Do social situations leave you feeling anxious, judged, or overwhelmed? Cranmore Counselling provides effective therapy for social anxiety in Belfast. Through CBT and supportive guidance, we help you build confidence, challenge self-critical thoughts, and feel more at ease around others.

Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is a persistent and overwhelming fear of social situations. It’s one of the most common anxiety disorders. It is much more than “shyness”. It can be intense fear over simple everyday activities, such as shopping or speaking on the phone.

Many people sometimes worry about certain social situations, but someone with social anxiety disorder will worry excessively about them before, during and afterwards. They fear doing or saying something they think will be embarrassing or humiliating, and illicit negative judgements from others.  Social anxiety disorder is a type of phobia which can have a disruptive or disabling impact on a person’s life. It can severely affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem, interfere with relationships and impair performance at work or school.

Therapy can offer a person the necessary strategies to overcome their difficulties in a compassionate, safe and non judgemental environment.