Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire

Counselling, CBT & EMDR for Fears & Phobias Fareham

Practical support to face what has felt impossible — in person in Fareham, or online across the UK.

When a fear starts to shape your life

Maybe you turn down holidays because of flying, put off the dentist for years, or plan your day around avoiding something. You might know the fear does not quite make sense, but that does not stop your heart racing.

Phobias are very common and very treatable, often more quickly than people expect. With a therapist in Fareham, or online, you can calm the fear response and take back the things it has taken from you, at a pace that always feels manageable.

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You set the pace. Nobody will ever push you further than you are ready to go.

Fears we often help with

People come to us from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport with all kinds of fears, including these.

Flying Needles and injections Dentists Being sick Heights Spiders and insects Dogs and other animals Driving Lifts and enclosed spaces Blood Crowds and busy places Illness Social situations Intimacy Panic attacks
1The fear

Your body's alarm goes off at the thought of it.

2Avoiding it

You steer clear, and feel instant relief.

3The lesson

Your brain learns it was right to be scared.

4A bigger fear

Next time, the alarm goes off even louder.

Therapy gently breaks this loop, so your brain can learn, step by step, that you are safe.

Climb the fear ladder

Therapy often breaks a big fear into small, manageable steps. Choose a fear to see an example ladder, then tap each rung to climb.

This is an example only. Your therapist builds a ladder around you, and you always decide when to take the next step.

How therapy can help with phobias

There is more than one way to overcome a fear. On a free call we will help you choose the approach that suits you.

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CBT

The most researched treatment for phobias. Gradual, gentle steps that teach your brain the fear is not dangerous.

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Hypnotherapy

Deep relaxation helps you picture the feared situation calmly, retraining your automatic response.

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EMDR

If your fear began after a frightening experience, EMDR can help that memory lose its power.

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Online sessions

Every approach is available by secure video, which can help if your fear makes travelling hard.

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What a hypnotherapy session for a phobia is like

Many people choose hypnotherapy for phobias. It is gentle, and you stay aware and in control the whole time.

You relax deeplyYour hypnotherapist guides you into a calm, focused state, a bit like being absorbed in a good book.
You explore the fear safelyIf you are not sure where the fear came from, you can gently look at what may have started it.
You rehearse feeling calmYou imagine the feared situation while feeling relaxed, so your mind learns a new response.
You take it homeMany people are given self-hypnosis or a recording to practise with between sessions.
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“They have always been patient and taken as much time as needed to build a trusting relationship. … I would highly recommend them.”

Nicky, Winchester
At your paceYou are always in control
From £90CBT and hypnotherapy, 50 minutes
In person or onlineFareham, Hampshire, or by video
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Questions about phobia treatment

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Will I have to face my fear straight away?
No. You will never be pushed into anything. Therapy starts with small, manageable steps, often just talking or imagining, and you decide when you are ready for the next one.
How quickly can a phobia be treated?
Many single phobias, such as a fear of flying or needles, improve in a fairly small number of sessions. More complex fears can take longer. Your therapist will talk this through with you at the start.
Can hypnotherapy help with phobias?
Yes, many people find it very helpful. Hypnotherapy uses deep relaxation to help you imagine the feared situation calmly, so your automatic fear response eases. It can also be combined with CBT.
What if I do not know where my fear came from?
That is very common, and you do not need to know. Therapy can still help you change how you respond. If a past event is involved, approaches like EMDR or hypnotherapy can help explore it gently.
Can children get help with phobias?
Yes. We work with children and teenagers aged 7 to 17, using gentle, age-appropriate approaches. About children and young people.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. CBT and hypnotherapy both work well by secure video, at the same price as in person.
How much does it cost?
CBT and hypnotherapy are £90 for a 50 minute session, and counselling starts from £72. Your first 15 minute call is free. See all our prices.
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The first step is the smallest one

A free, confidential 15 minute call. Tell us what you are afraid of, and we will match you with the right therapist.

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