Break down your fears into manageable parts. Whether you suffer from panic attacks or feelings of crippling dread, A Practical Guide to Overcoming Phobias offers proven techniques to help you stand up to your fears and free yourself from avoidance behaviours. Psychologist Patricia Furness-Smith teaches the reader to understand their phobias and remove the anxiety surrounding them, so that the fear is no longer in control. AUTHOR: Patricia Furness-Smith is a psychologist and accredited practitioner with over twenty years' experience in her field. Her work with people suffering with phobias has led her to travel around the world helping people to overcome the various fears which have blighted their lives.