Hypnotherapy for Fear of Public Speaking

Professional hypnosis treatments for the fear of public speaking (glossophobia) at the Wombourne Clinic near Wolverhampton

About Glossophobia

The fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) is just about the most common phobias that people suffer from and consuly for help with.

It can turn even the most robust individual into a nervous wreck!

Many people cannot imagine anything worse than having to get up and give a speech, or make a presentation at work!

For some, the fear of public speaking might create so much Anxiety that they would rather turn down a better paid job because it requires making presentations.

You can learn more about our general approach to hypnotherapy for anxiety in Wolverhampton here.

It is not uncommon for men to opt out of being their friends “best man” as they will be expected to make a speech at the wedding.

Typically just the thought of having to get up and speak publicly can result in:

• Palms sweating
• Hands and legs developing the shakes
• Thoughts start to race through the mind
• The heart starts to “pound”
• The memory goes completely blank
• Feeling like you’re blushing terribly

If you have suffered these “symptoms” when having to speak publicly, or develop these feelings at the prospect of having to do so, then you would appear to have this problem.

The Fear of Public Speaking as Social Anxiety Disorder!

In almost all of the cases that we have helped people to resolve their fear of public speaking it has been by recognising that this problem is a form of Social Anxiety Disorder.

Common underlying thoughts may be that:

• “I will make a fool of myself and people will think I’m an idiot”
• “I’ll forget or stumble over my words and people will think I’m stupid”
• “I’m not as clever as the other people and people will think I’m a fraud”

The common thread in these thoughts is that “other people” will come to some conclusion about them and almost always this is believed to be some sort of negative conclusion.

People hardly ever think to themselves; “I bet they’ll all think I’m brilliant at public speaking”.. even though they might be!

What Could Cause a Fear of Public Speaking?

Experiences leading to a fear of public speaking often stem from a blend of social pressures and past encounters that shape our self-perception.

For instance, a child who faced criticism for stuttering in front of classmates may internalise that moment, associating public speaking with embarrassment or judgement.

Similarly, individuals who have experienced negative feedback after presentations, or who were compared unfavourably to peers during formative years, might develop a pervasive fear of speaking in front of others, perceiving the act as a potential for humiliation.

Furthermore, cultural expectations, such as the pressure to perform well in educational settings or family gatherings, can amplify feelings of inadequacy, and contribute to the belief that one’s worth is measured by the ability to communicate effectively in public.

Over time, these experiences can solidify into anxiety, creating a cycle of avoidance that reinforces the fear of public speaking.

Recognising and unpacking these underlying narratives is a crucial step toward overcoming glossophobia and reclaiming confidence in one’s voice.

Hypnotherapy for the Fear of Public Speaking

Hypnotherapy for Glossophobia can be particularly effective for helping people to locate and then use many of their own inner strengths and resources to combat the problems associated with the Fear of Public Speaking.

In this respect, hypnotherapy helps a person to ‘help themselves’ in very much the same way as other therapeutic approaches.

Taking anywhere between 6 and 10 sessions, hypnotherapy for the Fear of Public Speaking involves understanding how your earlier experiences, core beliefs and values have played a role in forming and reinforcing your phobia.

Hypnosis itself is very relaxing and allows you to explore memories and experiences related to your the Fear of Public Speaking that you might want to re-think in order to produce more positive responses and outcomes.

Joan has also created a 6 session fear of public speaking support programme.

Initial Consultations

Joan offers all prospective clients a low cost (£30) initial consultation to discuss your mental health concerns.

During this 50 minute consultation Joan will discuss the various options that are available to you and make a considered recommendation based on your individual personal circumstances.

At Wolverhampton Hypnotherapy we understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship and so place a great emphasis on being able to meet PRIOR to agreeing any kind of help.

Our policy is to help people make a fully balanced & considered decision about undertaking therapy with us, including both the financial, work-load and personal implications.

E-mail joan at:

Joan@WolverhamptonHypnotherapy.co.uk