Phobias

Agoraphobia-fear of going out
 55 year old woman presented with the fear of going out and doing everyday things. Previously outgoing and fun, now had severe panic attacks without any warning. In the space of just 2 months, she was able to rediscover her former self, is enjoying overseas holidays, socialising and eating out. In her words:

 

My Testimony of Umesh Damania.
As a consequence of an accumulation of different personal events that happened during last year, I found myself fearful of going out and undertaking everyday activities. These fears manifested themselves in the form of severe panic attacks that could come on at anytime, anywhere. This made me not want to leave the house nor want to meet people. I was previously an outgoing, fun loving, positive person. My cup was always half full. Having effectively lost my former self, I was recommended to see Umesh. Over a relatively short period of time, I had a number of consultations, some of which were quite challenging for me.

 

However throughout the whole process Umesh was there for me, very supportive, and never more than a phone call away. He inspired me to overcome my fears. As a consequence I rediscovered my former self. Today I am in control and no longer ruled by my fears. I still have moments of anxiety but through Umesh's teachings I am able to take control of the situation. It does not control me.
I am so thankful to have had the good fortune to find Umesh and to have received and benefited from his counsel, his support, his care and his guidance. I do hope these words inspire other people in need of help and support to seek out Umesh.


All of the above was given freely and willingly in an effort to help others.

Jan B

 

Emetophobia-fear of being sick

12 year old child presented with the fear of being sick, and of those near being sick. It took 3 fantastic sessions to resolve this. They were able to go on the annual school trip to France by ferry, enjoy family holidays overseas for the first time in 5 years, and be comfortable about those around them being unwell. In their words “It’s the biggest change to my life, it’s the best gift I received”

Fear of flying

 20 year old female presented with the fear of flying, in particular with long haul flights. It only took 3 sessions to prepare her for a 3 month long haul holiday. In her words,

 

My fear of flying didn't begin until I was a teenager; I wasn't completely sure what had made me so afraid but the feeling that I would get during take-off and turbulence made me feel very uncomfortable. Every time that I would get on a plane over the next few years I seemed to be reacting worse and worse to this fear, until I got to the point where I would get very tearful and not be able to relax, I couldn't even get out of my seat during the flight and could never calm down enough to be able to go to sleep. I finally decided that I needed to get help when I had made plans to go travelling with a friend. I knew that I would be on long-haul flights and I didn't want my fear of flying to worry or bother me during my months away.

 

I was open to the idea of hypnotism and was recommend to go and see Umesh by my mother who works at the same practice as him. Before I went to my first session I spoke to Umesh on the phone and we spoke about my issue and the different ways that we could try and overcome this fear. I felt very comfortable speaking to Umesh and was looking forward to beginning the process.
I felt a bit apprehensive on my first session as I was not sure whether or not the hypnotism would work on me, but it went very well and I felt very positive about continuing with the course.
Over the next two sessions I had, I began to feel so much better at the thought of flying and no longer had a feeling of dread when thinking about my up-coming flights, I noticed a change in my confidence, and when I talked to people about my travels, the first thing that came to my mind was how exited I was and not how afraid I would be on the flights.


I enjoyed working with Umesh as although it was a difficult thing that I was dealing with, he made me feel relaxed and comfortable and in a way made the sessions seem quite fun.
Also when 1 struggled with some of the things I was being taught (a method of breathing to help relax) he was very patient and didn't try to rush me. In addition to this, Umesh kept in regular contact over email to see how I was getting on and very kindly said that if I ever needed to call him if I felt apprehensive about anything, he would be happy to talk to me.


( I will write the last paragraph after I have been on a plane).


"I have been on three flights so far (one was 12hours long!) and i was completely fine on all of them. Not scared at all during take off and i could get up and walk around the plane without worrying. I feel so much better about travelling now".

Becky L