Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety - also known as Social Phobia - is characterised by an intense fear of social situations. It can affect people of all ages, often starting during the teenage years. Social anxiety goes beyond shyness, it can lead to distress, low mood, and have a significant impact on self-esteem and self-confidence. Left untreated, social anxiety can interfere with daily life, work, education, and relationships.
It's natural to feel nervous in certain situations, such as giving a presentation or meeting new people. However, social anxiety involves a persistent and intense fear of social interactions, before, during, and after the event. You might notice:
We provide evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to support individuals struggling with social anxiety. CBT explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, offering practical techniques to help you manage and overcome your fears.
Key components of cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety include cognitive restructuring to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, exposure techniques to gradually face feared situations in a safe and structured way, behavioural experiments to test predictions and explore new approaches, focus of attention training to shift away from internal worries and toward the present moment, and social skills practice to build confidence in communication and connection.
Our therapy is compassionate, tailored to your individual needs, and available both in person and remotely via phone or online sessions.
Together, we can help you overcome social anxiety, regain your confidence, and embrace the fulfilling life you deserve.
Take the first step today. Book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll talk through what you're experiencing and how we can help — no commitment required.
