Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

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Dr Harriet Mellotte - Clinical Psychologist, CBT & EMDR Therapist, NHS and Private Practice

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Exposure therapy is a proven CBT technique that helps reduce anxiety by gradually facing feared situations until they become easier to handle.

References

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