Fear of intimacy (aphenphosmphobia)

A fear of intimacy can be about physical closeness, emotional closeness, or both. It can affect relationships even when you care deeply about the other person.

What it feels like

• Discomfort with touch, hugs or closeness
• Keeping conversations on the surface
• Pulling back when someone gets close

Common questions

Where does it come from?

Often rooted in past relationships, upbringing or a difficult experience. We work with care and at your pace.

How do sessions work?

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