Social Anxiety, also known as Social Phobia, is a disorder characterised by an overwhelming fear of social situations, where feelings of intense anxiety dominate during and at the thought of, social interactions.

When you suffer from Social Anxiety, your biggest underlying concern revolves around the fear of being negatively judged by others in social situations, and the potential humiliation that may be caused by others in front of them.

Social phobia can be experienced by people of all ages, with it commonly starting to present during the teenage years. For some people it does get better with age, but for many others it doesn’t get better without the intervention of treatment.

We are currently matching health care rebates. Save up to $550. Talk to us

Book Now - $99 First Session Special
×

Oops! We could not locate your form.

Features of the Social Anxiety

Social anxiety can occur in relation to everyday ordinary situations, such as order coffee or meetings at work, or other situations where there is exposure to scrutiny and judgement from others.

The Anxiety that is triggered by a social interaction for someone who suffers from social anxiety is often out of proportion and irrational to the actual perceived threat.

The fear someone suffers in social anxiety can affect every day functioning and can lead to the avoidance of simple tasks.

If you experience these you may have Social Anxiety

Do you become extremely self-conscious, even when you’re doing some of the most ordinary things? Does the
thought of an upcoming social event leave you feeling sick and worried? Have you thought about or overanalysed
a simple daily interaction after it has occurred? Maybe you avoid certain situations out of worry that you will be judged.
If you answered yes to any of these, then you may be suffering from social anxiety disorder.

While it can sometimes feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, social anxiety is a chronic mental health condition
that can be improved upon.

Social Anxiety Treatment – How We Can Help

If you are suffering from excessive worry and feeling overwhelmed by your anxiety, we can help you. At
Brain Wellness Spa we help our clients to live inspired. 98% of our Anxiety clients achieve a positive and
noticeable difference in the way their brain thinks and behaves at the end of their first session.

We use a propriety technique developed by our founder, Terri Bowman, to help our clients resolve their
emotional pain and suffering. We’ve helped many clients overcome mental challenges such as anxiety,
and we may be able to help you too.

Book Now - $99 First Session Special

What Your 1st Session
Will Be Like:

At our spa we aim to help alleviate your mental and emotional suffering.

  • On your first visit you’ll notice our spa is calm and welcoming so you’ll be able to relax from the moment you step inside the tranquil, safe and private space we have created.
  • Your one-on-one session is held in a private room with a facilitator. It is not required to discuss anything about your past that you don’t want to as this is not necessary for us.
  • The facilitator will explain exactly what our approach is, and how it could work to help remove painful negative emotions, thinking patterns and behaviours, and replace them with new, positive and empowering ones.
  • You will then be ready for your first session where you simply sit back, relax, put on your headphones and listen to relaxing music specially
    designed to calm you.
  • The facilitator will then go through our safe, natural and 100% drug free approach, which may help promote the removal of your anxiety triggers and negative emotional and behavioural patterns.
  • After your 1st session you may notice immediate improvements in your thinking, your emotions and your physical body. And if you decide to continue with the program, your clarity, calmness, optimism and energy for life could continue to increase over the coming sessions.
  • We aim to help customers break free from their sabotaging patterns of behaviour and we could help you too. Book in a session today and start the journey towards happiness and emotional freedom

What Your 1st Session
Will Be Like:

At our spa we aim to help alleviate your mental and emotional suffering.

  • On your first visit you’ll notice our spa is calm and welcoming so you’ll be able to relax from the moment you step inside the tranquil, safe and private space we have created.
  • Your one-on-one session is held in a private room with a facilitator. It is not required to discuss anything about your past that you don’t want to as this is not necessary for us.
  • The facilitator will explain exactly what our approach is, and how it could work to help remove painful negative emotions, thinking patterns and behaviours, and replace them with new, positive and empowering ones.
  • You will then be ready for your first session where you simply sit back, relax, put on your headphones and listen to relaxing music specially
    designed to calm you.
  • The facilitator will then go through our safe, natural and 100% drug free approach, which may help promote the removal of your anxiety triggers and negative emotional and behavioural patterns.
  • After your 1st session you may notice immediate improvements in your thinking, your emotions and your physical body. And if you decide to continue with the program, your clarity, calmness, optimism and energy for life could continue to increase over the coming sessions.
  • We aim to help customers break free from their sabotaging patterns of behaviour and we could help you too. Book in a session today and start the journey towards happiness and emotional freedom

Book Now - $99 First Session Special
×

Oops! We could not locate your form.

Did You Know That We Offer Virtual Visits?

Looking after your mental health is important, and at Brain Wellness Spa, we want to make it easy for you.

We offer Virtual appointments that can be accessed by Phone, FaceTime, WhatsApp and Telehealth.

Book Your Virtual Visit Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How common is social phobia
    Usually starting in childhood or adolescence, social phobia is thought to affect around 11% of the Australia population at some point in their lifetime.
  • What are the signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder
    People who suffer from social anxiety disorder can experience both physical and behavioural symptoms including: Physical Symptoms:
    • Excessive Perspiration
    • Upset stomach or feelings of nausea
    • Dizziness
    • Blushing
    • Increased heart rate
    Behavioural Symptoms:
    • Excessive self-consciousness and anxiety in everyday social situations
    • Intense worry for days, weeks, or even months before an upcoming social situation
    • Avoiding events and/situations where you may be the centre of attention
    • Avoiding speaking to people or doing certain things out of fear of embarrassment
    • Feel fear towards situations where you may be judged.
    • Intense fear and worry over interacting with strangers
    • Analysing your interactions and performance after a social situation
    • Always expecting the worst scenario to occur during a social situation
    • Fear that people may notice you’re nervous or anxious
    Symptoms and signs may vary among those experiencing social anxiety disorder as it can present differently in everyone.
  • What are the causes and risk factors of Social Anxiety Disorder?
    Causes of Social Anxiety Disorder, like many other mental health conditions, are likely to be a combination of both environmental and biological factors.  Some of the possible causes and risk factors include:
    • Brain chemistry, structure, and function
    • Inherited traits, genetics, and family history of mental health illnesses
    • Learned behaviour because of an embarrassing social situation
    • Learned behaviour from parents and their behaviour in social situations
    • Excessive or recent exposure to stressful situations
    • Our development, temperament, and personality traits
    • New work or social demands
    A condition that may draw attention of others-
  • Complications of Social Phobia
    Like many mental health conditions, if left untreated, Social Anxiety Disorder can interfere with everyday life and quality of life. Some of the complications that can arise from untreated social anxiety disorder include:
    • Education and employment opportunities can be affected
    • Relationships can be difficult to form or maintain
    • Low self-esteem
    • Poor social skills
    • Difficulty in asserting yourself
    • Can lead to depression
    • Isolation from friends and family
    • Alcohol and substance abuse
    • Reluctance to leave the house
  • How it can impact you
    Like many mental health conditions, if left untreated, Social Anxiety Disorder can interfere with everyday life and quality of life. Some of the complications that can arise from untreated social anxiety disorder include:
    • Education and employment opportunities can be affected
    • Relationships can be difficult to form or maintain
    • Low self-esteem
    • Poor social skills
    • Difficulty in asserting yourself
    • Can lead to depression
  • Social Anxiety and Coronavirus
    As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, much of Australia was forced into quarantine for long periods.  Situations of extended isolation can have an affect on our mental health, leading to complications for even the most extroverted people amongst us. As we navigate the world post this induced isolation you may notice feelings of fear and worry over the social situations and the return to “normal” life. Feelings of fear and worry over social situations are normal, and whether you have long struggled with social anxiety or your social worries are pandemic related, there are strategies you can use to allow you to feel comfortable with others and not let your social worries morph into social anxiety.