Claustrophobia is having a fear of confined spaces. It is a type of fear and may for some be a phobia. Often people need to manage their claustrophobia in order to function in the community eg Fear of lifts, fear of underground carparks, fear of riding on a train or bus OR others may require treatment in oder to work with claustrophobia so they may travel in a plane or work in a new environment that may be challenging for them.