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# Pete Luce Hypnotherapy

Phobia Hypnotherapist in Exeter

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## Posts

- [Is an indepedent therapist better than BetterHelp?](https://phobiahelp.net/pros-and-cons-of-betterhelp-vs-pete-luce-hypnotherapypros-and-cons-of-betterhelp/) - If you're reading this website you're presumably keen to know more about therapy. So you'll almost certainly have heard of BetterHelp. You may be wondering about the pros and cons of Betterhelp. Should you go with them, or is an indepedent therapist better than BetterHelp? What is BetterHelp? BetterHelp are an American company which has
- [Three Best Rated hypnotherapists: Why am I not listed?](https://phobiahelp.net/why-not-listed-on-three-best-rated-hypnotherapists/) - When looking for hypnotherapy or any other service, you'll have noticed a new website which is prominently placed in Google search results. This website is called "Three Best Rated." It claims to show the three best rated hypnotherapists, garages, plumbers, hairdressers, or whatever in each city. So you might be wondering why Phobia Help is
- [Hypnotherapy training in the UK](https://phobiahelp.net/hypnotherapy-training-in-the-uk/) - Are yuo thinking of seeing a hypnotherapist, or even training as a hypnotherapist yourself? Then there's something you should know. The length courses for hypnotherapy training in the UK varies greatly, from as little as 40 hours to as much as 500 hours of classroom time! Length of hypnotherapy training courses in the UK. I
- [Is Hypnotherapy Real?](https://phobiahelp.net/is-hypnotherapy-real/) - According to Google search prompts, “is hypnotherapy real?” is the most common question asked about hypnotherapy. Likewise, “is hypnosis real?” is the most common question asked about hypnosis. The University of Oxford, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the world, publishes the Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis: Theory Research and Practice. This contains
- [Is Hypnosis Safe?](https://phobiahelp.net/is-hypnosis-safe/) - A lot of people wonder “is hypnosis safe?” And if they look to Google for an answer, they’ll probably read that hypnosis is very safe, so long as it’s done by a competent and ethical practitioner. This is a misleading answer. Now it might surprise you that I’d say this. After all, I’ve been a
- [CAN HYPNOSIS MAKE YOU DO SOMETHING YOU DON’T WANT TO DO?](https://phobiahelp.net/can-hypnosis-make-you-do-something-you-dont-want-to-do/) - So today’s post was inspired by a video I just saw, from a very famous and wealthy hypnotherapist, answering the common question "can hypnosis make you do something you don't want to do?" Speaking in a gentle and reassuring tone, she reassured her viewers that “hypnosis can’t make you do anything that you don’t want
- [Hypnotherapy not working?](https://phobiahelp.net/hypnotherapy-not-working/) - What are the most common reasons for hypnotherapy not working? This is an important question, because you could waste a lot of time and money if hypnotherapy is never going to work for you. On the other hand, you’d be losing even more if one unskilled hypnotherapist put you off a therapy that could
- [Just get over it!](https://phobiahelp.net/just-get-over-it/) - People say it’s good to share, but not if you’re then told to “just get over it!” How to “just get over it” is what you really need to hear. So in this post, and a few more posts to come, I’ll be discussing how to “just get over it,” whatever “it” may be in
- [Success rate of Hypnotherapy for phobia](https://phobiahelp.net/success-rate-of-hypnotherapy/) - This week I have researched the success rate of hypnotherapy for phobia, specifically my own hypnotherapy methods. I've noticed that most hypnotherapists are reluctant to do this kind of research. But it's an obvious question which potential clients want answers to. Many of them give vague answers, which basically amount to saying "it depends." Others
- [IS HYPNOTHERAPY A GOOD CAREER IN THE UK?](https://phobiahelp.net/is-hypnotherapy-a-good-career-in-the-uk/) - If you simply Google the question of "Is hypnotherapy a good career in the UK?", you'll find a lot of very upbeat answers. But as always when you are online, you need to check where those answers are coming from. You'll find that most information quoted comes from hypnotherapy training schools, and the rest is

## Pages

- [Phobia Hypnotherapist in Exeter](https://phobiahelp.net/) - I am Pete Luce, Phobia Hypnotherapist in Exeter- but I don't only help with phobias! Here's a quick summary of what I offer. I'm a phobia specialist but I can also help with many other problems Over 30 years experience as a hypnotherapist, qualified 1993. One of Devon's most experienced hypnotherapists. Based in Exeter but
- [Self-confidence](https://phobiahelp.net/self-confidence/) - Use the mailing list form below to get information on hypnotherapy for self-confidence, by email. Your contact details will NEVER be shared with any other company. Alternatively if you want in-depth explanations now, you can continue reading this article. Self-confident people are not afraid of new experiences and challenges, because they trust their own capabilities,
- [Freedom from the Past](https://phobiahelp.net/freedom-from-the-past/) - Besides phobias, another part of my work is helping people to gain freedom from the past. This means overcoming the damage caused by controlling and abusive relationships. Controlling relationships don't happen all at once. The control is established gradually, so you don't realise until you're well and truly trapped. This video will help you recognise
- [FAQs](https://phobiahelp.net/faqs/) - Here are answer to some frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy. Does it work? Many hypnotherapists avoid answering this question! Some give vague answers like "it depends," while others refer to research done by other people, often long ago or in other countries. But I think it's a good question, so you can read my answer
- [About Pete Luce Hypnotherapist](https://phobiahelp.net/about-pete-luce/) - For best results in hypnotherapy you need to trust your hypnotherapist. So of course you want to know a bit about them. Here's some history about Pete Luce Hypnotherapist in Exeter. One of Devon's most experienced hypnotherapists. I have been working as a hypnotherapist since 1994, more than thirty years in the profession. Very few
- [Problems I don't work with](https://phobiahelp.net/problems-i-dont-work-with/) - Help with giving birth. Hypnosis is very effective for preparing women who will soon be giving birth. But the best people for this therapy are women who are trained midwives, who have done specialist hypno-birthing training. You can find hypno-birthing practitioners by just searching online for “hypnobirthing practitioner near me.” Sexual problems. Hypnotherapy for sexual
- [Sleep Problems](https://phobiahelp.net/sleep-problems/) - Sleep is as essential to health as food and water. Prolonged sleep problems cause severe mental and physical problems. Some people find it hard to get off to sleep. Others find they wake repeatedly in the night, while others wake too early in the morning. Sleep can be broken by troubled dreams which may even
- [OTHER PROBLEMS](https://phobiahelp.net/other-problems/) - The problems discussed in the separate articles above are only the most common conditions I have have treated. Below I’ve listed some of the other problems which I’ve helped during my long career in hypnotherapy. But of course, results will vary from person to person as with any therapy. In my experience the difference between
- [Other Phobias](https://phobiahelp.net/other-phobias/) - During my 30 years as a hypnotherapist I've treated many less common phobias. Every client is different, but all phobias have similarities. Here's a phobia I've not yet had the opportunity to treat, the fear of buttons! This is a real phobia, though uncommon. And now other phobias which I have treated. Stage fright Fear
- [Nervous Drivers](https://phobiahelp.net/nervous-drivers/) - nervous drivers, how anxiety about driving affects different people, why it is a problem and how it can be helped
- [My kind of Hypnotherapy](https://phobiahelp.net/how-i-work/) - My kind of hypnotherapy is a joint effort between me and my client. Like any competent hypnotherapist I will be helping you to help yourself. You will NOT be sitting back doing nothing while the hypnotherapist “fixes” your problem. Successful therapy ALWAYS requires active participation by the client both in session and outside. My approach
- [MOTIVATION and WILLPOWER](https://phobiahelp.net/motivation-and-willpower/) - “I can’t motivate myself!” “She knows how to motivate her staff!” “He’s just not motivated!” We’ve heard this all before. But what is this thing called “motivation” that some people seem to have while others don’t? “Willpower” is another word we keep on hearing. Some people seem to have the willpower to move mountains, while
- [Hypnotherapy for Fear of Birds](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-birds/) - Hypnotherapy for fear of birds can change a lot of peoples' lives, because the fear of birds is a common phobia. It is actually more troublesome than the fear of dogs or spiders. Birds are free to fly anywhere, whereas dogs are generally on a lead if you meet them in the street. And birds
- [How it Works](https://phobiahelp.net/how-it-works-2/) - For many people who are considering seeing a hypnotherapist in Exeter or anywhere else, hypnosis is a mysterious phenomenon. They have no idea of how it works. And many people fear things which they don't understand. Hypnosis may seem more mysterious due to the activity of stage hypnotists, who make it look as astonishing as
- [How Hypnosis is used in Therapy.](https://phobiahelp.net/how-is-hypnosis-used-in-therapy/) - For a real hypnotherapist, knowing how to hypnotise is just the first step. It's how we use hypnosis in therapy which makes the difference to the client. That's why the better hypnotherapist training courses I've attended include a lot of background knowledge on the workings of the mind. In fact my original training with the
- [How experienced are most hypnotherapists?](https://phobiahelp.net/how-experienced-are-most-hypnotherapists/) - This pie chart below is based on original research which I conducted in December 2019. I wanted to know how experienced are most hypnotherapists in the UK. I gathered data from the British Society for Clinical Hypnosis, the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, the National Council for Hypnotherapy, and the Hypnotherapy Directory. These registers and
- [Where in the UK are the most hypnotherapists?](https://phobiahelp.net/where-in-the-uk-are-the-most-hypnotherapists/) - Where in the UK are the most hypnotherapists? The North or the South? London or the rest of the country? The answers may surprise you. This map shows the number of hypnotherapists per 100,000 population for all English and Northern Ireland counties and for the modern administrative divisions in Scotland and Wales. To discover where
- [What causes a phobia?](https://phobiahelp.net/what-causes-a-phobia/) - What causes a phobia is basically the same in every case; but the details differ from one phobia to another. The Fight or Flight Reaction. The root of the problem is that the human mind and body is not really built for modern life. Nature has designed us for a more basic way of life
- [How does it feel to be hypnotised?](https://phobiahelp.net/how-does-it-feel-to-be-hypnotised/) - In another article I've discussed what hypnosis really is, but you might still be wondering how does it feel to be hypnotised by a real hypnotherapist in Exeter? Personally I prefer to lead clients into trance quite gently. I don't use the very sudden methods used by stage hypnotists and street hypnotists. I could use
- [HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS](https://phobiahelp.net/healthy-weight-loss/) - My approach to healthy weight loss and healthy eating is science-based, collaborative, individualised, and gradual: Science-based. Much of what we know about healthy weight loss was only discovered in the past 30 years. Collaborative. This means we work together to solve your problem. You don’t just passively receive hypnosis. However, hypnotherapy does make it much
- [Fear of Vomiting](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-vomiting/) - fear of vomiting or emetophobia, how it arises, how it affects social life and enjoyment and even family life, how it can be helped with hypnotherapy
- [Fear of Spiders](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-spiders/) - Fear of spiders or arachnophobia, the problems it causes, how it arises and how it can be overcome
- [Fear of Public Speaking](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-public-speaking/) - Fear of public speaking, why it is a growing problem, and how public speaking differs from a normal conversation. How to get help for fear of public speaking
- [Fear of People](https://phobiahelp.net/social-phobia/) - Fear of people or social phobia, its effects on life, how it arises and how it can be overcome, using hypnotherapy and other methods
- [Fear of Heights](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-heights/) - Fear of heights and how it limits travel, recreation and choice of housing. Difference between acrophobia and vertigo. How it can be helped with hypnotherapy
- [Fear of Going Out or Agoraphobia](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-going-out/) - Fear of going out or agoraphobia. How it restricts life and how hypnotherapy can help to overcome it
- [Fear of Flying](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-flying/) - Fear of flying, how it comes in different forms and how it can be overcome, with testimonial from a client whom I helped to overcome her fear of flying
- [Fear of Dogs](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-dogs/) - Help to overcome fear of dogs, using hypnosis. Discussion of how fear of dogs restricts enjoyment, including author's own experience of overcoming fear of dogs
- [Fear of Confined Spaces](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-confined-spaces/) - Hypnotherapy to help with fear of confined spaces or claustrophobia. How fear of confined spaces may occur and why it is inconvenient.
- [Fear of Blood and Needles](https://phobiahelp.net/fear-of-blood-and-needles/) - Fear of blood and needles is a well known phobia which affects many people. In fact, many nursing and medical students have suffered from the fear of blood and needles in the past, but have overcome it and now enjoy successful careers, as you can see from this discussion on "med students who are afraid
- [Driving Test Anxiety](https://phobiahelp.net/driving-test-anxiety/) - Help for driving test anxiety. Discussion about hypnotherapy to overcome driving test anxiety, and why driving test anxiety occurs
- [Data Protection](https://phobiahelp.net/data-protection-2/) - Now I could just copy a great slab of complicated legal language about data protection here. But I believe in plain speaking, so I am putting here in plain English how and why I collect and store information about my clients. And also what legal rights clients have regarding that information. Obviously I need information
- [Anxiety about Examinations](https://phobiahelp.net/anxiety-about-examinations/) - Hypnotherapy for anxiety about examinations, with discussion about how exam anxiety arises due to triggering of fight or flight response.
- [Anxiety](https://phobiahelp.net/anxiety/) - Most people who have a phobia about some specific thing or situation, can still feel calm and confident at other times. But another group of people have no specific phobia, but are excessively anxious every day, about all sorts of ordinary things. Maybe you're worried rather than interested and excited by the thought of meeting
- [CONTACT ME](https://phobiahelp.net/contact-me/) - If you've reached this page, then you're just one step away from contacting me to get the help you need. But maybe you're still unsure? Maybe you still have doubts and questions about hypnosis, hypnotherapy or psychotherapy? The fact is, I can't answer every possible question on this website. So if your question isn't answered
- [Adwords Landing Page](https://phobiahelp.net/adwords-landing-page/) - Hello and welcome to my website! I'm Pete Luce, one of Devon's most experienced hypnotherapists. I specialise in helping people overcome phobia and anxiety, but I've also helped with many other problems. You're probably here for one of three reasons. You may have been recommended to contact me specifically, in which case my contact page
- [What is Hypnosis?](https://phobiahelp.net/what-is-hypnosis/) - The first thing to understand is that hypnosis is not sleep- the hypnotised person remains fully conscious. In fact, it’s part of my job to stop the client from dropping off to sleep, even though they’re as physically relaxed as if they were asleep. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, in which the mind
- [LOCATION](https://phobiahelp.net/location-exeter/) - I now see all my clients at the Homedale Health Consulting Rooms, 34 Denmark Road, Exeter EX1 1SE. This location is twelve minutes walk from Exeter Cathedral. For detailed directions click HERE. Denmark Road runs from Heavitree Road to Magdalene Road, just east of the city centre. Holmedale is about five minutes walk from Magdalene
- [Terms and Conditions](https://phobiahelp.net/terms-and-conditions/) - My normal fee is £60 per session. Sessions are about one hour. For more about terms and conditions read on. Fees are payable by cash or bank transfer, session by session. I do not normally book a whole course of sessions in advance. I need clients to give me more than 48 hours notice if
- [Research](https://phobiahelp.net/research/) - I am a professional hypno-psychotherapist, meaning a psychotherapist who uses hypnosis as his main therapeutic tool. Psychotherapy is a research based profession, like the medical profession or the legal profession. Being a member of a profession requires three things. What is a Profession? Firstly, every profession has a professional code of conduct. This is publicly
- [Legal Stuff](https://phobiahelp.net/legal-stuff/) - Under this heading you will find the legal stuff, such as pages concerning terms and conditions and other legal matters. This includes my policy on data protection, my terms and conditions, and the usual disclaimer statement which you'll find in the small print of every business. Terms and conditions sets out what you can expect
- [COMMON PHOBIAS](https://phobiahelp.net/common-phobias/) - In the menu below you will find more information about the more common phobias which I have helped my clients to overcome. However, the same principles of therapy can be effective in any phobia, even the most unusual ones. Please inquire if you don't see your own phobia on the list. Where do those long
- [DISCLAIMER](https://phobiahelp.net/disclaimer/) - Individual results may vary and unless specified results cannot be guaranteed. Any physical symptoms should be discussed with your doctor before commencing therapy.

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