Christian Specific Phobia

Specific Phobia refers to the fear of a particular situation or object. It is common for individuals to have multiple specific phobias. Phobias may lead to significant impairment and distress and affect self, friendships, employment, marriages, and social life.

Common phobias include:

- Animals (e.g., spiders, insects, dogs)

- Natural environment

- Situations: (e.g., being in an airplane, being in an elevator, being in enclosed spaces)

- Others (e.g., choking, vomiting, loud sounds; in children e.g., costumed characters)

- The experience of unwanted and intrusive thoughts or urges


Symptoms that may be treated with psychological counselling:

- Fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation

- Avoidance of specific objects or situations

- Experiencing the presence of significant anxiety and distress in relation to specific objects, or situations

Our psychologists are able to provide the necessary treatment for Specific Phobias.
To book an appointment or for more information telephone (03) 9820 1223 or email support@clscounselling.com.au .



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