Hypnosis for Public Speaking: Conquering Stage Fright

Written by Yoshie Matsuura, Certified Hypnotherapist

Your heart pounds. Your mouth goes dry. Your mind blanks completely. You know your material inside and out, but standing in front of that audience, nothing feels accessible.

If this sounds familiar, you’re far from alone. According to the National Comorbidity Survey, 77% of the population experiences some degree of fear when speaking in front of groups. It’s consistently ranked among humanity’s top fears.

Hypnosis for public speaking works because it addresses the root of the problem: your subconscious mind. While traditional approaches ask you to push through the fear, hypnotherapy helps reprogram the automatic response that creates panic in the first place.

A meta-analysis by Valentine et al. (2019) found that hypnosis participants reduced anxiety more than 79% of control group participants.

In my practice, I’ve worked with executives, teachers, performers, and everyday professionals who felt held back by speaking anxiety. What I’ve observed over 15 years is that even deep-seated stage fright can shift remarkably when we work at the subconscious level.

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About the Author

Yoshie Matsuura is a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and Reiki Master with over 15 years of experience. She offers online hypnotherapy sessions to clients worldwide from her practice at Total Healing.

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Last reviewed: May 28, 2026