{"id":10105,"date":"2026-05-09T13:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=10105"},"modified":"2026-05-09T13:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:49:21","slug":"social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/social-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Social Anxiety<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='height:25px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Most people feel nervous in certain social situations \u2014 a job interview, a first date, speaking in front of a group. That kind of nervousness is normal and usually passes. Social anxiety is different. It is a persistent, intense fear of being watched, judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social situations \u2014 and it can make everyday interactions feel exhausting, threatening, or something to be avoided altogether.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety conditions, and one of the most under-recognised. Many people who live with it have spent years assuming they are simply shy, introverted, or not good with people \u2014 not realising that what they are experiencing goes beyond personality and has a name.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Social anxiety can show up in many ways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Fear of judgement or embarrassment<\/strong> \u2013 A pervasive worry about saying the wrong thing, coming across badly, or being negatively evaluated by others<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Avoidance<\/strong> \u2013 Declining invitations, avoiding social gatherings, skipping opportunities at work or school, or finding reasons not to be in situations where you might be noticed or scrutinised<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Performance anxiety<\/strong> \u2013 Intense dread around speaking up in meetings, presenting, making phone calls, eating in public, or any situation where you feel observed<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Physical symptoms<\/strong> \u2013 Blushing, sweating, trembling, a racing heart, dry mouth, or nausea in social situations \u2014 and often an additional layer of anxiety about others noticing these symptoms<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Over-preparation and rumination<\/strong> \u2013 Spending significant time rehearsing conversations before they happen, and replaying interactions afterwards, analysing everything you said or did<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Difficulty with new people<\/strong> \u2013 Finding it hard to initiate conversation, make eye contact, or feel comfortable around people you don&#8217;t know well<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Self-consciousness in everyday situations<\/strong> \u2013 Feeling as though you are being watched or evaluated even in ordinary moments \u2014 walking into a room, ordering food, or asking a question in class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Social anxiety often leads to a painful cycle: the fear of social situations causes avoidance, which reduces opportunities to build confidence, which reinforces the belief that social situations are threatening. Over time, the world can feel like it is getting smaller.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It can also have a significant impact on relationships, career, and quality of life \u2014 not because the person lacks capability or warmth, but because anxiety gets in the way of letting others see it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">At Singapore Counselling Centre, our counsellors work with you to understand the roots of your social anxiety, challenge the beliefs that sustain it, and gradually build confidence in the situations that feel most difficult. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for social anxiety and is one of the approaches our counsellors may draw on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Social anxiety can feel like a fixed part of who you are. It isn&#8217;t. With the right support, it is very possible to live more freely \u2014 and to show up in your own life without fear getting in the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='height:25px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"text-8\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widgettitle\">Appointment Booking<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thank you for choosing the Singapore Counselling Centre (SCC). Please\u00a0refer to the booking form below to book your appointment with us. We look forward to seeing you soon!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please note that different counselling fees apply to our\u00a0<strong>Senior Professional Counsellors<\/strong>. To view our list of counsellors, click <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/practitioners\/\">here<\/a>. 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