Counselling for Self-Esteem & Confidence

Understanding Low Self-Esteem

 Low self-esteem can develop quietly over time. You might notice a harsh inner critic, difficulty trusting your decisions, or a constant sense that you’re not “enough.” These feelings can affect relationships, work performance, friendships, and your sense of personal identity.

You may find yourself comparing yourself to others, doubting your abilities, or avoiding situations where you worry you’ll be judged. Even small challenges can feel overwhelming when your self-confidence is low.

Counselling for low self-esteem, starts by exploring how these feelings show up in your day-to-day life, where they may have developed, and how they are affecting the way you see yourself. Understanding your experience is the first step towards building real, lasting self-confidence.

Challenges with self-esteem often appear during major life transitions — starting a new job, navigating relationships, dealing with social pressure, or trying to meet high expectations.

You may feel as though you’re constantly “performing,” keeping people happy, or proving your worth. These patterns are common and do not mean anything is wrong with you, they simply signal that you’ve been carrying a lot on your own.

In our counselling sessions, we’ll explore what influences your self-worth, how you speak to yourself, and the roles you take on in personal and professional relationships. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths you already have and begin developing a more confident, compassionate inner voice.

Counselling offers a supportive space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about yourself without judgement. Together, we can:

• Understand where low self-esteem developed and why it feels so powerful
   
• Identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ones
   
• Strengthen your ability to set boundaries and ask for what you need
   
• Build confidence in your abilities, decisions, and identity
   
• Explore perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-criticism in a safe way
   
• Develop a healthier internal dialogue and grow your sense of self-worth
   

My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. Some clients focus on practical confidence-building strategies, while others find it helpful to explore deeper emotional patterns. We’ll work gently at your pace and focus on what feels most meaningful for your mental wellbeing.

You don’t need to be confident or have everything figured out before starting therapy for self-esteem. This space is for you to explore at your own pace.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and can take place online, via telephone, or in person. Together, we’ll set goals that feel achievable, supportive, and rooted in your personal values. We might work on real-life situations, inner dialogue, boundaries, relationships, or any area where you’d like to feel more secure and empowered.

Over time, counselling can help you feel more grounded, more self-assured, and more connected to who you truly are.

If you’re ready to explore counselling for self-esteem and confidence, you’re welcome to get in touch with any questions or to book an initial session.

There’s no pressure to continue if it doesn’t feel right. This is simply a space for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered. Together, we can start rebuilding your self-confidence and strengthening your relationship with yourself.