Social Anxiety
How it might feel
You might feel constantly self-conscious around others, such as being worried that you’re being judged, watched, or that you’ll embarrass yourself. Even small interactions can feel overwhelming. You may replay conversations afterwards, analysing everything you said or did.
You might avoid speaking in groups, blurting something out, or going to social events altogether. You might worry about blushing, shaking, sweating or stumbling over words. Underneath it all, you may carry thoughts like, “I’ll mess this up,” “They think I’m weird,” or “I’m not good enough.”
How we’ll work together
We’ll start by exploring how social anxiety shows up in your life, this will include the situations that trigger it, the physical sensations you feel, the thoughts that rush in, and the behaviours you use to cope (like avoiding eye contact or rehearsing what to say).
CBT for social anxiety involves understanding the fear of negative evaluation and the safety behaviours that maintain it. We’ll gently test out new behaviours in a supportive way, helping you gather evidence that challenges the fears. You’ll build confidence, shift beliefs about your worth, and learn how to handle discomfort without avoiding life.