Social Media Addiction
When Social Media Becomes Too Much
Social media is designed to keep you hooked. What starts as “just checking” can turn into hours of mindless scrolling, lost sleep, comparison, anxiety and procrastination. You might feel like it’s stealing your time, focus or peace — but stopping feels harder than it should be.
Signs You Might Be Struggling with Social Media Use
You don’t need to delete your accounts to know something’s not right. Common signs include:
- Reaching for your phone first thing in the morning
- Struggling to focus or stay present
- Feeling anxious, low or disconnected after scrolling
- Comparing yourself constantly to others
- Losing time you meant to spend elsewhere
- Feeling unable to stop — even when you want to
How Therapy Can Help
We’ll explore what’s driving the need to scroll — whether it’s boredom, loneliness, anxiety, or habit — and use practical tools like BWRT® to shift your patterns. You’ll learn to recognise triggers, set boundaries that actually work, and reclaim your attention and time.
Why Online Therapy Works for Digital Habits
The irony of using online therapy to work on screen habits isn’t lost — but it works. Online sessions give you immediate support, from wherever you are, to unpack your patterns and build mindful use that fits your life — not runs it.
What You’ll Gain
Less stress, more time, better focus and a greater sense of presence. You'll feel more in control of your habits, more connected to the real world, and more like yourself again — without needing to go completely offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — not unless you want to. The goal isn’t to delete everything, but to change how you use it. We’ll focus on balance, not restriction.
If it’s affecting your mood, focus, relationships or sense of control — it’s worth looking at. You don’t need to be “addicted” for therapy to help.
Not at all. I understand that social media is part of modern life. We’ll work together to make it feel more manageable and less controlling — not cut it out entirely (unless that’s what you want).
Yes — BWRT® works with the part of your brain that drives automatic behaviour. It helps you respond differently to triggers so you don’t feel stuck in the same loop.
That’s really common. We’ll figure out why past efforts haven’t stuck and create new strategies that work with your brain, not against it — so they’re easier to maintain over time.
