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The Phobia Specialist provides a professional service dedicated to helping clients overcome irrational fear from the comfort of their homes via video call and on any device.


Filipe Rodrigues

Filipe Rodrigues

DHP HPD MNCH (Lic.)

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist


UK Based | Phobia Specialist

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Quick Profile

Experience
17 years qualified | 7+ years specialising exclusively in phobias
Speciality – anxiety, fears & phobias
Support for isolated (specific) phobias, including animal, medical, environmental and situational fears, as well as more complex phobias such as agoraphobia and social anxiety.
Accreditations

CNHC Registered Practitioner

National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
Methodologies
SFBT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, CBT
Filipe's certifications

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HPD Certificate

Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma

An NVQ level 4 qualification. Verified by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and awarded by NCFE, recognised by UK qualification regulators.

DHP Certificate

Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

Clinical hypnotherapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Accredited by major UK hypnotherapy and psychotherapy associations.

NCH Certificate

NCH Membership

The UK’s leading not-for-profit hypnotherapy professional association, promoting and protecting the practice of hypnotherapy.

CNHC Certificate

Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council

The CNHC was set up by the government to protect the public through an independent UK register of complementary healthcare practitioners.

Why Choose a Specialist?

  • Focused exclusively on fears and phobias, not general therapy.
  • Structured, brief approach designed for fast, measurable progress.
  • Evidence‑based methods tailored specifically to phobia treatment.
  • Extensive experience handling a wide range of specific and complex fears.
  • Clear plan from day one, you’ll know what to expect and why it works
  • Support beyond sessions so confidence transfers into real life.

Free Consultation and Support



, Booking Options



Beth’s Story (driving phobia)





Complex Phobias

Social phobia, agoraphobia

If you have a complex phobia you want to treat. Select the Free Assessment option when booking. Complex phobias may require additional sessions and we’ll get to discuss this as part of the assessment.

What My Clients Say

I’m passionate about helping people break free from fear and genuinely love what I do. I bring enthusiasm, experience, and expertise to every session, working closely with each of my clients. As a therapist, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone achieve their goals, especially when they’ve overcome a lifelong phobia and can finally enjoy doing things they never thought possible.





Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation



, Book your free consultation in March and get 15% off your treatment costs.

Day/Eve Availability

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Book your Free Consultation

A relaxed, no-obligation conversation.

  • 30-min conversation with Filipe
  • Free expert advice and a clear path forward
  • Personalised treatment overview
  • Ask anything, we’re here to help
  • Receive your comprehensive Quick Start Guide

£315 for the programme (3x one-to-one sessions) if you choose to proceed following your free consultation.

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Anonymous

I was not in a good place. I have had a phobia of heights as far back as I can remember and avoided going to places where I would be high. However now my anxiety levels became even worse by effecting my driving on motorways becoming anxious and having to stop often. After one session with Filipe and listening to audio book my driving has got back to normal and no longer feel anxious about driving on motorway. After further sessions & therapy can now go up mountains to the top and enjoy the view and being in control. Amazing work thank you so much. Really appreciate the help and support

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Claire H.

I realised I had a problem with house spiders when I would freeze, sob and effectively ask strangers to come into my house to remove them. If there was one in the bathroom, I had to barricade it and go without until someone could come (despite having a second bathroom, however I wouldn't go in it incase of spiders). It was really starting to get in the way of my daily life, especially now it is autumn and 'spider season'. I'd find my mind being consumed with worry about coming to home to one. I knew it was really bad when one was on my stairs and I genuinely considered going out the window. I really enjoyed the sessions and found them informative, relaxing and so helpful. Filipe was so supportive, thorough and helped me recognise and celebrate my successes. I never thought I'd be able to live a life without extreme fear of spiders and be able to be free of the worry about coming home to them. After my sessions finished, I have actually faced a house spider twice and was able to catch it in a glass on both occasions. The work Filipe did with me made it so I could actually rationally think and take the steps to remove it myself and I am really proud. I'm really pleased I invested the money into Felipe's service and would recommend anyone with a phobia to give it a try. I don't love spiders, but I am able to think straight and take steps to remove it. I feel so much more free and independent and feel like I could deal with a larger one if I had to.

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    I would really recommend Filipe. The programme of three sessions is very nicely structured and educational and the hypnotherapy techniques were effective and clearly designed carefully to tackle a phobia, compared to some more general hypnotherapy I had tried before with little success. Overall it’s not a magic cure but it puts you on the path to success and to feeling more confident and capable so you can get on with life and feeling a bit better each day. Thank you!

  2. Verified clientVerified client - External link

    Filipe’s treatment is truly life changing. I came to him for treatment due to anxiety around public speaking – I had a panic attack during a work presentation 4 weeks ago, and that was the final straw and when I knew I really needed to change something.

    I’d heard about Filipe through a friend and from the first introductory session, I just knew I was in good hands with an incredible therapist. I just completed my 3rd session and I cannot believe the difference. I did a presentation last week, and another today and I felt incredibly relaxed and dare I say… I actually enjoyed it!

    I am leading a full team day tomorrow, something which would already be filling me with nerves and dread and I keep forgetting I have this day long presentation – which I think goes to show the impact. This is something I would have been losing sleep over only 4 weeks ago.

    Filipe – you are extraordinary. I am grateful for your help, guidance and support.

    Lauren Taylor

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    Really helped me with my public speaking anxiety which was holding me back with my career. I feel in a much better place and I am already seeing the benefits. Onwards and upwards! I strongly recommend. Thanks Filipe

    public-speaking
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    Filipe, thank you so much for restoring my faith in myself and for guiding me in a such helpful, positive and constructive way. Your support and calm and reassuring approach has made such a tremendous difference to my life and how I will continue to approach things going forwards. To be able cast away the fear that was constantly looming so heavily over me has enabled me to relax and focus on enjoying what life has to offer, no longer feeling constrained and restricted. I am truly excited about exploring what I can achieve in the future that I never before believed would be possible. Thank you so very much.

    driving
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    I started this course feeling that my phobia was just something I was born with and would never be able to overcome. After only the first session my anxiety towards it had become manageable and a subject I can actually begin to talk about. The course has given me the tools I need to work to control my phobia and regain control over my fear. Huge thank you to Filipe I cannot recommend him highly enough.

    needles