Phobias

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Hello, I'd appreciate any advice you have on this: my 11yr old son has a phobia of both bees/wasps (stung three times) and needles (awful experience at hospital).
We need to have a blood test but know it will be a real problem for him. Bees & wasps have ruined the last few summers and I don't want him to have to deal with it any longer. He also has a chronic illness and the stress of this impacts hugely on his health.

People have suggested NLP/CBT and I wondered if anyone successfully treated phobias? We're in Surrey but willing to travel if anyone can be recommended.

TIA

Ok when you had pre natal testing and had issues with you PAPP A levels...
What is your child ( boy!!!) like now???

Sorry I don't understand the question. Thanks for replying tho!

Our baby ( not our first) scored low iirc on Papp a scores and apart from him being a boy - it didn't really flag any thing else
He's here now - nearly two - happy healthy but v v v inquisitive to the point of exhaustion
He wrecks the house - hunts out danger - unscrews the tightest lids opens a stiff cupboard empties a full bottle etc etc
I just feel he is very very male
He seems clever but it's very early . We adore him but dp is definitely worried about ADD
We've had a lot of boys and this doesn't seem normal
Tia

Theladyinthebath - I think you need to start your own thread.

OP - a good phobia therapist can work wonders, I can't recommend because I'm nowhere near you but look for someone who works with phobias often.

Some people respond quickly to intervention, but don't get your hopes up. Tackling a phobia can be a long process at the best of times, but it sounds as though your ds has a good reason to fear the things he does.

My ds is overcoming a phobia of flying, it it working and he has now managed short flights without any serious problems. There is hope!