Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapy is practiced in Kitchener-Waterloo, Milton, Oakville, London and the surrounding areas. Anchoridge Counselling takes pride in the therapy practice offered to help clients with individual needs.
Helping You Face Fears and Reclaim Your Life
Avoidance is a natural response to fear — but over time, it can make anxiety and phobias grow stronger. Exposure Therapy is a proven, effective approach that helps individuals confront and overcome their fears in a gradual, supported way.
At Anchoridge Counselling Services, we offer Exposure Therapy as part of our evidence-based treatment plans for anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, PTSD, and more. Our therapists are trained to guide you through this process with empathy, safety, and at a pace that feels manageable for you.
What is Exposure Therapy?
Exposure Therapy is a psychological treatment that involves gradually and safely confronting the situations, thoughts, or memories that cause distress. The goal is to reduce fear over time and restore your sense of control.
Rather than avoiding what feels scary, we help you approach it — in a structured way — until the fear begins to lessen and no longer disrupts your life.
Conditions We Treat with Exposure Therapy
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Specific Phobias (e.g., fear of flying, heights, animals, needles)
Health Anxiety and Contamination Fears
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What to Expect in Exposure Therapy
Understand your symptoms, triggers, and goals
Develop a personalized exposure hierarchy — a step-by-step plan tailored to your needs
Practice exposure exercises in a safe, supportive environment
Learn coping tools such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and thought-challenging strategies
Why Choose Exposure Therapy?
- Build emotional resilience
Reduce anxiety symptoms
Increase confidence in your ability to manage fear
Regain freedom in areas where avoidance once ruled your life
Our compassionate clinicians will support you every step of the way with care, structure, and skill.
Many of our clinicians incorporate this therapy approach in their practice. A few are listed below, but to explore more options and find your best match, we recommend booking a free 15-minute intake consultation.
Available Counsellors
