Psychotherapy
Social anxiety is intense fear of being judged in social situations such as speaking in public, meeting strangers or eating with others, leading to avoidance. At Sone Wellbeing Unit in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, it is treated by a clinical psychologist with cognitive behavioural therapy and gradual exposure.
Sone Wellbeing Unit — Barış Mah. Samsun Cad. Makyol Yaşam Sitesi C1 Blok No: 14/5, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul
Beliefs about being judged and safety behaviours are identified; feared situations are approached step by step and the drop in anxiety is experienced. Online sessions can make the first step easier.
Shyness does not restrict life; social anxiety clearly limits school, work and relationships.
Yes, especially for the first sessions; in-person work can follow.
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