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Hypnotherapy for excessive sweating and hyperhidrosis in London and online
Do you sweat more than other people, even when you are not hot? Does worrying about sweating make it worse? I help people explore the anxiety, self-consciousness and subconscious fears that can contribute to excessive sweating, so they can feel calm, confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Prices and appointmentsYour first appointment includes hypnosis.
What hypnotherapy for excessive sweating can help with
Excessive sweating can make everyday moments feel stressful, from shaking hands to raising your arm in a meeting. Hypnotherapy for excessive sweating can help with:
- anxiety about sweating
- sweating when nervous, stressed or under pressure
- sweaty hands before handshakes or meetings
- worry about sweat patches on clothes
- a sweaty face or forehead in front of others
- sweating during presentations, interviews or dates
- avoiding situations in case you sweat
- self-consciousness and embarrassment
It aims to help you feel cool-headed and confident wherever you are.
How hypnotherapy for hyperhidrosis works
We start with the situations that worry you, what you expect will happen and what you would like to do more comfortably. The work focuses on sweating-related anxiety, self-consciousness and avoidance, alongside medical care for hyperhidrosis where needed.
In hypnosis, we rehearse moments such as a handshake, presentation or date with a steadier response. Suggestions and imagery are tailored to you, helping you direct attention towards the conversation or task rather than continually checking for sweat.
Your hypnotherapist: Susannah Saunders
I established my practice in 2003 and have over 20 years of experience as a clinical hypnotherapist. I work with anxiety, self-consciousness and confidence, including the worry that can build around sweating. We focus on the situations you want to handle more comfortably.
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD)
- Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP)
- CNHC registered and a GHR registered member
Fees and appointments
£198
Per session, including VAT.
Approximately 50 minutes. Your personalised hypnosis recording is included. Your first appointment includes hypnosis as well as the consultation.
Choose an appointment at City Hypnotherapy Centre near Liverpool Street, London, or online by Zoom.
Working with a hypnotherapist for excessive sweating
Working with a hypnotherapist for excessive sweating starts with an initial consultation. In this first session, we talk about when sweating worries you most and how it affects your day.
We discuss how anxiety and learned expectations may be adding to your experience of sweating. The first appointment includes hypnosis, so the work begins straight away.
My approach is solution-focused: we agree goals that matter to you and build on the progress you notice.
What happens in a sweating hypnotherapy session
Each session after the first starts with a short conversation about what has gone well, such as a handshake or meeting that felt easier. Most of the session is hypnosis, using the techniques that suit you.
After each appointment, you receive a personalised recording of that session for practice between visits. You might set aside time before a meeting or social event, in a safe, quiet place where you can relax fully. Never listen while driving or doing anything that needs your attention.
Try my free hypnosis audio
Try my free 30-minute guided relaxation audio and get a feel for my voice and approach.
A client’s experience
“I went to Susannah after a humiliating experience left me so fearful that I stopped going out. After 7 sessions I no longer worried about making a fool of myself and the blushing and extreme sweating disappeared. I can’t tell you how this has changed my life for the better.”
Gary B., London
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical name for sweating more than your body needs to keep cool. It often affects the hands, feet, armpits, face or scalp, and can also affect the body all over.
Primary hyperhidrosis has no known cause and often starts in childhood or the teenage years. Secondary hyperhidrosis is linked to something else, such as a medical condition, the menopause or a medicine.
Excessive sweating and your GP
See your GP if sweating is affecting your daily life, has gone on for months or happens at night. It is also worth seeing them if you take medicine for another condition, as some medicines can cause sweating.
Your GP can check for any underlying cause and talk you through treatments. Hyperhidrosis hypnotherapy works alongside any medical care you receive.
Common sweating triggers
Sweating can be triggered by heat, exercise, alcohol and spicy food. For many people, emotional triggers are just as powerful. Common ones include:
- presentations and meetings
- shaking hands or holding hands
- job interviews and appraisals
- dates and social events
- crowded trains and warm offices
- feeling watched or under pressure
- wearing light colours or fitted clothes
- worrying that you might start sweating
The last trigger often keeps the others going.
The sweating and anxiety cycle
Sweating is a natural response to heat and to emotions such as anxiety. The British Association of Dermatologists notes that anxiety can make sweating worse, so worrying about sweating can add to the problem.
You notice a damp palm, worry that others will see, and your body sweats more. Over time, simply thinking about sweating can set it off. Hypnotherapy aims to calm the worry at the centre of this cycle.
Hypnosis for anxiety sweating
Anxiety sweating, sometimes called stress sweating, happens when the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response kicks in. Your heart beats faster, your muscles tense and your sweat glands become more active.
Hypnosis for anxiety sweating aims to lower your overall stress, so your body can stay calm under pressure.
Hypnotherapy for sweaty hands
Sweaty hands, also called palmar hyperhidrosis, can make everyday tasks feel awkward. Shaking hands, writing, using a keyboard or holding a phone can all become a worry.
Many people wipe their hands before every handshake or avoid holding hands with a partner. Hypnotherapy for sweaty hands aims to calm the anxiety around these moments, so you can reach out with confidence.
Hypnosis for underarm sweating
Underarm sweating, or axillary hyperhidrosis, can leave patches on shirts and tops within minutes. Some people change clothes during the day, wear only black or keep their arms by their sides.
Sessions can address the fear of visible patches and the expectation that everyone will notice. We work towards feeling more comfortable in meetings and social situations, while you continue any antiperspirants or other treatment recommended for your sweating.
Hypnotherapy for facial sweating
Facial sweating, sometimes called craniofacial hyperhidrosis, can affect the forehead, upper lip and scalp. Because it is so visible, it can feel especially exposing during conversations, meetings or meals.
Hypnotherapy for facial sweating aims to help you feel calm when you are the focus of attention. If you also go red, my page on blushing hypnotherapy has more on this.
Hypnotherapy for sweating at work
Work can bring many triggers, from presentations and client meetings to appraisals and interviews. Managers, directors and other professionals may worry that sweating makes them look nervous or out of their depth.
Hypnotherapy for sweating at work aims to help you stay calm and composed, so you can focus on what you are saying. My page on public speaking has more on presentation nerves.
Sweating, dating and social life
Sweating can make dating and socialising feel stressful. You might worry about a hug, holding hands or sitting close to someone, or turn down invitations in warm weather.
Hypnosis aims to help you feel relaxed and at ease with people, so you can enjoy dates, parties and holidays. If worry about being judged runs wider, my page on social anxiety has more on this.
Habits that keep sweating anxiety going
Practical steps, such as loose clothing, breathable fabrics and a stronger antiperspirant, can help. Other habits are driven by fear, such as avoiding handshakes, wearing extra layers or checking your clothes for patches.
Repeated checking and avoiding situations can keep your attention on possible embarrassment. We distinguish useful practical care from fear-driven habits, then take manageable steps towards the activities you want to enjoy again.
How excessive sweating affects daily life
Excessive sweating can shape what you wear, where you sit and who you meet. Many people plan their day around it, carrying spare tops or avoiding warm places.
It can affect work, relationships and confidence, and many people feel too embarrassed to talk about it.
Who sweating hypnotherapy can help
Sweating hypnotherapy can help many different people, including:
- people with sweaty hands, feet or armpits
- those whose face or head sweats in public
- people who sweat when nervous or stressed
- professionals who present, pitch or meet clients
- people anxious about dating or physical contact
- those diagnosed with hyperhidrosis, alongside medical treatment
- people whose sweating started after a stressful time
- anyone who avoids situations in case they sweat
The focus is the worry and restriction around sweating, whether it affects one area or several. We discuss your circumstances before deciding whether the approach fits your needs.
The beliefs behind sweating anxiety
Sweating anxiety is often held in place by beliefs such as ‘everyone will notice’ or ‘people will think I’m nervous’. Others include ‘they’ll think I’m dirty’ or ‘I have to keep people at a distance’.
These expectations can become familiar and appear quickly when you feel warm or notice damp skin. We explore them and practise a more balanced response, so a sign of sweating does not have to decide how the rest of the situation goes.
Sweating, hypnosis and the subconscious mind
Sweating is regulated automatically by the autonomic nervous system. It responds to temperature and can also respond to emotions. Having hyperhidrosis does not mean you caused it through anxious thinking.
Subconscious is a useful word for learned expectations that feel automatic, such as expecting a meeting to be embarrassing before it has begun. Hypnosis uses focused attention, imagery and personalised suggestions to work with those expectations and practise calmer responses.
What sweating hypnosis feels like
Hypnosis involves focused attention and often a comfortable sense of relaxation. People experience it differently: you may feel deeply settled or simply absorbed in the imagery and suggestions. You remain able to speak, ask questions and stop.
Sessions are collaborative and non-judgemental. You do not have to empty your mind, lose awareness or produce a particular sensation for us to work together.
Techniques used in hypnotherapy for excessive sweating
The techniques are tailored to your goals. Depending on what you need, sessions can include:
- relaxation and ways to settle general stress
- exploring beliefs about being noticed or judged
- suggestions for calmer, more confident responses
- comfortable imagery, such as a fresh breeze or cool water
- changing how you respond to a remembered embarrassing moment
- a brief grounding practice for meetings and social events
- directing attention back to the people around you
- self-hypnosis and rehearsal of situations you want to handle differently
Imagery is used as a relaxation and rehearsal tool. It is not a promise to switch off sweat glands or change the medical cause of hyperhidrosis.
Hyperhidrosis hypnotherapy alongside medical treatment
Medical treatments for hyperhidrosis include stronger antiperspirants, iontophoresis, injections and tablets. Iontophoresis uses a weak electrical current passed through water. Your GP or a dermatologist can advise on what suits you.
Hypnotherapy works alongside these treatments, focusing on the anxiety that can make sweating worse.
Is hypnotherapy for sweating right for you?
It may suit you if fear of sweating is limiting work or social life and you want to work on anxiety, confidence and avoidance. We discuss your goals and any medical support you receive before beginning.
You can enquire with or without a hyperhidrosis diagnosis. If excessive sweating has not been assessed, particularly if it is new or happens at night, arrange a GP review as well.
Choosing a hypnotherapist for hyperhidrosis
When choosing a hypnotherapist for hyperhidrosis, look for recognised qualifications and experience of working with anxiety and confidence. It also helps to feel at ease with the person you choose, as sweating can feel awkward to talk about. An initial consultation is a good chance to ask questions.
I hold the SQHP and HPD qualifications and have been practising as a clinical hypnotherapist since 2003.
The benefits of hypnotherapy for excessive sweating
Hypnotherapy for excessive sweating aims to help you feel calm, confident and free to enjoy life. Benefits can include:
- feeling calmer in situations that trigger sweating
- shaking hands with confidence
- wearing the clothes you like
- speaking up in meetings and presentations
- enjoying dates, hugs and holding hands
- feeling relaxed on warm days and crowded trains
- more confidence at work and socially
- putting your energy into the things you enjoy
If you would like help with excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis, contact me to find out more or book your initial consultation.
Research, sweating anxiety and medical guidance
A 2019 meta-analysis by Valentine and colleagues found reduced anxiety across the hypnosis studies reviewed. This research concerns anxiety; it does not establish hypnosis as a cure for hyperhidrosis. It informs work on anxious anticipation and distress around sweating.
The British Association of Dermatologists’ hyperhidrosis leaflet explains that anxiety can worsen sweating and that relaxation and counselling may help when anxiety plays a role. It also describes medical treatments. The NHS guide to excessive sweating explains practical options and when to see a GP.
Sweating hypnotherapy: frequently asked questions
Answers about hyperhidrosis, sweating anxiety, sweaty hands, your sessions and appointments in London or online.
Understanding excessive sweating and hypnotherapy
What is hypnotherapy for excessive sweating?
Hypnotherapy for excessive sweating focuses on anxiety, self-consciousness and the fear of being seen to sweat. We discuss your triggers, then use tailored hypnosis, imagery and rehearsal to practise calmer responses. If you have hyperhidrosis, this work can sit alongside medical treatment.
Can hypnotherapy help with hyperhidrosis?
It may help with the anxiety and avoidance surrounding hyperhidrosis, including the worry that can make sweating worse. It is not established as a cure for primary hyperhidrosis. We work on confidence and everyday situations while your GP or dermatologist advises on the sweating itself.
Is excessive sweating always caused by anxiety?
No. Excessive sweating can occur without an identifiable cause or be linked to a medical condition, hormonal changes or medication. Anxiety can add to sweating and can also develop because of it. A GP can assess possible causes and discuss appropriate treatment.
What is the difference between primary and secondary hyperhidrosis?
Primary hyperhidrosis has no identified underlying cause and often begins in childhood or adolescence, affecting areas such as the hands or armpits. Secondary hyperhidrosis is linked to another condition or medication. Your GP can help identify which pattern you have.
Why does worrying about sweating seem to make it worse?
Anxiety can trigger sweating. Noticing a damp palm or a patch on your shirt may then increase worry, creating a repeating cycle. Sessions focus on the anticipation, self-monitoring and fear of judgement that can keep that cycle going.
Does sweating mean I am unusually anxious?
No. People can have hyperhidrosis without being unusually anxious. Sweating can itself create understandable embarrassment and worry. We begin with your own experience rather than assuming a personality type or treating every cause of sweating as psychological.
Is there research on hypnosis for sweating?
Research on hypnosis for anxiety provides a reason to explore its role in sweating-related worry, but it does not establish hypnosis as a cure for hyperhidrosis. The research section links to an anxiety meta-analysis and dermatology guidance, with the distinction made clear.
Can hypnosis stop all sweating permanently?
No responsible practitioner can promise that. Sweating is a normal cooling response, and hyperhidrosis may need medical treatment. My work aims to reduce the anxiety, embarrassment and restriction around sweating, with goals based on your circumstances rather than guaranteed dryness.
Sweaty hands, underarms, face and everyday triggers
Can hypnotherapy help with sweaty hands and handshakes?
Sessions can focus on the anticipation and embarrassment around damp palms, including meetings, introductions and holding hands. We rehearse those situations with a calmer response and less self-checking. For palmar hyperhidrosis itself, a GP or dermatologist can discuss medical options.
Can you help with anxiety about underarm sweat patches?
Yes. We can work on the fear of visible patches, repeated clothes-checking and worries about what other people think. The aim is to feel less restricted at work and socially while continuing useful practical measures and any recommended sweating treatment.
Can hypnotherapy help with facial sweating?
We can address the self-consciousness and anticipation that arise when your forehead, face or scalp sweats in public. Sessions may include rehearsal of conversations, meals or presentations. If the sweating is new, persistent or unexplained, arrange a medical assessment too.
What if I blush as well as sweat?
We can work on the shared fear of being noticed or judged, including checking how warm or red you feel. The blushing hypnotherapy page explains that work in more detail. We agree goals around participating more comfortably in the situations you currently find difficult.
Can you help with sweating during presentations or interviews?
Yes. We can rehearse arriving, speaking, answering questions and staying focused on what you want to communicate. The session addresses anxious predictions about sweating and judgement, so your attention can return to the task rather than continually monitoring your body.
Can hypnotherapy help with sweating anxiety on dates?
Yes. We can focus on worries about sitting close, hugging or holding hands and the fear that sweating will determine what someone thinks of you. We practise responding more comfortably so you can engage with the person and conversation.
What if I avoid social events because I might sweat?
We can explore what you expect will happen and agree manageable steps towards situations you want to enjoy again. Hypnosis can include rehearsal of those steps, alongside practical ways to stay present. You do not have to begin with the most difficult event.
Can sessions help if I keep checking my clothes or wiping my hands?
Yes. We distinguish useful practical care from repeated checking driven by fear. The work can include shifting attention away from monitoring, tolerating uncertainty about what others notice and gradually reducing habits that are making daily life more restrictive.
Medical care and practical support
Should I see a GP before booking sweating hypnotherapy?
Arrange a GP review if excessive sweating is persistent, affects daily life, occurs at night or may be linked to medication. A medical assessment can identify causes and treatment options. You can contact me meanwhile to discuss support for the anxiety surrounding it.
What if I sweat heavily even when I feel calm?
Sweating without obvious anxiety can happen with hyperhidrosis and other conditions. It deserves medical assessment rather than an assumption that you must be stressed. Hypnotherapy may still be useful if the sweating has led to embarrassment, avoidance or fear of future episodes.
Can hypnotherapy treat night sweats?
Unexplained or recurring night sweats should be discussed with your GP, especially if they wake you or worry you. Hypnotherapy can support stress and sleep-related anxiety where appropriate, but it should not be used to explain away or diagnose night sweating.
What if my sweating is related to menopause or medication?
Your GP or prescribing clinician can advise on the underlying cause and suitable treatment. Do not stop or change prescribed medicine yourself. Sessions can address worry and confidence around sweating, alongside the medical support you receive.
Can I continue antiperspirants, iontophoresis or injections?
Yes. Hypnotherapy can work alongside treatment recommended by your GP or dermatologist. Tell me what you are using so our goals fit your care. Questions about changing antiperspirants, iontophoresis, injections or tablets should go to the clinician advising on them.
What is the difference between an antiperspirant and deodorant?
An antiperspirant reduces sweating, while a deodorant targets odour; some products combine both. A pharmacist can advise on stronger antiperspirants and suitable practical products. Hypnotherapy addresses the anxiety and self-consciousness surrounding sweating rather than replacing those products.
Are there practical things I can do alongside hypnosis?
Breathable, loose clothing and advice from a pharmacist about suitable antiperspirants or absorbent pads may help. Notice your own triggers, such as alcohol or spicy food. In sessions, we connect practical care with less fear-driven checking and more confidence in daily situations.
Do I need a hyperhidrosis diagnosis to enquire?
No. You can contact me if worry about sweating is restricting your life, with or without a diagnosis. We discuss your situation and any medical assessment. If symptoms have not been checked, I may suggest a GP review alongside work on the anxiety.
Your hypnosis sessions and recording
What happens at the first sweating hypnotherapy appointment?
We talk about when sweating worries you, what you avoid and what you would like to do more comfortably. I explain the approach and answer questions. The first appointment includes personalised hypnosis as well as the consultation, so the therapeutic work begins straight away.
How much does sweating hypnotherapy cost?
Sessions cost £198 including VAT and last approximately 50 minutes. Your first appointment includes consultation and hypnosis, and you receive a personalised recording for practice between appointments. The same session fee applies in London near Liverpool Street and online.
How many sweating hypnotherapy sessions will I need?
I usually work with clients over around four to six sessions, but the number varies. We agree goals and review progress rather than promise a fixed result. Some people choose further support for longstanding anxiety or avoidance.
Is a personalised hypnosis recording included?
Yes. You receive the recording of your session to use between appointments. It reinforces the imagery and suggestions we have used together. We discuss a regular listening routine that fits your day and gives you time to relax without interruptions.
Can I listen to my hypnosis recording before a meeting?
Yes, if you can set aside time in a safe, quiet place beforehand. Do not listen while driving, cycling or doing work that requires alertness. For use during a meeting, we can practise a brief grounding technique that keeps you fully attentive.
Will I remain in control during sweating hypnosis?
Yes. You remain able to speak, ask questions or stop. Hypnosis is a collaborative process using attention, imagery and suggestions agreed around your goals. You do not have to reveal anything you do not want to discuss or surrender control.
What if I find it hard to relax or my mind wanders?
You can tell me and I adapt the approach. You do not need to empty your mind or feel deeply relaxed throughout. We can work with distractions and use imagery or suggestions that feel comfortable and relevant to you.
How will we judge progress if I still sweat?
Progress may include less dread before meetings, fewer checks for patches, accepting invitations or staying engaged in conversation even if you notice sweating. We agree the changes that matter to you and review those, alongside any medical treatment for the amount you sweat.
London, online sessions and booking
Where is your sweating hypnotherapy practice in London?
Appointments are at City Hypnotherapy Centre, Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue, London EC2M 4NS. The practice is in the City of London, a short walk from Liverpool Street station. You can also choose a personalised online session.
Are you near Liverpool Street and Bishopsgate?
Yes. Longcroft House on Victoria Avenue is near Liverpool Street station and Bishopsgate, convenient for people living or working in the City of London. Contact me to discuss appointment availability and whether London or online fits your schedule.
Do you offer online hypnotherapy for excessive sweating?
Yes. Sweating-related anxiety sessions are available online by Zoom as well as in London. We discuss your triggers and goals, then use tailored hypnosis. Your personalised recording is included, and the fee is £198 including VAT for approximately 50 minutes.
What do I need for an online sweating hypnotherapy session?
Choose a private, quiet space with a reliable internet connection and somewhere comfortable to sit. Charge your device and make sure you can hear clearly. We talk through the arrangements so you can settle into the session without interruptions.
Can I book if I live elsewhere in the UK or abroad?
Online appointments are available elsewhere in the UK and internationally, subject to suitable arrangements. Contact me with your location and preferred times so we can discuss availability. You need a private space where you can relax and speak comfortably.
What qualifications does Susannah Saunders have?
I have practised as a clinical hypnotherapist since 2003 and hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma and Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice. I am CNHC registered and a GHR registered member. My about page gives further details.
Can I hear your voice before booking sweating hypnotherapy?
Yes. My free 30-minute guided relaxation audio lets you hear my voice and get a feel for my approach. It is separate from the personalised work in a sweating session. Listen somewhere safe and comfortable where you can relax fully.
How do I book hypnotherapy for sweating anxiety?
Use the contact page, call 07973 896907 or email susannah@cityhypno.co.uk. Tell me briefly what worries you about sweating and whether you prefer London or online. You are welcome to ask questions about the approach, fee or recording before booking.
Sweating hypnotherapy near Liverpool Street
City Hypnotherapy Centre
Longcroft House, 2–8 Victoria Avenue
London EC2M 4NS
Choose an appointment in the City of London, near Liverpool Street station and Bishopsgate, or online by Zoom.
Feel more comfortable at work and socially
Get in touch to discuss the worry around sweating and an appointment in London or online. Sessions are £198 including VAT, with your personalised hypnosis recording included.
