Low Self Esteem
What is Low Self Esteem?
Some symptoms of Low Self Esteem
In order to explore your views about yourself, it can be necessary to firstly identify where they come from. This can involve some longer-term work at times, having the confidential space to explore your past experiences and the impact that these had on you. As we begin to identify how we really feel about ourselves and how much, or indeed how little we value ourselves, these ‘belief’s can be gently challenged. What positive experiences have we had, or can we draw on, that might contradict this embedded view that we currently have of ourselves.
- A lack of confidence
- Aspiring to look like or act like others
- Always worrying what others think of us
- Anxiety and depression
- Pessimism
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change
How can counselling help?
Person Centred Counselling allows you to explore all aspects of yourself, both good and bad and to work towards accepting them as part of who you are. This can be done through typical talking therapy or by using some creative practices within sessions to allow you to connect with these ideas you have about yourself. Time can also be given to explore ways in which you can be kind to yourself and to introduce some self-care into your daily or weekly routines.
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