Christopher Paul Jones: The Breakthrough Expert

Christopher Paul Jones: The Breakthrough Expert Christopher Paul Jones, A Harley Street Therapist. The Expert in breaking through Fear, Phobia and A

When life keeps coming at you, it can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty. You push through tiredness, ignore th...
14/11/2025

When life keeps coming at you, it can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty. You push through tiredness, ignore the warning signs, and tell yourself you’ll rest later, but later never seems to come.

That’s the burnout loop. You keep running on stress energy, and eventually, your mind and body start to shut down.

Fear and burnout are more closely connected than most people realise. Fear activates the same survival system that drives chronic stress, and when that system stays switched on for too long, it begins to deplete your emotional, physical, and mental reserves.

At its core, burnout isn’t just about overwork or pressure; it’s about living in a state where the body constantly feels under threat. That’s what drains energy, dulls motivation, and creates the sense that no amount of rest is ever enough.

📝 Read on in my latest blog: https://bit.ly/4qTvd8I

A phobia isn’t just a strong dislike or fear; it’s a learned response your body has linked to danger, even when you logi...
11/11/2025

A phobia isn’t just a strong dislike or fear; it’s a learned response your body has linked to danger, even when you logically know you’re safe.

When that link forms, your brain stores it as a shortcut. The next time you face a similar situation, your system reacts instantly before you have a chance to think. It can show up as:

🔷 Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
🔷 Shallow or fast breathing (sometimes hyperventilation)
🔷 Sweating or feeling clammy
🔷 Trembling, shaking, or muscle tension
🔷 Dizziness or light-headedness
🔷 Nausea or stomach discomfort
🔷 Sudden need to escape

It’s not a lack of control on your part; it’s your nervous system doing its job a little too well.

In Face Your Fears, I explain how this pattern can be retrained by working directly with the subconscious mind. When you show the body that the trigger isn’t dangerous anymore, the fear response can fade, and it’s often faster than you might expect.

You can find out more about my book here: https://amzn.to/3JmYFDk

New research from Aviva shows that stress looks different across generations, but its impact runs deep at every stage of...
06/11/2025

New research from Aviva shows that stress looks different across generations, but its impact runs deep at every stage of life.

Among young adults aged 18–24, almost half (48%) say they often feel overwhelmed or stressed, and 43% report frequent anxiety. For many, the drive to prove themselves and the constant comparison culture of early careers keeps their nervous system in overdrive, and stress becomes tied to progress, so feeling calm feels like losing momentum.

By midlife, the pressures shift. Among 45–54-year-olds, 26% report persistent low mood or anxiety, often linked to financial concerns, work stress, or caring responsibilities for both children and ageing parents.

The load changes, but the body’s stress response remains the same:

🔷 Staying on alert
🔶 Running on adrenaline
🔷 Struggling to switch off

This research shows that stress doesn’t discriminate based on age. Whether you’re starting out or holding everything together, your system can only stay in high gear for so long before it begins to wear you down.

Taking a few minutes each day to reconnect with your body’s signals helps the nervous system reset.

Stress doesn’t always show up as panic or overwhelm. Sometimes it’s irritability, zoning out, or feeling constantly swit...
03/11/2025

Stress doesn’t always show up as panic or overwhelm. Sometimes it’s irritability, zoning out, or feeling constantly switched on and ready to go, and your nervous system can only run in overdrive for so long before it starts to wear you down.

As Bonfire Night approaches, remember that loud noises and sudden flashes can be distressing for anyone living with PTSD or sensory sensitivity, especially veterans, people who are neurodiverse and those with a trauma history. Listening to their fears, helping them plan how to manage this time of year, or even a supportive message can make a big difference.

Something my clients find useful when they feel stress levels rising is the 7/11 breathing technique:

✴️ Inhale through your nose for a count of 7
✴️ Exhale through your mouth for a count of 11

The longer exhale signals to your body that you’re safe and helps shift your system from tension to calm.

Calming the body first gives the mind space to think clearly again.

As the seasons turn and October comes to an end, the rhythm of life changes. The mornings are darker, the nights draw in...
31/10/2025

As the seasons turn and October comes to an end, the rhythm of life changes. The mornings are darker, the nights draw in earlier, and there’s a quiet invitation in the air to slow down. The world outside begins to retreat, and so too, many of us start to turn inward — reflecting, resetting, and making space for stillness.

October has always felt like a bridge between worlds; not just in nature, but within ourselves. And on Halloween, there’s a certain symbolism in the air: through letting go of what’s run its course, and making peace with the parts of ourselves we’re ready to transform.

It’s a powerful time for self-awareness and gentle honesty.

📰 Read on in my latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/47wuQIj

For many, Halloween is a time of excitement: the costumes, the chocolate, the fun scares. But for others, this particula...
31/10/2025

For many, Halloween is a time of excitement: the costumes, the chocolate, the fun scares. But for others, this particular day can trigger very real anxiety. There’s even a name for it: Samhainophobia — the fear of Halloween itself.

For many, this fear isn’t just about one thing. It can be tied to masks, darkness, ghosts, insects, or even the unexpected shocks that come with trick-or-treating. If you’re living with a phobia, the decorations, costumes, and jump-scares that others laugh off can feel overwhelming and impossible to cope with.

For many people, Halloween isn’t just a single night — it’s weeks of build-up. Shops fill with costumes, masks and decorations, houses get covered in cobwebs and skeletons, and the build-up can feel relentless. When fear is already there, that constant reminder keeps the body’s alarm system on high alert, and it can feel exhausting.

If this is you, one way to ease the pressure is to have a quick calming technique ready. Controlling your breathing is one of the fastest ways to calm your nervous system, and a technique I use with my clients is Square Breathing (also known as Box Breathing). You do it like this:

🎃 Inhale gently through your nose for a count of four.
🎃 Hold your breath for a count of four.
🎃 Exhale slowly through your nose for a count of four.
🎃 Pause for a count of four before breathing in again.

Repeat this cycle for a few minutes. Each round helps your nervous system shift out of alarm mode and back into balance.

You might not be able to control what’s in the shop windows or on your neighbour’s lawn, but you can influence how your system responds. The more you practise, the quicker your body learns that it can let the fear go.

29/10/2025

If you are afraid of spiders this creepy season 🕷️🎃
In the first episode of my new series I help people take on one of the most common phobias, spiders.

These are real people on the street learning how to face what terrifies them and finding out that fear does not have to control their life.

Watch the full clip and see how quickly things can change.

🎪 Many people are more afraid of clowns than they realise.In this month’s ni4Kids Halloween issue I explain why this fea...
26/10/2025

🎪 Many people are more afraid of clowns than they realise.

In this month’s ni4Kids Halloween issue I explain why this fear is more common than people think and how it can be overcome. From creepy clown trends to early experiences, I explore what drives coulrophobia and how to reprogram the mind for calm and confidence using my Integrated Change System.

Read it here on page 29)👉 https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=ad9f0040-99c6-4923-a3c0-00fd07d2ab31

Everywhere you look, someone is discussing the potential for AI to replace therapists.Apps, chatbots, even AI-generated ...
24/10/2025

Everywhere you look, someone is discussing the potential for AI to replace therapists.

Apps, chatbots, even AI-generated “healing journeys.” Now, while I support the use of technology, something I have come to realise in my practice is that when it comes to fear and trauma, there’s no substitute for real human understanding.

Yes, tech can be great for reminders, breathing tools, and basic education. But when your nervous system is locked in fear or your past is echoing through your body, a chatbot won’t understand. When you are at this point, you don’t need generic reassurance. You need someone who can spot what’s really going on under the surface. You need work that meets you where your fear lives, not just where you can describe it.

I’ve seen too many people walk through my door saying, “I’ve tried the apps… I’ve read the advice… but I still feel broken.” But the thing is, they’re not broken. They just needed real change. The kind that comes from being heard, not scanned.

I will always advocate for using tech for support if it helps. However, when it’s time to shift fear at the root, nothing beats working with someone who knows how the mind works and how to help it let go.

In a world where “just put on a brave face” gets thrown around like a cure-all, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing if...
21/10/2025

In a world where “just put on a brave face” gets thrown around like a cure-all, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing if fear or anxiety is a part of your life. The pressure to be constantly upbeat is often referred to as toxic positivity. It’s the idea that you should be able to cover up fear with a smile and keep going as if nothing’s wrong.

The problem is, denial doesn’t dissolve fear; it just drives it deeper. Pretending to be fine doesn’t change the nervous system’s response - it only leaves you carrying it alone.

Acknowledging your fear is where change begins. When you can see what’s happening, you move from battling to working with yourself. That honesty gives you the opportunity to change the pattern rather than layering another mask on top of it.

The truth is, everyone experiences fear in some form; the difference lies in how we respond to it. Do we continue to suppress it, or do we face it and choose a different way forward?

If you’re struggling, remember: being real about your fear is an act of strength. Transformation doesn’t start with denial. It starts with truth.

Visit my website to learn more about fear: https://bit.ly/3wCPJTn

If your heart pounds at the thought of doing a presentation or speaking up in a meeting, you’re not alone. Studies show ...
17/10/2025

If your heart pounds at the thought of doing a presentation or speaking up in a meeting, you’re not alone.

Studies show that around 75% of people experience glossophobia — fear of public speaking - and for some, it’s so strong that they’ll do almost anything to avoid it, from turning down promotions to avoiding social events. In fact, in surveys, public speaking has consistently ranked higher than the fear of death itself.

It’s easy to assume this fear only affects those who are shy or inexperienced; however, it impacts people at every level, including world-famous actors, public figures, and performers. Harrison Ford, Richard Branson, and Barbara Streisand have all admitted to struggling with it. The difference is that they found ways to retrain their minds and bodies so the fear no longer controlled them.

Fear of speaking isn’t a reflection of your ability. It’s simply a learned response.. It’s about your nervous system misinterpreting being “seen” as being “unsafe.” Your body reacts as though you’re facing real danger, even when you’re not, and once you understand where the fear comes from, you can begin to change the pattern. With the right approach, you can rewire that response and start to speak with calm, clarity, and confidence.

If you’d like to overcome your fear of public speaking, book a clarity call via my website. I’m here to help: https://bit.ly/3wCPJTn

As Halloween approaches, shops and neighbourhoods transform and fright night once again takes centre stage. People line ...
14/10/2025

As Halloween approaches, shops and neighbourhoods transform and fright night once again takes centre stage. People line up to be terrified on purpose, whether they’re booking horror experiences, switching off the lights to watch scary movies, or daring each other to face down things that go bump in the night. Haunted houses, horror shows, masks, costumes, jump-scares - they literally pay to be frightened.

It’s the one time of year we actively seek out being scared; however, while some people enjoy the thrill, others find this season uncomfortable, even to the point of overwhelming. For some, Halloween isn’t an invitation to play — it’s a season to survive. And this raises some interesting questions:

🎃 Why do we enjoy fear in some situations, but dread it in others and why do our reactions differ so much??

🎃 How can one person laugh after a horror movie while another can’t sleep for days?

🎃 Why can one person laugh off a jump-scare while another avoids even walking past a Halloween display?

🎃 And what makes one kind of fear thrilling and another completely paralysing?

The answers lie in understanding how fear works and what happens when the same mechanism that makes Halloween fun for one person becomes a prison of the mind for another.

📝 Read on in my latest blog: https://bit.ly/46ZVfhn

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Fear to freedom - are YOU ready?

Hi, I’m Christopher Paul Jones and I’m the UK’s top fear, phobia and anxiety expert. But this story isn’t about me .. it’s about YOU. It’s about the you who was born, with so much power and potential.... the YOU who could achieve whatever they wanted to in life... but then one day fear, anxiety or your phobia kicked in and held you back from doing things...

This story is about how you woke one day and decided that it was time to change things.

Time to say ENOUGH... I have had ENOUGH of this and I know that I deserve better.

This is a story of how you took ACTION to that do that and made your way here...