Leona Lewis has reportedly turned to a hypnotist to help battle her fears over performing live.

The Bleeding Love hitmaker allegedly suffers from crippling stage fright and is said to be undergoing a series of therapy sessions in a bid to overcome her worries ahead of a planned world tour.The singer is set to kick-off a string of massive gigs next summer (10) and hopes the sessions will help prepare her for the challenge of singing to such large audiences night-after-night, according to British newspaper The Sun.A source tells the publication, Seeing as Leona is on the path to becoming a global touring powerhouse, no corners will be cut. She already has bags more poise and confidence than she used to but she's a natural born worrier. (Her) bosses want to make sure her performance is as perfect and polished as an artist who has been around for years.