Overcoming Phobias
 Support at Evolving Minds

Fear is a natural, protective reaction and phobias take this to an extreme level, creating intense and overwhelming fear that far exceeds the actual threat. For example, a person with a snake phobia might feel severe panic just from seeing a snake in a photo.

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Those with phobias often go to great lengths to avoid triggers, even when this avoidance can seem irrational. This can lead to significant distress and interfere with work, relationships and social activities.

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Types of Specific Phobias

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Specific phobias typically fall into five main categories:

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• Fear of animals such as spiders or dogs.

• Fear of situations like heights, storms, or water.

• Fear of needles, blood, or medical procedures.

• Fear of specific situations like elevators, flying, or enclosed spaces.

• Fear of choking or vomiting.

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Effective Treatments for Phobias

 

Phobias are highly treatable with evidence-based approaches like exposure therapy, a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Exposure therapy can be very effective even without direct contact with the actual fear.

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By systematically confronting the fear in a controlled, therapeutic setting, exposure therapy helps decrease the phobia's hold over your emotions and behaviours, making everyday situations less stressful and more manageable.

 

How Evolving Minds Can Help

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At Evolving Minds Counselling, we offer empathic, non-judgemental, and tailored treatment for phobias. Our compassionate clinicians use evidence-based methods to support each individual in overcoming their fears and improving their quality of life.

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If you’d like to make an appointment or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 02 8519 4197.

 

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