What is a phobia?

A phobia is an anxiety disorder triggered by the overwhelming fear of an object, feeling, place, situation or animal. This can usually be divided into two categories; simple or complex. Phobias are similar to fears but they are much more extreme. The key difference is that the anxiety felt tends to interfere with your quality of life and ability to function. A phobia usually lasts for more than 6 months and is out of proportion to the danger or threat.

What causes a phobia?

Phobias usually do not have a single cause and there tend to be many associated factors. Some of the most common causes include:

• Personal trauma
• Witnessing the trauma of others
• Learned response from others
• Genetics

Why choose us?

At Square 1 therapy we believe that total recovery from a phobia is possible as long as you are given the right tools and support. A phobia can sometimes get in the way of seeking help, especially if it involves exposure to the situation you are fearful of. We are committed to making therapy as easy as possible and will happily travel to you, and accommodate any unique requirements. We understand that those affected are sometimes unable to identify the reason why it developed, but rest assured that our experts can get to the root of the problem. Depending on your specific concerns, you will be allocated with a specialist therapist to best suit your needs. Your Square 1 Therapist will then create and explain your bespoke treatment plan after an initial consultation.