating, blushing, feelings of nausea, and an increased heartbeat due to the raised adrenalin. This can result in even more anxiety due to the concern that others will notice how you are feeling.
During hypnotherapy with Jonathan, new coping mechanisms can be introduced, with relaxation techniques and distraction strategies.* Positive affirmation and visualisation will increase self-esteem, and open up a new sense of identity and confidence.*
Jonathan Conway has over 30 years of professional experience as a highly qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner and NLP Coach. Remote hypnotherapy sessions are also available online.
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