Social Anxiety therapists in Sydney, New South Wales NSW, Australia AU
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Social Anxiety
Rana Salloum - Relationships & Diversity (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
I work with clients on a range of issues relating to social anxiety.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Social Anxiety
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
Using CBT and ACT approaches, I help clients identify and reframe the underlying thoughts driving social anxiety while gradually building skills to face fears with courage, enabling them to move forward despite discomfort.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can feel incredibly exposing, like there's nowhere to hide. Introducing ourselves to a bunch of people or saying our name in a group can feel like a terrifying and even life-threatening task. And that's before we even get to giving a public talk.
There's usually a fear of being judged, criticised or shamed. And the fear of the anxiety arising in company is usually more debilitating than the anxiety itself. The important thing to know is that it's a very normal fear, and that lots of people experience it.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
I can also utilise various assessments to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested.
Social anxiety can be debilitating in hampering healthy, confident interaction with others and can lead to isolation and loneliness. I am able to utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the underlying and often subconscious cause. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties from social anxiety to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Outside The Square Coaching & Psychology - Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MEDPsy; BA Psy/Business, Nutraceuticals Science; NLP, Mediation (JAG) , Nursing, IAC -Coaching
I guide clients in overcoming fear of judgment, improving confidence, and embracing social connection.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Social Anxiety
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel like a minefield. Overthinking every word, dreading being judged, exhausted before you've even walked in the room. If connection feels more draining than fulfilling because of this, let's work together to help you feel more at ease with others.
The first step in working with social anxiety is understanding that there is nothing wrong with you. Your mind has simply learned to treat connection as a threat, and that can be unlearned. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore where this anxiety comes from and build confidence and tools for showing up as yourself in social situations. My approach centres self-compassion, gradual exposure, and practical strategies that fit your life.
You don't have to face this alone. Let's take the first step toward feeling more comfortable in your own skin, with others.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I support clients experiencing social anxiety by exploring the thoughts, fears, and situations that feel overwhelming. Together, we develop coping strategies, build confidence, and practice skills to engage with others more comfortably and authentically.
0 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anne-Lynn Teoh
Registered Psychotherapist, MoPC, BPsych (Hons)
Social anxiety can develop around experiences of rejection, criticism, exclusion or relational threat. I use an attachment-informed, trauma-sensitive and somatic approach to explore the protective patterns that emerge around social connection, while building greater internal safety, confidence and flexibility in relationships.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Sydney's high cost of living, competitive job market, and population density create significant ongoing stress for residents, with therapists frequently addressing housing anxiety, burnout, and the pressures of maintaining relationships in a fast-paced city. The city has large Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Lebanese communities, and culturally competent and multilingual therapists are in consistent demand across its diverse suburban and inner-city neighbourhoods. Sydney's mental health landscape is supported by institutions including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Black Dog Institute at UNSW, with a large private therapy community serving the CBD, Inner West, Northern Beaches, and Eastern Suburbs. Medicare rebates through Mental Health Treatment Plans make a significant number of sessions partially subsidised for eligible residents.
Social Anxiety therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia average 13 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (64%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
58%
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
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Gestalt Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Asian |