20 May Overcoming Phobias Fast: Simple Effective Techniques
Looking for a therapist for phobias? Discover how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help you feel calm and in control.
What is a Phobia?
A phobia is an intense, persistent, and unreasonable fear of something (an object, place, situation, or feeling) that poses little or no actual danger. This fear can be so overwhelming that a person will go to great lengths to avoid the source of the fear, significantly impacting their daily life and causing distress.
So many people will accept living with a phobia and spend decades of their lives struggling (even passing the trauma down to their children), when it’s completely unnecessary because there is help available. Quick and effective techniques like EFT and hypnotherapy that can drastically improve quality of life by eliminating phobias and the limitations they cause.
Physiological and Physical signs of a Phobia can include
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- Avoidance
- Panic attacks
- Severe Anxiety
- Extreme fear/terror
- Hyperventilating
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Itchiness
- Lashing out – Fight, flight or freeze response
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What Is EFT and How Does It Work?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, is a powerful, evidence-based method that blends elements of cognitive therapy and acupressure. For those in the know it’s favoured by psychologists and therapists alike. While focusing on a fear or traumatic memory, you gently tap on specific meridian points on the body. This process helps calm the nervous system, reduce emotional intensity, and rewire the brain’s response to the trigger.
EFT Therapy for Fear of Flying, Public Speaking, Claustrophobia, Social Anxiety, Heights, Arachnophobia and much more.
EFT is particularly effective for common phobias like fear of flying, public speaking, and spiders. These intense reactions often originate from past experiences or subconscious associations. With EFT, we can access and neutralize these root causes quickly—often in just a few sessions.
For example, a client with a lifelong fear of flying may begin tapping while visualizing being on a plane. As we work through each layer of fear, the body’s stress response begins to relax. The once-triggering situation starts to feel neutral, or even safe.
Who does it work for?
Everyone! From toddlers to adults and those with neurodiversity challenges, it’s a simple and effective emotional regulation technique that can benefit all. It’s one that I’m qualified in and can teach you!
Why Choose a Therapist for Phobias Who Uses EFT?
If you’re searching for a therapist for phobias, finding one trained in EFT can be a game-changer. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EFT often delivers faster results with less emotional overwhelm. It’s gentle, empowering, and puts you in the driver’s seat of your healing journey as it’s one you can utilise by yourself for other situations where you need to gain an element of control over unwanted emotions.
Ready to Break Free from Fear?
Imagine all the things you will gain by losing the limitations of your fears and phobias. Whether it’s traveling confidently and calmly, speaking with ease, or encountering a spider without panic. These shifts are possible—and easier than you think.
Book a free consultation today I’m a therapist for phobias using EFT and can help you take your first step toward lasting freedom.
Or contact me with your questions or enquiry here – https://rebeccadakin.com/contact
A recent 5 Star Google review for my therapy services from a client who had arachnophobia.
“I recently had my first ever hypnotherapy session with Rebecca, and the only way I can begin to describe it is truly transformational. I’ve lived with arachnophobia for so long, and walking into this session I honestly didn’t know what it would be like. From the start, Rebecca created an incredibly safe and calm environment. She guided me through my fear in a way that I’ve never experienced before- I was able to voice what I was feeling without judgement and helped me understand it on a much deeper level. She offered insights and a new perspective that I had never considered, and gently challenged some of the beliefs I’ve held for so long. That to me, I really appreciated & i consider a sign of a great therapist.
What surprised me most was how effective the session was- before we began, my fear level was at a 10 by the end it was at 0… I felt calm both mentally and physically even when thinking about spiders. My body no longer reacts with panic, which is something I never thought I’d experience. Rebecca also taught me a practical technique I can rely on at any time, which has strengthened my confidence in managing my fear moving forward.
To anyone who might be struggling with a phobia or fear please consider giving hypnotherapy with Rebecca a try. Go in with an open mind, trust the process, and allow yourself the chance to experience the kind of internal calm & peace I did. Thank you Rebecca”