Low self-esteem therapy in Tunbridge Wells
Therapy for a harsh inner critic, perfectionism and a long-standing sense of not being good enough.
Low self-esteem is often less a single problem than a lens that colours everything: relationships, work and how you treat yourself. It usually has roots in earlier experiences, and it makes sense once you understand where it came from.
In therapy we'll explore the beliefs you hold about yourself, where they came from and how they are kept going today. You'll learn to notice the inner critic, question it and respond to yourself with more balance. Compassion focused therapy (CFT) was developed for exactly this kind of shame and self-criticism, and it sits alongside CBT in this work.
The aim isn't to feel brilliant all the time. It's to stop one harsh voice from running your life.
Frequently asked questions
Is low self-esteem a reason to see a psychologist?
Yes. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy, and working on self-esteem often helps with anxiety and low mood too.
Do you see people online?
Yes. Online sessions are available for anyone in the UK, as well as in-person appointments.
Other things I help with
Anxiety
Help with worry, panic, health anxiety and social anxiety that has started to run your days.
Depression
Therapy for low mood, loss of motivation and the feeling that nothing is enjoyable any more.
Trauma and PTSD
Specialist psychological help after frightening or distressing events, at a pace that feels safe.
OCD
Evidence-based help for intrusive thoughts, compulsions and the need to check, clean or repeat.
Stress and burnout
Support when work or life pressure has left you exhausted, irritable and running on empty.