What we can discuss with you
- Social or performance situations you avoid or find distressing
- Worry before an interaction and replaying it afterwards
- The effect on study, work, friendships or daily tasks
- Goals that respect your preferences and pace
Starting the conversation
Bring an example of a situation you would like to handle differently. You can describe what you fear might happen and what you currently do to cope. Preferring quiet settings or being introverted does not, by itself, mean you need treatment.
Understanding the scope of support
Social anxiety is more than a personality preference. Assessment should also consider communication differences, autism and other sources of distress. Any treatment steps should be agreed with you, rather than forcing you into overwhelming situations.
Read the background guidance: NHS: social anxiety. This source explains the topic; it does not certify IDTC or an individual clinician.
Your first contact for adult care
Muhammad Salman Afzal is IDTC’s owner, director and clinical and child psychologist. Contact him first to discuss the appropriate clinician for your adult appointment.
- BS Applied Psychology — Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) — Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Adult appointments are available in Multan and online by arrangement. Before booking, confirm who will see you, their experience with your concern, the fee and session length.
Arranging an adult appointment
Contact Muhammad Salman Afzal at IDTC and say you are enquiring about social anxiety for an adult. Ask who will provide the appointment, what it involves and the fee before committing. You can meet in Multan or ask about an online appointment appropriate to your needs and location.
The centre is on MPS Road, Block A Model Town, Multan (near Bloomfield Hall School, Street No. 2), open Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. On-site parking and a customer toilet are available; the entrance is not currently wheelchair accessible.
This page describes routine support. If someone is in immediate danger, seek local emergency medical help. Medication and psychiatric assessment require an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.
Service information updated 29 October 2026. Clinical review has not yet been recorded for this page.