When talking about their phobias, clients often say “I know it’s silly but…”, “it sounds crazy but ….” It’s not silly nor crazy, it’s simply an exaggerated irrational and emotional response. I’ve helped people with phobias about spiders, snakes, dogs, flying, being sick, public speaking, rain (yes, in the UK), tubular foods, leaving the house, claustrophobia, shirt buttons, fish, birds, driving, horses, frogs, etc… They are all working the same way. You cannot reason with it. Most people know that logically, rationally, their fear is an overreaction. But their emotional side Read more…