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.