When a person has a phobia, they feel very fearful about particular objects or situations. Common phobias include
- Agoraphobia – fear of being in a situation where your anxiety might be difficult or embarrassing to escape from
- Social phobia – fear of social situations such as parties and meetings
- Claustrophobia – fear of small spaces such as lifts, aeroplanes and crowded rooms
- Arachnophobia – fear of spiders
- Zoophobia – fear of animals
- Acrophobia – fear of heights
- Mysophobia – fear of dirt and germs in places such as toilets and kitchens.
People often have more than one phobia. Approximately 9 per cent of people in Australia experience a phobia at some time in their lives. Phobias are twice as common in women as in men and can start at any age.
At Counselling & Therapy Associates we offer a range of treatments for the various Phobias. To book a session with one of our therapists, simply Click Here.