The Social Anxiety Programme
Uncover the roots of your anxiety, learn techniques to control symptoms and gain a new sense of confidence with this 1-2-1 therapy programme.
About the Programme
The Social Anxiety Programme is a 6-week therapy experience that will empower you to adopt a fresh perspective and free yourself from anxious thoughts and feelings. You’ll learn coping skills and master CBT techniques to help you transform your relationships and enjoy life to the full.
Get Started ›- 6 one-to-one sessions with a specially-trained therapist
- A curriculum tailored to your specific needs and preferences
- Regular assessments to keep track of your progress
- Access to a range of useful worksheets and resources
- Flexible payment options
The Programme Outline
Understanding Social Anxiety
Start to understand what’s causing your anxiety and learn how stress affects the body. Your therapist will explore your personal experience of social anxiety, and provide relaxation techniques to reduce your symptoms.
Your Relationship to Your Body
Use CBT exercises to challenge negative thought patterns that are holding you back. Start to adopt important self-care practices like better sleep, hydration and exercise to improve your overall wellbeing.
Building Self-Esteem
Increase your confidence with positive affirmations and self-care activities. Expand on CBT techniques by targeting the problematic beliefs that are holding you back. Learn how to use mindfulness to stay present.
Managing Anxiety
Work on social skills to build confidence around social interactions. Train yourself to be more assertive and gain effective communication skills. Try out graded exposure therapy to get yourself used to new social situations.
Coping With Triggers
Identify and challenge your safety behaviours and avoidance tactics. Develop a self-care plan that includes stress management techniques and coping skills. Build a support system of family and/or friends.
Continuing Self-Care
Acknowledge and celebrate the growth you have achieved, finalise your ongoing self-care plan and address any remaining challenges or questions. Take a final assessment and learn useful resources for continued support.
*Your programme may follow a slightly different curriculum to the one above, as therapists modify their approach based on each client's needs, goals and feedback.
This programme will help you:
Understand Your Anxiety
You can’t truly overcome something until you know how it works. Your therapist will help you to explore what’s causing your social anxiety and why it affects you in the way it does.
Reduce Your Symptoms
Master a range of coping strategies and CBT techniques to calm symptoms and improve your daily life. Learn how to identify triggers and significantly reduce their impact.
Take Back Control
Use the confidence gained from your newfound knowledge and skills to start building and living the life you deserve. Form a long-term plan to ensure progress is maintained.
Payment Options
Pay in full
Pay the full cost when you book your programme.
Pay a deposit
Pay a deposit of £75 to secure your programme.
Pay in instalments
Spread the cost over 3 interest-free instalments.
“This programme is for anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable in a social environment. It will help you understand where your anxiety comes from and teach you valuable tools and techniques that will enable you to finally enjoy your social interactions.”
Is this programme right for you?
If you identify with any of the following statements, then the Social Anxiety Programme can provide effective treatment for you.
You feel very anxious about normal activities, like meeting strangers, starting conversations, or going shopping.
You find it difficult to control your worries about social situations and go out of your way to avoid them.
You worry that you will embarrass yourself, particularly by blushing, sweating or looking incompetent.
You find it hard to complete tasks when other people are watching, as you feel like you are being judged.
You experience physical symptoms of anxiety like nausea, heart palpitations, sweating and panic attacks.
You have low self-esteem and often avoid eye contact with other people and try to keep to yourself.
Your ManageMinds therapy programme is tailored to fit your needs
We understand that everyone’s experience of social anxiety is different. That’s why our programmes are designed to be flexible enough to accommodate every client’s individual requirements, preferences and goals. This ensures that you receive a personalised service that is results-driven and effective.
Benefits of therapy
of people show some benefit from therapy
increase in common mental health problems between 1993 and 2014
people are referred to talking therapies each year
people experience a common mental health issue every week
Meet the Team
Angela Garlick
BACP
Ben Rath
BACP
Heather Kynaston
BACP
Kathryn Taylor
BACP
Philipp Berkovits
BACP
Roseanna Cook
BACP
Happy clients
Think this could be useful for someone else?
If you think a friend, colleague or family member could benefit from one of our programmes, you can purchase it as a gift. It’s a great way to show someone who is struggling that they are cared for and supported. Simply book using your details and then email giftcard@manageminds.co.uk with the relevant information and we will make all of the necessary arrangements.
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FAQs
What is a programme?
A ManageMinds programme combines one-to-one therapy with a range of useful worksheets and resources to effectively target specific mental health conditions. Each programme follows a specially-designed schedule that can be adjusted to meet your individual needs.
The programmes give you the power to overcome mental health struggles by providing you with a detailed understanding of the factors causing your condition, alongside a number of coping mechanisms and stress-reduction techniques to improve your wellbeing. They also include regular assessments to ensure trackable progress is being made.
Do I need to bring anything with me to the sessions?
Before the programme begins, you will receive a welcome pack that includes everything you need to know to prepare. It’s a good idea to establish a private room or space where you can do the therapy component of your programme. You will need a laptop (or similar device) with Zoom installed to complete the sessions.
We also suggest having a pen, notepad, tissues and soft drink on hand.
What if I want to talk about something that isn’t on the programme outline?
The programme outline should be viewed as a guide, rather than a strict curriculum. If you arrive at a session with specific issues you would like to discuss, you are more than welcome to do so. We understand that all of our clients are individuals, so your therapist will adapt the programme to meet your specific needs and wants.
Please note that if your circumstances require the programme to be significantly altered, you may not be able to complete everything listed on the original outline.
What if I need more than 6 sessions?
We believe that the programme of 6 sessions provides enough time and information for you to make significant improvements to your mental health. The programmes are also designed to equip you with coping techniques and self care plans that you can use well beyond your final session.
If, upon completing the programme, you feel that you would benefit from more time with a therapist, our team will be happy to arrange further sessions for you.
Can I do the programme in person rather than online?
No. All ManageMinds services are conducted online. We feel this provides clients with the most comfortable and convenient approach to therapy.
How quickly can I complete the programme?
This is a comprehensive programme that includes a lot of information and resources. To get the most out of it, we recommend that you do not complete more than one session a week. However, if you are eager to schedule sessions more frequently than this, you can discuss it with your therapist.
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