Speak with Ease Using Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Anxiety
Conquer Your Fear and Speak with Confidence
Harnessing Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Anxiety
Do you feel anxious, panicked, or even paralysed at the thought of speaking in front of an audience? You are not alone. Many people—whether they are professionals, students, or performers—experience public speaking anxiety. The encouraging news is that this challenge can be overcome. Hypnotherapy offers a powerful and natural approach to address the issue right at its source: the subconscious mind.
Understanding Public Speaking Anxiety
Public speaking anxiety, often referred to as glossophobia, involves an overwhelming fear or nervousness when addressing others. It’s important to note that even individuals who are otherwise confident and articulate may encounter symptoms such as:
- A racing heart
- Dry mouth
- Shaky hands or voice
- Sweating or feelings of nausea
- Mental blocks or forgetfulness
- Avoidance of speaking opportunities
This form of anxiety can impact not just formal presentations but also meetings, interviews, classroom discussions, wedding speeches, and even casual conversations. If left unaddressed, it can hinder your career progression, erode self-esteem, and prevent you from fully expressing your potential.
This is where hypnotherapy steps in to help alleviate public speaking anxiety effectively.
Hello, I'm Mary Galanis
As a certified Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I am dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with a blend of practicality and compassion. I recognize that anxiety, especially in public speaking, can significantly impact both your professional and social life. My goal is to empower you by providing the treatments and tools necessary to conquer this anxiety and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
I focus on delivering tangible results through personalized treatment plans that incorporate a variety of proven methods, including Hypnosis, EMDR for trauma, Psychotherapy, and Somatic Healing. Your holistic well-being is always at the forefront of our collaboration.
Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy are well-regarded by medical professionals as safe and effective approaches to address the underlying patterns of public speaking anxiety. Together, we will identify these root causes and work toward regaining clarity and purpose, ultimately breaking free from this habit for good.
Outside of my practice, I cherish time spent with my two adult daughters, enjoy practicing yoga, and find joy in relaxing with my two cats. I believe in the importance of continuous growth—both personally and professionally—as I strive to help you become the most balanced version of yourself.
Together, we will embark on a tailored journey toward enhanced wellness.
Here’s to better and better.
How Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy Treat Public Speaking Anxiety
Why Choose Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Anxiety?
When it comes to tackling public speaking anxiety, traditional methods like breathing exercises, practice sessions, and exposure therapy can certainly be beneficial. However, these approaches often focus on alleviating the symptoms rather than addressing the underlying issues. The fear of public speaking is rarely a conscious decision; instead, it is a deeply rooted pattern stored in the subconscious mind. This fear can stem from past experiences, concerns about judgment, or feelings of self-doubt.
Hypnotherapy offers a unique solution by gently tapping into the subconscious where these negative beliefs and emotional triggers reside. By identifying and reframing these beliefs, hypnotherapy allows individuals to replace them with positive and empowering suggestions. This process helps cultivate a sense of calm, confidence, and control when facing public speaking situations.
How Does Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Work?
During a typical hypnotherapy session, you will be guided into a relaxed and focused state reminiscent of daydreaming. In this serene environment, your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive changes. Here’s how the process unfolds:
1. Identifying the Root Cause:
Your hypnotherapist will work with you to uncover when and how your anxiety around public speaking began. Was it triggered by an embarrassing moment? A harsh critique? Or perhaps a fear of making mistakes? Gaining insight into the origins of your fear allows for greater awareness and understanding.
2. Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns:
While in this relaxed state, limiting beliefs such as “I’ll mess up” or “I’m not good enough” can be gently replaced with empowering affirmations like:
- “I speak clearly and with confidence.”
- “I enjoy sharing my ideas.”
- “I remain calm and composed in front of others.”
These new messages are repeated and reinforced, enabling your subconscious to adopt a healthier narrative regarding public speaking.
3. Practising Calm Responses:
Hypnotherapy also trains both your mind and body to stay relaxed during high-pressure situations. Through guided visualisation techniques, you will mentally rehearse delivering speeches confidently while engaging your audience and managing nerves — all while maintaining composure.
Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Public Speaking Anxiety:
- Reduced fear and anxiety before and during presentations
Enhanced clarity and focus while speaking - Increased self-confidence in both public and professional settings
- Ability to embrace speaking opportunities rather than dread them
- Lasting change through targeted work with the subconscious mind
Many clients experience significant improvements after just a few sessions, especially when hypnotherapy is complemented by practical communication coaching.
Who Can Benefit?
Hypnotherapy for public speaking is ideal for anyone eager to enhance their communication skills. This includes individuals looking to:
- Deliver engaging presentations at work or school
- Perform confidently on stage or in front of a camera
- Participate more assertively in meetings or interviews
- Speak up comfortably in social and professional settings
- Alleviate performance anxiety and perfectionism
Whether you are a corporate professional, student, teacher, performer, or entrepreneur, hypnotherapy can help you tap into the confidence that already resides within you.
Real, Lasting Change
Unlike temporary solutions or quick fixes, hypnotherapy for public speaking anxiety fosters deep and lasting transformation. By addressing the subconscious mind, you’re not merely learning to cope; you’re fundamentally altering your automatic responses for good.
Picture yourself stepping onto a stage, entering a boardroom, or standing at a wedding podium — feeling grounded, confident, and ready. This vision can become your reality with the help of hypnotherapy.
Ready to Find Your Voice?
If you're weary of being held back by nerves or fear, now is the time to break free. With hypnotherapy for public speaking, you can conquer anxiety, unlock your inner confidence, and speak with the calm authority you deserve.
Schedule a confidential session today and explore how powerful you can be when your mind collaborates with you rather than against you.
Success Stories
Public Speaking was always nerve wracking for me. I couldnt see beyond my fears of standing up infront of people. Hypnotherapy is the way to go. It creates a sense of wellbeing and accomplishment.
Mary helped me confront my self doubts. I was never any good as a student and I thought public speaking was one of them. Now I do presentations without stressing. Its about understanding yourself.
FAQs
The anxiety related to speaking in public is considered a fear that is often linked to the act of performing. This fear typically arises when an individual exaggerates the importance of conveying their thoughts in front of an audience, worrying that they may face criticism and risk damaging their reputation and perceived competence.
While it is common to experience nerves or unease when being in the spotlight, severe cases of glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, can have detrimental effects on a person's quality of life. Public speaking phobia restricts social interactions and interpersonal opportunities, posing challenges in navigating society and relationships.
Although it may not lead to long-term physical health issues, the anxiety symptoms associated with this phobia can diminish an individual's quality of life. This can range from experiencing overall discontentment to developing avoidance behaviors in social settings, potentially impeding one's ability to reach desired professional and personal objectives.
It is advisable to adopt a proactive approach in addressing your fear of public speaking.
Sessions last for 60 minutes. This gives me time to treat both the mind and the body. The first session lasts for 90 minutes. All other sessions are 60 minutes each.
Beginning: Typically, each session begins with a discussion of what’s happened since your last session. This gives us a clear idea of the progress you feel you’ve made and what areas we need to focus on.
Middle: You’ll sit back, relax, and listen as you receive hypnotherapy (most clients’ favourite part of the session!).
End: Finally, we’ll discuss what actions need to take place between this session and your next to ensure your healing continues.
- Most people start seeing improvements within 3 to 6 sessions.
- Deeper, longer-lasting confidence often builds across 6 to 10 sessions.
Everyone is different, and it depends on how long you’ve been struggling with anxiety, how open you are to the process, and what other stressors may be contributing to the fear.
Public speaking anxiety is often tied to subconscious beliefs and past experiences. Hypnotherapy helps you access that deeper part of your mind in a calm, focused state where lasting change is easier to create. Instead of just using logic to overcome nerves, hypnotherapy works from within to reframe old thoughts and feelings about speaking in front of others.
Through this process, you’ll:
- Uncover past experiences or internal messages like "I’m not good enough" or "I always mess it up"
- Replace negative thoughts with more helpful ones like "I can do this" or "I speak clearly and calmly"
- Visualise success so your brain becomes familiar with confidence, not fear
- Reduce emotional triggers like fear of judgement or anxiety about being seen
- Build emotional strength and resilience, so you bounce back quicker and feel more grounded
Hypnotherapy helps you shift from overthinking and self-doubt into a state where you feel calm, capable and more in control while speaking.
Each session is personalised and supportive. The focus is on helping you feel safe, understood and gently guided through the process. You’ll usually begin with a short chat about your goals and challenges, followed by an explanation of how hypnotherapy works. Then the session moves into a relaxed state, where your therapist will guide you through:
- Calming your mind and body
- Uncovering unhelpful patterns or fears
- Replacing them with confident, empowering beliefs
- Mentally rehearsing success in speaking situations
Afterwards, you'll feel relaxed and often surprised at how powerful the experience can be. Many people leave feeling lighter and more hopeful, even after the first session.
Choose a hypnotherapist who is trained through a recognised program and has experience working with performance anxiety. In Australia, it's helpful to look for professionals registered with:
- The Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association (AHA)
- The Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA)
- The International Strategic Psychotherapists Association (ISPA)
These ensure high standards, professional ethics and ongoing training.
Simply send me a message using the enquiry/booking form or book in a 30-minute free discovery call, and I’ll be in touch!
Or if you’d like to have a quick chat prior to booking a session, you can also call me on 0411 11 4587.
I look forward to meeting you.