Phobias
What is a Phobia?
Phobias are characterised by an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. Phobias are more pronounced than fears. They develop when an individual has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object. If a phobia becomes very severe, an individual may organise their life around avoiding the thing that’s causing them anxiety. As well as restricting their day-to-day life, it can also cause a lot of distress.
When to seek treatment for Phobias
You should consider treatment for your Phobias when:
You experience debilitating distress because of the phobia.
The phobia and response to it (e.g., avoidance of triggers of the phobic response) are getting in the way of you living day to day life.
You are avoiding certain things or places because of the phobia.
When you come into contact with the source of your phobia you may experience bodily symptoms such as unsteadiness, dizziness and light-headedness.
When you come into contact with the source of your phobia you may experience bodily symptoms such as nausea, sweating, increased heart rate or palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, and an upset stomach.
What do Onebright offer?
We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for phobias, as there is a good evidence base to suggest this is one of the most effective treatments available.
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Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence based, goal-oriented and collaborative psychological therapy approach that focuses on understanding the past and present connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours (termed the ‘formulation’). It also offers powerful tools, strategies, and techniques to identify, challenge and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and associated feelings and behaviours, helping to significantly improve mental health and quality of life.
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You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.
You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.