Social Anxiety Support Programme

Joan Lee BSc. offers a six session structured course of hypnotherapy combined with counselling & coaching for social anxiety problems in Wolverhampton

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Over 15 years’ experience in hypnotherapy
BSc-qualified therapist
Calm, confidential and non-judgemental support
In-person in Wombourne near Wolverhampton

Confidence, calm and freedom in social situations

This structured 6-session therapeutic programme is designed specifically for people who feel anxious, tense, self-conscious, or overwhelmed in social situations.

Social anxiety can affect how you speak, how you act, how you show up, and even how you feel about yourself. It can lead to overthinking, avoidance, people-pleasing, fear of judgement, and a constant sense of being “watched” or evaluated.

This programme blends applied psychology, nervous system regulation, and hypnotherapy to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself in everyday interactions.

Before You Begin: Initial Consultation (£30 | 60 minutes)

Your journey begins with a full Initial Consultation, giving you the space to explore your social anxiety safely and without judgement.

In this session we will:

Explore how social anxiety shows up for you (situations, triggers, avoidance patterns)
Identify what you fear may happen (judgement, embarrassment, rejection, being “seen”)
Understand the origins of the anxiety (past experiences, bullying, criticism, childhood conditioning)
Establish your starting point using our Social Anxiety Test (on the Tranceform Psychology website)
Set clear goals for the programme and ensure this work is suitable for you

This session sets the foundation for a programme that is fully personalised.

THE 6-SESSION TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME (£480 | 6 x 60-minute sessions)

Session 1: Understanding Your Social Anxiety Pattern

We begin by mapping your unique social anxiety response.

Identifying triggers: social events, conversations, groups, authority figures, dating, public speaking
Exploring physical symptoms (blushing, sweating, shaking, tight throat, nausea, mind going blank)
Understanding the cycle of avoidance and overthinking
Recognising “masking” and safety behaviours
Gentle hypnotherapy to calm the nervous system and create inner safety

Outcome: clarity, understanding, and relief from feeling “broken” or alone in it.

Session 2: The Fear of Judgement & Past Conditioning

Social anxiety is often shaped by earlier experiences.

Exploring the roots of fear: criticism, bullying, rejection, shame, emotional neglect, high expectations
Understanding how the mind learns social threat
Releasing emotional memory and stored stress responses
Hypnotherapy to reduce emotional charge and create a sense of internal safety

Outcome: reduced shame and emotional intensity linked to social experiences.

Session 3: Confidence, Identity & Self-Worth

Social anxiety often impacts identity and self-esteem.

Rebuilding self-worth beyond performance or approval
Strengthening self-trust and inner stability
Reducing people-pleasing and fear-based behaviours
Hypnosis for confidence, calm presence, and inner strength

Outcome: increased confidence and a stronger sense of self.

Session 4: Overthinking, Self-Monitoring & Mental Reset

This session targets the internal “spotlight effect” that fuels social anxiety.

Reducing over-analysis and internal criticism
Working with perfectionism and fear of embarrassment
Learning how to shift attention outward instead of inward
Developing emotional control during real-time interactions
Hypnosis for mental calm, clear thinking, and relaxed communication

Outcome: less mental noise, more natural conversation, and greater emotional ease.

Session 5: Social Confidence Training & Future Rehearsal

We begin integrating change into real-life situations.

Preparing for upcoming social events or difficult interactions
Strengthening boundaries and communication confidence
Building a calmer response to uncertainty and unpredictability
Hypnotherapy for future pacing: calm speaking, relaxed body language, steady confidence

Outcome: increased ability to show up socially without panic or avoidance.

Session 6: Consolidation & Long-Term Freedom

The final session strengthens and stabilises your progress.

Reviewing your growth and the changes you’ve achieved
Releasing remaining fears or stuck patterns
Creating a long-term emotional resilience plan
Building confidence in your ability to handle social situations
Hypnosis to consolidate calm confidence and reinforce your new identity

Outcome: lasting change, emotional steadiness, and the freedom to live more openly.

How Progress is Measured:

Progress is tracked throughout the programme using the Tranceform Social Anxiety Test.

This helps you:

measure emotional improvement clearly and consistently
see progress even when it feels subtle
build motivation and confidence in your transformation

Who This Programme is for:

This programme is ideal if you struggle with:

fear of judgement or embarrassment
difficulty speaking in groups or meeting new people
anxiety around social events, work meetings, or authority figures
overthinking conversations afterwards (“Did I say the wrong thing?”)
blushing, shaking, sweating, or mind going blank socially
avoidance and withdrawal from situations you want to enjoy

Investment

Initial Consultation: £30 (60 minutes)

6-Session Programme: £480 (6 × 60-minute sessions)

Programme Outcome

The goal is not to become someone you’re not.

The goal is to become more of yourself, without fear controlling how you show up.

By the end of the programme, clients typically experience:

calmer body responses in social situations
reduced overthinking and self-criticism
stronger self-esteem and confidence
improved ability to speak, connect, and be seen
a more relaxed and authentic social presence

Final Note

Social anxiety can feel isolating, but it is also highly changeable.

This programme is designed to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident, not by forcing yourself to “just be brave,” but by gently re-training the nervous system and reshaping the beliefs and emotional patterns that keep social fear in place.

Initial Consultations

Joan offers all prospective clients a low cost (£30) initial consultation to discuss your mental health concerns.

During this 50 minute consultation Joan will discuss the various options that are available to you and make a considered recommendation based on your individual personal circumstances.

At Wolverhampton Hypnotherapy we understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship and so place a great emphasis on being able to meet PRIOR to agreeing any kind of help.

Our policy is to help people make a fully balanced & considered decision about undertaking therapy with us, including both the financial, work-load and personal implications.

E-mail joan at:

Joan@WolverhamptonHypnotherapy.co.uk

Joan Lee BSc Psychology with Counselling

About Joan Lee BSc.

Joan has been a practicing Hypnotherapist since 2011 when she was awarded her diploma in evidence-based hypnotherapy from the International Association of Hypno-Analysts (IAH). She also has a BSc Honours degree in counselling and psychology and an Enhanced DBS certificate valid until 2027.