Low Confidence and Self-Esteem

How we feel about ourselves, or our perception of how others feel about us, are significant in how we develop our sense of self-worth. Whether we feel good about ourselves and see ourselves as individuals of value, can have a huge impact on how we function in the world.

Shyness, anxiety, shame, relationship difficulties, finding ourselves repeating negative patterns or self-harming behaviours, addiction, eating disorders, and depression can be some of the experiences that arise from low self-esteem.

We develop belief systems about ourselves, others and the world (for example: “I’m no good, why should I expect anyone to care for me”). It is these belief systems which can stop us in our tracks, and leave us feeling emotionally stuck at a very difficult juncture in our lives.

Counselling, and working in therapy, can help with healing our damaged sense of who we are. It can also allow us the chance to experience a new, different, therapeutic relationship where we are valued and heard. As a result, we can begin to feel differently and gradually change our view of ourselves.