Hypnosis helps more Aussies to face COVID-19 jab fears

Let's face it - no one enjoys getting a needle.

But given most of us have recently been vaccinated at least once with the COVID-19 jab, it's something we have all faced.

However there are some people who have a terrifying fear of needles. 

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So much so, they have never had a blood test or received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Alex Rosales was one of these people until he underwent therapy with Mark Stephens, a renowned hypnotherapist and meditation expert.

Two hours with Mr Stephens and Mr Rosales received his much wanted vaccination.

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But three week on and now due for his second jab - how did he go?

Did the therapy "wear off"?

Well, Mr Rosales got that second shot without a problem.

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"Didn't even feel the needle go in," he said.

His story prompted thousands of people to contact A Current Affair asking for help because they too were needle "phobes".

Mira Wannis told us her four daughters are a nightmare when they are due to have a blood sample. 

"I have to sit on them to stop them from running out of the clinic," she said.

So Mr Stephens got to "work" on them with a virtual session, which he is releasing to anyone who needs it, free of charge.

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"I help people to relax, block the fears and simply clear their mind of the phobia" Mr Stephens said.

A short time later, the Wannis girls are rubbing a sharp needle over their arms without a care in the world. 

And they've booked themselves in for a much needed COVID-19 jab.

"We can hardly wait," they told us.

For more information about Mr Stephens phobia hypnosis sessions, which are available for free, visit the MindFree App or visit, here.