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Do you suffer from anxiety when driving or being a passenger? Do you think you might have driving phobia? A specialist treatment service, endorsed by the National Phobics Society, is now available from The Drive Clinic (part of Psychology Network).
Driving is an activity that causes many people to experience anxiety, perhaps both as driver and passenger. For some, this anxiety results in them either restricting the circumstances in which they will drive or not driving at all.
Anxiety around driving can be caused by numerous factors. Road traffic incidents are an obvious example but many people will have less clear causes of their driving-related anxiety.
In all cases, solutions are available - click here to read about the services we offer.
Psychological approaches have been proven to be successful in helping people to tackle their fears and anxieties. This applies to driving as much as it does to any phobia or anxiety-provoking situation.
These approaches allow you to tackle your anxieties in a structured way, one step at a time. This means that you will be able to develop confidence at one thing before moving on to the next.
By combining these psychological principles with input from a qualified driving instructor, we feel that you will stand the best chance of combating your anxieties and developing real confidence as a driver.
The Drive Clinic provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments for anxious and phobic drivers. It is the first multi-modality treatment centre in the UK, bringing together Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and EMDR practitioners with qualified, experienced driving professionals.
Driving exposure work is always assessment-led and is woven into treatment just like any other component of therapy.