If you are reading this page, you are not alone. It is estimated that 12% of people experience some type of phobia in their lifetime (Kessler et al., 2005).
Phobias are intense irrational fears related to specific objects or situations. They cause significant distress and lead to avoiding those objects or situations.
Traditional treatment options like cognitive behavioural therapy and exposure therapy have been shown to reduce phobia symptoms. A systematic review by Coelho, Canteras, and Fontenelle (2016), analysing 12 studies, found hypnotherapy was significantly effective in reducing phobia intensity, avoidance behaviour, and overall clinical severity — as effective as other evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy.
