Social anxiety can be triggered by interactions at work, social events, or even everyday conversations with acquaintances, colleagues, friends, or family members. Together, we'll explore that side of you that feels anxious in social situations and find ways to navigate it. By working with your mind-body response patterns, we can bring about healing, change, and a greater sense of ease in relationships.
Social anxiety is certainly an area of speciality and interest for me as a clinical psychologist. I aim to help the client understand their anxiety better and to develop effective ways of managing anxiety. Anxiety can really get in the way of living and experiencing life the way we want, and my work is focused on helping clients develop the ability to once again move in valued directions without anxiety being in control any more.
Social anxiety isolates us. It's about feeling fearful of going out into the world and being you; fearful of negative judgement and lacking a sense of belonging and feeling safe in a social environment, which we all need to thrive. I work with clients who are socially anxious to help them understand their anxiety and what they can do to work with it and build a stronger connection to themselves and others.
Psychologist, BA, Grad Dip Psych, MAPS, Certified Master Coach
Many people struggle with social anxiety issues. This may be a result of conditioning or negative experiences. I work with clients to identify the root cause and apply relevant therapy to achieve lasting results. Therapie may include EMDR, CBT and clinical hypnosis.
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsych (Forensic), MPsych (Clinical)
Illume Psychology is a boutique psychology practice that offers a nurturing space to meaningfully and collaboratively work through your inner troubles and the complexity of life's concerns. We understand how limiting and isolating the experience of social anxiety can be and work carefully and closely with you to be able to expand and enrich your life.
Social anxiety can deeply affect your connection with others and lead to a sense of isolation. I offer techniques to help you gain relief from the symptoms that characterise social anxiety: hypervigilance, constant self-evaluation, mental block, rumination and withdrawal from others. If it's useful, we might work together to uncover patterns and past experiences that could have contribute to your anxiety. We might also explore themes around authenticity, freedom, and the meaning of relationships.
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.
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.
In our current climate, we are seeing more clients presenting with symptoms of Social Anxiety. These symptoms are treatable and we would be pleased to support you to feel more confident and comfortable in your environment.
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Social anxiety may be a problem for people who are otherwise successful particularly in their working lives. I try to help people understand this problem in the context of a lack of self esteem. I try to help them with what may become an avoidance of social situations which narrows their lives.