Working with Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

Do you feel like you’re never quite good enough? Struggling with self-worth and self-esteem can be exhausting and isolating, often leaving you caught in cycles of harsh self-criticism, comparison, or feelings of inadequacy. These challenges can affect every area of your life, from your relationships to your career, and even your ability to enjoy the present moment.

Common experiences of low self-worth and self-esteem include:

Feeling unworthy of love, success, or happiness.
Criticizing yourself harshly for mistakes or perceived flaws.
Difficulty asserting your needs or setting boundaries.
Constantly seeking approval or validation from others.
Comparing yourself to others and feeling you fall short.

If this resonates, know that you're not alone—and with the right support, it’s possible to develop a healthier, kinder relationship with yourself.

Understanding Low Self-Esteem

We use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help you develop tools for building self-esteem and fostering self-acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Gain insight into the thoughts and beliefs that fuel low self-esteem, challenge unhelpful patterns, and replace them with more balanced, constructive ways of thinking.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT):
Learn how to address self-criticism and feelings of shame by cultivating self-compassion. Activate your "soothing system" to build emotional resilience and reduce harsh self-judgment.
Practical Skills:
You'll be guided through exercises to practice self-compassion, reframe negative self-talk, and focus on your strengths and values.
Sustainable Growth:
Together, we’ll create strategies for long-term confidence and self-acceptance, so your progress continues well beyond therapy.
Therapy for Self-Worth and Self-Esteem

How Can Therapy Help?

Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space to explore the underlying causes of low self-esteem and begin building a more positive sense of self-worth. Together, we will identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs, reduce self-criticism, and develop strategies to help you feel more confident and secure in who you are.

Our Approach

We use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help you develop tools for building self-esteem and fostering self-acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
Gain insight into the thoughts and beliefs that fuel low self-esteem, challenge unhelpful patterns, and replace them with more balanced, constructive ways of thinking.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT):
Learn how to address self-criticism and feelings of shame by cultivating self-compassion. Activate your "soothing system" to build emotional resilience and reduce harsh self-judgment.
Practical Skills:
You'll be guided through exercises to practice self-compassion, reframe negative self-talk, and focus on your strengths and values.
Sustainable Growth:
Together, we’ll create strategies for long-term confidence and self-acceptance, so your progress continues well beyond therapy.

What You Can Expect

In our sessions, you’ll receive:

Validation: A safe space to share your struggles without judgment.
Clarity: Tools to understand and reshape your inner critic.
Practical Tools: Strategies to build self-esteem and practice self-compassion in your daily life.
Empowerment: A personalized plan to help you reconnect with your worth and strengths.

Take the First Step

You don’t have to face the challenges of low self-worth and self-esteem alone. Therapy can help you rediscover your confidence and learn to treat yourself with kindness and compassion.