We are the only coaching service that unites people to overcome social anxiety and build lasting confidence

We are The Antidote — the remedy for social anxiety and self-doubt. We are a tried and tested in person and online group coaching support programme designed to help you overcome social anxiety, build lasting confidence, and reconnect with who you really are. We also offer one to one sessions and parenting support.

Our group coaching support programmes are available in Oxford and London. We offer coaching support programmes for both adults and young adults aged 14–17. We try our best to tailor our groups to include people around the same ages, however that cannot be guaranteed. Each programme is extensive, running over 6 weeks with 2 hour weekly sessions, giving participants the time to build confidence and make real progress. We also offer optional WhatsApp social chats outside of sessions.

Our support programme is intentionally designed to be experienced with others — because working on personal challenges together creates connection, accountability, and real transformation. And if you’re dealing with social anxiety, building those connections in a safe, supportive space can be one of the most powerful steps forward.

We highly recommend meeting in person — there’s something powerful about being in the room together — but our online group sessions are just as welcoming and impactful for those of us unable to travel.

Prefer more personal support? We offer tailored one to one coaching sessions online, focused entirely on your journey and goals.

Struggling to support your child or teen through anxiety, confidence, or social struggles? Or you want positive changes for your family? We offer specialist coaching for parents — practical, empathetic guidance built from real experience. 

Because connection matters — especially if you're struggling with social anxiety and trying to build confidence.

Our in person group support programmes are a safe space to share, grow, and learn alongside others. You’ll build confidence by connecting, with people who genuinely understand what you’re going through.

Group coaching is one of the most powerful tools for overcoming social anxiety and building real, lasting confidence. Instead of facing your challenges alone, you’ll be surrounded by people who get it — others on the same journey, working through similar struggles. In our group sessions, you’ll not only practice forming real friendships in a safe, supportive environment — you’ll also experience the incredible boost that comes from helping others grow. As you support others, you naturally strengthen your own confidence, empathy, and communication skills. 

There’s something deeply empowering about realising you’re not alone — and that your voice, your progress, and your presence can genuinely impact someone else’s life for the better. It’s connection with purpose — and it’s a game changer.

Unlike many services where you might simply talk about your problems, The Antidote offers a structured, results-driven and trackable programme. Our approach is extensive — a 6 week course with 2 hour weekly sessions — giving you the time, space, and guidance to make real, lasting changes.

Two coaches, double the insight – both of us bring a wealth of life experience and complementary skills.

Full support programme – not just “a chat” but practical, hands-on strategies to make lasting changes.

Group environment – you’ll learn alongside others, practising confidence and social skills in real time, with the added benefit of making new friendships and connecting in a supportive environment. No other service we can see offers this. 

Better than courses - While there are some one-off courses aimed at tackling social anxiety or boosting confidence, these typically consist of just a single session. In contrast, The Antidote runs a full programme over six weeks, allowing participants to gradually build skills, practice in real-world situations, and receive ongoing support. Spreading the course over time means people can develop confidence steadily, form lasting connections within the group, and embed what they’ve learned into their daily lives

WhatsApp social chat – each group gets it's own optional WhatsApp chat, where participants can ask questions, give feedback, and continue conversations outside sessions. This encourages social interaction in a safe space and helps build ongoing friendships within the group.

Real-world application (in person groups) – we include a day out together on the final day to put your new skills into action.

It’s not just sitting in a circle talking about problems — we focus on practical exercises, real-life situations, and confidence-building activities. And on the last day, we go out as a group so you can put everything into practice in the real world.

Our one-to-one sessions are just as beneficial, because they draw directly on our lived experiences and the tailored advice we can offer. Everything we do in one-to-one aligns with our support programme, so you’re still getting that same structured, results-focused approach.

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone - and there is a way forward:

• Constantly overthinking what you said (or didn't say)
• Avoiding social situations or dreading group settings
• Feeling like you don't fit in or aren't "good enough"
• Struggling to make or maintain friendships
• Nervousness when speaking in front of others
• Fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected
• Low self-esteem and a harsh inner critic
• Difficulty expressing yourself clearly or confidently

These challenges can be exhausting - but with the right support, they can be overcome. Our coaching programmes are here to help you build the skills, mindset, and self-belief to thrive socially and emotionally.

Welcome to The Antidote to Social Anxiety and low Confidence.

Support. Confidence. Connections.