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“Social anxiety is generally an intense and irrational fear of entering into social situations, whether it be school, work, public spaces or shopping centres. Social anxiety can turn these everyday activities into unbearable situations.”
Ivana is dedicated to providing effective and evidence-based Social Anxiety therapy in the Blue Mountains in a warm, safe and welcoming atmosphere.
She provides psychological services for adults (21+) in all life stages. She is a registered Medicare and Worker’s Compensation provider.
Ivana has a specialty interest in trauma, anxiety, depression resistant to change, low self-esteem, problems with relationships, adjustment to difficult life events, eating disorders and pain management.
Anxiety comes in many forms. Social anxiety is generally an intense and irrational fear of entering into social situations, whether it be school, work, public spaces or shopping centres. Social anxiety can turn these everyday activities into unbearable situations.
Everyone should feel comfortable in conducting general tasks or visiting certain places, but, this is not the case for people that live with social anxiety. They may have a fear of embarrassing themselves, being judged or offending someone.
Symptoms accompanying these concerns can include nervousness, trembling, increased heart rate, or tightness in the chest and excessive perspiration.
Avoidance of triggering situations is a common strategy to minimise social anxiety however, this can lead to deeper issues. Identifying and addressing social anxiety can be difficult for those who struggle with it, but it is something that should be done sooner rather than later.
A range of treatment options is available which can be used to manage social anxiety symptoms and get you back to enjoying your life. By working together to understand what triggers negative responses and finding ways to reassure yourself using positive strategies means you are not only addressing the social anxiety but also working towards improving your mental health as a whole.
