Social Anxiety therapists in Byron Bay, NSW
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Hawaa Dajan
Psychologist, Master of Professional Psychology, Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
I support clients experiencing fear, worry or self-consciousness in social or interpersonal situations. Therapy focuses on understanding anxious thoughts while developing confidence and practical strategies for navigating social situations.
3 Years Experience
Online in Byron Bay, NSW (Online Only)
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
Online in Byron Bay, NSW
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
Online in Byron Bay, NSW
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 Byron Bay, NSW (Online Only)
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
Online in Byron Bay, NSW
Social Anxiety therapists in Byron Bay, NSW Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Byron Bay, NSW average 13 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (63%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (51%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 49% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Middle Eastern |