Valuing yourself & building self-worth
Do you struggle with persistent feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy or a lack of confidence? Low self-esteem can impact every area of life from relationships and career progression to personal happiness and mental wellbeing. My counselling services provide an empathetic, professional approach tailored to your unique needs to help you build self-confidence, increase self-worth and develop a healthier self-image.
Understanding low self-esteem
Low self-esteem often develops over time due to negative experiences, criticism, bullying or internalised beliefs about oneself. It can be the result of our childhood, workplace challenges, relationships, life experiences or the impact of the media and social media. Low self-esteem can manifest in various ways, including:
– Constant self-criticism and negative self-talk
– Difficulty accepting compliments
– People-pleasing tendencies
– Comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate
– Fear of failure and avoidance of challenges
– Avoiding social situations due to fear of judgement
– Struggling to set boundaries or assert yourself
– Constantly seeking approval from others
– Feeling unworthy of love, success, or happiness
– Unhappiness with your appearance and body image
These patterns can be deeply ingrained and contribute to anxiety, depression and social isolation. But with the right support, you can challenge these beliefs, develop self-assurance and adopt a more positive outlook on life.
How counselling for low self-esteem can help
My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore the root causes of low self-esteem and develop practical strategies to improve your self-worth. Together, we will focus on helping you:
– Recognise and build on your strengths
– Develop self-compassion and resilience.
– Replace self-criticism with self-acceptance
– Set boundaries and assert yourself confidently
– Take actionable steps to improve your self-belief in daily life
It may feel right now like you will never fulfil your potential or that you are caught in a cycle of thoughts and behaviour that you are unable to change. But, I have seen how, with support and by making small, consistent changes, it is possible to end years of low self-esteem and be able to feel so much better both inside yourself, and outside in the world around you.
Personalised support in Plymouth, Tavistock, and online
I provide counselling for low self-esteem face-to-face in Plymouth and Tavistock, as well as online video or telephone sessions across the UK and internationally. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, offering practical tools, reflection, and guidance to help you build self-esteem and live a more fulfilling life.
Start your journey to greater self-worth
If you would like to improve your confidence and self-esteem, you can get in touch by:
– Completing the contact form on this page
– Sending an email
– Calling or texting my mobile number
We can work together online, by telephone or face-to-face, depending on what works best for you. Begin your journey to building self-worth, increasing confidence, and enjoying a more positive self-image today.
