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Social Anxiety in Madrid — Overcome Social Phobia

Avoiding meetings, trembling before speaking, feeling like everyone is judging you… The anxiety Social anxiety isn't just shyness—it's a real problem that can be solved. At MadridPsicoterapia, we're here to help you.

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Social Phobia

What Is Social Anxiety and Why You Shouldn't Keep Avoiding Life

The disorder of anxiety social, also known as social phobia, goes far beyond shyness. It is a an intense and persistent fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or humiliated in everyday situations: speaking at a work meeting, ordering something at a restaurant, having a conversation with strangers, or simply walking down the street feeling like everyone’s eyes are on you.

If you live in Madrid and feel that the anxiety If social pressures are influencing your decisions (you turn down plans, avoid promotions, and isolate yourself more and more), it's important to know that You're not alone. According to recent epidemiological data, among the 7% and 13% of the population in Spain experience this disorder at some point in their lives. Many of these people take years to seek help because they mistake their suffering for “just being that way” or for a extreme shyness that they believe are impossible to change.

The clinical reality is different: social phobia responds very well to psychological treatment. The fear of public speaking, anticipatory anxiety before social events or the need to mentally “rehearse” every conversation are signs that the anxiety in social situations It's seriously limiting your quality of life, your relationships, and your professional growth. It's not about becoming the most outgoing person in the room, but rather about being able to to choose freely without letting fear make decisions for you.

Test of anxiety social

Validated Scale · Mini-SPIN

Social Anxiety Test

3 questions · immediate results · based on the Mini-SPIN (Connor et al., 2001)

The Mini-SPIN It is an internationally validated screening questionnaire. With just 3 questions, it detects social anxiety disorder with a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 90%. A score of ≥ 6 indicates probable social phobia.
Instructions: Indicate to what extent each statement describes your experience over the past week.
Question 1 of 3
I'm afraid he'll embarrass me in front of other people
Question 2 of 3
I avoid talking to people I don't know because I'm afraid of being embarrassed
Question 3 of 3
I get anxious in situations where I might be embarrassed in front of others
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This test is a screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis. Consult a mental health professional for a comprehensive evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Preguntas frecuentes sobre la ansiedad social

We know that many questions may arise before starting therapy. Here, we answer the most common questions we receive from people who contact our clinic.

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No. Shyness is a personality trait that does not necessarily cause distress or interfere with functioning. Social anxiety (social phobia) is a clinical disorder: the fear of being judged negatively is so intense that it leads to avoidance of social situations, intense anticipatory anxiety, and significant impairment in work, relationships, or daily life. Shyness can be uncomfortable; social phobia is debilitating.
The most common ones include speaking in public or in front of groups, striking up conversations, eating or drinking in front of others, meeting new people, attending meetings or social events, and situations where one might be watched (signing a document in front of someone, writing, performing). The severity varies: some people fear only situations involving public performance, while others fear virtually any social interaction.
For many people, the condition does not improve without treatment, and it may even worsen because avoidance reinforces the fear. “Forcing” oneself to be exposed without a strategy can be counterproductive. Cognitive-behavioral therapy—which combines restructuring negative social beliefs with gradual exposure and social skills training—has proven effectiveness and long-lasting results.
Standard CBT protocols for social phobia last 12–16 sessions. The first changes are usually noticeable by weeks 4–6. Gradual exposure to feared situations is the central component: at MadridPsicoterapia, we design personalized exposure hierarchies and guide the process in a structured way, both during and outside of sessions.

Both work just as well. Choose the one that's most comfortable or practical for you. Some people prefer to leave the house and go to a specific place, while others prefer to log in from their couch. You can also mix and match depending on what works best for you each week or switch things up. 

Of course, for the online session, we ask that you be in a quiet place where no one will disturb you for 50 minutes, have a device with a camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or cell phone), and a reliable Wi-Fi connection. That's all.

We try to make everything easy. The price of an individual psychology session is 55 euros for consultations year-round. No matter where you are.

Once you feel that the professional relationship is working, you can choose the balance bonus and ahorrar un 9% of the cost of the sessions. Appointments can be scheduled individually.

You tell us what brought you here, what’s on your mind, or what you’d like to change. We’ll ask you a few questions to better understand your situation. We’ll address your concerns. And we’ll assess whether therapy can help you and what the process would look like. You’ll leave with a clear idea of what to expect and a framework for moving forward.

Because before you spend any money, we want you to get to know us and be sure that this is what you're looking for. It's an opportunity for both of us: you see if you feel comfortable, and we assess whether we can help you. And then we each make our own decision.

We don't work directly with insurance companies, but we'll provide you with an invoice so you can submit it to your insurance provider if they offer reimbursement. Check with your insurance provider to see if they cover individual therapy sessions with private psychologists in Madrid.

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