Anxiety, Stress & Phobias
Help for Anxiety, phobias and stress related issues with Counselling, Hypnotherapy, CBT and Hypno-CBT
Anxiety - which can show up as persistent worry, panic attacks, physical tension, avoidance behaviours and sleep disturbance - may start as a normal reaction to stress but can spiral into a debilitating disorder; at OLIP Therapy (online or in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) we combine hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR and counselling to access and reframe subconscious thought patterns, process trauma, interrupt compulsive avoidance, promote deep relaxation and teach practical coping strategies, empowering you to reclaim calm, confidence and control with evidence-based techniques honed over 20 years.
Anxiety - which can show up as persistent worry, panic attacks, physical tension, avoidance behaviours and sleep disturbance - may start as a normal reaction to stress but can spiral into a debilitating disorder; at OLIP Therapy (online or in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) we combine hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR and counselling to access and reframe subconscious thought patterns, process trauma, interrupt compulsive avoidance, promote deep relaxation and teach practical coping strategies, empowering you to reclaim calm, confidence and control with evidence-based techniques honed over 20 years.
Anxiety
Exam nerves - Whether you’re facing exams, driving tests, job interviews, presentations or public speaking, OLIP Therapy combines hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling (online or in Fareham, Portsmouth & Southampton) to help you conquer pre-test nerves by inducing deep relaxation, boosting confidence, improving focus, reframing negative thoughts with positive suggestions and teaching practical relaxation strategies. Should deeper anxiety or underlying issues emerge, our Analytical Therapy can be incorporated to address root causes, ensuring you approach every challenge calmly and perform at your best.
Exam Nerves
Fears and phobias - Fears and phobias—whether a controllable dislike or an intense, uncontrollable panic triggered by past experiences or symbolic anxieties (like fear of flying as a fear of losing control)—can be overcome at OLIP Therapy through a blend of hypnotherapy (for deep relaxation, reframing negative associations and desensitisation), counselling and CBT (to identify triggers, restructure thoughts, practise gradual exposure and build coping and emotional-regulation skills) and EMDR (to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge), all delivered online or in person across Hampshire by therapists with over 20 years’ evidence-based expertise, empowering you to face and conquer your fears with confidence.
Fears and Phobias
Fear of dentists - Fear of dentists—a common phobia rooted in past painful experiences, loss of control and anxiety about drills or injections—can be overcome at OLIP Therapy through a tailored blend of hypnotherapy (to induce deep relaxation and reframe negative associations), CBT and counselling (to challenge catastrophic thoughts, build coping strategies and gradually desensitise), plus EMDR if trauma is involved, all delivered online or at our Hampshire clinics in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester by therapists with over 20 years’ evidence-based expertise, empowering you to face the dentist’s chair with confidence and ease.
Fear of Dentists
Fear of being sick - Fear of being sick (emetophobia) can trigger intense anxiety around nausea or vomiting leading to avoidance of social situations, certain foods or travel. At OLIP Therapy we combine hypnotherapy, CBT, counselling and EMDR (online or at our Hampshire clinics in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) to reprogram subconscious fear responses, reduce panic through gradual exposure and coping strategies, and build lasting resilience with evidence-based techniques and over 20 years’ clinical expertise, so you can confidently reclaim your life.
Fear of being Sick
Fear of intimacy - Many people experience sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, low libido, fear of intimacy, fetishes and the emotional fallout of these issues that can stem from anxiety, past trauma and low self-esteem; at OLIP Therapy (online or in person across Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) we offer confidential, sensitive support through a tailored blend of counselling, hypnoanalysis, hypnosis and hypnotherapy to uncover and resolve underlying triggers, reduce performance anxiety, reframe negative beliefs and restore sexual confidence and satisfaction.
Fear of Intimacy
Fear of flying (aerophobia) can range from mild anxiety at the thought of boarding to full-blown panic that stops you from taking holidays, attending important events, or pursuing career opportunities. At OLIP Therapy we offer tailored hypnotherapy both online or in person across Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester that combines deep relaxation, thought-reframing and gradual desensitisation to help you regain calm and confidence for air travel (with VR therapy launching in 2025), backed by a free initial consultation and proven to help the 2.5–5% of people who genuinely suffer from this phobia.
Fear of Flying
Fear of needles is a common phobia rooted in past painful experiences such as loss of control and anxiety about drills or injections. This can be overcome at OLIP Therapy through a tailored blend of hypnotherapy (to induce deep relaxation and reframe negative associations), CBT and counselling (to challenge catastrophic thoughts, build coping strategies and gradually desensitise), plus EMDR if trauma is involved, all delivered online or at our Hampshire clinics in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester by therapists with decades of evidence-based expertise, empowering you to face needle exposure with confidence and ease.
Fear of Needles
Health anxiety, characterised by persistent, distressing worries about health and catastrophic interpretations of normal bodily sensations, can hijack your life with checking behaviours, doctor-shopping and avoidance. At OLIP Therapy (online or in person in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) we combine hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR and counselling to reframe unhelpful beliefs, desensitise anxiety responses, process underlying trauma, teach practical coping strategies and foster deep relaxation, empowering you with evidence-based techniques and decades of expertise to reclaim peace of mind and confidence in your health.
Health Anxiety
Panic attacks – Anxiety, which can show up as persistent worry, panic attacks, physical tension, avoidance behaviours and sleep disturbance, may start as a normal reaction to stress but can spiral into a debilitating disorder. At OLIP Therapy (online or in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester) we combine hypnotherapy, CBT, EMDR and counselling to access and reframe subconscious thought patterns, process trauma, interrupt compulsive avoidance, promote deep relaxation and teach practical coping strategies, empowering you to reclaim calm, confidence and control with evidence-based techniques honed over decades in practice.
Panic Attacks
Phobias - whether a controllable dislike or an intense, uncontrollable panic triggered by past experiences or symbolic anxieties (like fear of flying as a fear of losing control) - can be overcome at OLIP Therapy through a blend of hypnotherapy (for deep relaxation, reframing negative associations and desensitisation), counselling and CBT (to identify triggers, restructure thoughts, practise gradual exposure and build coping and emotional-regulation skills) and EMDR (to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge), all delivered online or in person across Hampshire by therapists with decades of evidence-based expertise, empowering you to face and conquer your fears with confidence.
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder - PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can follow any overwhelming or traumatic experience, such as accidents, assaults, loss or abuse, and often causes flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness and intrusive thoughts. At OLIP Therapy (online or in-person across Hampshire), we use EMDR, hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling to safely reprocess traumatic memories, reduce emotional intensity, rebuild a sense of safety and control, and restore your wellbeing using evidence-based approaches developed over decades of helping clients heal and thrive.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
Shyness - At OLIP Therapy, we help you build genuine, lasting confidence. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, social anxiety, imposter syndrome or fear of failure, our personalised hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling (online or across Hampshire) that reprograms limiting beliefs, reduces anxiety, boosts self-worth and equips you with practical tools to speak up, take action and feel comfortable in your own skin, using proven methods refined over 20 years of clinical experience.
Shyness
Social anxiety - Social anxiety can make everyday interactions such as speaking up in meetings, going to events or even making eye contact feel overwhelming. At OLIP Therapy (online or in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester), we use a powerful blend of hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling to reduce fear of judgement, reframe negative thought patterns, build confidence and calm, and help you feel more comfortable and in control in social situations, with personalised support backed by decades of experience.
Social Anxiety
Stress can affect your body, emotions and behaviour leading to anxiety, burnout, poor sleep, health problems and difficulty coping with daily life. At OLIP Therapy (online or in-person in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & Winchester), we offer personalised support using hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling to help you manage pressure more effectively, reframe unhelpful thinking, relax deeply, build emotional resilience and regain balance, with evidence-based techniques developed over 20 years of helping clients thrive.
