intense physical symptoms
constant overthinking
panic attacks
a sense of being “on edge” most of the time
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone—and more importantly, it is something that can change.
Severe anxiety is often experienced when the body’s natural stress response becomes overactive.
This can lead to:
rapid heartbeat
dizziness or light-headedness
tight chest or shortness of breath
racing thoughts
difficulty relaxing
It can feel unpredictable and exhausting.

One of the key reasons severe anxiety feels so powerful is that it becomes a self-reinforcing cycle:
A thought or situation triggers anxiety
The body reacts strongly
Attention focuses on the feeling
The reaction intensifies
Over time, this pattern becomes automatic.
Hypnotherapy works by addressing the underlying patterns that drive anxiety, rather than just managing symptoms.
This can help to:
reduce the intensity of anxious responses
calm the body more naturally
break the cycle of panic and overthinking
create a greater sense of control
The focus is not on forcing calm, but allowing your system to reset and respond differently.
Many people try to:
control their thoughts
avoid triggers
“push through” anxiety
While understandable, this can sometimes keep the cycle going.
A more effective approach is to:
change how the response is experienced
reduce the sense of threat
allow the nervous system to settle
Sessions are tailored to your experience and may include:
understanding how your anxiety works
identifying underlying patterns
using modern hypnotherapy techniques to shift responses
You remain aware and in control throughout.
I offer hypnotherapy in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, as well as online sessions across the UK.
Yes, by addressing underlying patterns that drive anxiety rather than just symptoms.
Many people notice changes within a few sessions, though this varies.
Yes—while it can feel overwhelming, it is a learned response that can be changed.
Address:
Address: 26 Marlborough Close
Welwyn Herts AL6 0UG
Email: nigel@ukhypnosisandcoaching.co.uk
Phone: 07538 789777
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