Sophia Spencer Psychotherapist

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Welcome to Social AnxieTEA Time ! You've found a blog space where social anxiety is discussed with both expertise and empathy. As a specialist therapist, I'm passionate about transforming the complex world of social anxiety into clear, actionable insights.​

Here you'll find the latest evidence-based research, either from me or wonderful guest bloggers, discussed, and therapy room wisdom served in digestible, practical portions.​

Whether you're here to deepen your understanding of social anxiety or simply know you're not alone in this journey, you're in the right place

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Virtual Reality Therapy: A Game-Changer for Social Anxiety Treatment

As a CBT therapist specialising in social anxiety, I'm always excited to share new developments that can help my clients overcome their fears! Today, I want to talk about something that's revolutionising how we treat social anxiety - Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) and something I incorporate into my practice. I've seen firsthand how it's opening up new possibilities for anxiety treatment and now the research is confirming this!

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Social Anxiety and Self Esteem: Understanding The Link

Many people wonder about the connection between social anxiety and low self-esteem. While these two challenges can often appear together, they're actually distinct issues that exist independently. Today, let's dive into their relationship and learn how to identify which one you might be dealing with.

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