Support for Social Anxiety 
at Evolving Minds Counselling

Social anxiety can make everyday situations feel overwhelming. Whether it’s meeting new people, attending a social event, or speaking in front of others, the fear of being judged or embarrassed can significantly impact daily life. At Evolving Minds Counselling, we provide evidence based support for people of all ages experiencing social anxiety.

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Social anxiety can present in many ways. You may feel intense fear or nervousness in social situations, worry excessively about how others perceive you, or experience physical symptoms such as blushing, sweating, trembling, or a racing heart. Some people find it difficult to form or maintain relationships, while others avoid social events altogether.

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In some cases, social anxiety may lead to unhelpful coping behaviours such as substance use, or contribute to low mood, isolation and thoughts of self-harm. 

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At Evolving Minds Counselling, our clinicians use evidence based therapies tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build confidence and gradually face feared situations. Between-session practice is an important part of progress, and we support you in applying new skills in real-life contexts.

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We also incorporate other approaches such as Mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  and Radically Open DBT (RO DBT).

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For more information and support, here is a resource from Beyond Blue on Social Anxiety that may be helpful.

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To make an appointment, call Evolving Minds Counselling on (02) 8519 4197 or click the button below to get started.