Shy bladder is one of the most common symptoms that men consult me for. Men with shy bladder (and it is usually only men who get shy bladder - for obvious reasons) have a great difficulty urinating in front of other people, or in a place that they are unfamiliar with.

Hypnotherapy can help men and women for whom urinating in the presence or vicinity of other people is difficult or impossible - Paruresis. This anxiety based condition has been listed under the category of Social Phobia, and sometimes paruresis is referred to as a Social Anxiety Disorder. The condition is also known by a number of other names including "avoidant paruresis", "shy bladder syndrome" and "pee shyness". It is sometimes grouped along with other conditions under the term "toilet phobia".

Typically my client consulting with Shy Bladder would say that when out for a few beers he just can't pee in the urinals if there's anyone else about - could be busting, really busting but if someone else is there just couldn't pee for anything and would have to go into the cubicles to wee. Often knowing that it’s a confidence or anxiety issue.

As with all phobias, the severity of the symptoms can change from person to person, and also fluctuate depending on the persons stress level. i.e. some men find it a little difficult to urinate in a crowded toilet, some can only urinate in their own toilet (causing great difficulties - because the person has to come home from work, just to "have a pee").

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In fact, recent studies show that about seven percent (7%) of the public, or 17 million people, may suffer from this social anxiety disorder. Often referred to as Pee-Shy, Shy-Bladder, Bashful Bladder, etc., avoidant paruresis is nothing to be ashamed of, and you have made an important step simply by coming to this website and then booking your free and confidential assessment consultation.

Pure Hypnoanalysis (hypnosis combined with analytical therapy) is used get to the root cause of the problem and can resolve the symptoms completely and permanently.
I believe Pure Hypnoanalysis to be the most effective and efficient form of psychotherapy/hypnotherapy available for almost all psychological, emotional and stress-related symptoms.

Pure Hypnoanalysis creates a safe, trusting and confidential environment where the minds natural therapeutic process can work. This form of hypnotherapy can totally resolve the cause of unconscious anxieties - leaving the sufferer free of their symptoms for life!

Clinic Details

I provide hypnotherapy consultations at the following location:

It is perfectly natural that you may have questions about hypnotherapy and it is really easy to book your free assessment consultation.

Just call reception 01953 861210

or if you prefer to call my direct line 07919 418815 - and feel free to leave a confidential message on the answerphone.

Alternatively, you can email me at: ruth@angliahypnotherapy.co.uk