Issues related to social anxiety are very common and cause considerable distress. Know that you're not alone in feeling awkward, avoiding gatherings, or ruminating on the things you think you said or did that were embarrassing. Together, we can help you develop strategies to navigate social situations with less distress to help improve your relationships and professional abilities.
Social Anxiety can affect the way an individual views themselves in the context of their relationships,the world around them and their confidence in themselves. This may lead to avoidant behaviours, negative thoughts and self talk and low confidence to try new things. Therapeutic interventions can help identify and positively change core beliefs and increase confidence.
Explore the roots of your social anxiety and learn how avoidance of social situations both keeps you from experiencing anxiety while at the same time maintaining your social anxiety. Get in touch with what's really important to you in the area of your relationships, and start taking steps towards increasing connection and intimacy in your life by learning how to master control over your social anxiety.
The experience of social anxiety can be a severe hindrance towards happiness, professional achievements, and having the best relationships. Social anxiety is rooted in early experiences. My approach is for us to first see what the social concerns are and then to explore early interactions which have had an impact on their development. We will then work towards dismantling them from the present down to the roots. Clients have experienced a sense of freedom from their constant worries of being judged and a significant improvement in self-confidence and self-expression.
Dr. Burgess has extensive experience providing therapy for social anxiety. She uses a primarily cognitive behavioural approach for social anxiety and works to identify and integrate additional skills that may be helpful for you such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance-based strategies.
Our therapists aim to provide excellent evidence-based therapy to individuals who are struggling with: relationship issues, depression, low-self-esteem, self-criticism, unfinished business, work stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Social Anxiety can be a deeply personal and unique challenge for each of us. The factors that can lead us to feel on edge or anxious in social situations ca be diverse and it is helpful to first clarify what specific factors are at play for each of us. Once we are aware of the situations and people that can lead us to feel anxious, then we can start to explore ways to reduce the intensity of those feelings and start taking more agency in those situations. Schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.
Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I offer a supportive and personalized approach to help you regain control and develop a deeper understanding of your concerns. Together, we'll explore effective strategies tailored to your unique needs. You deserve relief from the weight of anxiety. Reach out for a free consultation, and let's start your journey towards calmness and resilience.
Social Anxiety can manifest in so many ways - ways that are often discounted as just being "too sensitive" or "a loner". Often the reasons for that kind of anxiety are based on formative socialization experiences. We can take our time and look back at how you learned to be in connection, and discover together what might be able to be un-learned.
Life Coach, Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Personal Development Mentor | Published Author | Reiki Master, EFT Meridian Tapping Pract.
This is social anxiety: When having to perform in front of or be around others, people with social anxiety disorder tend to Blush, sweat, tremble, feel a rapid heart rate, or feel their “mind going blank” Feel nauseous or sick to their stomach. Show a rigid body posture, make little eye contact, or speak with an overly soft voice. Growing up I had social anxiety and I can understand how it feels as well as I know how to overcome it because I did that for myself. Do not allow social anxiety to stop your growth and crush your self-confidence. I can help you!
14 Years Experience
