Fear of failure (atychiphobia)

A fear of failure can stop you starting things, applying for jobs or finishing what you began. It often hides behind perfectionism and putting things off.

What it feels like

• Waiting until things feel perfect before you start
• Avoiding challenges you might not succeed at
• Harsh self-criticism when things go wrong

Common questions

Where does it come from?

Often high expectations growing up, criticism, or a public setback the mind never wants to repeat.

How do sessions work?

I use hypnotherapy and NLP to change how your mind responds to the risk of failing. Sessions are one to one over Zoom, and you get a recording of the hypnosis to listen to afterwards.

How many sessions will I need?

Many clients notice a real difference after one 90 minute session. If the fear goes back a long way, three sessions gives us room to make the change stick.

Ready to start?

Book a £49 consultation call and we’ll talk through your fear, or take the free suitability test first.

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