PHOBIA TREATMENT
IN NEWCASTLE
WHAT IS A PHOBIA?
The definition of a phobia is an overwhelming, persistent and unreasonable fear of an object or situation. People with phobias often understand that their fear is irrational and that no real danger is present. For example, many people fear spiders, however, if a person’s fear is exaggerated enough to be irrational, this might classify as a specific phobia. People with specific phobias actively seek to avoid the feared object or situation often to the detriment of everyday life.
At Select Psychology, our phobia specialists in Newcastle can provide a range of phobia treatment and support services. Call our team today for more information.
There are five types of specific phobias
They include:
Animal:
Common examples include fear of dogs, snakes or spiders
Natural environment:
Examples include fear of height, water or thunderstorms
Blood injections / injury:
Common examples are the fear of pain or being beaten
Situational
Such as fear of flying or elevator
Other:
Phobias which do not specifically fit into another subtype
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
If your phobia doesn’t impact your life that much, it’s probably nothing to be concerned about. But if avoidance of the object, activity, or situation that triggers your phobia interferes with your normal functioning, or keeps you from doing things you would otherwise enjoy, it’s time to seek help.
You should consider treatment for your phobia if:
You avoid certain situations or places because of your phobia and this interferes with aspects of your life
It causes uncontrollable anxiety when exposed to the fear
Feeling an intense need to escape
Knowing that your fear is irrational, but feeling powerless to overcome it
PHOBIA SUPPORT SERVICES IN NEWCASTLE
For more information on our phobia support clinic and centre in Newcastle, call Select Psychology today. You can trust that you’re in the right hands as we are members of the The British Psychological Society and The Health and Care Professionals Council.