Self-Esteem Counselling

Overview

Self-esteem is the foundation of how you perceive and value yourself. When it's low, it can affect your confidence, relationships, and ability to pursue your goals. Our counselling services are designed to help you uncover your inherent worth, challenge the inner critic, and cultivate a more compassionate and empowering relationship with yourself.

Signs to Watch For

• Frequent self-criticism and negative self-talk
• Feeling unworthy or "not good enough"
• Difficulty accepting compliments
• Comparing yourself negatively to others
• Avoiding new challenges for fear of failure
• People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
• Sensitivity to criticism

What to Expect from Counselling

We will explore the origins of your self-esteem issues and identify the core beliefs that hold you back. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, you will learn to recognize your strengths, practice self-compassion, and build a more resilient sense of self. Our sessions are a space to celebrate your uniqueness and build confidence from the inside out.

Typical Session Goals

• Identifying and challenging negative core beliefs.
• Practicing self-compassion and mindfulness.
• Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Recognizing and celebrating personal strengths and achievements.
• Developing assertiveness skills.

Self-Help Tips

• Practice Positive Affirmations: Start your day by saying something kind to yourself.
• Keep a "Success" Journal: Write down three things you did well each day, no matter how small.
• Engage in Activities You Enjoy: Doing things you're good at can boost your confidence.
• Surround Yourself with Positive People: Spend time with those who uplift and support you.

Therapeutic Approaches We May Use

• Schema-Informed Work: Understand how early messages shaped core beliefs about your worth.
• CBT for Self-Esteem: Replace the inner critic with a more accurate, compassionate voice.
• Values & Strengths Exploration: Identify what matters most and where you naturally thrive.
• Boundary and Assertiveness Skills: Build confidence in saying no, asking for needs, and protecting your energy.

How We’ll Measure Progress

• Reduced self-criticism and shame spirals.
• Increased willingness to try new things and tolerate imperfection.
• Clearer boundaries and improved communication.
• Greater sense of pride in who you are and what you bring.

FAQs

Is this different from confidence coaching?

We combine practical skill-building with evidence-based therapy to address the deeper beliefs that fuel low self-esteem—not just surface confidence.

Will we talk about past experiences?

Only if it’s helpful. We’ll connect the dots where needed and stay focused on creating change in the present.