11 PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Fears & phobias: personal experiences

Experiences of specific fears, including flying, driving, stairs, needles and animals. Read the individual accounts and explore personal support with Russell in Dubai.

Different people. Individual accounts.

Leah · Fears & phobias

Family travel after a frightening flight

“I couldn’t have been happier. Thank you Russell”
Ayesha, Leah’s mother

Read Leah’s account Written account

Rohan · Fears & phobias

Understanding the worry behind the flight

Rohan’s family describe flying avoidance and panic connected to fear of sickness and airline-food smells, and their experience of seeking support.

Read Rohan’s account Client video & written account

Joe · Fears & phobias

Returning home after fear of flying

“We will be forever grateful for your work with Joe”
Anthony, Joe’s father

Read Joe’s account Written account

Christina · Fears & phobias

When travel becomes a source of fear

“I really felt he understood what I had been through and that warmth and empathy shone out from him.”
Christina

Read Christina’s account Written account

Peter · Fears & phobias

Returning to the driving seat

After a near collision, Peter developed a fear of driving that affected sleep and work. His account follows the decision to seek personal support.

Read Peter’s account Written account

Aisling · Fears & phobias

Facing a fear of needles

Aisling’s account explores how a fear of needles affected her personal life and medical career, and why she sought support.

Read Aisling’s account Written account

Alex · Fears & phobias

When balloons make celebrations difficult

Alex’s mother sought help after a frightening balloon burst made parties and celebrations difficult for her young son.

Read Alex’s account Written account

Ana Sofia · Fears & phobias

A personal experience of dental anxiety

Ana Sofia’s historical account concerns fears around needles and dental procedures, alongside an unusual experience of hypnosis during dentistry.

Read Ana Sofia’s account Written account

Khushi · Anxiety & panic

Supporting a child through unfamiliar fears

Khushi’s parents describe fears around enclosed spaces and crowds, changes in her confidence and growing difficulty attending school.

Read Khushi’s account Written account

Louise · Fears & phobias

Living with a fear of stairs

Louise describes how a longstanding fear of stairs restricted work and everyday activities, and her experience of seeking support.

Read Louise’s account Written account

Maha · Fears & phobias

A different relationship with dogs

After a childhood bite, Maha found being around dogs frightening. Her account explores that fear and her wish to feel more comfortable around them.

Read Maha’s account Written account

These accounts describe individual experiences. Your circumstances and experience may be different.

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