Practical support to help you approach blood tests and vaccinations with more confidence and calm
Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist
I know how exhausting needle phobia can be. I help clients safely update the automatic responses that make blood tests and vaccinations difficult, so they can attend appointments with more confidence and calm.
Anxiety about needles often starts long before stepping into a clinic. Perhaps the moment a blood test is requested by a doctor or when planning overseas travel.
For those caught in this cycle, the challenges may include:
This ongoing cycle of stress and avoidance can severely impact long-term health, career or family opportunities, and overall well-being.
Logic doesn’t stop the fear: Needle phobia is an automatic, subconscious response. Even just thinking about entering a clinic can trigger an instinctive ‘survival’ response and may lead to a distressing drop in blood pressure — even though the rational brain knows the procedure is quick and safe.
Hypnotherapy aims to bypass the logical part of the brain and communicate directly with the subconscious. This enables us to safely update automatic patterns so that the prospect of a needle no longer triggers a distressing physical response.
During our collaborative sessions, you will discover how to:
“My experience with Francesca has been extremely positive. She is an intuitive and insightful therapist and professional at all times. She listens attentively and adjusts each session accordingly, resulting in positive outcomes. Highly recommended.”
A brief, obligation-free chat with Frankie to discuss your specific challenges and find out if clinical hypnotherapy may be helpful for you.
Around 3 to 6 secure online telehealth sessions focused on safely updating your automatic responses and building your practical toolkit for calm.
Approach your next blood test or vaccination feeling calmer, more confident and ready to take care of your health.
You don't have to 'white-knuckle' your way through vital healthcare appointments. Request a brief initial phone call with Frankie to find out if clinical hypnotherapy may be helpful for you.
Request a phone callNo. Clinical hypnotherapy is quite different from exposure therapy. We use guided relaxation to safely update the way the mind categorises medical environments, without exposing you to the things that set off the subconscious alarm system. You are never pushed to share or do more than you feel comfortable with.
Fainting is often related to the ‘vaso-vagal response’, which is triggered by subconscious distress. By helping the mind decouple the procedure from the feeling of panic, we aim to teach the nervous system how to stay calmer and more regulated. We also build your practical toolkit to help support physical calm during appointments.
The goal is to help you build your confidence as quickly as possible. Around three to six sessions are typically recommended to help with needle phobia. We will review your progress at each session to ensure you are building the mental framework and physical relaxation tools needed for your next medical visit.
Sessions are held via secure online video calls (telehealth). This allows you to learn new skills and practice calming techniques in the comfort of your own home, well before you ever step foot in a clinic.
Request a brief initial phone call with Frankie to find out if hypnotherapy may be helpful for your specific goals or challenges.
