Low Self-Esteem
How it might feel
You might have a constant sense that you’re not good enough, even if you’re doing everything you can to prove otherwise. There may be a loud inner critic that points out your flaws, compares you to others, or dismisses your achievements. You might feel like you're putting on a front, worrying that if people really knew you, they wouldn’t like what they see.
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It might show up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, overworking, or holding back, and this is not because you’re lazy, but because it feels safer not to try than to fail. You might feel stuck in a loop of trying harder, feeling not enough, and then blaming yourself for struggling.
How we’ll work together
We’ll start by gently exploring where these patterns come from and how they show up in your daily life. Together, we’ll map out the self-critical cycle — how it’s maintained by thoughts, behaviours, and old beliefs that might have formed in childhood or through difficult experiences.
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CBT for low self-esteem includes building a more balanced and compassionate view of yourself, experimenting with new ways of behaving, and gradually stepping out of the patterns that keep you stuck. We’ll work on building self-worth not just by thinking differently, but by doing differently in a way that feels safe and empowering.