It is well known in the hypnosis world that more than not, the presenting problem is most likely not the "real" issue.  I had an opportunity to notice this again today.  I saw a golf professional, teaching and playing for 20 years.  He's good, he has his PGA teaching card and is exempt for many tournaments.  However, no matter how much he practices he still chokes on chipping.  After a thorough intake, it occured to me, that golf is not his issue at all.  His anxiety was so high.  In fact, I could even feel it from across the room.  The golfer has been struggling with many mixed-up feelings and unfortunate situations from his childhood, that is what is causing his anxiety.  He was puzzled when I suggested that we do some forgiveness work and have him rescue his younger self.  Of course, he does not yet understand that being your own best friend will do a multitude of good for anxiety.  He left feeling better.  I look forward to seeing an improvement in his chipping, which was just the symptom that he was presenting.  Thank God for the poor chipping, or who knows when he would actually address his anxiety.