Feeling anxious in social situations? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone.
At Love This Therapy, we understand how overwhelming it can be to feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells around others. Maybe your heart races when you enter a room. Maybe small talk feels like climbing a mountain. Maybe your inner critic is so loud, you retreat from connection altogether. If any of this resonates—you’re in the right place.
Our experienced, compassionate team is here to help you move through the fear and discomfort of social anxiety, and toward a life with more freedom, confidence, and ease.
How Social Anxiety Affects Your Life
Social anxiety isn’t just about feeling shy. It’s a deep, often painful fear of being judged, rejected, or humiliated in social settings. This fear can become so intense that it interferes with your ability to live the life you want.
You might find yourself:
- Worrying for hours (or days) before a social event
- Replaying conversations in your head, criticizing every word you said
- Avoiding eye contact, group gatherings, or speaking up in meetings
- Blushing, sweating, trembling, or feeling nauseated when attention is on you
- Turning down invitations—not because you don’t want to connect, but because you’re afraid
Over time, social anxiety can chip away at your confidence, isolate you from relationships, and hold you back in your career, education, or personal goals. It often starts in adolescence, and without the right support, it can continue into adulthood.
The good news? Social anxiety is treatable, and counselling can help you find relief.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At Love This Therapy, we combine proven therapeutic methods with a deeply relational, compassionate approach to help you build safety, strength, and skills. Our therapists tailor the process to your needs, creating a gentle but effective path forward.
Here are the therapeutic approaches we commonly use when working with social anxiety:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most effective treatments for social anxiety. It helps you notice the unhelpful thought patterns fuelling your fear (like “Everyone will think I’m stupid”) and replace them with more balanced, compassionate perspectives. We also support you in gradually facing feared situations in ways that reduce anxiety over time.
Exposure Therapy
We guide you through small, supported steps toward the things you fear—whether it’s making a phone call, joining a group, or speaking in front of others. Done gently and at your pace, this helps retrain your brain and body to feel safer in social settings.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Social anxiety often stems from unmet emotional needs and deeply held fears about rejection or worthiness. EFT helps you explore the emotional roots of your anxiety and learn to process, regulate, and express those emotions in healthier, more empowering ways.
Person-Centred Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Mindfulness & Relaxation Skills
Accepting New Clients
Schedule your free intake call to ensure we're a good fit!
Why Choose Love This Therapy
We know there are many places you could turn for support. Here’s why so many people choose Love This Therapy for counselling:
Evidence-Based & Compassionate
Our approach blends the best of clinical research with deep, human connection. You’ll receive practical tools grounded in science—offered with warmth, empathy, and care.
Flexible Options That Fit Your Life
We offer both in-person sessions and virtual sessions. No matter your schedule or comfort level, we’ll work with you to make therapy accessible.
Non-Judgmental, Inclusive Space
We celebrate diversity and understand that social anxiety can look different for everyone. You’ll be met with kindness and curiosity—not shame, pressure, or assumptions.
Client-Led & Collaborative
You’re in the driver’s seat. Whether you want to overcome avoidance patterns, prepare for a job interview, or just learn how to feel more comfortable in your own skin, we’ll support your goals at your pace.
What to Expect from the Counselling Process
Starting therapy for social anxiety may feel intimidating—but we’re here to make it feel safe and supportive. Here’s what you can expect when you begin counselling at Love This Therapy:
- Reach Out and Get Matched
Your journey starts with a simple phone call to our clinic, where our lovely and compassionate admin team is ready to listen and help pair you with a counsellor who’s the right fit for your needs. If it feels like a good match, you’re welcome to begin with a free, no-pressure discovery call with the counsellor to ask questions, share your concerns, and explore the next steps—at your own pace. - Personalized Treatment Planning
During your first sessions, we’ll explore your experiences, patterns, and hopes for change. Together, you’ll create a therapy plan tailored to your needs; drawing on modalities like CBT, EFT, exposure therapy, EMDR, or mindfulness-based strategies. - Regular Sessions
Most clients meet with their therapist weekly or biweekly for 8 to 16 sessions, but the timeline is always flexible. We’ll go at a pace that honours your nervous system. - Between-Session Support
You may be invited to try small, manageable practices between sessions—like journaling, engaging in a short social interaction, or experimenting with new thought patterns. These are always tailored to your comfort level and offered with kindness. - Regular Check-Ins
We’ll reflect on what’s working, what’s shifting, and what still feels hard. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll adjust your plan together as you grow.
Whether you’re seeking tools, healing, connection, or simply space to breathe—we’re here to walk beside you.
Reach Out Today
We know the idea of reaching out can feel like the hardest part. That’s why we honour every act of courage—starting with this one.
At Love This Therapy, we see you not as a diagnosis or a problem to fix, but as a whole person with the capacity for growth, connection, and joy. We’re here to help you untangle the fear and step into a life that feels more like your own.
Take the first step today:
- Call the clinic
- Book your free 15-minute intake call
- Connect with a therapist who truly understands
- Start building a life where social connection feels safe and possible
You don’t have to do this alone. Let us support you—gently, wisely, and with heart.
