Fear of germs (mysophobia)

Being careful about hygiene is sensible. A fear of germs goes further, with constant cleaning, avoiding touch and worrying long after the moment has passed.

What it feels like

• Washing or sanitising far more than you need to
• Avoiding door handles, public transport or handshakes
• Worry that lingers after touching something

Common questions

Where does it come from?

It can follow an illness, a health scare or a time like the pandemic. For some people it’s linked to OCD, which is worth talking to your GP about.

How do sessions work?

I use hypnotherapy and NLP to change how your mind responds to germs. 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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