{"id":69,"date":"2026-08-26T12:56:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/anxiety-stress\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T10:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:08:04","slug":"anxiety-stress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/anxiety-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety &amp; stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill-element is-style-rounded-outer has-base-color has-primary-to-secondary-top-to-bottom-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1111 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-2048x1536.avif 2048w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-400x300.avif 400w, https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pexels-energepic-com-27411-313690-800x600.avif 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anxiety &amp; stress<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you\u2019ve noticed a racing heart before a flight, a tight chest before a presentation, or a worry that won&#8217;t switch off no matter how hard you try to reason with it.&nbsp;<br><br>Anxiety, stress and phobias all stem from the same root: the body&#8217;s natural fight-or-flight response becoming a little too quick to switch on, or too slow to switch off. It can show up as general anxiety or stress that&#8217;s hard to shake, a specific phobia &#8211; like a fear of heights or spiders &#8211; or the lasting effects of trauma, including PTSD.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hypno-cbt.com\/directory\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Anxiety &amp; stress<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You might recognise some of these:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Acrophobia (Fear of heights)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;is an intense, irrational fear of heights that can trigger significant panic and avoidance behaviours, even when the person is in a secure location.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Anxiety (General<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a broad state of excessive and persistent worry and nervousness about everyday situations, often accompanied by physical symptoms like restlessness and difficulty concentrating.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Arachnophobia (Fear of spiders)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;is a very common specific phobia characterized by an overwhelming and distressing fear reaction to spiders, leading to active avoidance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Claustrophobia (Fear of enclosed spaces<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is an anxiety disorder marked by a strong fear of being in confined spaces, often driven by the fear of being trapped or suffocating.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Driving anxiety<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">involves significant nervousness or fear related to operating a vehicle or being a passenger, sometimes leading to panic attacks while on the road.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Emetophobia (Fear of vomiting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is an intense, often debilitating fear of vomiting, seeing vomit, or feeling nauseous, which can severely restrict social activities and eating<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Exam stress<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">refers to the excessive worry, tension, and anxiety a student experiences before, during, or after academic tests, which can impair performance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Fear of flying<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a common anxiety where a person experiences high levels of stress and panic at the thought of or during air travel.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Health anxiet<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>y<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is characterized by excessive preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, often leading to repeated checking of the body or seeking reassurance, sometimes referred to as hypochondriasis.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Mysophobia (Fear of germs\/dirt)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is an intense and often irrational fear of contamination and dirt, frequently leading to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Needle phobia<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(or trypanophobia) &nbsp;is the severe fear of medical procedures involving hypodermic needles, which can cause people to avoid necessary medical care.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Panic attacks<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">are sudden, brief periods of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions, such as a pounding heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness, even when there is no real danger.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Phobias (General category)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">refers to any type of overwhelming and debilitating, irrational fear of a specific object, place, situation, or animal that poses little actual danger but leads to extreme avoidance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Public speaking<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(or glossophobia) is a very common form of social anxiety where a person experiences high levels of nervousness and dread when giving a presentation or speech in front of an audience.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary>Stress<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;is the body\u2019s reaction to a challenge or demand, involving physical and emotional tension, and while short-term stress can be beneficial, prolonged stress can negatively impact health.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c2710d9f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-brand-tint-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><summary><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Trauma<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is a deep distressing or disturbing experience, or a physical injury, which can cause lasting emotional and psychological harm if not processed effectively.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sky-blue-tint-20-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1cc320b4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-80868740 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong><strong>You don&#8217;t have to just live with it &#8211; there are ways to feel steadier again.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypno-CBT brings together the practical, structured tools of CBT with the calming, focused state of hypnotherapy &#8211; working with both the conscious mind and the subconscious patterns that keep anxiety on repeat, with the aim of bringing a sense of calm, more freedom from avoidance, and space to feel like themselves again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you&#8217;ve experienced any of these issues and would like support, Find a therapist to see practitioners who can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p 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