Many people assume self-esteem is simply about confidence.
In reality, it often runs much deeper.
At its core, self-worth is about the relationship you have with yourself.
It influences how you speak to yourself, how you make decisions, how you respond to mistakes and what you believe you deserve from life and relationships.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and successful on the surface. Yet internally they are highly self-critical, constantly questioning themselves or feeling as though they are never quite good enough.
Some find themselves seeking approval from others.
Others become perfectionistic, constantly striving for more while rarely feeling satisfied with what they have achieved.
Many struggle to recognise their own needs and instead focus their attention on everyone else.
Over time, this can become exhausting.
The difficult truth is that self-criticism rarely creates lasting confidence.
More often, it creates anxiety, self-doubt and a persistent sense of falling short.
Therapy provides a space to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going.
Rather than judging these parts of yourself, we begin to approach them with curiosity and understanding.
Together we explore the beliefs, experiences and relationships that may have shaped how you see yourself today.
As self-awareness grows, many people find they become less controlled by their inner critic and more able to respond to themselves with understanding, compassion and honesty.
The goal is not to think you are perfect.
The goal is to develop a steadier, kinder and more realistic relationship with yourself.
Common Difficulties
• Low confidence
• Self-criticism
• Perfectionism
• Imposter syndrome
• People pleasing
• Fear of rejection
• Difficulty setting boundaries
• Shame
• Constant comparison with others
• Difficulty trusting yourself
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