Self Esteem

You might be considering therapy because of a persistent sense that you are not good enough. You’ve had enough with the non-stop self doubt, indecision and intense emotions that come with it. You might be tired of saying “yes” when you actually mean “no”.

Comparing yourself to others at work, your friends or people on social media leaves you feeling unhappy and less than. You feel like you have no control over these emotions. Telling yourself that you’re not that bad gives you some relief, but it doesn’t last long and you find yourself dealing with familiar negative thoughts that won’t go away.

Self-Esteem Can Affect Your Relationships

Perhaps these difficulties affect your relationships. You might find yourself in suffocating relationships where you don’t feel like you have a say. It can be hard to set boundaries out of fear that you are asking for too much and you’ll be accused of being selfish or inconsiderate.You’ve learnt to survive in this uncomfortable situation and tell yourself that “it’s not always that bad”. But deep down you know that things can’t go on like this forever.

Therapy is the first step towards changing this. It is the space where you can voice your concerns and challenging emotions. A good therapist will be able to help you to make sense of where they are coming from, so you can find the strength and certainty to approach relationships in a healthy way.