Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, QLD
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 (Online Only)
Adima Hawkes
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, Spiritual Teacher, Gene Keys Guide, Trainer Tibetan Acupressure & Iridology
This world is crazy and in a mess. This is often frightening. When you are highly sensitive (read this too) or rather introvert, one can easily wish to retreat from social activities. The thing is that w ARE social beings and in a way need to be totters and share as a nourishment and inspiration fro our soul. Meeting the anxiety will be as you unique as you are. The theme is a bit similar to what I wrote in "Life Transitions" , "Depression", and "Highly Sensitive Person" maybe you also want to read one of these. You are welcome when you are open to step out of the prison, you do not need to know how... we will find out together.
30 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD
Scott Stalley Realistic Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, GradDipBA, GradDipMgmt(Learning), AdvDipOHS, DipCouns, DipQA, CertIV TAE
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or unsafe. I help clients understand their fears, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build confidence in social situations.
With gentle, practical strategies, you can learn to feel more comfortable, grounded, and connected.
5 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD
Rosette Rouhana Art Therapy
Art Therapist, Bachelor of Art Therapy
Hello and welcome! I am a registered Arts Therapist and counsellor based in Sydney. I provide art therapy and counselling to individuals diagnosed or living with social anxiety. Through my practice, I make an intentional commitment to support individuals in their health and wellbeing journey. My mission is to enrich and empower the lives of others through creativity and connection. My passion for expressive creative arts has inspired me to further explore how art can be used as a tool for healing, and the ways it can be used in mental health recovery as a psychotherapeutic modality.
3 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD
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 Gold Coast, QLD (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, QLD Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Gold Coast, QLD average 12 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (62%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
58%
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
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Asian |