Social Anxiety therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Tawney Bevilacqua (Spiral Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety can make relationships feel both deeply longed for and profoundly difficult. You may find yourself worrying about how you're perceived, holding yourself back, or feeling disconnected from others despite wanting closeness. Rather than seeing these experiences simply as something to overcome, I'm interested in understanding how they developed and the ways they may once have helped you adapt to your environment.
Working with social anxiety begins with creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, collaborative, and paced with care. Together, we'll explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that have shaped your sense of yourself in relation to others. We may also pay attention to your body's responses, recognising that social anxiety is often carried not only in our thoughts but in our nervous system.
My approach is grounded in understanding before fixing. Through curiosity, compassion, and a genuine therapeutic relationship, there is an opportunity to experience yourself differently—to develop greater trust in yourself, feel more at ease with others, and discover new ways of relating that feel more authentic and free.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ballarat Central, VIC
Online in Ballarat Central, VIC
Hawaa Dajan
Psychologist, Master of Professional Psychology, General Registration 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 Ballarat Central, VIC (Online Only)
Anthony M Cichello
Psychologist, M.Psych(Clinical); B.Sc(Hons)
Reduce social anxiety symptoms and increase daily functioning utilising an evidence-based psychological therapy
40 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat Central, VIC
Marianna Trezza -The Growing mindset
Counsellor/Therapist, MA (Hons), Adv Dip. Counsel. & Psychoth.,Dip. Hypnoth., X-Cultural Adaptation Coun. Reg. BACP 572613
For many women living abroad, social anxiety is not simply about shyness or lack of confidence.
Sometimes it develops slowly after years of constantly adapting between languages, cultures, expectations and different versions of oneself.
Many Italian women living abroad become highly skilled at monitoring themselves socially:
how they sound,
how they are perceived,
whether they are “too much”,
too emotional,
too foreign,
too different.
Over time, this constant self-monitoring can leave the nervous system in a subtle but chronic state of alertness.
Even simple social situations may begin to feel emotionally exhausting.
Not necessarily because a woman lacks social skills, but because some part of her body has learned that belonging often depends on careful adaptation.
I work especially with women who feel fragmented between cultures and identities, and who long to feel more relaxed, authentic and emotionally safe in relationships and social spaces.
My approach is warm, reflective and nervous-system-informed, integrating psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, embodiment, nature-based practices and emotional regulation work to help women reconnect with a deeper sense of ease, self-trust and belonging.
23 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat Central, VIC
Dr. Antonio D'Costa
Registered Psychotherapist, M.B.B.S, M.D. (Paediatrics)
I specialize in pediatric medicine and trauma-focused therapy using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). My work centers on supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the lingering effects of difficult experiences.
As a pediatrician, I've seen how unprocessed trauma shows up in young lives- through sleep troubles, feeding issues, social withdrawal, and emotional struggles. EMDR offers a gentle, research-backed path to healing that goes beyond words.
With EMDRIA-approved training and my pediatric experience, I help families navigate some of their most challenging moments. Whether it's a child struggling with grief, an adolescent facing anxiety, or an adult working through long-held wounds, my approach blends medical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care.
I'm passionate about making mental health support accessible- offering teletherapy across India and internationally, with subsidized sessions available for those who need them.
Let's connect if you're looking for trauma-informed support, professional collaboration, or referrals for children and families in need.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat Central, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC 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 |