What is a Phobia?
A specific phobia is an irrational fear of a particular thing or a particular situation. Common fears in childhood include thunderstorms, dogs, spiders, darkness, needles, heights, elevators and enclosed spaces, or costumed characters like clowns. Exposure to these situations/objects typically results in an excessive anxiety response that is deemed age-inappropriate (e.g., screaming, crying, clinging), with physical symptoms (e.g., increased heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, stomach discomfort, sweating), and avoidance of the feared situation/object. Like many childhood anxieties, children often grow out of these fears. However, if your child’s fear is interfering with their daily life, goes on for longer than six months, or is greater than that of same-aged peers, it is best to seek professional help. Phobias tend to develop early in life, around the age of seven, and are one the most common anxiety disorders in children.
Symptom Checklist
- Does your child experience excessive fear of a particular object or situation that is greater than that of their same-aged peers?
- Does your child display anticipatory dread, anxiety or panic attacks in response to a particular object or situation?
- Does your child cry in response to the feared object/situation or have temper tantrums to avoid what they fear?
Interested in joining our team at Anxiety House Sunshine Coast (AHSC)?
Selection Criteria
- Masters and/or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA as an endorsed “Clinical Psychologist” or eligibility for the clinical psychology registrar program
- Eligible for Medicare registration
- Professional indemnity insurance
What we offer
- Clinical supervision
– Supportive team environment - Peer mentoring
- Modern refurnished consulting rooms
- Stream of referrals
- Psychiatry input with our sister practice Oxford Clinic
- On site educational and developmental assessments
- Full-time on-site reception services
- Internet
- Company email
- Practice management software
- Continued professional development offerings as a team
- Marketing service.
- Private practice mentoring
- Career development and company progression
- Free training in OCRD and Eating Disorders.
- Working in a well-established clinic with a solid reputation
- Be part of a larger organisation with sister clinics in Brisbane (double CPD)
- Attractive remuneration
- Ability to develop your skills within niche areas
- Clinical supervision
Application
Together, let us help those people who are suffering from mental disorders. If you’re interested, please complete the form below and we will reach out to you.