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Professional Profile
- Experience: 17+ Years
- Speciality: Anxiety, fears & phobias
- Accreditations: UK government’s Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council and National Council for Hypnotherapy
- Methodologies: SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Hypnotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Hello and welcome to the site. If you’re looking to understand and overcome an irrational fear, you’re in the right place. As a highly experienced therapist specialising in phobia treatment, I’ve spent years helping clients just like you overcome their fears and live with greater freedom and confidence.
My approach is personalised and integrative, combining Hypnosis, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to effectively address phobias.
As a registered member of the UK Government’s Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), I provide structured, evidence-based programmes to help clients transition from fear to control in as few as three sessions.
For many, finding a local specialist can be difficult. For others, attending a clinic simply isn’t practical. I believe phobia treatment should be accessible to everyone which is why I offer specialist phobia treatment sessions online. Booking is quick and easy through the online calendar and all sessions mirror in-person treatment, using the same proven tools and techniques, without compromising results.
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Complex Phobias –
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What Past Clients Have to Say
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Filipe receives high praise for his expertise in guiding individuals through their phobia treatment. Clients commend his kindness, patience, and effective techniques in addressing fears such as heights, needles, driving, vomit, flying, dogs, spiders, public speaking, and more. Many express life-changing results, newfound freedom, and gratitude for Filipe’s empathetic and effective approach. Clients consistently recommend his services, emphasising the profound transformations many achieve.
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Quick Phobia Treatment FAQ
Here are a few of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy. These are just quick answers to help you get a feel for how the process works you can find more detailed information on the full FAQ page.
What does the phobia treatment involve?▼
Is online therapy effective?▼
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How long are the sessions?▼
I always allow a 90-minute block to ensure we have enough time to complete everything that’s needed in a calm and relaxed manner, without ever feeling rushed.
What about complex or multiple phobias?▼
How much will it cost?▼
Do I need to know how my phobia started?▼
I’m neurodivergent, will that affect the sessions?▼
I have experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who have responded very well to the treatment and the structured format of the sessions.
Where are you based?▼
How do I book?▼
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Commonly Treated Phobias
I see clients suffering from a wide range of phobias, but here are the most commonly treated. The list below is non-exhaustive, so whatever your phobia, feel free to book a free assessment to discuss treatment
Research shows that there is more scientific evidence for hypnotherapy than any other complementary therapy… by using hypnosis, people can perform prodigious feats of will-power and self-healing – Health Education Authority
Snake Phobia Treatment »Accessible & Convenient
For many, it isn’t possible to find a specialist locally, whilst for others visiting a treatment room isn’t feasible. I believe phobia treatment should be accessible to all, and that’s why I’ve chosen to provide specialist phobia treatment online. Sessions are via video call and available on any device with camera and microphone capabilities. Our video therapy sessions utilise the same tools and maintain the same structure as face to face treatment.
Booking is simple through the site’s calendar with availability to suit most and appointment times displayed in your timezone. With no travel required, appointments are easier to arrange around a busy schedule. This minimises stress around your phobia treatment routine and ultimately takes up less of your time.
- Easy access to a qualified specialist
- Confidential video therapy
- Accessible support & tools
- Interactive session content
- Simple online booking
- Flexible appointments
- Secure online payments
- Tried and tested therapy techniques, including SFBT
Why The Phobia Specialist?
I’ve helped clients beat a variety of phobias, including some so severe, they were unable to leave home. Overcoming a phobia you’ve potentially had your whole life can understandably seem like a huge undertaking. However, once you understand the psychology that drives the fear, you’ll discover phobias are very treatable.
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Phobia Categories
According to the DSM, specific phobias typically fall within five general categories:
Animals (spiders, dogs, insects)
Situational (flying, riding an elevator, driving)
Environmental (heights, thunder, darkness)
Other (choking, loud noises, drowning)
Medical/health (injections, broken bones, falls)
Specific or Isolated Phobias
These phobias revolve around a specific trigger and they make up the majority of phobias. The trigger could be an object, animal, situation, place, or activity. Examples include a fear of heights, dogs, needles, spiders, flying, insects etc.
Specific or isolated phobias are treated in 3 structured sessions that are approximately 90 minutes each.
All treatment includes a comprehensive support pack.
Complex Phobias
Complex phobias aren’t specific to any one thing. They usually develop in adulthood and are generally linked to the anxiety of certain situations or circumstances. The most common complex phobias are social phobia and agoraphobia.
A complex phobia has multiple facets that require working on. As a result, more sessions are needed to treat one. The number of required sessions will be discussed in the free assessment and will depend on individual circumstances.
I have been suffering for a few years with a very specific fear that has been quite debilitating. In just one session I immediately saw improvement in my anxiety levels and self control- and by the end of the three sessions I was completely fear free and able to relax entirely. I am highly satisfied with the treatment and would recommend it to anyone with phobias and anxiety issues.
Thank you Filippe. I feel much more confident now about being in situations that would have previously triggered my phobia. I am much more positive now and better able to embrace change. I don’t feel the need to avoid certain situations anymore. Even if I still feel anxiety at times, I know it’s nothing to be afraid of anymore and it won’t balloon into full blown panic.
I came to Filipe for treatment for emetophobia which had started to affect me badly in the last year. I’ve been to many talking therapists throughout my life and felt a bit burnt out from it all, so I went into this with a sceptical mindset. I was pleasantly surprised, however. I found the sessions informative, engaging and relaxing. Since completing the sessions, I have noticed that when the thought I might be getting sick pops into my head, I don’t panic and the world doesn’t feel like it’s falling apart like it used to. I can move past the initial anxiety and carry on with life.
I really loved my sessions with Filipe. He was very patient and didn’t think my phobia was silly at all (even at times when I did) he was very understanding and really made me feel like he had a lot of time for me. It’s nice when you feel like someone genuinely really wants to help you. The tactics he gave me along with the science based facts about the brain and the subconscious, really made me think a different way. I feel so much more relaxed. Spiders won’t be my best friend any time soon but at least I can love living again without fear. Thank you! P.s. I even managed to ignore one in my house a week after my first session – that’s results!