There are also relaxation techniques that when practised regularly, such as mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and visualisation can help a lot to reduce anxiety and increase feelings of relaxation and emotional well-being. Biofeedback uses sensors that measure specific physiological functions like heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension and biofeedback teaches you to recognise the body’s anxiety response and learn how to control them using relaxation techniques. Hypnosis is also sometimes used in combination with cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety. While you’re in a state of deep relaxation, the hypnotherapist can use different therapeutic techniques to help the patient face fears and see them in new ways.