I thought today’s post would be a timely one as we are about to approach autumn here in the UK which means that it is time for spider season once again. Everyone has probably got a friend or a relative who has this fear in fact it is one of the most common phobias in the UK. But why? The reality is that just about every spider in the UK is relatively harmless yet so many people have a huge fear of such a little creature. This is of course totally logical but we know that phobias are totally illogical which is why Arachnophobia Hypnotherapy is so important in helping to remove these fears.Get Help for Your Spider Phobia
Arachnophobia hypnotherapy can help on a number of levels. Firstly hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation so when you are in a trance you are much calmer than when in waking consciousness. One of the first tools that we use with hypnosis is systematic desensitisation which means that you are exposed in a small way to the thing that you dislike. In the case of spiders, we may show you pictures and then videos of spiders to slowly desensitise you to your fear. During this process, you are always in control which means that you can decide how long you want to look at what is presented to you. We even have a taxidermy spider called Lucy to help in the later stages of this process. Over time the anxiety response will reduce and before you know it the thought of a spider will no longer bother you.
For other clients, the phobia goes much deeper. At some point in their life, they were in a situation where they encountered a spider and the fear began. In many cases, our fears and phobias are passed down from relatives. So perhaps when you were young a spider crawled across your living room floor. Initially, this may not have bothered you but if your mother or father started to shout and scream about the spider then suddenly as a young child you see this small creature as being a threat. The fear, therefore, started not because of the fear of the spider itself but because of the reactions of the parents. Arachnophobia Hypnotherapy can often help to find these hidden memories in the subconscious so that you have a better understanding of why you have your problem.
In some cases, we work with our clients to find out the source of their fear so that it can be released. In other instances, spider phobia is only part of the story. You may have never liked them that much but equally, you knew that you could deal with them. However, if you are suddenly in a period of high stress or anxiety all your other fears become heightened and before you know it the spider fear becomes much much worse. In cases such as these, we need to try and deal with the underlying anxiety in our Arachnophobia Hypnotherapy We even have a special anxiety hypnosis download to give to all our clients to practice in between sessions.
So if you are thinking about Arachnophobia Hypnotherapy call us today so we can talk about your particular circumstances. Get your fear resolved before this year’s spider season by ringing 01636 650 521
