Therapy with Jacky Adams​Emetophobia (fear of vomiting) CBT therapist
You've been carrying this quietly for a long time. You don't have to any more.
If fear of vomiting has been shaping your days — what you eat, where you go, whether you feel safe leaving the house — you've probably become very good at hiding it. Maybe you've never even said the word emetophobia out loud to anyone. I understand. And I'm here to help.
Welcome — I'm really glad you're here as I'm passionate about helping people recover from emetophobia (fear of vomiting).
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Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know that reaching out takes courage — especially when you've been managing this alone for so long.
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I'm Jacky, a CBT therapist working with emetophobia. Over the years I've helped many people find their way through this fear — people who felt exactly as you might be feeling right now. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and completely paced by you. We work together, at your speed, toward the life you want to be living.
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If emetophobia is getting in the way of you living your life, you're in the right place.
You are not alone in this
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Emetophobia is one of the most common specific phobias — but it can feel like the loneliest thing in the world. Most people have never heard of it. Many sufferers spend years managing it in silence, quietly rearranging their lives around it before they ever reach out for support.
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I've worked with many people who felt exactly as you might be feeling right now. I know this fear is real, I know how much it takes from you, and I know the way through it.
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I'm BABCP accredited with extensive NHS and private practice experience — but more than anything, I offer a steady, compassionate presence. Someone genuinely in your corner.
How I can help
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I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — methods with strong evidence behind them specifically for emetophobia.
But more than any technique, what I offer is a warm, honest, steady presence. Someone who genuinely understands this fear and knows the way through it.
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Every step is agreed with you in advance. Nothing happens without your readiness — you stay in control throughout. Sessions are via Zoom, which many people with emetophobia find reassuring — you're in your own safe space throughout.
What getting started looks like
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1. We have a free 15-minute call — no commitment, just a chance to talk, ask questions, and see if we feel like a good fit.
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2. If we decide to work together, we'll start with a warm, thorough assessment — mapping your experience of emetophobia and what matters most to you.
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3. Together we'll build a plan that fits your life, your pace, and your goals — working steadily toward the freedom you deserve.
Q&A: Therapy Outcomes & Process
Q: Do you guarantee results?
No, and I'd gently say be cautious of anyone who tells you they can. What I can tell you is that CBT is well-suited to anxiety-based difficulties like emetophobia, and outcomes are generally good when clients engage fully with the process. That includes turning up, being honest in session, and doing the between-session work.
What I can guarantee is this: a structured, evidence-based approach, clear goals we agree together, honest feedback on how things are progressing, and adjustments if something isn't working. Therapy is a collaboration. I bring the model and the expertise, you bring the willingness to try things, including outside the room. That combination is what gives you the best possible chance of change.
Q: How many sessions will I need?
There's no fixed number, and I'd be wary of quoting one before I've actually met you. What I can tell you is how we typically start: the first 3-4 sessions are usually assessment, psychoeducation, and treatment planning, so we both have a clear picture of what's going on and what will help. After that, the length of treatment depends on what you're bringing and how you engage with it. I'll review progress with you regularly, and I'll always be honest if I think we need more sessions, fewer, or a different approach.
Q: What if it's not working?
Then we talk about it, directly. Part of my job is checking in on progress, not just running sessions on autopilot. If something isn't shifting after a reasonable amount of time, we'll look at why: is it the approach, the goals, something outside the room getting in the way, or is CBT simply not the right fit for what you're dealing with? If it isn't, I'd rather tell you that and help you find something more suitable than keep you in sessions that aren't helping.
Q: What do you expect from me as a client?
Honesty, and a willingness to try things outside of sessions. CBT works best as an active process, and that usually means some form of practice between appointments, whether that's noticing thought patterns, trying a behavioural experiment, or simply reflecting on what came up. You don't need to get it right, and we'll troubleshoot together when things are hard to put into practice. But the sessions themselves are only part of the work. What happens in the rest of your week matters just as much.
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​​​Whenever you're ready — whether that's today or in a few weeks after sitting with this a little longer — I'll be here.
Recovery isn't about being brave or pushing through. It's about taking one small step at a time with someone walking alongside you.
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I'd love to be that person for you.
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— Jacky Adams, CBT therapist for emetophobia
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Clients enjoy being able to attend therapy from the comfort of their own home via weekly zoom meetings.
PHONE
07896953003
East Sussex
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