Overcome Fear and Take Back Control

Phobias are more than just intense fears—they can disrupt your daily life, limit your choices, and cause ongoing stress or embarrassment. Whether your fear is related to flying, animals, social situations, medical procedures, or something else, you are not alone. At Anchoridge Counselling Services, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you reduce fear, build confidence, and reclaim your life.

What Is a Phobia?
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance and emotional distress. Common types of phobias include:

1. Specific phobias (e.g., heights, spiders, needles, flying, confined spaces)
2. Social phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) – fear of embarrassment or judgment
3. Agoraphobia – fear of open or crowded spaces, often linked to panic
4. Health-related phobias – fear of germs, illness, or medical procedures

Phobias can trigger physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or panic attacks. Left untreated, they can lead to avoidance behaviours that impact work, relationships, and well-being.

How Therapy Can Help?

Phobias are highly treatable. With the right support, you can reduce fear and regain a sense of safety and control. Our experienced therapists can help you:

1. Understand the root of your fear
2. Challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
3. Use exposure-based techniques to gently and gradually confront your fears
4. Build emotional regulation and relaxation skills
5. Develop confidence in managing anxiety symptoms


Our Therapeutic Approaches- We use a range of proven, client-centered methods tailored to your needs and comfort level, including:

1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
3. Systematic Desensitization
4. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction


We move at your pace—never forcing exposure, but collaborating with you every step of the way.

Who Do We Support?

Our phobia counselling services are open to:

1. Adults and teens struggling with specific or social phobias
2. Individuals whose phobias impact travel, work, relationships, or healthcare access
3. Clients who’ve previously avoided therapy due to fear
4. Anyone looking to live more freely without fear dictating their choices

You Don’t Have to Avoid Life- Living with a phobia can be exhausting, but change is possible. Therapy provides tools, support, and hope so that fear no longer holds the steering wheel.