Fear of water (aquaphobia)

A fear of water can stop you swimming, going on holiday, joining in with your children at the pool, or even enjoying a bath.

What it feels like

• Avoiding pools, the sea or boats
• Panic if your face goes under
• Worry when others are in the water

Working on the fear is a great first step. Lessons with a qualified instructor are the safest way to build real confidence in the water.

Common questions

Where does it come from?

Often a near drowning or a frightening moment in water as a child. Sometimes it’s learned from a parent who couldn’t swim.

How do sessions work?

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