Hypnotherapy for Blushing

Professional hypnosis treatments for blushing and erubescence problems at the Wombourne Clinic in Wolverhampton

What is the Blushing Reaction?

Blushing is also known as Erythrophobia when it develops into a phobia.

It is the involuntary reddening of the face, usually (but not always) triggered by an emotional experience such as embarrassment or stress.

More often than not, other areas of the body – such as the neck, ears and upper chest – can also be affected.

As well as causing redness, it can also make the affected area actually feel hot – often described as feeling “flush.”

Although this is a normal reaction to certain situations, most people feel very self-conscious when they Blush and would like to be able to stop those “inappropriate” blushes.

What Causes Blushing?

“Normal” you blush when a strong emotional trigger stimulates the nervous system to widen the blood vessels in the face, technically known as “vaso-dilation.”

This increases the flow of blood into the blood vessels just underneath the skin, causing your face to turn red.

It can be triggered by both Psychological as well as Physical causes, such as:

• Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia) – the fear of social situations and being around people (psychological)
• Rosacea – a skin condition that mainly affects the face (physiological)
• Female Menopause (physiological)
• Some medications – for example Tamoxifen used in breast cancer treatment (physiological)

It can also be triggered by alcohol consumption, hot drinks, eating hot or spicy food and strenuous exercise.

We recommend that you always consult your GP prior to contacting us in order to rule out any of the physiological causes listed above.

Do I Need Therapy for Blushing?

Most people will blush from time to time, and it’s not usually a cause for concern.

However, if you blush frequently it can have a significant negative impact and can lead to the person avoiding certain situations and interacting with other people.

If it has become a problem then consider making an appointment to come along for one of our Confidential initial Assessments where we can discuss the types of therapy available.

Hypnotherapy for Blushing

Hypnotherapy is a highly effective method for assisting individuals in uncovering and harnessing their inner strengths and resources to address the challenges associated with blushing.

This approach empowers individuals to take charge of their own healing process, similar to other therapeutic modalities.

Typically requiring 6 to 10 sessions, hypnotherapy for blushing focuses on exploring how past experiences and core beliefs have contributed to the development and reinforcement of this issue.

The practice of hypnosis is inherently soothing and facilitates a journey through past memories and experiences related to blushing, allowing for the opportunity to reconsider these instances and foster more positive reactions and outcomes.

Blushing Hypnotherapy for Young Adults

Research into 18–25-year-olds seeking therapy found that there are a number of barriers to help-seeking including difficulty identifying the problem, concerns about stigma, preference for self-reliance and uncertainty about where to go for help.

At Wolverhampton Hypnotherapy we have developed two distinct pathways to address these specific limitations, firstly a page dedicated to hypnotherapy for young adults and secondly, a page outlining how parents can help their son or daughter access therapy without taking-over or imposing the need for therapy upon them.

CBT Therapy for Blushing

If you’re unsure about undertaking a course of hypnotherapy for blushing problems then you might like to consider a structured programme of CBT with Paul who runs our main applied psychology business Tranceform.