Terrified of fire, the skilled and dangerous Westeros fighter is easily defeated by his fear. But we can learn to overcome phobia quickly with a few mental exercises. By therapist Christopher Paul Jones While Jon Snow and the Queen of Dragons took centre stage in the...
Clown phobia? Or just scared of people with red noses? People have always had mixed feelings towards the clown or jester character that tumbles around the circus and features in countless plays, books and films. Our laughter is mixed with elements or farce and...
It’s that time of the year again. All the shops have signs saying ‘Back to School’ and nothing is sadder for a child than knowing their summer holiday is nearly over. However, for some children, the thought of returning to school can be terrifying, especially when the...
Fear of commitment can feel like you’re being pulled in two different directions, as you try to avoid making the wrong decision. By Christopher Paul Jones, AKA The Breakthrough Expert, who specialises in helping people let go of their fears, anxieties and even their...
Ghosts and ghouls, witches and zombies, spiders, and lanterns carved from pumpkins. Yes, it’s Halloween! For many this is a time of dressing up, partying, and eating far too many sweets. But, for others, it can set off their fears and phobias, including Samhainophobia...
According to statistics, one in four people have a phobia of flying. However, the causes vary from one person to the next. For some it is a fear of heights, for others claustrophobia; being trapped and not able to get off a plane once the doors shut. It can be fear of...
