ANXIETY
Phobias
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance and significantly impacts daily life.
What is Phobias?
Specific phobias, to animals, blood, heights, flying, and many others, are among the most common anxiety disorders. Avoidance keeps the fear alive. Exposure therapy targets the fear directly and produces lasting results relatively quickly.
Do you recognise this?
✓Immediate intense fear on encountering the trigger
✓Avoidance of feared situations
✓Physical symptoms: racing heart, sweating, trembling
✓Anxiety about anticipated encounters
✓Knowing the fear is irrational but being unable to control it
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Phobias.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does exposure therapy work for phobias?
Specific phobias are among the most treatable conditions. Some people experience significant improvement in as few as 3–5 sessions.
Find the right psychologist for Phobias
Match with a specialist who has experience with Phobias and start within days.