Agoraphobia
FearFighter Gold
FearFighter™ is an online program for the treatment of panic and phobia. It is based on the evidence based approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short. Thousands of people have used this program to help them overcome their fears and lead a more normal life. This version includes support from a personal support worker, who will contact you at key times as you work through the program.
The program teaches you how to tackle your thoughts and challenge avoidance behaviours that characterise panic and phobia. You can print out worksheets for activities, monitor your own progress, receive emails with further tips at the end of each step. Most sessions last about 30 minutes. It is recommended that you do one session a week.
Between certain steps, FearFighter™ sets activities to complete. These help you build on topics covered in sessions and are essential to make progress. FearFighter™ consists of 9 steps that need to be worked through one by one in order to obtain the greatest benefits. It guides users through CBT as much as a therapist does and the following describes the 9 steps that a user must accomplish for greater benefits
FearFighter™ has undergone extensive testing and trial pilots and has received an endorsement by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as being proven to be clinically effective as well as cost effective. In the NICE Final Appraisal Determination (FAD), FearFighter™ has been recommended as an option for delivering CBT in the management of panic and phobia. FearFighter™ has since been implemented in many UK PCTs as well as being adopted in other countries as a recognised standard form of treatment.
FearFighter Silver
FearFighter™ is an online program for the treatment of panic and phobia. It is based on the evidence based approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short. Thousands of people have used this program to help them overcome their fears and lead a more normal life
The program teaches you how to tackle your thoughts and challenge avoidance behaviours that characterise panic and phobia. You can print out worksheets for activities, monitor your own progress, receive emails with further tips at the end of each step. Most sessions last about 30 minutes. It is recommended that you do one session a week.
Between certain steps, FearFighter™ sets activities to complete. These help you build on topics covered in sessions and are essential to make progress. FearFighter™ consists of 9 steps that need to be worked through one by one in order to obtain the greatest benefits. It guides users through CBT as much as a therapist does and the following describes the 9 steps that a user must accomplish for greater benefits.
FearFighter™ has undergone extensive testing and trial pilots and has received an endorsement by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as being proven to be clinically effective as well as cost effective. In the NICE Final Appraisal Determination (FAD), FearFighter™ has been recommended as an option for delivering CBT in the management of panic and phobia. FearFighter™ has since been implemented in many UK PCTs as well as being adopted in other countries as a recognised standard form of treatment.
Anxiety UK Therapy Membership
This membership can be purchased by individuals wanting to access therapy through Anxiety UK and is applicable for one course of therapy. Upon receipt of your therapy application forms, we aim to get you an appointment within two weeks.
You will also need to pay your first and last therapy session fees in advance for us to process your application. This can be done by ringing 08444 775 774.
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Overcoming Panic and Agoraphobia by Derrick Silove and Vijaya Manicavasagar
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by feeling of panic that seem to come from nowhere and yet feel terrifyingly real? Do you avoid certain situations because you think you’ll experience a panic attack? If so, this step-by-step self-help course can give you the necessary skills to overcome and prevent such attacks and the associated agoraphobia. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques and the authors’ many years of experience and expertise in treating this disabling condition, it offers an indispensable guide for anyone affected, including sufferers, their friends and families, psychologists and those working in the medical profession.
“This book was excellent in allowing me to control my panic. Before this I avoided going out with friends, worried that my panic may manifest itself in front of them. After going through this book I know feel truelly liberated.”
William
Anxiety UK Standard Membership
Individual membership allows you to get access to an extensive range of support services and membership entitlements. You can find out about the members benefits here.
This membership does not entitle you to access therapy services. To upgrade at a later date, ring 08444 775 774.
Agoraphobia
This fact sheet gives a detailed overview, as well as a look at some of the evidence based approaches to treating agoraphobia.
Way of the Dolphin CD220
A link has been forged between the alluring voice of Dolphins and Medwyn’s sensitive music. The haunting melodies, the superb instrumentation and the moving, compelling song of Dolphins and Whales create a harmonious, emotive and inspiring recording of intense feeling and brilliant originality.
Fast Facts : Anxiety, Panic and Phobias by Malcolm H Lader and Thomas W Uhde. 2nd edition
This book, written by international experts reviews disorders in which anxiety is a main feature, discusses treatment options and provides clear management plans. It is estimated that over 25% of the population suffer from some degree of anxiety disorder and that this figure is on the increase. Every member of the primary healthcare team will see these disorders regularly and needs to be able to make the correct diagnosis swiftly and offer the appropriate level of care and support. This new edition, fully revised and updated, offers expert guidance on the diagnosis of the most commonly presenting disorders and covers all therapeutic strategies including the latest drug treatments. .* Expert advice from two of the world’s leading specialists * Covers both the psychiatric and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment * Includes all major presenting disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder Contents Definitions; Pathophysiology of anxiety; Prevalence; Clinical features; General management; Psychological treatment; Pharmacological treatment; Future trends. The book normally sells for £15.
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