Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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Social Anxiety
RAISE Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MCouns, BComm, GradCertDevTrauma, DipCommWelf, DipCommServ
Jo provides counselling for social anxiety, supporting individuals who experience intense fear of judgement, embarrassment or rejection in social or performance situations. She understands how social anxiety can impact work, relationships and everyday confidence. Using emotionally focused and evidence-based strategies, Jo helps clients identify triggers, build regulation skills and gradually increase confidence in social interactions. Therapy focuses on reducing avoidance, strengthening self-trust and creating sustainable strategies for navigating social environments with greater ease.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gold Coast, QLD
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
Social Anxiety
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 Gold Coast, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Uri Bookman
Counsellor/Therapist, Trauma-Informed Relationship Counsellor, Therapeutic coach
Hi, I’m Uri Bookman — a registered clinical counsellor (PACFA 30041), therapist and coach. Social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming or exhausting.
I help clients reduce fear and self-criticism, practise new relational skills, and grow their confidence in social situations. Our work combines gentle exploration of underlying patterns with practical tools you can use in daily life.
If you’d like support in moving past social anxiety and into more freedom, let’s connect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
INSIDE OUT COUNSELLING
Counsellor/Therapist, Trauma and Anxiety Counselling, Christian Counselling, TRTP Practitioner, Couples Counselling
Together, we will find and resolve the root causes of your social anxiety (or general anxiety). Doing a lot of research in neuroscience and learning how the brain and body work together, I will be able to take you through transformational methods and give you practical strategies to live a life of peace and feeling more in control.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
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 Gold Coast, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
The Gold Coast's reputation as a lifestyle destination can obscure real mental health challenges tied to precarious hospitality employment, seasonal work patterns, and the psychological pressure of a culture that prizes physical appearance and outdoor performance. The city draws many young people relocating from elsewhere in Australia, and therapists frequently work with the isolation and adjustment challenges that come with starting fresh in a new city without established networks. Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service provides public mental health resources, while a growing private therapy community serves residents across Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, and Robina. The city's proximity to Brisbane means some residents also access specialist care in the larger metro.
Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia average 13 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (67%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 54% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Middle Eastern |