Counselling for
Low Self-Esteem
With low self-esteem, we don’t value our own opinions, needs, and ideas as much as those of other people. We’re self-critical and focus on our perceived weaknesses and flaws. Low self-esteem impacts every facet of our lives - we can help you shift the way you view yourself.
Healthy self-esteem is learned. Positive reinforcement during the developing years is the strongest marker for positive self-worth later on in life. Although self-esteem can be affected by adult life experiences, it’s largely determined through childhood interactions with people closest to us, whose opinion matters most, such as our parents, siblings, friends, and teachers. There are many causes for low self-esteem, including neglectful, abusive, controlling, or judgmental parenting, bullying by peers, or even mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.
Signs of low self-esteem include:
You are incredibly hard on yourself
You constantly compare yourself to others
You feel like somehow you are not worthy of friendship, love, or acceptance
You feel stupid a lot of the time
You are constantly trying to improve yourself or your appearance
You seek instant gratification to make yourself feel better
Low self-esteem can stand in the way of living the life you want. I will support you to explore the root cause of your self-esteem issues. By encouraging vulnerability, we will help you heal and discover your strength by empowering you shift the way you view yourself.
Book a free consultation to see if counselling for low-self esteem is right for you.