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Sydney Phobia Clinic is Sydney’s premier clinic for the treatment of specific phobias.

08/04/2026

Phobias trigger a genuine fight-or-flight response.

Your body is doing exactly what it’s designed to do - just at the wrong time.

Treatment focuses on retraining that response.

05/04/2026

There’s no shortage of advice on how to cope with fear. What makes the difference is having a clear structure - and working through it step by step.

That’s where real change happens.

Please reach out if you would like to learn more.

02/04/2026

Avoiding a feared situation reduces anxiety in the moment - but it also reinforces the fear over time. This is one of the key reasons phobias persist.

There is a structured way to reverse this process.

https://www.sydneyphobiaclinic.com.au

31/03/2026

This is one of the most common patterns we see.
What feels like the safest option in the moment can quietly keep the fear in place over time.
Once you understand that, the focus shifts - from managing the fear, to changing it.

12/03/2026

To celebrate SPC’s 10 year anniversary milestone, the team took on the Harbour Bridgeclimb to practice what we preach day in and day out- facing any fears and demonstrating resilience (in this case against the weather with heavy rains and winds). We also believe in rewarding efforts which on this day meant pancakes (not pictured)!
A big thanks to the entire team including previous staff who have been instrumental in the success and longevity of Sydney Phobia Clinic over the last 10 years- and here’s to 10 more!

04/02/2026

Ten years ago, Sydney Phobia Clinic opened its doors with a simple goal: to help people reclaim their lives from fear and the associated limitations of specific phobias. It all started in a humble office, shared with a doctor in a medical centre before moving to its own offices in Sydney CBD and finally, in 2018, settling in its current home in the Trust Building on King St, Sydney.

Today, we’re celebrating a decade of courage, growth, and change 🎉

Over the past 10 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of individuals to face fears that once felt impossible, whether that was fears of flying, driving, medical procedures, vomiting, animals, public speaking, claustrophobia, heights or some more unusual ones that would present from time to time. Along the way we have pioneered the application of virtual reality to psychological treatment and we’ve built a reputation for evidence-based, practical and proactive support for our clients. We’ve been in planes and flight sims, up centrepoint tower, at doggy day cares, had blood taken, handled snakes and spiders, cared for office pet huntsman spiders, rats, cockroaches, and frogs, cooked up bowls of ‘vomit’, and spent hours in virtual environments (or creating them!).

We have contributed to the broader conversation about anxiety and phobia treatment in Australia, including being featured on every Australian TV network, countless radio and print media interviews, podcasts and contributing to research studies.

Most importantly, we’ve witnessed countless moments of quiet bravery: first flights taken after years of avoidance, getting back behind the wheel after motor vehicle accidents, important medical procedures completed (including to support pregnancy planning!), and many other lives opened back up again.

To our clients, referrers, collaborators, and the incredible clinicians who have been part of this journey: thank you. Your trust and commitment are the reason we’re here.

Here’s to 10 years of facing fear, and many more to come 💙

21/01/2026

Earlier today, Sydney Phobia Clinic Director Dr Corrie Ackland discussed phobias with Michael and Leah on Triple M WA. Have a listen!

30/12/2025

Today was our last day in the Flight Experience Sydney simulator for 2025! We have seen over 20 clients through their simulator exposure sessions this year, the culmination of their in-person Fear of Flying courses in Sydney. With Pilot Nick providing such valuable aviation education earlier in the course, it is rewarding seeing how clients apply their learnt facts and psychological skills in the simulator in preparation for planned flights; and then receiving their updates from all over the globe. Thank you for trusting us with your flying related fears and thank you Flight Experience for your incredible expertise and care.
We are looking forward to supporting many more travel plans in 2026.
For in-person Sydney courses, national and international Telehealth courses, or flying related exposure support for 2026, reach out to admin@sydneyphobiaclinic.com.au

23/12/2025

From the team at Sydney Phobia Clinic, we wish you a safe and peaceful holiday period. We hope you get to rest, recharge, and reset for a bright 2026.
We return on Monday 12 January and look forward to offering you the support you need in the new year.

03/12/2025

Please be advised that there will be limited administrative support in the period commencing Saturday December 22nd 2025 up until Sunday January 18th 2026.

Some clinicians may still hold previously scheduled appointments during this time. Emails may be periodically checked for appointment cancellations, however the phone line will not be available. We will be back at full strength from 9am Monday January 19th.

If you require urgent support during this time please contact emergency services on 000, or Lifeline on 131114. You can also present in person at any emergency department, at any time.

Thank you for trusting us to support you this year, we hope you have a nice holiday period and we are excited to see you in 2026.

30/11/2025

We are thrilled to announce Christopher Mo has officially joined the Sydney Phobia Clinic team. Christopher has been a valued contributor to SPC over the last few months whilst on placement completing his Clinical masters and, now he has completed that, he’s staying on! Christopher brings with him extensive experience supporting law enforcement personnel, Australian Defence Force members, and adults impacted by trauma. He will be working across our phobia programs with a particular focus on driving phobia and psychological services for CTP and insurance-related claims post motor vehicle accident and return-to-work.
A big official welcome, Christopher!

28/11/2025

We welcome Dr Leander Dellers to the Sydney Phobia Clinic team. Leander comes to us with extensive experience treating obsessive compulsive related disorders and will primarily be working in the Sydney OCD Clinic within Sydney Phobia Clinic. Welcome, Leander, we feel lucky to have you!

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516/155 King Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61285408739

Website

http://www.sydneyphobiaclinic.com.au/

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