Social Anxiety therapists in Porirua, New Zealand NZ
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Social Anxiety
Mind Health
Psychologist, Psychologists & Allied Health Experts
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance of social situations and impacting overall quality of life. At Mind Health, our experienced psychologists offer evidence-based treatments tailored to address social anxiety. Utilising approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and gradually build confidence in social settings. Our goal is to empower individuals to engage more fully in their personal and professional lives, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing well-being.
22 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington
Social Anxiety
Jaya Bhaskar - Ropana Allied Health
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor/Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and confidence-building. Our personalised approach offers a safe and nurturing space to explore underlying fears, develop coping strategies, and cultivate social skills. Whether you're struggling with social interactions, public speaking, or everyday situations, we're here to empower you to break free from the grip of anxiety and thrive in social settings.
4 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington
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 Porirua, Wellington (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Tony O'Loughlin
Registered Psychotherapist, GradDip Psychotherapy, BA (Social Science), Trauma Informed Somatic Facilitator, PACFA member
Together, we work to reduce fears around social anxiety, build social skills, and increase confidence, enabling you to navigate social situations with greater ease and comfort. I help clients overcome social anxiety through personalised strategies and evidence-based techniques.
5 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington (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 Porirua, Wellington (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Porirua, New Zealand Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Porirua, New Zealand average 10 years of experience. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (70%), and Gestalt Therapy (60%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
|
| 45% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 70% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 60% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 60% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 60% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 90% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 90% | Men |
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 70% | Women |
| 60% | Buddhist |
| 60% | Jewish |