Social Anxiety therapists in Reading, England
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Reading, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Patchouli Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Prof. Adv. Dip. PC, Dip. Hyp, Dip. CBT/REBT, Dip. EFT, Dip. SBA, MA Psychosynthesis Psychology
I am a Psycho-Spiritual Counsellor offering bespoke services using a combination of holistic and complementary intervention to help you with concerns when speaking to people in social situations. I work with you to help you recognise signs such as worrying, blushing, sweating, nausea, dread and dizziness when in social or group events by building self-confidence and self-esteem.
13 Years Experience
Online in Reading, England (Online Only)
Sheelagh Brown
Psychologist, Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Executive Coach
Understand why social anxiety has impacted you so much, and what to do to overcome these issues
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
Peter Klein
Therapist, BABCP Accredited, BACP Registered Member
I provide CBT for social anxiety, helping people understand fears of judgement, embarrassment or rejection. Therapy focuses on reducing avoidance, developing confidence in social situations and building greater freedom in everyday life.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
Alison Edwards Therapy & Supervision
Psychologist, CBT Therapist, FMBPsS, MA (Hons), MSc, CertCouns, MSc
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy which is the recommended psychological therapy for social anxiety/ social phobia. I have several years experience of supporting clients who have been bullied at school or gone through workplace bullying or harassment. I can also provide CBT for traumas and PTSD.
18 Years Experience
Online in Reading, England (Online Only)
Adrian Sonnex, Wellbeing Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness
Therapist, DCH, DHP, MCH, MBCT, SQHP
We help many of our clients resolve / beat their social anxiety and other anxieties, such as performance anxiety and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). We use a combination of Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Anxiety. Let us help you now.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
James Hitchen - I Am James Therapy & Coaching
Therapist, Psychotherapeutic counselling (level 5), MBACP, AdV member Addiction Professionals, MNCPS accred. National Centre For Eating Disorders
I am member of the International Stress Management Association and the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners. I have a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing helping clients to look after their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health to thrive in life and overcome their anxieties and fears. I work collaboratively with my clients using both counselling and coaching skills to help promote positive, lasting change.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
Eric C Bettelheim
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MSc., J.D., M.A. A.B. Member: BACP, BPC.
Social anxiety is often related to feelings of shame which developed early in life and can be relieved by putting these feelings into a different context.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
Dr Grenville Major
Therapist, MBchB, MRCpsych, MSc psychological therapies
Social anxiety, like many other conditions that present with anxiety is amenable to therapy. Often there are unique features but working through these can help detoxify the fear and panic and help you into a more normal life. I would like to meet with you to see what can be done to help you. This will enable us to get to know each other and see if we can work together. It’s important for you to work with someone you trust and feel safe with.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Reading, ENG
Online in Reading, England
Reading sits at the heart of England's Thames Valley tech corridor — home to Oracle, Microsoft, and Huawei's UK headquarters — creating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the psychological pressures of the technology sector. The town's proximity to London and easy rail access makes it a significant commuter hub, and therapists frequently address the particular stressors of long-distance commuting and work-life separation. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community concentrated in the town centre and surrounding suburbs. Reading's growing and diverse population — including large South Asian, Eastern European, and East African communities — is increasing demand for culturally aware and multilingual therapists.
Social Anxiety therapists in Reading, England Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Reading, 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 |