ARTICLES & INSIGHTS

Anxiety, fears and phobias: articles and experiences

From everyday worry to a particular fear.

Articles & experiences

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Reconnecting The Disconnect - Deanne’s Story

Meet Deanne, a remarkable young lady. Her journey has literally and metaphorically been a long one – she has come so far in her quest to discover the…

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Released from the grip of social anxiety – Deepesh’s story

Those who suffer from social anxiety know only too well the controlling influence it can have over virtually every aspect of their lives. Often labelled as…

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My mother suffered 12 years of panic attacks – but now she’s cured

It’s been a year since a desperate Ovais Hakeem walked into my office and asked if I could help his mother. For twelve years Rubina had been suffering with…

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Ramon – Anxiety tamed, confidence regained

Living with constant anxiety is exhausting. Twenty-year-old Ramon Brand can testify to that -“I was overwhelmed by constant worry about what the future…

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Fear of flying - Leah takes to the sky

Flying can frighten the bravest amongst us. For children, this fear can sometimes be too much to bear. Having a fear of flying might not sound like a…

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Back in the driver’s seat – fear of driving conquered - Peter’s Story

Meeting Peter for the first time, I was struck by how embarrassed he felt about his driving phobia. He was so used to being in control and his inability to…

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I was overwhelmed by executive stress, anxiety and pressure... Sameer’s Story

His heart was beating out of his chest. His skin felt clammy to the touch and he felt his chest tighten as he gasped for breath. In those agonising moments…

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Doctor with a phobia of needles…

This sounds like a joke, but it was a deadly serious issue for Dr Aisling Martin. When she first read about my work in the media, she was on the verge of…

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Grounded by my fear of airline food… Not anymore!

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I helped Rohan Patel finally take to the skies after curing his fear of flying. Being such a gregarious and…

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I was set free from my fear of travel

It’s always wonderful to meet other professionals who dedicate their lives to helping people overcome health and wellbeing issues, so I was truly humbled…

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From phobia to best of friends

Catching up with old clients is one of my favourite things to do, so when Maha, a lady I had treated for a severe phobia of dogs called to ask if I wanted…

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Bursting the phobia of balloons!

It’s a familiar scene. Little kids enjoying a birthday party surrounded by colourful balloons when one goes pop causing surprise and occasionally a few…

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Thriving one year on… Joe’s story

You’ll probably remember the story of Joe Thompson, the young British lad who was stranded in UAE because he was too petrified to fly back from the UK. His…

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One step at a time – an unusual phobia is beaten… Louise’s story

It’s very easy for those who are lucky enough never to have experienced a genuine phobia to demean or even find amusement in those who do. When Louise…

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Article from the archive

Overcoming Presentation Anxiety

During the first session, as we talked and I gently led her through a series of highly specialised exercises designed to get to the heart of the issue, it…

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