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Phobias

If you live in Gloucestershire and phobias are affecting your everyday life, we can help. Find out more about the services we offer below.

What are phobias?

A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of a place, object or situation. Phobias can affect everyday life as the person may live their life in a certain way in order to avoid the subject of their phobia.

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Find out more about phobias on the NHS website.

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Talking Therapies can help

Talking Therapies is our Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. We offer guidance, courses and talking therapies that give you the skills and techniques to manage difficult days, lift your mood and improve your overall wellbeing.

We are a free service and are here to listen, help and suggest the best way forward for you.

How to access Talking Therapies

You can refer yourself to Talking Therapies by calling 0800 073 2200, filling in our self-referral form or you can ask you GP to refer you.
For more information about the support available, please visit our Talking Therapies page.

Treatment options

Most phobias are curable, but there is no single treatment option which is guaranteed to work. Some people choose to just live their lives avoiding the subject of their phobia but this isn’t always possible.

Treatment options for phobias can include self-help techniques, talking treatments and medication.

Find out more about treatments for phobias on the NHS Choices website.