Social Anxiety therapists in Leicester, England
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Leicester, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Emma Poxon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling
Social anxiety can feel completely overwhelming, like there's no way out. As your therapist I am here to be with you in your anxiety reminding you that you are not alone. We can explore how social anxiety feels for you, when it is at its worst, and help you to gain more of a sense of control over this. You are not a problem to be fixed, my aim as your therapist is to try to provide the right conditions to allow you to explore whatever you want to bring to therapy to support your growth. This isn't a therapeutic approach wherein I will set a treatment plan or tell you what to do. We will work together as a partnership rather than me taking away your autonomy. I absolutely love the work I do, it is the biggest privilege being let into people’s personal worlds and seeing the immense growth of my clients. I hope to hear from you soon!
7 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, England (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jason Fletcher Hypnotherapy and Coaching
Hypnotherapist, FNCIP SQHP
Social anxiety work focuses on understanding fear of judgement, exposure, or rejection. I support people in building emotional stability and confidence in social situations. The aim is to reduce how limiting anxiety feels while maintaining a sense of safety and control.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Leicester, ENG
Online in Leicester, England
Social Anxiety
Ummayah Sidhu
Counsellor/Therapist, BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Clinical Lead | Identity, Heritage & High-Pressure Transitions
Social anxiety is more than just shyness; it’s a persistent fear of being watched, judged, or scrutinized by others. We will work together to challenge the 'inner critic' that keeps you quiet, using practical, step-by-step tools to help you navigate social situations with a genuine sense of ease and confidence.
10 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, England (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jimi Katsis
Registered Psychotherapist, MA psych, Dip SW
Social anxiety isn't shyness. It's the terror that people are watching you, judging you, seeing through you. It's scanning every conversation for proof that you said something wrong. It's replaying interactions for days, convinced you embarrassed yourself. It's exhausting.
You might avoid social situations entirely, or you go but spend the whole time performing—saying what you think people want to hear, monitoring every word, never relaxing. Either way, you're not actually present. You're too busy managing the anxiety to connect with anyone.
This usually comes from somewhere. Maybe you were criticized, shamed, or made to feel like who you naturally are wasn't acceptable. Your nervous system learned that being seen is dangerous, so now it tries to protect you by making you hypervigilant in social situations.
We work to understand where that fear got installed and what it's protecting you from. Not by forcing you into social situations before you're ready, but by helping your nervous system learn that being yourself doesn't actually equal danger. Then social situations stop feeling like performance reviews and start feeling like... just talking to people.
27 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, England (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Beyond the "Polite Mask": Finding Genuine Connection in a World of Over-Control
The Loneliness of Always Being "On"
Do you find yourself meticulously managing how you come across to others or changing yourself to adapt to everyone in the room? For many high-achievers, social anxiety doesn’t look like shaking hands; it looks like a "polite mask," a rigid adherence to social rules, and an exhausting internal monologue that critiques every word you say. You may be highly successful and well-liked, yet you feel deeply disconnected and "on the outside" of your own life.
My Approach: Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)
I specialize in a unique, evidence-based approach called Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT). Unlike traditional therapies that teach you more self-control, RO-DBT is designed for those who already have too much of it. We focus on the "biological" side of social signaling to help you feel safe enough to be seen.
Together, we will target the roots of social isolation by:
Fostering Radical Openness: Learning to drop the shield of perfectionism and lean into the "messy" beauty of unfiltered human feedback.
Building Flexibility: Breaking the rigid "shoulds" that dictate how you interact, allowing you to be spontaneous and authentic in real-time.
Enhancing Social Signaling: Learning how to use your body and voice to signal safety and warmth, which naturally invites deeper, more rewarding connections.
20 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, England (Online Only)
Leicester is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United Kingdom, with a majority non-white population and large South Asian, East African Asian, and Caribbean communities that generate significant demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists. The city has a strong Hindu and Muslim religious community, and therapists who can navigate the intersection of faith, family expectations, and mental health — particularly around intergenerational conflict and identity — are especially valued. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community serving the university corridor and leafy residential suburbs. The University of Leicester and De Montfort University provide clinical training programmes that feed into the local therapy ecosystem.
Social Anxiety therapists in Leicester, England Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Leicester, England average 14 years of experience and charge around ¤113 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (65%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (54%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (49%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤113
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Integrative Therapy |
| 54% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
| 29% | Hypnotherapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |