Confidence & Public Speaking
 

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Here’s are some examples how CBT can help with public speaking in both video and live settings.

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Reducing Performance Anxiety

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Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to speaking in front of others, starting with less intimidating scenarios and progressively moving to more challenging situations.

Relaxation Techniques-Teaching methods such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to manage physical symptoms of anxiety.

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Challenging Negative Thoughts

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Cognitive Restructuring-Identifying and disputing irrational fears or negative beliefs about public speaking (e.g., “I’ll make a fool of myself”).

Reframing-Replacing these thoughts with more balanced, positive ones (e.g., “I’ve prepared well and can handle this”).

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Improving Self-Talk

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Positive Affirmations-Encouraging self-reinforcing, positive statements to build confidence (e.g., “I am well-prepared and capable”).

Constructive Self-Talk-Shifting from critical to supportive internal dialogue to boost self-assurance.

 

Enhancing Preparation and Planning

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Structured Practice-Developing and following a detailed plan for speech preparation and delivery.

Visualisation Techniques-Using mental imagery to envision a successful speaking experience.

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There are times when we all need a little help to boost our confidence and self-esteem. Life’s challenges can leave us feeling down, and it’s easy to feel isolated when things aren’t going well. It’s important, though, to find ways to lift ourselves up and reconnect with others.

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Confidence can be shaken by various difficulties, such as losing a job, going through a breakup, or facing other setbacks. These experiences often lead to anxiety and self-doubt, particularly in situations like public speaking. If you're struggling with these challenges, I’m here to help.

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We All Deserve Confidence

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A healthy sense of self-worth is vital for embracing life and new opportunities. Whether it’s public speaking or other anxiety-inducing situations, together we can explore the root causes of your low self-esteem and anxiety. Using techniques such as hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we will work to transform how you feel about yourself.

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CBT is particularly effective for public speaking anxiety, helping you challenge negative thoughts, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and build new, more empowering perspectives. Hypnotherapy can complement this by accessing positive emotions from moments when you’ve felt confident and secure. By building on these experiences, we can enhance how you see yourself today.