
Exposure Therapy: Understanding How Exposure Therapy Works
Learn how exposure therapy works, why avoidance makes anxiety worse, and how to take small, healing steps forward.
Description
Do you tend to avoid certain places, conversations, or situations because of fear, trauma, or anxiety? You're not alone — and there’s a gentle, science-backed way to heal.
In this educational counselling session, you’ll learn the basics of exposure therapy, a technique used to help people slowly and safely face the things they fear — and take back their lives.


Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson you will:
By the end of this lesson you will:
. Know what exposure therapy is (and what it’s not)
. How the brain and body respond to avoidance vs. exposure
. Examples of fears it can help with (e.g., social anxiety, phobias, trauma triggers)
. How gradual exposure works (steps, pacing, emotional safety)
. How to create your own fear hierarchy (ladder)
. How to stay grounded and supported during the process
This is a non-therapeutic, educational session — designed to give you tools, awareness, and confidence to understand your fear and start healing at your own pace.
Perfect for:
. Adults with anxiety, phobias, or avoidance habits
. Anyone interested in self-healing and psychological tools
. Students of psychology or counselling
If you are undergoing medical treatment, recuperating from an illness, have been diagnosed with mental health issues, or if you are pregnant, please consult with a medical professional before taking a lesson.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)
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