Depression counselling and psychotherapy session in Haslemere, Godalming & Petersfield.

Self-Esteem & Self-Worth Therapy

Low self-esteem is rarely just about confidence.

It is often about how you have learned to see yourself over time.

Many people I work with describe an internal voice that is critical, demanding or never fully satisfied. Even when things are going well externally, there can still be a sense of not being good enough.

This can lead to overthinking, perfectionism, difficulty accepting praise, or constantly comparing yourself to others.

For some, self-worth becomes tied to achievement, approval or how well they meet the needs of others.

In therapy, we explore where these patterns come from and how they continue to shape your experience today.

Often, they developed as ways of adapting — trying to gain acceptance, avoid criticism or create a sense of safety.

While these strategies may have helped at one point, they can become limiting over time.

The work involves gently noticing these patterns, understanding them with compassion, and beginning to develop a different relationship with yourself.

As self-understanding grows, people often find they become less driven by self-criticism and more able to relate to themselves with steadiness and care.

Self-esteem then becomes less about “fixing yourself” and more about changing how you relate to yourself day to day.

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