Hi there. My name's Catherine Gallagher and I'm a Clinical Psychologist who works with children and families in Ōtautahi in Christchurch....

Social anxiety and shyness are interlinked. This article outlines the backgrounds of shyness and social anxiety and how to overcome them.

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people, but it can be downright terrifying for those with aerophobia or the fear of...

Take a look into the similarities and differences between anxiety and phobias, and how they work together and separately.

VR Exposure Therapy is a modernized and technologically advanced take on therapy. Have a read on how and why this practice is done.

Meditation is an amazing tool for relieving stress and improving wellbeing. Take a deeper look into meditation here.

Self-compassion has become an increasingly popular technique for improving mental health, take a look at it's done.

Musophobia is the scientific name for the fear of mice and rats, a very common phobia that affects a large proportion of the population....

A look into why socializing is fundamental to the way humans function and why...

In this article we take a look at Panic Disorder, and panic attacks.

Have you found yourself facing a confined space, felt anxious and then backed away?

Instead of resolutions, why not make the commitment to being phobia and anxiety-free in 2022? oVRcome can help you there!

They may be small, but insects are the cause of many people's phobias. Why is that, and what does it feel like to have entomophobia?

Like many things, support is best given as early as possible. So what are some things to look out for from my child?

Are children growing up more anxious than previous generations? If that is true, how can we support them? Read on to find out.

They might be small, but having a phobia of mice is not uncommon. But why?

Does the sight of any insect scurrying across your kitchen floor fill you with dread? It could be a phobia of bugs!

This less common phobia is just as challenging for those who suffer from it. Find out why.

What is arachnophobia all about and how can oVRcome help to beat such a fear? Read on to find out!

Let’s take a look at all the things you need to know about claustrophobia.