Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking

The fear of public speaking doesn’t just show up at work—it can affect weddings, interviews, social events, and even casual group conversations. The pressure to perform can lead to shaky hands, racing thoughts, a dry mouth, or the feeling of your mind going blank. It can feel like your body betrays you, even when you're prepared. Over time, this fear can influence career choices, prevent you from sharing ideas, and create a lingering sense of self-doubt. It’s not just about stage fright—it’s about feeling safe and confident using your voice.
Reasons Why You Might Have This Problem:
This fear often has deep roots—perhaps a school presentation gone wrong, being laughed at or dismissed, or growing up in an environment where speaking up wasn’t encouraged. It might not be one big event, but a slow layering of self-consciousness over time. The subconscious links visibility with danger, and so your body goes into protective mode: adrenaline, anxiety, avoidance. You may also hold unhelpful beliefs about what it means to speak in front of others—perfectionism, fear of looking foolish, or a belief that your ideas don’t matter.
Reasons You Might Resist Getting Treatment:
You might think this is just your personality—that you’re not a ‘confident person’. Or maybe you assume the only way through it is constant practice, fake confidence, or hoping it gets better with time. You may feel embarrassed to admit how much it affects you, or worry that a therapist will try to push you into giving a speech before you’re ready. Sometimes it just feels easier to avoid those situations altogether—even when they matter.
Why Cognitive Hypnotherapy Can Help:
Cognitive Hypnotherapy works by helping you shift the subconscious associations that keep you in fight-or-flight mode when you speak. It’s not about forcing you to ‘power through’—it’s about helping your nervous system learn that you’re safe. We use practical techniques to calm physical symptoms, challenge the old scripts in your mind, and build new experiences of success. The sessions are tailored, gentle, and grounded in real-life tools that help you feel more in control. With time, you can step into those moments with calm—not because the fear’s gone, but because it no longer runs the show.