Guide
Online social anxiety support groups
If face-to-face groups feel like too much, you're not alone. Anonymous text-based peer support gives you a quieter way to be heard — no cameras, no names, no pressure to speak.
Why text-only helps
Social anxiety spikes when you're being watched. Video groups add a layer of performance — worrying about your face, your voice, being on mute. Text-based circles remove that. You can read, breathe, and reply when you're ready. Or just listen.
How Stillness circles work
- Anonymous handles only — no real names, no photos.
- Text-only chat rooms hosted by trained peers.
- Small groups (usually 4–10 people) so no one is lost in the noise.
- Leave any time. No explanations required.
Is this therapy?
No. Stillness is peer support, not clinical treatment. If you'd like professional care, our verified UK practitioners are available for private 1:1 sessions. In a crisis, call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7) or 999 for immediate danger.
Try a circle
We're opening city by city across the UK. Join the waitlist and we'll invite you when Stillness goes live in your area.
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