Therapy for Self-esteem & Confidence
Low self-esteem can affect much more than how you feel about yourself. You may doubt your judgement, struggle to assert your needs or say no, compare yourself with others, or feel that you need to prove your worth through achievement or other people's approval. Even when things are going well, it can be difficult to feel that you are good enough.
Over time, these patterns can shape the choices you make, the opportunities you pursue and the relationships you find yourself in. You may hold yourself back because you fear failure or criticism or push yourself relentlessly in an effort to feel more confident or worthwhile.
Understanding how you see yourself
The way we see ourselves develops over time and is often influenced by our early experiences, relationships and the messages we have received from others. Therapy can help you explore where deeply held beliefs about yourself may have come from and how they continue to affect you today.
Rather than simply trying to “think more positively”, the work can involve developing a more realistic and secure sense of self, becoming more able to recognise your own needs and boundaries, and feeling less dependent on reassurance or approval from others.