Online Social Anxiety therapists in Australia
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Social Anxiety
Clarity Health Care
Psychologist
At Clarity Health Care, we provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals experiencing social anxiety. Our experienced Malvern Psychologists and Fitzroy Psychologists understand how overwhelming and isolating social anxiety can feel — affecting everything from friendships and work to everyday activities.
We use proven therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), exposure-based strategies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you gently challenge fears, build confidence, and develop practical skills for navigating social situations.
Our approach is supportive, paced, and tailored to your individual needs — helping you move from avoidance and fear toward greater connection, confidence, and wellbeing in your daily life.
Appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth to suit your comfort and lifestyle.
13 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
Using CBT and ACT approaches, I help clients identify and reframe the underlying thoughts driving social anxiety while gradually building skills to face fears with courage, enabling them to move forward despite discomfort.
12 Years Experience
Online in Australia
(Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Chris Wallace
Psychologist, MAPS
I apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help overcome fears and develop meaningfully relationships.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
The Psychology Hub
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists, Educational & Developmental Psychologists, Mental Health and Disability Social Workers, Counsellors, Art Therapists
Social anxiety looks different at different ages. In adults it may centre on work, performance situations or being observed. In children and teenagers it can appear as selective mutism, school refusal, separation difficulties or withdrawal from peers. We work with all of these, using graded exposure and cognitive approaches with older clients and play or art-based work with younger ones. Where social difficulty may relate to an unidentified neurodevelopmental difference, assessment is available within the same practice.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in North Lakes, QLD 4509
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Quatro Wellbeing - Couples & Relationships- Individuals- EMDR- Relational Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychotherapist, Clinical EMDR Practitioner, Accredited Gottman Relationship Therapist
Our immediate goal is to help alleviate emotional pain and confusion and to build self confidence and coping skills. To do this we specialise in short, to long term, psychodynamic psychotherapy which consist of a series of conversations between you and your therapist.
These conversations are conducted with sensitivity, warmth and understanding in the confidential space of our consulting rooms or if preferred via Telehealth.
Our work is informed by a variety of contemporary psychological models of therapy. Most notable of these being the Conversational Model. This means we explore with you how past experiences and learned behaviour come together to influence your present day thinking and the effect that has on your future life goals and expectations. Whatever approach is best suited to you is framed around your specific needs and treatment plan that we build in collaboration with you. Our hope is the the work we do together will assist in integrating all parts of your psychological life and be demonstrated in your improved self care and life choices.
Areas of special interest include:
Trauma and PTSD and CPTSD
Anxiety (including phobias, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, social anxiety)
Relationship concerns and ruptures in the bond
Attachment issues
Improving self-esteem
Stress management
Grief and Loss
Healing from emotional abuse
Healing from childhood abuse
Depression
Mental Health disorders
31 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Chris Chicoteau
Counsellor/Therapist, Master of Counselling, IFS Level 2
Understand the role social anxiety is playing in your life and develop ways to address it.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Bulimba, QLD 4171
Online in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Social Anxiety
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
For many women living abroad, social anxiety is not simply about shyness or lack of confidence.
Sometimes it develops slowly after years of constantly adapting between languages, cultures, expectations and different versions of oneself.
Many Italian women living abroad become highly skilled at monitoring themselves socially:
how they sound,
how they are perceived,
whether they are “too much”,
too emotional,
too foreign,
too different.
Over time, this constant self-monitoring can leave the nervous system in a subtle but chronic state of alertness.
Even simple social situations may begin to feel emotionally exhausting.
Not necessarily because a woman lacks social skills, but because some part of her body has learned that belonging often depends on careful adaptation.
I work especially with women who feel fragmented between cultures and identities, and who long to feel more relaxed, authentic and emotionally safe in relationships and social spaces.
My approach is warm, reflective and nervous-system-informed, integrating psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, embodiment, nature-based practices and emotional regulation work to help women reconnect with a deeper sense of ease, self-trust and belonging.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in London, England NW5
In-Person in Horsham, England
Online in Australia, Italy, United Kingdom
Social Anxiety
Mathew Bergan
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist and Counsellor (Grad Dip)
I support clients experiencing social anxiety by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to explore fears, triggers, self-consciousness, and avoidance patterns. Together, we develop practical strategies and coping tools to manage overwhelm, and engage more comfortably in social situations. My approach integrates emotional and embodied awareness, helping you reduce anxiety, and strengthen connection with yourself and others.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr Maggie Hall
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsyc (Clin), MAPS, CCLIN
Dr Maggie Hall specialises in the treatment of Social Anxiety. She uses an evidence based technique known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness therapies.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3004
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Parents & Beyond / Vered Shomer-Harel
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist |Counsellor| Parenting Coach M.S.P.C | M.A. Counselling | DIP. Parent Coaching
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming from speaking up in groups to meeting new people or even leaving the house. You may fear judgment, worry about what others think, or replay conversations long after they’re over.
I offer a calm, supportive space to explore these fears, understand what triggers them, and develop tools to build confidence and emotional safety in social situations. Together, we work gently toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
8 Years Experience
Online in Australia, Israel, United Kingdom
(Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Counselling Mediation & Relationship Centre
Marriage and Family Therapist, B.Coun,Graddip Family Dispute resolution FDRP
Counselling for social anxiety helps to break the cycle of anxiety, as we gradually face what we fear and use the skills learned in session to manage the anxious thoughts and feelings.
16 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
Social anxiety can leave you overthinking what others think of you, avoiding situations or replaying conversations long after they've happened. You may want to feel more comfortable around others but find anxiety keeps getting in the way. Together, we can understand what's driving these fears, develop practical ways to manage them and help you build greater confidence and freedom in social situations.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Tyla Stroebel
Psychologist, BA Psych Hons; MSc
Social anxiety doesn’t mean you’re “anti-social”. It often comes from past experiences of feeling unsafe, misunderstood, or judged. We help you understand your social nervous system, develop realistic and empowering tools, and move towards connection without pressure to perform.
15 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr George Booty. The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Dr, DPsych, MA Couns, MA Psych, PG Dip Spvn
Anxiety of any level is something we specialise in so we are ready to help those in need. We may offer help to uncover the root of these issues and early trauma again, is a possibility too.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Milton Keynes, England MK14 6LY
In-Person in London, England W1G 9QD
Online in Australia, Spain, United Kingdom
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
(Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Lailla Sena - Somatic Practitioner
Life Coach, Psychosomatic Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator
You're in the room, and part of you never quite arrives. You're watching your own face, monitoring your voice, tracking whether you said too much or not enough. Then you leave and replay the whole thing for hours. It's exhausting in a way that's hard to explain to people who don't experience it, because from the outside you seem fine.
What's happening is a nervous system in constant surveillance, scanning for a threat it learned to expect. Together we work with that scanning directly: slowing your breath, grounding your attention back into your own body, building the felt experience of being safe while being seen. Over time you can be in the room and actually be in it. If this is you, I can support you in your process. Schedule a free chat with me today to get started.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Freshwater, NSW 2096
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Rob McClintock Counselling
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Dip Counselling ACA, Clinical Hypnotherapist ASCH,
Social anxiety can turn everyday interactions into overwhelming ordeals, making you feel like everyone is watching, judging, or waiting for you to fail. The fear of embarrassment, rejection, or saying the wrong thing can keep you isolated, missing out on relationships, career opportunities, and life experiences. Having experienced acute anxiety myself, I understand how paralyzing these fears can be and how they create a prison of avoidance and self-consciousness. My approach to social anxiety goes beyond exposure therapy or coping strategies to address the subconscious beliefs and past experiences that fuel your fear of social judgment. Using Subconscious Dynamics™, we identify and transform the deep-seated programming that interprets social situations as threats, allowing you to rewire your nervous system's automatic responses. This work helps you develop genuine confidence in social settings, moving from survival mode to authentic connection with others.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, NSW 2303
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Mindnest Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Couns
If social situations leave you overthinking, avoiding, panicking or fearing judgement, I can support you to understand the anxiety cycle and build confidence in relationships, work, study and everyday life.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Illawong, NSW 2234
Online in Australia
Social Anxiety
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel like a minefield. Overthinking every word, dreading being judged, exhausted before you've even walked in the room. If connection feels more draining than fulfilling because of this, let's work together to help you feel more at ease with others.
The first step in working with social anxiety is understanding that there is nothing wrong with you. Your mind has simply learned to treat connection as a threat, and that can be unlearned. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore where this anxiety comes from and build confidence and tools for showing up as yourself in social situations. My approach centres self-compassion, gradual exposure, and practical strategies that fit your life.
You don't have to face this alone. Let's take the first step toward feeling more comfortable in your own skin, with others.
8 Years Experience
Online in Australia, New Zealand
(Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
Social Anxiety is perhaps just a complicated way to say you feel uncomfortable around people. It's a pretty common phenomenon, but for some of us it gets out of hand. Fortunately, there are ways to meet it and we can explore some of them and find out what works for you.
29 Years Experience
Online in Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom
(Online Only)