Mood & Emotions Therapy in Bengaluru & Trichy

Clinical Types of Phobias

Phobias are typically divided into several categories:

Specific Phobias

Fear of a specific object or situation, such as:

Animals (dogs, insects, snakes)

Natural environment (storms, heights, water)

Situational (flying, elevators, driving, enclosed spaces)

Blood-injection-injury type (needles, medical procedures, seeing blood)

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Fear of social or performance situations where embarrassment or scrutiny is possible.

Agoraphobia

Fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or help unavailable (e.g., crowds, public transport).

Complex/Multiple Phobias

Some people experience more than one phobia at once (e.g., both flying and needles).

Phobias Across Life Stages & Demographics

Children & Teens

Common phobias include fear of the dark, animals, or storms. While many childhood fears fade, persistent phobias can disrupt schooling or social development.

Young Adults

Social phobia and situational phobias (public speaking, driving, exams) often peak during this period, affecting studies and career.

Women

More likely to experience animal phobias, blood-injection-injury phobias, and social phobia; hormonal changes and cultural roles may play a part.

Men

Phobias are often underreported due to stigma. When present, they may manifest as avoidance of situations (e.g., flying, public speaking) rather than seeking help.

Older Adults

Phobias may persist if untreated. Fear of illness-related procedures (needles, hospitals) may interfere with medical care.

How Agan Health Helps

Exposure Therapy (Systematic Desensitization)

Gradual, controlled exposure to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation techniques until fear reduces. Highly effective for both specific and situational phobias.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps challenge catastrophic beliefs and builds coping strategies to face fear rationally.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)

Simulates phobic situations (e.g., flying, heights) in a safe environment.

Applied Relaxation & Mindfulness

Breathing and grounding strategies to manage anxiety when facing triggers.

Beta-blockers (Propranolol)

May reduce physical symptoms (heart racing, trembling) in performance-related phobias.

Benzodiazepines

Sometimes prescribed short-term for unavoidable phobic exposure, not recommended long-term due to dependence risk.

SSRIs/SNRIs

Useful in social anxiety disorder or phobias with generalized anxiety.

Psychoeducation

Understanding how avoidance maintains fear helps patients commit to exposure therapy.

Relaxation Training

Yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness lower baseline anxiety.

Support Systems

Involving family and friends helps reduce avoidance behaviors.

Assessment

Identify type of phobia and degree of impairment.

Therapy Plan

Exposure therapy as first-line; CBT added for cognitive restructuring.

Skills Training

Breathing, grounding, relaxation.

Medication (if needed)

Short-term use for specific situations.

Progress Monitoring

Regular tracking of exposure success and anxiety reduction.

Relapse Prevention

Strategies to continue facing fears confidently.

What Treatment Looks Like at Agan Health

Book & Consult

Meet our specialists for an accurate diagnosis.

Therapy & Counselling

Confidential sessions tailored to your needs.

Medication Management

Safe, minimal, and supervised use of medicines.

Recover & Grow

Step-by-step support to rebuild resilience.

Why Choose Agan Health?

15+ years' expertise in treating anxiety and phobias

ERP and CBT-trained psychologists

Personalized therapy plans for both children and adults

Hybrid care: Bengaluru, Trichy, and online sessions

10,000+

sessions delivered across Bengaluru, Trichy, and online

95%

of clients report reduced avoidance and improved quality of life

FAQ's

No. Phobias are recognized anxiety disorders where fear is persistent, intense, and disproportionate, often disrupting daily life.

Childhood fears may fade, but true phobias usually persist into adulthood if untreated.

Exposure therapy is the most effective approach, often combined with CBT for lasting results.

Medication may reduce symptoms in the short term, but therapy is needed for long-term improvement.

Many people improve within 6–12 therapy sessions, depending on severity and type of phobia.

Phobias don't have to control your life. With structured therapy and support, you can face your fears with confidence.

Agan Health is a psychological wellness and mental healthcare centre functioning to help children, adults, women, and the elderly suffering from psychological conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD and others to break their mental shackles and reinstate them into society.

Bengaluru

BDA complex, 717/1, 16th Main, 6th B Cross Rd, above Child Central Clinic, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034

Mobile - 8068301212

Trichy

#9-A, EVR Road, Aruna Nagar, Puthur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620017

Mobile - 7810073585

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