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More freedom.
Less fear.

Would you like to board a flight, attend a dental appointment or have a needle without the fear taking over?

You may know what you want to do, yet still feel an automatic reaction holding you back. We can explore that response together and work towards feeling calmer and more able to choose.

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Fears and phobias hypnotherapy with Michelle Davidson.

Everyday changes that matter

What would being less afraid make possible?

A holiday you can look forward to. An appointment you can keep. Feeling more comfortable around a dog. Your goal can be something practical and personal.

Tara's video shares one person's experience. Your response and the number of sessions you need may be different.

Fears and phobias

Help with the situations you've been avoiding.

You don't need to know the name of your phobia. Tell me what happens, what you avoid and what you'd like to be able to do.

Fear of flying

Whether it's booking a trip, boarding, take-off or turbulence, we can focus on the parts of flying that feel difficult and what you'd like to experience instead.

Needle phobia

If vaccinations, blood tests or needles bring on fear, we can work towards approaching those appointments with greater calm and confidence.

Dental anxiety and fear of the dentist

Work towards feeling more comfortable with dental visits and procedures. If gagging makes appointments difficult, tell me about that too so we can discuss whether I can help.

Fear of certain animals

Explore the fear response and work towards feeling more comfortable around certain animals or bugs (dogs, birds, frogs, geckoes, spiders etc) with your boundaries and pace respected.

Other specific fears

Heights, enclosed spaces, spiders or another situation may be limiting your choices. You're welcome to ask about your particular fear.

Worry before the event

Sometimes anticipating an appointment or trip feels as difficult as the event itself. We can include that worry in what we work on together.

When knowing you're safe isn't enough

You might know logically that a dog, a flight or a needle is unlikely to harm you, yet still feel your heart race, your breathing change or an urgent need to get away. Being told to “just relax” doesn't necessarily help.

Sometimes the worry starts days before an appointment or trip. You might put things off, change your plans or miss out on something you would otherwise enjoy.

We start with what happens for you and what you would like to do more comfortably. You don't need to know the name of your phobia or have a clear explanation for how it began.

Experiences from my practice

Changes that made a difference.

Open each story to read more.

Illustrative photo of a child with a dog

Fears and phobias

From fear of dogs to playing fetch and taking Sal for a walk

One child's experience of finding confidence around dogs.

For one child I worked with, the fear of dogs was so strong that even patting a puppy felt out of reach.

After three hypnotherapy sessions, he was able to walk my dog, Sal. It was a meaningful change from something he had previously found frightening. His family had stopped visiting their friends who had a dog as it was too traumatising for their son. They carefully chose where they went outside, avoiding paths where dogs were being walked on lead. This was life changing for the whole family! His two sisters could ride along their faviourite path again.

One client's experience; results and the number of sessions vary. Photo is illustrative and does not show the client.

Anxiety and confidence

When anxiety threatened their adventure

New empty nesters found anxiety getting in the way of their travels.

A couple of new empty nesters set off to travel around Australia. But the further they travelled from home, the more anxious the wife became.

By the time her husband brought her to see me, she was overwhelmed, trembling, breathing shallowly and ready to abandon their trip.

After one hypnotherapy session, she left feeling calm and ready to continue. When I followed up a week later, they were still travelling, even further from home!

Sometimes a change in how we respond to fear can make all the difference.

One client's experience; results vary. Photo is illustrative and does not show the clients.

About Michelle

A practical, personal approach.

I'm Michelle Davidson, the practitioner behind On Target Hypnotherapy. I've been helping people change patterns that hold them back since 2012.

My work with fears has included supporting a client through vaccination appointments, helping a client who struggled with gagging to have a dental impression taken, and working with a child who was frightened of dogs.

Each person and situation is different. We start with what matters to you and shape the session around your needs.

More about Michelle

Michelle Davidson, On Target Hypnotherapy

Michelle Davidson
Clinical Hypnotist & Mindset Coach

What to expect

Start with a conversation.

Tell me what's happening

We'll discuss your fear, what you've already tried and the change you'd like to make. You can ask questions before deciding to book.

Work at your pace

Your session is personalised around you. You can speak, ask for a pause or stop at any time.

Review what has changed

We'll discuss how you're feeling and whether further support would be useful. The number of sessions depends on your needs and progress.

Learn more

Hypnosis for fears and phobias

Watch this introduction to my approach to helping people with fears and phobias.

A few common questions

Can a phobia change in one session?

Some clients have experienced a change in one session, while others need more time. I can't promise a particular result or number of sessions. We'll discuss your situation and review your progress.

Will I have to confront my fear during the session?

We will discuss the approach with you first. You can tell me what feels manageable, and any practical steps are agreed together.

Can I have a session online?

I offer online sessions as well as in-person appointments on the Sunshine Coast. We can discuss which option suits your situation.

How much does it cost?

Contact me to discuss your needs. I'll explain the session options and fees before you decide to book.

Get in touch

What would you like to feel more comfortable doing?

Tell me a little about your fear and we can discuss whether hypnotherapy might be a good fit. In-person appointments on the Sunshine Coast and online sessions are available.