by Rick Ashworth | Mar 27, 2025 | Phobia
Therapy Dogs and Mental Health Support For those living with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, or specific phobias, therapy dogs offer a unique kind of support. These specially trained animals help people feel safe, relaxed, and connected in a controlled environment.... by Rick Ashworth | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many people experience an intense fear of dogs, also known as cynophobia. This specific phobia disorder can cause anxiety or panic attacks, which can be triggered when people encounter dogs, but also from hearing a dog bark, or even watching a movie containing a... by Rick Ashworth | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction For those with a fear of dogs (cynophobia), large breeds like XL Bullies, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds can seem particularly intimidating. Sensationalised media stories and misunderstandings about these dogs often heighten fear and anxiety. Of...
by Rick Ashworth | Oct 1, 2024 | Phobia
A phobic fear of a turtle or tortoise can be embarrassing and inconvenient. Have you ever felt your heart thumping when around a turtle or tortoise? Do your muscles tense and your palms go sweaty? This could be a sign that you’re suffering from Chelonaphobia, the...
by Britain Stelly | Jul 14, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Are Spider Bites the Real Reason That We are Afraid? There are a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to spider bites which feeds into people’s fear. Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is a common phobia affecting many individuals. One of the most surprising...
by Britain Stelly | Jul 8, 2024 | Spider Phobia
The Media’s Role and How We Can Change the Narrative For Spiders Spiders always get bad press. It’s true, arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, is a widespread issue exacerbated by the media’s portrayal of spiders being evil and to be avoided at all... by Rick Ashworth | Jul 3, 2024 | Spider Phobia, Uncategorized
Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is a common phobia affecting millions of people worldwide. In this comprehensive guide we will explore how arachnophobia can develop, how these fear responses can impact upon our daily lives, and most importantly, which strategies...
by Britain Stelly | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is the Best Form of Therapy in Phobia Treatment? If you have a phobia and are actively searching for the best treatment, you’ve no-doubt come across many options for treating your phobia with hypnotherapy alone. However, though hypnotherapy is a brilliant...
by Britain Stelly | Jun 10, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Spider Season As the summer fades and the cool breeze of autumn begins to make its presence felt, homeowners across the UK brace themselves for the inevitable arrival of spider season. Suddenly far more spiders are found scurrying about. This period, filled with an...
by Britain Stelly | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is the Best Spider Phobia Treatment? Is the London Zoo ‘Friendly Spider Programme’ or the various hypnotherapists out there really the best option? There are a plethora of spider phobia treatments available all over London and the UK. In fact, one may...
