Agoraphobia Therapy Glasgow

When Your World Has Shrunk to Four Walls

Your safe space keeps shrinking

First, it was just avoiding busy shops. Then public transport became impossible. Now you can barely make it to the corner shop. Some days, even your own garden feels too exposed. You're watching life through windows while everyone else is living it.

You make excuses for missing everything. You've become an expert at online shopping. Your friends have stopped inviting you. But deep down, you know this isn't normal. You're wondering: "Do I have agoraphobia?"

The world feels dangerous. Escape feels impossible. You're trapped not by walls, but by fear. Every day your world gets smaller while your anxiety gets bigger.

Agoraphobia is a prison you can escape - starting from home

Agoraphobia isn't just fear of open spaces - it's fear of being trapped where escape is difficult or help unavailable. Most importantly, it's treatable. You don't have to leave your house to start recovery. We begin where you are, expand at your pace.

Together, we'll work on:

  • Understanding why your brain sees danger everywhere

  • Building confidence from your safe space outward

  • Gradual, gentle exposure at your comfort level

  • Breaking the panic-avoidance cycle

  • Reclaiming your independence step by step

    Your world can expand again. Most agoraphobia clients see improvement within weeks - first to the door, then the garden, then the street, then wherever they want. Recovery is not only possible, it's probable with the right support. Start Recovery From Home.

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THE AGORAPHOBIA TEST

Answer Yes or No to each question:

Avoidance Questions:

Do you avoid shopping centers or large stores?

Have you stopped using public transport?

Do you avoid crowds or busy places?

Have you stopped driving or limited where you'll drive?

Do you avoid being far from home?

Have you stopped going places alone?

Do you avoid queues or waiting in line?

Have you stopped attending social events?

Fear Questions:

Do you fear having a panic attack in public?

Are you afraid of being trapped somewhere?

Do you worry about escaping if anxiety strikes?

Are you scared of being judged if you panic?

Do you fear feeling dizzy or faint in public?

Are you afraid of losing control in public?

Do you worry about getting home quickly?

Are you scared of being away from safe people?

Impact Questions:

Has your world gotten smaller in the last year?

Do you depend on others for shopping/errands?

Have you lost friendships due to avoiding plans?

Has work/education been affected?

Do you feel trapped in your home?

Are online services your main connection to the world?

Has your family life been impacted?

Do you feel like you're missing out on life?

SCORING YOUR TEXT

0-5 "Yes" answers: Mild avoidance patterns developing

6-10 "Yes" answers: Moderate agoraphobia likely

11-16 "Yes" answers: Significant agoraphobia present

17-24 "Yes" answers: Severe agoraphobia requiring support

MY AGORAPHOBIA RECOVERY PROTOCOL

Phase 1: Safety Building (Weeks 1-2)

Start therapy from home (online)

Understand the fear mechanism

Build coping strategies

Create safety anchors

Establish trust in recovery

Phase 2: Gentle Expansion (Weeks 3-6)

Doorway exercises

Garden/balcony exposure

Short distance goals

Safe person accompaniment

Celebrate small wins

Phase 3: World Reclamation (Weeks 7-12)

Independent short trips

Public transport practice

Shopping confidence

Social re-engagement

Full independence

AGORAPHOBIA THERAPY ADDRESSES

Why you cant leave home

Panic attack fear in public

Gradual exposure techniques

Building confidence to go out

Managing escape urges

Public transport anxiety

Shopping and queue fears

Reclaiming independence

FAQ’S

  • Absolutely. Agoraphobia has one of the highest recovery rates of all anxiety disorders when properly treated.

  • No. We start online from your safe space. Many clients prefer this as it removes the barrier of travel anxiety.

  • Most clients see significant improvement within 8-12 weeks, though everyone's pace is different.

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