Needle Phobia Treatment
Trypanophobia – Fear of Needles
About Trypanophobia
Fear of Needles Phobia Overview
Most people have a reasonable amount of fear when it comes to injections but grit their teeth and bear it when getting one done. However, in the case of someone with a needle phobia, the fear is greatly exaggerated and persistent. Exposure to a needle almost invariably provokes an extreme anxiety response and just the thought of one can be a cause of concern. Affecting up to 10% of the population makes fear of needles one of the more common specific phobias. Trypanophobia sometimes gets to the point it prevents a person from receiving correct medical treatment due to their fear of needles.
Physical Symptoms
Difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, hot flushes, dizziness, sweating and nausea are amongst the physical panic-related symptoms.
Cognitive Symptoms
Cognitive symptoms relate to how a sufferer feels or thinks. Often, they are also about the inability to get on with tasks, that although not necessarily pleasant, are required. For example, going to a doctor or dentist when an injection is necessary. Cognitive symptoms may include fear that:
- A panic attack will embarrass you in a doctor/dentist consultation room
- You may lose control and react out of character, potentially violently when an injection is to be administered
- You won’t be able to complete a required course of treatment or get appropriate care for your fear of needles. This can exacerbate your anxiety further, especially as correct treatment and care is important
Behavioural Symptoms
Like most phobias, the main behavioural symptoms tend to be associated with avoidance. Sadly, in the case of a fear of needles, avoidance can be detrimental to a person’s overall wellbeing and health. Behavioural symptoms may include:
- Avoiding going to the doctors or dentist. This could mean enduring a condition for longer than required.
- Not accepting treatment that requires injections such as the current vaccination program to prevent Covid-19 infection and its transmissibility
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Having a fear of needles can really get in the way of life. People often put off important care to avoid any of the associated anxiety. If your fear of needles detriments you in one way or another, there’s good news – an irrational fear of needles is treatable!
Trypanophobia Treatment Package
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Filipe receives high praise for his expertise in guiding individuals through phobia treatment. Clients frequently highlight his kindness, patience, and effective techniques in addressing both isolated and more complex phobias. Many describe life‑changing results, renewed freedom, and consistently recommend his empathetic and professional approach.
- 30-min to meet and discuss your needs
- Free expert advice and a clear path forward
- Personalised treatment overview
- Ask anything, we’re here to help
- Receive your comprehensive Quick Start Guide
Phobia Treatment Programme: three sessions (60–90 minutes each), should you choose to proceed following your free consultation.
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Have a question? More complex or multiple phobias may require additional sessions, which will be discussed during the free initial consultation.
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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.
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.
Really glad to have worked with Filipe. I started to notice small, incremental changes quite soon after our first session and since finishing them I’ve definitely noticed a difference in how my phobia impacts my life (far far less than before). Highly recommend.
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.