Intense, lasting fear of particular objects or situations, such as animals, darkness, heights or injections.
How we treat it
Child-friendly cognitive behavioural therapy with gradual exposure, relaxation skills, and guidance for parents to support progress at home.
Signs to look for
- Extreme fear of a specific thing
- Crying, freezing or clinging
- Avoiding feared situations
- Fear out of proportion to danger
- Distress affecting daily life