Can I long for a relationship without wanting one? Why can’t I let anyone get close to me? Why am I afraid of commitment? What can I do about it?
Questions like these indicate a tricky but not unusual circumstance. At VenusMed, we offer professional support for singles who yearn to escape this situation, to finally put an end to their fears.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
The therapy is aimed specifically at people who on the one hand, yearn for a relationship, but on the other hand are afraid of either getting to close to a potential partner, of getting hurt, or of being deprived of the independence, control and autonomy of their own lives. This dilemma is also called passive commitment phobia or relationship anxiety.
Those affected often have the feeling that something is fundamentally wrong with them. But it is important to understand that this is not the case. Whether you reject relationships or contacts with people, or whether partnerships often turn out to be too exhausting and disappointing for you – Sexual therapy at VenusMed can help you identify the reasons for your relationship anxiety. It is a form of therapy specifically designed to help you work towards leaving your fears behind once and for all.
The cause of commitment phobia
Often relationship anxiety does not come from the last partnership but is rather rooted in childhood. This may sound surprising, but a careful look at our childhood can provide valuable insights to our personal development.
Often commitment phobia is triggered by painful situations with important caregivers and it is mostly anchored in the subconscious of those affected.
If we professionally look back at conscious and unconscious experiences from our young years, we can understand why we react in certain ways today. Sexual therapy provides the perfect setting for people with commitment phobia to learn how to avoid repeating past situations. It gives everyone the chance to break free from endless loops.
Who the therapy is for
If you can answer one of the following questions with “Yes”, then sexual therapy is most likely suitable for you:
- Are you single and not really happy with it?
- Is your own independence becoming too much for you?
- Do you have the feeling that you consciously or unconsciously decide against relationships (perhaps due to commitment anxiety) and yet you long for a partnership?
We at VenusMed are happy to help you identify the reasons for your relationship anxiety. We are here to support you in working towards leaving your fears behind once and for all.
Process & goals of the therapy
Together with your therapist, you will work towards freeing yourself from commitment phobia. The best way to do this, is to make a psychological journey back in time for learning to understand yourself better. This enables you to gain insight to the fears you had at the time, which may have been stored in your subconscious mind since then.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
The goal of sexual therapy is to let go of your fears and to change your behavioural patterns – supported by the professional guidance of your psychotherapist. With VenusMed you are in the best hands.
Costs of sexual therapy for commitment phobia
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Sexual therapy session for individuals (50 minutes) | 95 € |
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
FAQs about sexual therapy for commitment phobia
In addition to an inner fear of entering a long-term relationship, commitment phobia can also manifest itself in strong physical reactions. Among other things, those affected may experience tension, tightness of the chest, rapid heartbeat, or even panic attacks.
Commitment phobia is not a mental illness per se. Rather, it is the fear of getting close to others, or the dread of the feelings that come with a long-term partnership. Moreover, it can also be the fear of losing control, independence, or autonomy of your own life. The best way to sustainably overcome commitment phobia and to learn allowing closeness (again), is therapy with a psychotherapist.
If you suffer from relationship anxiety, the thought of a long-term and close partnership does not trigger feelings of happiness in you – but rather fear, stress or panic. These reactions can also express themselves physically. Commitment phobia can have a variety of causes, which may be conscious but can also be fully hidden in the subconscious mind. In therapy, its causes can be explored and processed.
The best way to overcome relationship anxiety successfully and sustainably is to get professional help. With the help of one of VenusMed’s experienced psychotherapists, you can explore the causes of your commitment phobia and work towards leaving your fears behind once and for all.
Terminology
For doctors, medical terms are important and a matter of course. However, the terminology can often puzzle patients. In our glossary we explain the medical terms which are often used in our clinic environment.
Contact
You can simply contact us by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, or via email at info@venusmed.at. From Mo-Fr between 11 am and 5 pm you can also directly come by VenusMed in the medical centre Schwedenplatz, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna.