Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief and Inner Calm
Anxiety can appear suddenly or gradually, sometimes without a clear trigger: chest tightness,
accelerated heartbeat, short breathing, a knot in the stomach, racing thoughts or a feeling of
losing control. It can disrupt your sleep, your concentration, your decisions and your overall
sense of well-being. Hypnosis offers a gentle, respectful and highly effective approach to
reduce anxiety and restore emotional stability.
Hypnosis works at the unconscious level, where emotional reactions and automatic responses are
stored. Instead of fighting the anxiety with willpower, it calms the nervous system, reduces
internal alarms and reconnects you to a deeper sense of safety and clarity.
To better understand how hypnosis works, you may visit:
What is hypnosis?
To support your progress between sessions, you can also use the dedicated app:
Hypnosis with Maude Favre
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Why Does Anxiety Occur?
Anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It is a protective response from the nervous system,
often activated after stress, emotional intensity or internal overload. When the body is unable
to return to balance, anxiety becomes a recurring state of vigilance.
Common causes include:
- chronic stress and mental overload,
- a nervous system stuck in “high alert mode”,
- unresolved emotional experiences,
- strong internal pressure or perfectionism,
- repetitive thoughts or overthinking,
- past events echoing into present situations.
Hypnosis does not erase these experiences, but it changes the way your unconscious interprets
them – reducing the internal alarm and allowing you to feel safe again.
How Hypnosis Helps Reduce Anxiety
During a session, you are guided into a calm, altered state of consciousness. You remain
aware, but more relaxed and more receptive. In this state, the brain can reprogram old
patterns and reduce the hypersensitivity that fuels anxiety.
Hypnosis can help you to:
- reduce the intensity and frequency of anxiety,
- calm physical reactions (tight chest, tension, rapid heartbeat),
- slow down mental rumination,
- release emotional overload,
- restore a sense of inner stability and safety,
- break the automatic “alarm response” when it is no longer needed.
Many clients notice relief after the first sessions and feel progressively more stable and grounded.
This Session Is for You If…
- You experience recurring anxiety or sudden anxiety spikes
- You feel overwhelmed by your thoughts
- Your body reacts strongly to stress (tight chest, trembling, sweating)
- You fear losing control or fear the worst
- You struggle to relax or switch off your mind
- You want to recover a calm, balanced emotional state
What to Expect During the Session
The session begins with a conversation to understand your anxiety: when it appears, how it feels
in your body, what triggers it and how it influences your daily life. This helps to personalise
the hypnosis work.
You are then guided into hypnosis. You remain aware and in control, while entering a calmer,
more receptive state. This allows the nervous system to slow down, the emotional load to ease,
and the internal signals of danger to diminish.
Many people leave the session feeling lighter, clearer and more anchored, with a renewed
sensation of inner space and breathing freedom.
FAQ – Hypnosis & Anxiety
1. How many sessions will I need?
Many clients notice improvement after 1 to 3 sessions. A longer follow-up may be helpful
for deeper or long-standing anxiety.
2. Can hypnosis stop an anxiety attack?
Hypnosis can significantly reduce the intensity of a panic episode and help prevent future
ones by calming the nervous system.
3. Will I have to relive my fears?
No. Hypnosis works gently and does not require re-exposure to trauma. It focuses on safety,
calm and internal regulation.
4. Can hypnosis replace medication?
No. Hypnosis is a complementary approach. If you are taking medication, continue it and consult
your doctor for any adjustment.
5. How can I reinforce the benefits between sessions?
You can deepen your progress with the app:
Hypnosis with Maude Favre
.