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Support for Phobias in Surrey

Living with a phobia can quietly limit your life. Even when you recognize that a fear feels excessive or irrational, the emotional and physical response can be overwhelming. Phobias often lead to avoidance, which may provide short-term relief but can gradually shrink your sense of freedom and confidence.

At Forward Mind Counselling in Surrey, we provide structured, evidence-based phobia therapy designed to help you understand your fear response and regain control. Our registered clinical counsellors work with you at a pace that feels manageable, helping you reduce avoidance and build confidence in everyday situations.

What Can You Expect From Phobia Therapy? ?

Phobia therapy focuses on helping you respond differently to fear triggers while reducing anxiety over time. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on building tolerance and confidence.

During your 50-minute sessions, your counsellor will:

  • Identify the specific fears and situations that trigger your phobia
  • Explore how avoidance and anxiety patterns have developed over time
  • Teach coping strategies to manage fear responses safely and effectively
  • Gradually support you in facing feared situations in a structured way

The goal is not to force exposure, but to help you feel more prepared, grounded, and in control when fear arises.

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Understanding Phobias and Avoidance

Phobias are intense fears linked to specific objects, situations, or experiences. Common phobias include fear of flying, driving, medical procedures, animals, heights, or enclosed spaces. These fears can trigger panic-like symptoms, such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a strong urge to escape.

Over time, avoidance can reinforce fear, making it feel more powerful and disruptive. Therapy helps interrupt this cycle by addressing both the emotional response and the behaviours that maintain it.

Therapeutic Modalities for Phobia Therapy

Our counsellors use evidence-based approaches proven to be effective in treating phobias.

CBT helps you recognize how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact to sustain fear. You’ll learn practical techniques to challenge fear-based thinking and reduce anxiety responses.

ERP is a highly effective treatment for phobias. It involves gradual, controlled exposure to feared situations while learning to resist avoidance behaviours. Over time, this reduces fear intensity and builds confidence.

ACT helps you change your relationship with fear rather than trying to eliminate it. This approach supports flexibility, emotional tolerance, and values-based action.

Your Path Forward

Phobias do not define you, and they can be treated effectively with the right support.

At Forward Mind Counselling, we provide structured guidance in a safe, respectful environment.
Both in-person and online sessions are available to fit your needs.

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