Why We Love to Be Scared: The Psychology of Halloween Fears As Halloween approaches, shops and neighbourhoods transform and fright night once again takes centre stage. People line up to be terrified on purpose, whether they’re booking horror experiences, switching off...
Can’t even bring yourself to look at a spider without shivering? You’re not alone. Arachnophobia – the extreme fear of spiders – is one of the most common phobias in the world. And while most spiders are completely harmless, the fear can feel overwhelming, irrational,...
Not long ago, a client sat across from me, visibly embarrassed. “I know it sounds silly,” she said, “but I’m terrified of clowns.” She paused. “I mean, properly terrified. Even seeing one in a cartoon gives me that tight chest, sweaty hands feeling.” While that might...
If you’ve been watching the news or scrolling through social media recently, you’ve probably seen one of the many snake stories with headlines like “Adders found on the beach”, “Python dumped in the woods”, or “Record numbers of snake sightings”. So what’s going...
After years of helping clients overcome their fears and phobias, I’ve noticed something interesting about transformation. Have you ever noticed how the harder you try to control something, the more it seems to slip away. Some clients walk in and experience...
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is often named one of the most common phobias, ranking above heights, spiders, and even death. It impacts approximately 23% of people, with 57% of women being affected compared to 39% of men. Whether it’s presenting to a room...
