Social Anxiety therapists in Bairnsdale, VIC
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Bairnsdale, Victoria, 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
Online in Bairnsdale, VIC
Sebastian Kitchen
Registered Psychotherapist, PACFA Reg. Certified Practising 32932
It can be difficult to admit to social anxiety, but it is surprisingly common. Lack of safety in being one's 'true self', or feeling safe to express ones inner world, especially in one's early life, can be contributive to an underlying anxiety in social settings. Many of us navigate life with various measures in place to cope with social anxiety, such as 'masking' or substance use which may serve to alleviate temporary anxiety but reinforces the cycle, rather than address the root cause of the anxiety in the first place. Like any other challenge, i will work with you as an integrative psychotherapist to understand these root causes of the patterns shaping your experience of social life, so that you can transform them on a deep emotional level, opening yourself up to a new way of being in the world.
1 Years Experience
Online in Bairnsdale, VIC
Chris Wallace
Psychologist, MAPS
I apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help overcome fears and develop meaningfully relationships.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bairnsdale, VIC
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 Bairnsdale, VIC (Online Only)
Parents & Beyond / Vered Shomer-Harel
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist |Counsellor| Parenting Coach M.S.P.C | M.A. Counselling | DIP. Parent Coaching
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming from speaking up in groups to meeting new people or even leaving the house. You may fear judgment, worry about what others think, or replay conversations long after they’re over.
I offer a calm, supportive space to explore these fears, understand what triggers them, and develop tools to build confidence and emotional safety in social situations. Together, we work gently toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bairnsdale, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Bairnsdale, VIC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Bairnsdale, VIC average 13 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (62%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 3% |
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
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Middle Eastern |