Psychotherapy
Social Anxiety Therapy in Beylikdüzü
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
When to seek help
- Blushing, trembling, shaky voice in groups
- Days of worry before a presentation
- Avoiding invitations and meetings
- Replaying conversations afterwards
- Missing opportunities at school or work
How we approach it at Sone
Psychotherapy and Psychological Counselling
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.
Frequently asked questions
How is social anxiety different from shyness?
Shyness is a temperament: you may feel awkward at first, but it does not stop you living your life. Social anxiety is intense fear of being judged, with physical symptoms such as blushing, shaking or a racing heart, and avoidance that clearly limits school, work, friendships or dating. The difference is how much it restricts you.
What are the signs of social anxiety?
Typical signs include dreading presentations, meetings or eating with others days in advance, replaying conversations afterwards searching for mistakes, avoiding phone calls or speaking up, and physical symptoms like sweating or a shaky voice. Many people with social anxiety appear calm on the outside, so others often do not notice.
How does therapy help social anxiety?
Therapy, usually cognitive behavioural therapy, works on the beliefs about being judged, drops the safety behaviours that keep the fear alive, such as rehearsing every sentence, and builds gradual, planned practice in feared situations. Attention is shifted from monitoring yourself to the conversation. Confidence grows from experience rather than from reassurance.
Can social anxiety therapy be done online?
Yes, and for many people it is the easiest way to start, since the first sessions do not require walking into an unfamiliar building. Later, in-person sessions and real-life practice tasks around Beylikdüzü can become part of the work. The format changes as your comfort grows, at a pace you agree on.
How long does social anxiety therapy take?
Most structured programmes run 12–16 weekly sessions, with the practice exercises between sessions doing much of the work. People whose anxiety is limited to specific situations, like presentations, often progress faster; long-standing, broad social anxiety takes longer. Progress is reviewed regularly rather than set as a fixed number.
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