People from Wrexham wanted for new Channel 4 uncontrollable phobias documentary

Channel 4 and London-based production company, Wonderhood Studios, are on the hunt for Wrexham residents aged 18 and over who are willing to confront and combat their ‘uncontrollable’ phobias on national television. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The new documentary aims to shine a spotlight on the powerful and often paralysing fears that individuals may harbour – from the widely recognised phobias like arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and acrophobia (fear of heights) to the more unique and less-discussed fears such as koumpounophobia (fear of buttons). ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

According to the NHS, a phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Phobias are more pronounced than fears. They develop when a person has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

If a phobia becomes very severe, a person may organise their life around avoiding the thing that’s causing them anxiety. As well as restricting their day-to-day life, it can also cause a lot of distress. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The series promises not just to be a showcase of these fears but also an exploration into a cutting-edge psychological therapy grounded in the latest research. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

This innovative approach is projected to offer real solutions and relief for participants, potentially changing their lives for the better. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Wonderhood Studios’ website beckons potential participants: “Is your phobia stopping you from seeing friends and family, or living life to the full? Are you ready to try to beat it?” Their mission is clear: to offer a transformative experience for individuals who feel held back by their phobias.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

It’s not just an opportunity for the individuals participating; viewers will also gain insights into the world of phobias and perhaps even find inspiration in the brave steps taken by the documentary’s participants. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Those interested in this life-altering experience can apply directly via Wonderhood Studios’ website by completing a brief questionnaire. Click here. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​