Social Anxiety therapists in Pottsville, New South Wales NSW, Australia AU
Social Anxiety
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can feel incredibly exposing, like there's nowhere to hide. Introducing ourselves to a bunch of people or saying our name in a group can feel like a terrifying and even life-threatening task. And that's before we even get to giving a public talk.
There's usually a fear of being judged, criticised or shamed. And the fear of the anxiety arising in company is usually more debilitating than the anxiety itself. The important thing to know is that it's a very normal fear, and that lots of people experience it.
6 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
HDH Clinical Hypnotherapy & Counselling
Hypnotherapist, BHMSc, Adv Dip CH&Psyc, NLP, Dip Couns
I specialise in providing compassionate and personalised support for individuals experiencing social anxiety. I understand the deep impact social anxiety can have on every aspect of life, from personal relationships to professional opportunities. In our sessions, I create a safe and confidential space where you can feel understood and supported, free from judgment. Through a combination of hypnotherapy and counselling techniques, my approach is tailored specifically to you, aiming to address the root causes of your anxiety, enhance your confidence, and improve your ability to engage in social situations. My commitment is to guide you towards a life where social anxiety no longer limits you, empowering you to connect more freely with others and embrace new experiences with confidence and resilience.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Karen Sri Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP
Social anxiety can be triggered by interactions at work, social events, or even everyday conversations with acquaintances, colleagues, friends, or family members. Together, we'll explore that side of you that feels anxious in social situations and find ways to navigate it. By working with your mind-body response patterns, we can bring about healing, change, and a greater sense of ease in relationships.
4 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Karen Seinor
Counsellor/Therapist, MACA
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in Australia, with millions of us suffering from it. This may not be due to our environment or circumstances; studies have shown that brain chemicals play a major role in how we deal with stressful or difficult situations, and how anxious we generally can be.
This doesn’t mean that we’re stuck feeling this way. There are many strategies for managing anxiety and they are easy to learn.
24 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Grounded Space Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Graduate Diploma Trauma Informed Processwork Psychotherapy (Process Oriented Psychology), Diploma Counselling, Somatic Experiencing Cert II/III
When it comes to social anxiety the client-therapist relationship is an integral part of healing and can within itself, serve as a supportive and validating resource throughout the therapeutic process, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment for clients as they work towards integrating all aspects of themselves for greater self-awareness and clarity. Social anxiety can be extremely impactful and debilitating to anyone who has experienced it. The fear of social situations and interactions can manifest in a variety of ways with symptoms ranging from sweating, trembling, rapid heart rate and difficulty speaking to a complete withdrawal from all social interactions. This can stem from a fear of being judged, embarrassed, or of being rejected by others to underlaying issues such as trauma and low self-esteem. I provide a safe, compassionate and understanding space to help support and completely guide you to identify the root cause of the anxiety and welcome you to reach out through whatever means of communication you feel comfortable, so we can schedule a time to have a chat.
4 Years Experience