A social phobia is far more extreme than shyness, and can negatively impact on daily life, both personally and professionally. While shy people may feel nervous, they can usually cope and participate in social activities. Recognising the origin of your social anxiety can be a crucial step in overcoming the ‘fight or flight’ reaction if you feel emotionally and physically overwhelmed when engaging with others. Hypnotherapy to manage social anxiety is available at The Conway Practice in Brighton and Harley Street, or during online sessions with Jonathan Conway.*
Childhood experiences commonly play a significant role in shaping emotional development, and can be a factor in developing a social phobia later in life. A fear of socialising is typically characterised by an internal alarm system with the anticipation of being embarrassed, criticised or judged by others. During therapeutic intervention with hypnosis, while you are deeply relaxed and your mind is more open to positive direction, the subconscious triggers related to your fear will explored and identified.* Even if you are unable to consciously recall certain events and early influences, those experiences may continue to shape your attitudes and reactions to similar situations later in life.
Social anxiety can originate from childhood with overly critical, controlling, or overprotective parents or care-givers. This may result in low self-esteem and an excessive concern about making mistakes, or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, with a feeling of inadequacy. Hypnotherapy is a holistic process which will enable you to overcome a social anxiety by introducing new coping mechanisms, with relaxation and distractions techniques.* Positive affirmations will increase your confidence and sense of self-worth.* Interaction during professional presentations or social engagements will no longer feel threatening, with effective strategies giving you more control and a sense of calm.*
Jonathan Conway is a highly qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner and NLP Coach, with more than 30 years of professional experience. Call today on 07956 855 027 to find out more about how hypnotherapy can help you to be finally free of social anxiety* or alternatively use the Contact Form
