A phobia can be described as an irrational fear that is dealt with by the avoidance of the feared object to the extent that it restricts the normal day to day functioning of an individual.

There are many kinds of phobias e.g. heights, spiders, social gatherings, dogs amongst others. The underlying reason for the development of a phobia is specific to the individual and can usually be traced to previous negative experiences - although for some people, the cause cannot be identified.

Your therapist will work with you to gently search for any underlying cause for your phobia and then work towards managing the fear.

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Most of our clients come to us with some idea of where they feel they need support but others are not sure where the problem lies. Our practitioners will help you decide how you would like to move forward with the service and can help you to define a comfortable pace and direction for your treatment.

If you are unsure about your therapy needs, and would like to discuss this with one of our qualified practitioner beforehand, you can arrange to have an initial exploratory consultation. You will be able to ask questions about PsychologyOnline and about how we think your treatment could progress.

However, having an assessment does not automatically mean that th