Phobia Management & Treatment
Maroubra Psychologists
Overcome Your Fears with Professional Support
Phobias can have a significant impact on daily life, causing distress and avoidance behaviours that interfere with work, relationships, and overall well-being. Whether your fear is linked to specific situations, objects, or experiences, professional support can help you regain control and confidence.
At Hendriks Psychology, we offer effective, evidence-based treatment for phobias, empowering you to confront and manage your fears in a safe and structured way.
Understanding Phobias
A phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Unlike general fear or anxiety, phobias often lead to avoidance behaviours that can disrupt daily life. Common phobias include:
- Social phobia – Fear of social situations or being judged by others
- Specific phobias – Fear of heights, flying, spiders, needles and more
- Agoraphobia – Fear of open spaces and crowded areas.
Regardless of the type of phobia, the good news is that effective treatment can help you reduce fear responses and regain confidence in facing your triggers.
FAQs
The duration varies depending on the severity of the phobia and the individual’s response to therapy. Many people see significant improvement within 6–12 sessions.
Many people successfully manage or overcome their phobias with therapy. While some may always have a degree of fear, treatment helps reduce its intensity and impact on daily life.
Yes. Exposure therapy is conducted in a controlled, gradual manner to help individuals face their fears without overwhelming distress.
Phobias can develop from past traumatic experiences, learned behaviours, or genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders.
Yes. Avoiding feared situations reinforces the phobia, making it more challenging to overcome in the long run.
You can contact our clinic directly by phone or on 02 8958 2585 or use our online appointment request to schedule a session.
Maroubra Psychology Practice
Hendriks Psychology
At Hendriks Psychology, we provide compassionate and professional mental health care services to individuals in Maroubra and Sydney. Our practice is dedicated to offering effective psychological support to adults, adolescents and chilldren.
