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18 Jul 2005
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Phobia of needles???
Please refer me to a hypnotherapist in the Edenvale area. I need to overcome my terrible fear of needles which is stopping me from doing basic things like going to the dentist even though I desperately need work done on my teeth, or even going for a simple blood test.
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No, I won't. The only effective treatment for this condition ( which is very easy to treat successfully) is proper Behaviour therapy given by a properly qualified and trained psychologist, NOT hypnotherapy from someone who fancies that they are a hypnotist. it is easily and pleasantly treated ( using no needles !) and after a few sessions, you won't mind any needles that might be needed.
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