The Creature Courage Experience:
Lasting Freedom From Animal Phobias in Just One Day
Creature Courage offer proven one-to-one therapy for a wide range of animal phobias, from dogs, cats and birds, to bees & wasps (find the full range of animal phobias we can help you overcome on our zoophobia page) . We are incredibly proud of our remarkable 99% success rate, with the vast majority of clients overcoming their fear in only one day. We are extremely confident that you will find freedom just as fast.
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No matter how severe your animal phobia, there is always hope. The Creature Courage Experience is a dynamic one-day therapy that will help you overcome your fear surprisingly quickly. Whether you’re scared of dogs, cats, the birds, or the bees, our proven approach combines cutting-edge techniques to create lasting change.
This isn’t just about overcoming your fear – it’s about reclaiming your confidence and your freedom!
Animal Phobias We Transform
Cynophobia (Fear of Dogs)
Avoiding parks. Crossing the street. Declining social invites. These things will resonate with anyone who has a phobia of dogs. A dog phobia can severely limit your freedom, and affect the lives of your friends and family. With over a third of all UK households owning a dog, avoidance can be exhausting and isolating.
You deserve to walk freely, visit friends, and enjoy the outdoors without fear. Learn more about cynophobia, and check out our dog phobia testimonial below:
“I couldn’t walk down my own street without panic. Now I can be around dogs without a second thought. The Creature Courage Experience gave me my life back.”
Ailurophobia (Fear of Cats)
We spend most of our time in corfotable situations, so it’s no surprise that the unpredictability of cats, and their sudden movements, can bring with them a sense of anxiety and fear. There are an estimated 11 million pet cats in the UK, and suffering from a phobia of cats can make some social situations unbearable, and daily life tricky. What can make it feel doubly difficult is that many people are dismissive about the fear of cats. A fear of dogs is seemingly understandable, but comments such as: “it’s just a cat!”, only add to the anxiety and lead to greater isolation.
However it’s treated by other: your fear is real, but it’s time to overcome it. Learn more about ailurophobia and take your first step to freedom:
“I used to leave rooms the moment a cat entered. After just one day at Creature Courage, I can actually pet them. It’s life-changing.”
Ornithophobia (Fear of Birds)
Avoiding birds is usually a little more difficult than for land based animals. It’s not simply giving a wideberth to pigeons in the city centre or keeping away from flocks of seagulls at the seaside. Birds can, literally, drop from the skies – their sudden flapping of wings triggering instant panic. Unless your a bird expert (rather unlikely if you suffer from a fear of birds), how are you to know or understand their flight patterns, to know when they are more likely to be present in your local parks or circling the town centre? This lack of knowledge can severly limit where you can go and what you can enjoy.
Yet, imagine walking through a park without anxiety. It is possible and The Creature Courage Experience can make it a reality. Learn more about ornithophobia and find out how you can fly away from your fear.
[VIDEO TESTIMONIAL SPACE – BIRD PHOBIA SUCCESS STORY]
“I couldn’t even look at photos of birds without feeling sick. Now I can sit in my garden and actually appreciate them. The transformation is incredible.”
Apiphobia (Fear of Bees)
Summer picnics. Garden parties. Almost any outdoor activity. All these things are easily ruined by a fear of bees. The sight or sound of a bee can be terrifying, and while some people have genuine allergies, a fear of bees is purely psychological – and it’s stopping you from enjoying the best parts of the year.
Bees are vital pollinators, not enemies. Let’s help you enjoy the summer months. Learn how to take your first steps to overcoming apiphobia.
[VIDEO TESTIMONIAL SPACE – BEE PHOBIA SUCCESS STORY]
“I used to run inside screaming whenever I heard buzzing. Now I can garden in peace. The Creature Courage team helped me understand bees rather than fear them.”
Spheksophobia (Fear of Wasps)
Much like the fear of bees, wasps can serioulsy affect your enjoyment of summer BBQs, children’s parties and relaxing walks in the park. All overshadowed by the terror of wasps. You probably realise that wasps are more aggressive than bees, and misunderstanding their intentions can turn any outdoor event into a nightmare. Constant vigilance is exhausting.
Yet, you can reclaim your summers through Creature Courage. Find out how you can begin this by learning more about spheksophobia.
[VIDEO TESTIMONIAL SPACE – WASP PHOBIA SUCCESS STORY]
“I couldn’t sit outside in my own garden for years. After one day with Creature Courage, I can finally enjoy summer again. The fear is gone.”
What To Expect: Your Day With Us
The Creature Courage Experience is an 8-hour journey that takes you from fear to freedom. Here’s what your transformational day will look like:
9:30am – Welcome & Assessment
You’ll meet your dedicated therapist in a warm, judgment-free environment. Together, you’ll discuss your specific triggers, the impact on your daily life, and what success will look like for you. This is a safe space for questions before starting your therapy.
10:00am – Foundation Building
Using our tried, tested and proven therapeutic techniques, we’ll begin reshaping your understanding and relationship with fear:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to reprogram subconscious responses
- Hypnotherapy to access and transform deep-rooted fears
- Art therapy to express and process emotions in new ways
These are powerful techniques and they will prepare your mind for the breakthrough ahead.
12:30pm – Lunch Break
It’s time to pause, reflect, and integrate what you’ve undcovered in the morning workshop. Again, you can use this time to ask questions or focus your thoughts on what you’ve learned and what is coming. There’s no rush to get on with, this is your time to work through at your own pace. However, the lunch break is usually about an hour.
1:30pm – Education Phase
We believe that knowledge is power, and from learning fascinating facts about the animal you fear you will be in a better place to overcome that fear. To that end, you will learn about:
- Natural behaviors and communication patterns
- Why animals act the way they do
- Dispelling myths and misconceptions
- Understanding your animals role in the ecosystem
Education transforms fear into understanding, and it’s a great step through our targeted therapy, towards getting hands-on with your animal.
3:00pm – Gradual Exposure Therapy
This is where the true transformation happens. It needs to be pointed out that this always conducted at YOUR PACE. Always in YOUR CONTROL.
We progress through carefully designed comfort levels:
- Viewing photos and videos
- Listening to sounds and observing movements
- Seeing the animal, at distance, through protective barriers when necessary
- Gradual proximity exposure
- Direct, safe interaction (when you’re ready)
You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve when you feel safe and supported. We are experts at reading your emotional state and never push beyond what’s right for you in that specific moment.
5:00pm – Celebration & Integration
You’ve done it. Time to celebrate your courage and consolidate your breakthrough. We’ll provide:
- Tools for continued confidence
- Strategies for maintaining your progress
- A certificate of courage to mark your achievement
- Comprehensive aftercare guidance
~6:00pm – Leave Transformed
With our 99% success rate, you will walk out a different person. Fear that once controlled you will be gone, and as long as you follow a few simple steps in your aftercare, it will be that way forever. Thousands have made this journey – now it’s your turn.
Why The Creature Courage Experience Works
Multifaceted Approach
We don’t rely on a single technique. By combining CBT, NLP, hypnotherapy, art therapy, education, and immersive exposure, we address your phobia from every angle. This comprehensive method is why our success rate is 99%.
Immersive Exposure: The Key to Lasting Change
While mental techniques are powerful, lasting change requires your brain’s survival center to experience safety in the presence of your fear. Immersive exposure therapy – done safely and at your pace – is the only way to create permanent neurological change.
Beyond Just Your Phobia
The techniques you’ll learn don’t just apply to animals. Our clients consistently report:
- Improved overall anxiety management
- Greater emotional control
- Increased confidence in all areas of life
- Better tools for handling stress
- A profound sense of personal empowerment
Your mental health is our priority. The Creature Courage Experience offers value that extends far beyond a single phobia – it’s an investment in your overall wellbeing.
One Day. Life-Changing Results.
Unlike traditional therapy that can take months or years, we help you achieve lasting freedom in just eight hours. Our intensive format creates focused, powerful change without the prolonged struggle of weekly sessions.
Ready To Book Your Breakthrough?
Location:
Southwest London, close to Cheam rail station
Timing:
9:30am to approximately 6:00pm (dependent on your journey through the day)
Get Started:
Call us on 0800 970 4417 for a free, no-obligation consultation
Take our free online assessment to see if you’re a good fit
Limited spaces available. Your transformation is waiting.
Change Your Life Today
You’ve lived with this fear long enough. Whether it’s dogs, cats, birds, bees, or wasps – your phobia doesn’t have to control you anymore.
The Creature Courage Experience has helped thousands of people just like you break free from debilitating animal phobias. People who never thought they’d hold a dog’s lead, stroke a cat, or sit peacefully in a garden.
Your breakthrough is one day away.
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Questions? We’re Here To Help
Not sure if the Creature Courage Experience is right for you? Have specific concerns about your phobia? Want to know more about what the day involves?