Social Anxiety Treatment
Services
Evidence-based support for fear of judgement, social avoidance, overthinking, physical anxiety symptoms, and feeling more confident in everyday interactions.
Social anxiety is more than feeling shy
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, from meeting new people to speaking up, being seen, or worrying what others think.
At Reimagine Psychology, we help you understand how social anxiety shows up for you and build practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce avoidance and feel more able to engage with life.
Practical support for social anxiety
and avoidance
Whether social anxiety shows up at work, with friends, in public, during conversations, or before and after social events, we’re here to help.
Our psychologists can help you identify your social anxiety triggers, understand the thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety going, and build strategies that feel realistic for your life.
No pressure to suddenly become outgoing.
Just evidence-based support for social anxiety, confidence, and everyday connection.
What are the signs of social anxiety?
It is normal to feel anxious in some social situations. Social anxiety becomes harder when the fear of being judged, embarrassed, rejected, or criticised starts to affect your choices, relationships, work, study, or daily life.
Overthinking social situations
Worrying before, during, or after interactions, replaying conversations, or analysing what you said.
Fear of judgement
Feeling intensely worried about being embarrassed, disliked, criticised, rejected, or watched by others.
Avoidance
Avoiding conversations, events, public places, work situations, or opportunities because they feel too anxiety-provoking.
Physical anxiety symptoms
A racing heart, sweating, breathlessness, shakiness, nausea, tension, or feeling frozen in social situations.
Therapy can also support
confidence, communication, assertiveness, boundaries, overthinking, avoidance, panic symptoms, and feeling more able to connect with others.
Building confidence with
social anxiety support
Building confidence with social anxiety support
What you can expect at Reimagine Psychology
A clear understanding of your social anxiety
We help you make sense of how social anxiety shows up and what may be keeping it going.
Evidence-based strategies
Therapy may include CBT, ACT, gradual exposure, behavioural experiments, and practical coping tools.
Support to reduce avoidance
We help you take realistic steps toward social situations that feel important but difficult.
A safe and collaborative pace
We work with you gently and respectfully, without pressure to become someone you are not.
A few things to know before booking
Social anxiety is not just shyness
It can involve intense fear, avoidance, overthinking, and distress in everyday social situations.
You do not need to be outgoing
Therapy is not about changing your personality. It is about helping you feel safer and more able to participate in life.
Progress can be gradual
Social anxiety treatment often involves small, supported steps that build confidence over time.
Fees and rebates are available
Sessions start from $225, and Medicare rebates may apply with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Support for
social anxiety
that feels human,
practical and encouraging
Support for social anxiety
that feels human,
practical and encouraging
At Reimagine Psychology, we understand that social anxiety can make everyday situations feel exposing, exhausting, or unsafe. It can affect relationships, work, study, confidence, and the way you see yourself.
Our psychologists offer compassionate, down-to-earth, evidence-based support to help you understand social anxiety and build strategies that feel realistic and manageable.
We will not push you to suddenly become confident or force you into overwhelming situations. We work with you to take safe, supported steps toward the life and connections that matter to you.
Supported by an experienced team
This is a small snapshot of the Reimagine Psychology team.
Visit our full team page to learn more about each psychologist and their areas of support.
Tristan Chooi
Warm, practical support for anxiety, emotions, relationships, and everyday wellbeing.
Maria Tandoc
Support for anxiety, emotional wellbeing, stress, and building practical coping strategies.
George Parthimos
A warm, collaborative space for anxiety, stress, self-understanding, and emotional support.
Alec Smith
Practical support for anxiety, overwhelm, work pressure, and healthier coping strategies.
What happens next?
A clear process can make therapy feel less overwhelming.
Here is how we help you move from enquiry to a personalised care plan.
Make an enquiry
Book online, call our team, or send us a message to get started.
Find the right fit
We take time to understand your needs and connect you with the right psychologist.
Start your first session
A supportive space to explore what is going on and where you would like to move forward.
Build a care plan
Together, we build a personalised approach that feels supportive, practical, and sustainable.
Understanding your fees and rebate options
Session fees
Session fees start from $225.
Confirm current fees with the clinic when booking.
Medicare rebate
Claim up to 10 rebates of $98.95 per calendar year with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Funding support
NDIS funding may be used depending on your plan. Contact us to discuss your goals and funding type.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers about social anxiety treatment, signs of social anxiety, therapy approaches, fees, and what to expect. Still have a question? We’re happy to help.
What is social anxiety?
Social anxiety is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, rejected, criticised, or watched in social situations.
How do I know if social anxiety is becoming a problem?
Social anxiety may be becoming a problem if it leads to avoidance, distress, overthinking, isolation, panic symptoms, or difficulty participating in everyday life.
Can a psychologist help with social anxiety?
Yes. A psychologist can help you understand your triggers, work with anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance, and build practical strategies for social situations.
What therapy approaches can help social anxiety?
Therapy may include CBT, ACT, gradual exposure, behavioural experiments, skills training, and other evidence-based approaches depending on your needs.
Can I claim Medicare rebates?
Medicare rebates may apply if you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
Here’s what to do next
Appointments available by booking only.
Call us or send us a message to make a booking.
Phone: (03) 8330 5588
Email: hello@reimaginepsychology.melbourne
Address: 3 Howard Street, West Melbourne, VIC
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 8am–3pm
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