Targeted Hypnotherapy for Phobias

“One of London’s best Hypnotherapists.” – Evening Standard

Hypnotherapy for Phobias

As a hypnotherapist based in London, I work with people with phobias. If you’ve been avoiding flying, driving, lifts, the sight of a spider; you’re not alone. Phobias can feel overwhelming and life-limiting.

I offer targeted, powerful hypnotherapy sessions to help free you from fear and restore your sense of ease. Whether it’s emetophobia, claustrophobia, fear of flying, spiders, or driving anxiety, this work doesn’t just help you cope, it helps you rewire the fear response completely.

Why hypnotherapy?

Rewire fear responses at the root, not just manage symptoms

Shift long-standing phobic patterns in as little as one session

Work with the unconscious mind at the root

Free yourself from avoidance and regain confidence and freedom

How it works

This isn’t talk therapy or long-term coaching. I offer 1–3 standalone sessions specifically for phobias. Often, one session is enough to create a profound shift.

We work directly with the unconscious mind, the part of you that runs fear reflexes and protective patterns. Using a safe, gentle hypnotic process, we can update your nervous system’s response so it no longer goes into overdrive. This is not a quick fix, it’s deep, lasting change

When we combine Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with hypnotherapy, we don’t just suppress the fear: we shift your relationship to it. It’s a powerful re-patterning of your system, from within.

This is a focused, one-off process designed to be direct, safe, and highly effective. For clients inside my coaching programmes, I often use hypnosis to support mindset change. But for phobias, the format is standalone and targeted.

“After just one session, I haven’t hesitated once to get on any form of transport, and even managed to sit comfortably in the middle of an extremely busy tube carriage without a second thought… I felt fully in control for the entire time. After the session, it felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders.” — Jennifer Wales

This isn’t talk therapy or long-term coaching. I offer 1–3 standalone sessions specifically for phobias. Often, one session is enough to create a profound shift.

We work directly with the unconscious mind — the part of you that runs fear reflexes and protective patterns. Using a safe, gentle hypnotic process, we can update your nervous system’s response so it no longer goes into overdrive. This is not a quick fix — it’s deep, lasting change

When we combine Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with hypnotherapy, we don’t just suppress the fear — we shift your relationship to it. It’s a powerful re-patterning of your system, from within.

“After just one session, I haven’t hesitated once to get on any form of transport, and even managed to sit comfortably in the middle of an extremely busy tube carriage without a second thought… I felt fully in control for the entire time. After the session, it felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders.” — Jennifer Wales

What a session looks like

Format

Online via Zoom
A short consultation to map out your fear pattern
A calm, focused hypnotic process
You stay awake and aware the whole time (this is not stage hypnosis)
We work with the root- not just the reaction

Is this right for you?

You’ve lived with a fear that limits your freedom
You’ve tried logic, CBT, flying courses or mindset work and it helped ; but didn’t land fully
You’re ready for a deep, lasting reset of how your system responds

Action

Ready to feel free again?

Whether it’s a fear you’ve lived with for years or something that’s recently taken hold, you don’t have to keep managing it alone.

One session can change everything.

Client reviews

“Before I started working with Gemma I felt pretty overwhelmed with no end in sight. I was taking on far too much and small things were making me spiral a bit. Since working with her I feel a lot more prepared and feel like my emotions are more regulated. People talk about having an emotional toolkit and I never knew what they were talking about, but I genuinely feel as though I’m better able to cope with life now. I have had realisations through our work that have made me a different person. I have told friends about working with Gemma and my exact words were “Gemma changed my life” and “Gemma is a magician”. I honestly don’t know what it is you do, but whatever it is- it works.”

Estée Lalonde

Founder of MIRROR WATER

“I truly could not recommend Gemma more highly. I was feeling lost career-wise, had been suffering from self-esteem issues and was looking to find greater purpose in what I did on a day-to-day basis. In such a short space of time, Gemma boosted my mind and outlook in immeasurable ways, and I say that as someone who had never tried therapy in any previous guise. For anyone wanting to understand themselves whilst proactively manifesting how they alter their mind and life, Gemma’s Neuro-Linguistic Programming method is the one. Gemma was my ’spotter’ and kept me to account in making the necessary changes in my life. As someone who naturally procrastinates, I am so glad I made the decision to book this course. Gemma is a confidant, champion and life coach rolled into one. I can’t thank her enough!”

Ivan

Finance Manager

“After experiencing a pretty low year, I was desperate for a change. My mental health had taken a battering and talking therapy had left me feeling more upset than I was when I started. Gemma came *highly* recommended and I’m honestly astounded and how different I feel in under 3 months. I genuinely feel like a new human being. Together we worked on shifting my perspectives around all aspects of my life; from motherhood to work, and even did a hypnosis session on my fear of vomiting which has changed the game. If you’re on the fence just do it. It’s the best investment I’ve ever made in my mental health. Thank you Gemma! x”

Anna Newton

Founder of The ANNA EDIT

“I found Gemma as I knew she had worked with people in my network and they raved about her. Working with Gemma has been a massive game changer for me. I have gone through years of CBT, talking therapy and coaching and Gemma has taught me more in the sessions than I have learnt in 10 years. What is different about the way I have worked with her, is how I have integrated so many of the tools that Gemma has taught me into my life making a massive difference to how I feel on a daily basis.”

Samantha Wallace

Squarespace

“When we started, I felt incredibly lost; going through a big transition career wise, struggling with grief, lost my identity since becoming a mum. I didn’t know how I was going to figure this muddle. Until I met you. Now, I have direction, I feel empowered, I have confidence, and I have my own business. If you want clarity, direction, and actually want to deal with issues head on and overcome them for once and all, Gemma is the coach for you. Gemma has changed my life, given me my spark back. She’s helped me finally understand my past, my fears and move forward. I have got more out of my sessions with Gemma, than I have in 10 years of Therapy. Honestly life changing.”

Victoria Bates

Event Consultant

“The program has changed my life! Her solutions focused approach helped me find the forward momentum I was looking for and equipped me with tools to help me get out of my head and back into the present. Somehow, before the first hour had ended, Gemma had helped me start to lift the weight of expectations and personal circumstances I had been carrying for years. The program is an extremely helpful way to understand your own thoughts and how they help or hinder you and it gives you the tools to challenge unhelpful ways of thinking to get out of your own way. As a coach Gemma has been invaluable, she is amazing at what she does but I have equal appreciation for her kindness and generosity.”

Bonnie Whitton

Community Consultant

“I felt like a shell of myself and was constantly anxious and every day was difficult. Since we worked together, my confidence and self-esteem has significantly increased. I have also had the confidence to make real, tangible changes to my life to shape things to suit me and what I want. I cannot tell you how much happier I am, and how my life feels more in control. I recommended you to a friend and simply said “I feel like myself again’. Thank you so much Gemma for everything. I really cannot believe how much of a change there has been from January to now. Life was very, very difficult this time last year, and I am so grateful for our sessions together as they really pulled me out of that hole.”

Fran

NHS

“Before working with Gemma, I was at the end of my tether with my anxiety, low self-worth and a stressful work environment. This changed my perspective on so many things that I previously thought were impossible to change. I would recommend you to people who are struggling with anxiety and have tried talking therapy without getting the change they crave or results they hoped for. I found Gemma to be kind, compassionate and gentle whilst having conviction and an assuredness in everything she has shared with me. I trust Gemma and always felt like I was in a safe space to share things and the result was the perfect balance of guidance and collaboration. I feel so different than I did before I started and that is truly down to Gemma and her work. “

Anna Heaton

Copywriter

“I would say that if you have perhaps tried other therapy or counselling routes and found little change, give this a go instead. These are massive shifts, and when I stop to really think about how much has changed in just six sessions, it’s quite incredible. Spending less time on the why is really liberating as in some other therapies I’ve left a session actually feeling worse and had zero motivation to make change in my life. Whereas with this programme, I felt better after every session with no exception and looked forward to the next one because of how positive, confident, and more knowledgeable I felt every time. The best thing is that people around me have noticed these changes too, and that really is testament to the quality of the sessions.”

Marina

Photographer

“Working with Gemma has had a such a big impact on my core relationships and has helped me to remove obstacles and create space to truly be myself. After my sessions with her I feel lighter and more free. I wasn’t expecting to experience such a big mental shift in such a short space of time, but her simple tips and tricks and reframing of situations have made big feelings so much more manageable and I noticed a difference in my behaviours and overall mental state almost immediately. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a change or who needs a bit of help in figuring out how to be the best version of themselves.”

Genie

“What I have learnt through working with Gemma is how to not worry about what happened before. That was not my story. What matters now is my story and my journey and that that story and journey is happy. And also understanding why I allowed what happened to happen and why, and never let it happen again. I have learnt to love myself, warts and all. And I have realized that I don’t have to please everyone. If you are thinking about working with Gemma just do it.”

Anon

“I decided to see Gemma for hypnosis after struggling with extreme claustrophobia for over two years. After just one session, I haven’t hesitated once to get on any form of transport, and even managed to sit comfortably in the middle of an extremely busy tube carriage without a second thought. Nor have I had any panic attacks or feelings of anxiety since our session. The session was a far cry from anything I had imagined hypnosis to be, and I felt fully in control for the entire time. After the session, it felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I cannot recommend Gemma enough and would encourage anyone struggling with any form of phobia or anxiety to give it a try.”

Jennifer Wales

“Since working with Gemma I feel calm and quiet in my own headspace. I no longer feel overwhelmed and anxious.I’ve got the confidence back to appreciate myself in a way I did not before. I am much more content in a way I didn’t think was possible. I now think I’ve got the tools to go out and find what purpose I really want to find in life. I’ve developed an internal strength that has massively changed the narrative I tell myself in my head.I’ve learnt to be more present in myself and think about what I need rather than the needs of others. I absolutely loved working with her. I’m in such a better place than when we started.”

Laura

TV Producer

“Working with Gemma, was the unblocker to me living the next stage of my life. Because of our sessions I’m going to have a second baby and approach the same situation again with an action plan to fall back along with improved problem solving abilities. I looked forward to our sessions and already felt a huge sense of relief after the first session.”

Julie

CEO

“After 10 years of living with anxiety I was ready to make a change. I didn’t expect that I would be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel so quickly. Gemma has given me some incredibly valuable tools to manage my own anxiety whilst being such a supportive figure to me. I was in a constant battle with anxiety and panic and in such a short time she managed to show me how to let go of it. It now no longer dictates my days. Gemma was also able to support and coach me around a huge decision in my life, a decision I know I needed to make but fear was stopping me.”

Lindsey Holland

Content Creator & Founder of Marnie Rays