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Phobias
Find information on phobias, including symptoms, causes and how to access treatment and support. Get tips for helping yourself, plus guidance for friends and family.
Useful contacts for phobias
Other organisations for phobia support
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
babcp.com
Information about cognitive behavioural therapy and related treatments, including details of accredited therapists.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
cnhc.org.uk
Lists complementary healthcare practitioners.
NHS talking therapies self-referral
nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
Information about local NHS therapy services for certain mental health problems. You can self-refer (England only) but you must be registered with a GP.
No More Panic
nomorepanic.co.uk
Provides information, support and advice for those with panic disorder, anxiety, phobias or OCD, including a forum and chat room.
No Panic
0300 7729844
nopanic.org.uk
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.
Reading Well
reading-well.org.uk
A series of self-help books to help you understand and manage your health and wellbeing.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
rcpsych.ac.uk
Professional body for psychiatrists. Includes information about mental health problems and treatments.
Time to Change Wales
timetochangewales.org.uk
Campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems.
Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK)
topuk.org
Self-help therapy groups and support for those with OCD, phobias and related anxiety disorders.
This information was published in February 2021. We will revise it in 2024.
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