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Have you experienced intense distress or fear related to certain situations (e.g. heights, flying, driving over long bridges, receiving an injection etc.)
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Are you extremely worried or very uncomfortable in the presence of specific objects, animals, insects etc?
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Is the fear or the distress experienced in the situations mentioned above interfering with your professional or social life?
Phobias
Counselling for Phobias
Phobias appear to be quite common around us and represent fears that a person might develop related to specific situations, insects or animals and even objects. Psychotherapy or counselling are very effective approaches to help people overcome phobias or fears that they might have developed.
At Anxiety Solutions we will discuss about the causes or the history of the specific phobia you are experiencing. We will also explore ways to cope and to overcome the situations that are causing you distress. Our therapeutic approaches will not only help you educe discomfort or distress associated with your fears but also help you face your fears, build strength and resilience for the long term. The good news is that people who seek help, get better. You can be one of those people.
Ready to get started?
If you are ready to start the process of building strength and regain control of your situation, please call us at (647) 973-1415 or email us info@anxietysolutions.ca. We offer a free phone consultation and quick first appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Phobia therapy helps people overcome and deal with intense fears. It educates on how to deal safely with situations that give rise to anxiety. Phobia therapy can help to reduce fear and improve daily life over time.
During phobia counselling, you discuss your fears with your counsellor and the effect they have on you. The therapist teaches you to recognize your triggers and develop coping mechanisms. Gradual exposure to fears in a safe manner is also a part of phobia counselling.
Social phobia or social anxiety counselling focuses on the fear of social situations, such as speaking or meeting new people. It helps you gain confidence and feel less anxious. Through social phobia counselling, you are taught effective methods of becoming more comfortable around other people.
Social phobia (social anxiety) therapy involves the use of techniques that are structured to alter negative thinking about social situations. It usually involves practice work and role plays. Therapy for social phobia helps you respond more calmly and feel less judged.
Phobia therapy should be considered in case fear prevents normal activities. It can help you take back control and feel more independent. Phobia treatment in the early stages usually yields improved outcomes.
Yes, many people improve with the right help. Phobia therapy can be combined with phobia counselling to reduce fear. With assistance and a combination of cognitive and exposure therapy, anxiety can be controlled and even overcome, so you can live a freer life.