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Social anxiety Therapy, Counselling & Treatment NZ
On this page are counsellors and therapists listed who offer therapy, treatment, counselling and support to people with Social anxiety - Social phobia.
Social anxiety is the anxiety and fear specifically linked to being in social settings (i.e., interacting with others). Some categories of disorders associated with social anxiety include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
Individuals with higher levels of social anxiety often avert their gazes, show fewer facial expressions, and show difficulty with initiating and maintaining a conversation. Social anxiety commonly manifests itself in the teenage years and can be persistent throughout life, however, people who experience problems in their daily functioning for an extended period of time can develop social anxiety disorder.
Social anxiety therapy & counselling
Do you suffer from Social anxiety - Social phobia and would you like to get some help how to deal with this? Therapy and counselling can help.
Find a therapist / counsellor in New Zealand:
Ashburton
My name is Anna Arrowsmith and I am a Qualified and Registered Counsellor. I have been in private practice for over 9 years in the Mid Canterbury area.
You're welcome for individual counselling and relationship counselling. I see children, youth, adults, parents and couples.
Auckland
I work with people who are looking to resolve feelings of anxiety, depression and overwhelm, who may feel stuck in repeating life experiences and feel unable to move past them or understand why they feel this way.
I am not registered to take ACC sensitive claims.
My name is Sara.
I offer clinically informed Counselling to help anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, mental illness, trauma, marriage stress, or is simply overwhelmed by life.
I have 7 years of experience offering Trauma and Addictions Counselling as well as a specialty in counselling for women who have experienced abuse.
I also offer Life Coaching sessions for anyone making big life changes or anyone trying to organize their many priorities and commitments and feels overwhelmed.
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor and family therapist in Birkdale, Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Blenheim
Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.I'm also specialised in anxiety, fear and/or phobia. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
I am a Blenheim based practitioner and I enjoy working with adults and couples, nurturing a collaborative relationship to support you in discovering personal insight and healing.
Christchurch
Are you suffering from anxiety, fear or a phobia?
I hold a gentle space, listen deeply, and facilitate a natural healing process that allows your heart to lead and your inner wisdom to shine through. A process that gives you a choice and the potential to experience greater connection, insight, release, healing, and freedom. I am with you every step of the way–feeling what you feel–helping you.
My name is Cate, and I work as a counsellor here in Christchurch. I offer Individual counselling for all life issues such as grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, support for living with chronic health issues, relationship issues and all the things that make life challenging at times. I am an ally for those identifying as LGBTQAI. l I work both face to face and online (within New Zealand).
I am a holistic health practitioner in Christchurch. I offer somatic psychotherapy and cranio-sacral therapy to support your physical, mental and emotional health.
Somatic mindful psychotherapy sessions are for those who deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, pain, psycho-somatic symptoms, wanting to build confidence and self esteem, change negative habits and beliefs, get more clarity and understanding.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur.
With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome grief, trauma, anxiety, and phobias; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
Dunedin
I specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for children and adolescents, adults and families.
I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief.
Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness are some of the therapies, that I would apply when working with clients.
Hamilton
Hi, my name is Michelle.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the past 15 years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future (to reach your full potential) is something I look forward to assisting you with.
My name is Cushla and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist based in Hamilton, New Zealand.
I see a lot of clients with anxiety, fear and phobia issues. Next to that I work also with issues such as depression, chronic pain, PTSD, sleep, physical health, grief, and adjustment to life changes.
Hastings
Hi, my name is Troy, I have had been working in the District Health Board hospital setting (15 years), and now more privately with people who suffer from a multiple of anxiety conditions and phobias.
I am an open, honest, easy-going, and non-judgemental person. I understand life can be challenging, and difficult. Therefore this is where therapy can be useful.
Invercargill
I'm a qualified life coach and ensure break-through results in personal issues, marriage, personal growth, and all kinds of issues and problems such as addiction, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems and stress.
Lower Hutt
I offer Holistic Counselling Consultations in person through walks in Lower Hutt / Petone.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
Kia Ora
Reaching out can be hard so well done you. What I do is help you have balance and well-being as you go from a place of surviving to thriving!
Using a range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to your needs, I work with you to address any problems relating to emotional distress, limiting beliefs and habits, unhelpful desires and fears - all with the aim of releasing or transforming these into whatever serves you better.
Mangawhai
A key ingredient of my coaching style is that YOU are the focus of our time together. It's YOUR life after all and YOU are the one that will be making any changes in YOUR life.
Our sessions together are open, safe and confidential. At the end of the day, your honesty with yourself is a vital part of your growth, and I will do all I can to facilitate that in our time together.
Methven
I am a highly experienced hypnotherapist, hypnotherapy trainer & NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner having run a very successful & busy practice in Christchurch for over 20 years & have helped thousands of people using hypnotherapy often combined with NLP. My clients come from all over New Zealand.
Motueka
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor, with over 20 years experience. I currently provide these services via online platforms, or in the wider Motueka area by arrangement.
Mount Maunganui
Hey! My name is Ben and I am a Master-qualified Counsellor who believes mental health is wealth.
I help people who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues take control of their mental health.
Nelson
My name is Fiona and I have been providing individual counselling in Aotearoa NZ for the last 9 years.
I provide one to one counselling for adults- men, women, and non-binary people. I have worked with a wide range of individuals with many different issues. I also have many years’ experience working in the disability sector, and specialize in working with people with intellectual disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and neuro-diverse (ASD spectrum).
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
My name is Bec. I can help with suffering from the effects of grief, trauma (past or present), abuse, anxiety or depression. I use Imago therapy with couples.
My name is Mark, counsellor in Nelson. Ik work both with individuals and couples. I have a strong interest in trauma work and all the associated issues that surround this.
For couples I offer Imago relationship therapy, which is a form of couples counseling and coaching.
New Plymouth
My name is Jessica.
I'm a life coach in New Plymouth offering individual and relationship coaching.
Together we explore solutions, invite curiosity, new perspectives & opportunities to shift from the current way of being to an expanded embodiment of you.
Palmerston North
Hello. I am a counsellor and have worked in the Manawatu region since 2001. Over that time I have worked with a wide range of age groups, and with people from diverse backgrounds with anxiety and fear-issues. I work with adults of all ages, couples, and children from age 12 years (and support parents and caregivers to support younger children).
Kia Ora,
My name is Sabina, I am registered as an ACC provider and I have a membership with NZCCA. I have experience in working with people from all walks of life who are dealing with a wide range of issues.
Paraparaumu
My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor and Human Performance Coach.
Presently operating via Zoom only.
Porirua
Hi I'm Helen and I love to help people break free from Anxiety.
I use a variety of extremely effective techniques to get to the root of your issues, and then we set you on a new path to live a happier, calmer and easier life.
Kia Ora. My name is Jane and I practice Equine facilitated therapy from my property at Judgeford Pauatahanui. I have been working as a counsellor for nearly 10 years and offering Equine facilitated therapy for 9 years. I am a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Registered with ACC.
Raglan
Experiencing anxiety, phobias, or depression can be overwhelming and make life lose its vibrancy.
It can feel like something is wrong with you and that your brain or genes are to blame.
However, these are all natural responses that have become imbalanced and can be changed relatively quickly without the need for medication.
Kia ora, My name is Etai, and I’ve been helping people create positive results in their lives, including lifting depression, easing anxiety and resolving trauma, since 2009
Richmond
Hi I'm Carolina, and I'm the owner and founder of a wellness centre here in Richmond, Nelson: a sanctuary of healing and transformation. I provide a safe, gentle and nurturing place to explore, clear and heal those aspects of your life that are holding you back from living the very best version of yourself.
Rotorua
Debbie Marie Cunningham (Debs)
I am a trained Master NLP Practitioner in my private practice Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling.
I have trained as a Counsellor with Te Pu Wananga o Anamata and currently MNZAC
I have a passion to provide opportunities for people to develop personally and professionally to create their best life.
Navigating through challenges and celebrating their successes.
Are you curious to what your potential may be
I look forward to hearing your dreams and aspirations and realising them.
Stoke
Anxiety, Fear and Phobia Coaching & EFT. My aim is to help you work with your challenging life circumstances, past and present.
Together we will create a warm and professional space where you can explore and move forward with a greater sense of lightness and choice.
Tairua
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Takaka
Kia ora, my name is Selena, and throughout my personal and professional life, I meet and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. I work well with all genders and cultural backgrounds.
The practice of counselling is my passion; It’s a practice that seeks to empower people. I have been working with youth and adults as coach for over 6 years and since 2019 as a qualified counsellor.
Tauranga
Kia ora! My name is Carien (kind of pronounced as "kha-rene").
Struggling with fear, anxiety or any phobia? Do make contact and let's work together to overcome this challenge.
--- Currently I only offer online counselling ---
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
Te Anau
My name is Monty. I provide counselling to individuals, couples and families in the Fiordland area.
Thames
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Waihi
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Warkworth
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
Wellington
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Wellington. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
If you are living with a phobia or levels of anxiety that are getting in the way of you living your life let's talk. You aren't broken. Your brain and body are working just as they were designed to. Keeping you safe. It just may be that the coding is a bit outdated. The techniques I use are compassionate yet transformative to release trauma and support you to live a calmer yet vital life. Results online or in-person.
I am a Clearhead approved provider. If your workplace is a member you qualify for subsidised sessions.
Whanganui
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Whanganui. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
Whangarei
Hi, my name is Colin, counsellor in Whangarei. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and couples.
We all experience difficulties at times in our lives that cause us to struggle, lose hope and feel like our life is out of control. I believe it is possible to gain the strength needed to face our issues, the hope to move forward and the balance to feel in control of our lives again. Counselling can assist in helping you to overcome life’s hurdles in a positive way.
Online counselling and online therapy
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor, family therapist, and coach in Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families via skype.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
I’m an Existential therapist, and I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. I like supporting people in activating their connection to themselves and accompanying them through challenging life situations. Additionally, I am drawn to Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, and interconnectedness.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor, with over 20 years experience. I currently provide these services via online platforms.
A qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor, registered Social Worker and a member of NZAC, I have been in private practice for the past 20 years and am passionate about assisting clients to overcome their difficulties.
I am available for online sessions via SKYPE or ZOOM . I am also ACC sensitive claims approved for ACC clients domiciled in the Thames-Coromandel and Auckland City regions.
Hi. I’m Kathryn – a life & mindset coach and Root Cause Therapy Practitioner.
Originally from the UK, I have called beautiful New Zealand my home for the last 17 years.
As both a “trauma-informed” coach and a Root Cause Therapist, my passion is working with clients who recognise that they have underlying thoughts and emotions which continue to keep them stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour on a day-to-day basis, including anxiety, fears and phobia.
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
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Therapies offered
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- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Types of issues
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety attack
- Anxiety disorder
- Arachnophobia
- Autophobia
- Claustrophobia
- Coulrophobia
- Covid-19 Anxiety
- Cynophobia
- Emetophobia
- Existential anxiety
- Fear
- Fear of abandonment
- Fear of blushing
- Fear of commitment
- Fear of dentist
- Fear of driving
- Fear of failure
- Fear of flying
- Fear of heights
- Fear of needles
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of rejection
- Fear of war
- Fomo
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Hyperventilation
- Hypochondria
- Insecurity
- Jealousy
- Mysophobia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Panic disorder
- Performance anxiety
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Separation anxiety
- Shy Bladder Syndrome
- Social anxiety
- Specific phobia
- Stage fright
- Thanatophobia
- Trypophobia
- Zoophobia
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