Ericksonian hypnosis therapy is different from traditional hypnotherapy because it uses indirect suggestions that are hidden in conversation. This makes them hard for the mind to pick out, so they will make it through to the unconscious level and be accepted.

The process starts by using hypnosis to make you feel very calm and relaxed. Then, instead of simply "telling" your unconscious what to do, Ericksonian techniques use stories and metaphors to steer your mind into a desirable line of thinking.

NLP treatments work by affecting the particular thought process that generates an irrational phobia and using it to eliminate the fear. Because of this, NLP can be used on all phobias.

People respond better to the combination of NLP and Ericksonian techniques than to conventional hypnosis because instead of getting direct orders, the unconscious mind is convinced to follow a new, more logical line of reasoning. These hypnotherapy programs work especially well for people who are analytical, critical thinkers and people who are independent thinkers.

You do not need a different hypnosis program for each different phobia. A single program that includes several sessions containing the perfect combination of Ericksonian hypnotherapy and NLP techniques can treat any phobia. Furthermore, a well-designed program will work for any user. The combination of unique techniques in several different sessions ensures success for anyone who uses them. By going through each step of the program, people often amaze themselves at how easily they overcome their fears.

Ericksonian hypnotherapy and NLP focus on turning irrational behaviors and fears into calm, relaxed responses. For many individuals suffering from disabling fears such as an irrational fear of spiders, this is a life-changing therapy. Hypnotherapy is an effective tool for overcoming fears and anxieties to live a happier, fuller life.

About the Author: Alan B. Densky, CH has created many hypnotherapeutic techniques for healing irrational fears. His authority website offers a thorough self hypnosis & NLP article library dedicated to every aspect of self-hypnosis and NLP. Visit for Free self-hypnosis videos, downloads, and newsletters.">It's natural for all people to have some fears, but having a phobia is a more significant problem. A phobia is an illogical fear that is seemingly beyond one's control. Phobias are defined as a type of anxiety disorder, and often create nervousness and anxiety attacks in a person. When an individual has an intense phobia, they get so desperate to stay away from their fear that it interferes with their daily lives and their ability to live life.

Among the most common phobias are claustrophobia, a fear of enclosed spaces, acrophobia, the fear of heights, and arachnophobia, the fear of spiders. The number one most common phobia is arachnophobia. Although many people are afraid of spiders, those with arachnophobia possess an unusual amount of fear. Even a photograph or realistic rendering of a spider can make some arachnophobes uneasy. Some people have anxiety attacks or panic at the sight of a spider. They might do anything in order to avoid a spider; for instance, people with an extreme case of arachnophobia might attempt to jump out of a moving vehicle if they see a spider next to them.

Sufferers often feel ashamed of their uncontrollable responses. Other people and even the sufferers themselves might find their behavior excessive. Their fear of spiders and their reaction to arachnids may cause other problems as well. Arachnophobia and other phobias may lead to a condition called agoraphobia.

Agoraphobia may arise when an individual fears being in any potentially stressful area or situation. For an individual with arachnophobia, this may mean avoiding any area a spider may be hiding, new places, and even avoiding leaving the house or going outside altogether. This can seriously interfere with a person's day-to-day life. A person may be worried about having anxiety attacks or humiliating him or herself by losing control. Many people find themselves chronically stressed out over their fears.

People with phobias often struggle with the inability to control their fears. The truth is the root of the fear lies in the unconscious mind; so conscious effort or willpower won't work to control an intense fear. A phobia is best dealt with at the unconscious level, which is why Ericksonian hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques are the most effective phobia treatments.