Social Anxiety therapists in Merewether, NSW
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Merewether, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Near Merewether, NSW
Online in Merewether, NSW
Jaya Bhaskar - Ropana Allied Health
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor/Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and confidence-building. Our personalised approach offers a safe and nurturing space to explore underlying fears, develop coping strategies, and cultivate social skills. Whether you're struggling with social interactions, public speaking, or everyday situations, we're here to empower you to break free from the grip of anxiety and thrive in social settings.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Merewether, NSW
Online in Merewether, NSW
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
Online in Merewether, NSW
Mitchell Kovacs
Counsellor/Therapist, Level 2 Counsellor (ACA)
Social anxiety is an important topic to discuss because it’s common, often invisible, highly limiting, and very treatable—yet many people suffer in silence.
5 Years Experience
Online in Merewether, NSW (Online Only)
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 Merewether, NSW (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Merewether, NSW Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Merewether, NSW average 13 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (63%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (53%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 47% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Middle Eastern |