Our experience is that a significant proportion of people who get in touch with us suffer from shyness and social phobia.

Shyness has its root in fear. When a horse comes to a fence and it can't jump over, it is frightened and shies away. The obstacle is visible, we, on the other hand, take our obstacles with us.

Our programme is designed to remove the fears that exist largely in our minds. It is tailor made for each individual but consists of three stages.

		A number of one-to-one sessions, focusing on our fears, when they have arisen, and how they can be overcome.
		When the time is right, the programme continues with participation in a series of small group meetings with others who have had similar problems of social anxiety that are learning how to cope with situations which previously would have frightened them and they are learning to talk.
		After a suitable period in the small group, the programme continues with social occasions in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere where friendships and other relationships may be made with any or all of the other participants.

By the end of participation in this programme the fears and confusions that lie behind social anxiety will have been resolved so that participators can converse with others and make their way in their social and personal relationships with others.

Fees for one-to-one sessions are negotiated with the therapist on a sliding scale.

Taking Things Further

We offer a free assessment for anyone wanting to take part in any of our activities. See Taking Things Further.