Online Social Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Social Anxiety
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I specialize in helping you overcome social anxiety through an integrative, client-centered approach. We’ll use acceptance and commitment therapy to cultivate willingness to experience anxiety in service of your values, mindfulness practices to anchor you in the present moment, and parts work to soothe the inner voices that fuel self-doubt. Cognitive and behavioral techniques will challenge unhelpful beliefs about social situations, while emotion-focused therapy supports you in processing the underlying fears. When appropriate, I incorporate spiritual/existential approaches to tap into your inner strength. Together, we’ll build the confidence and practical skills you need to engage authentically and comfortably in social settings.
2 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy focuses on identifying critical incidences that informed underlying negative thoughts, fears, and beliefs that may be contributing to anxiety. CBT is used to explore earlier experiences and how they are perpetuating current anxiety symptoms and teaching coping strategies to deal with anxiety. A neurobiological lens is used to understand the impact of stress and brain development.
3 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Tracey MacKenzie
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC #7392
Anxiety is bad enough but when we live in a world that's really peopley, social anxiety can be crippling. Going outside is brutal yet we have to. How do we navigate this? How do we feel more self-confident? How do we walk out of the house without even thinking that it will be stressful? Well, there are lots of ways to prepare you to walk out of your house and lots of ways to keep you feeling okay while being out and about. Let's figure out what works for you. And then you can step outside into a bright new day!
13 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Prof. Sir Romesh Jayasinghe, OLS
Psychologist, Ph.D.(Applied Psychology), Dh.C.(Florida), FRSPH(UK), FACCPH(UK), FTBCCT(UK), Adv.Dip.(Psychiatry), Adv.Dip.(Clinical Psychology), Adv.Dip.(Neuroscience), Adv.Dip.CBT(UK), Dip.(Couples Therapy), Dip.(Hypnotherapy), Dip.(Relationship Psychology), Dip.(Nutrition Science), Cert.(Integrative Mental Health)
I treat social anxiety disorder using CBT and hypnotherapy.
20 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
Experiencing social anxiety means your body may be intuitively perceiving interpersonal spaces as direct threats to your safety or comfort, which is often a valid response to environments where you have faced systemic unsafety. Rather than forcing you to simply push through your fear, my online practice in BC focuses on understanding and validating these somatic threat responses. By focusing on slowed-down relational safety, we can help your nervous system soften, allowing genuine connection with others to unfold organically.
8 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Thomas Wiens
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, MA, BA Hons
Dr. Wiens helps professionals build confidence in social situations and public speaking as well as managing worrying and social anxiety. Using practical tools and strategies, he works with clients to reduce shyness, build confidence, and enhance their communication.
11 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Social anxiety can limit connection and confidence. Therapy supports gradual exposure, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in social settings.
12 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel daunting. We use practical strategies to help you build confidence and navigate social situations more comfortably. Our sessions focus on gradual progress and celebrating every success.
8 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Melinda Freitas
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RCC, CCC
Living with constant worry and panic can feel exhausting, especially in social settings (work or play). Anxiety counselling provides a safe, structured space to figure out what is driving your stress. My counselling approach will help you understand your body's - ie: your nervous system- reactions, and learn practical tools to change negative thought patterns so you can get your life back.
14 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Zlata Kovaltchouk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RPC, RP
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.
13 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
If social situations feel exhausting, overwhelming, or unsafe, you’re not alone. In therapy, we can explore the roots of social anxiety, work with protective parts that fear judgment or rejection, and develop practical strategies for authentic, confident connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Prevail Psychology
Psychologist, MC:AT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, self-conscious, or avoidant. I help clients understand the thoughts and patterns that maintain this cycle while building confidence and comfort in social situations. Therapy focuses on practical change, not just insight, so clients can engage more fully in their lives.
10 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
GRIS ALVES
Counsellor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I help clients address social anxiety with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, exploring the roots of fear and self-consciousness. Together, we build confidence, regulation, and comfort in social situations.
11 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Heartsong Counselling
Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Social situations can feel overwhelming when worry takes over or you fear being judged or misunderstood. In our work together, you stay at the center of your growth while I walk beside you, offering calm, grounded support as you navigate what feels too heavy to hold alone. With a gentle, intuitive approach rooted in transpersonal counselling, relational, and Jungian influences, we explore the patterns and fears shaping your experience. You don’t have to face these moments by yourself; I’m here to help you find steadiness, confidence, and a more easeful way of being with others.
3 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Reg Fleming
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., RMFT, RCC
Social and other anxieties can be very problematic, supporting a belief that a strategy to avoid or at least limit social connections is a good temporary solution. I have worked with client anxieties and fears that restrict their capacities to connect with others, and reinforce beliefs that there is something wrong with them. I see anxiety as a natural fear response that can escalate into the temporary solutions, like avoidance or isolation. This can, in turn, develop into a bigger problem. I work with clients in a process to understanding their origins of these patterns and defences. Once they trust that I understand, then I support them to address the issues that burdened or harmed them and regain their Self as more calm; confident; and courageous with connecting with others.
33 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Manupriya Mehra
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)(ACCT), B.A., M.A. Psychology ( India)
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and difficulty expressing oneself confidently. It can affect relationships, work, and overall quality of life. I offer a safe and understanding space where clients can explore these concerns without pressure or criticism.
My approach focuses on building emotional safety, self-confidence, and practical coping skills. Through gradual support, clients learn to manage anxious thoughts, strengthen self-trust, and feel more comfortable engaging in social and professional settings at their own pace.
24 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
You will be able to be around people with ease after the work we do to lead you through the social anxiety. I offer targeted support for individuals dealing with social anxiety, focusing on creating a safe and understanding environment for clients to explore their fears and challenges. Through evidence-based techniques, I assist clients in developing skills to manage anxiety, enhance social skills, and build confidence in social situations. My goal is to empower clients to engage more fully in life and form meaningful connections with others.
17 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Yuka Oshimi
Counsellor/Therapist, MC, DCP(c), RCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, even when you deeply want connection. I support adults who struggle with overthinking conversations, fear of being judged, masking, rejection sensitivity, avoidance, or feeling “different” in social settings. As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand how social anxiety can overlap with ADHD, autism, burnout, and past experiences of not feeling accepted. Together, we can work toward building confidence, self-understanding, and more authentic connection at a pace that feels safe.
5 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Social anxiety is when a person avoids interacting with people either individually or in groups to lessen the physical, emotional and mental stress they feel when they don't know how to deal with others expectations. Leaning how to best manage anxiety is the first step, unless you had a traumatic experience that created the social distancing behaviours.
31 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Social Anxiety
Nicklas Ehrlich
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
Social anxiety is very common and can greatly be helped by re-setting the central nervous system and brain, as well as reframing any negative beliefs and fears that are in the unconscious mind. This can be accomplished through neurofeedback, hypnosis along with learning effective sills and tools.
46 Years Experience
Online in Victoria, BC
Victoria is British Columbia's capital city and a major retirement destination, giving it an older demographic profile than most Canadian cities — one that generates consistent demand for therapists working with aging, loss, caregiver stress, and the psychological dimensions of life transitions in later years. The city's government-worker culture, combined with the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University, creates a well-educated population that is generally comfortable seeking therapy and willing to engage in longer-term work. Island Health provides public mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving Oak Bay, Saanich, and the Inner Harbour area. Victoria's separation from Metro Vancouver by water means specialist therapist access can be limited in some areas, with telehealth filling an important gap for clients seeking a specific type of match.
Social Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Self Esteem (89%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Self Esteem |
| 86% | Stress |
| 84% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Loss or Grief |