Self-Esteem
When Your Inner Critic Is Hard to Quiet
Do you consistently lack confidence or notice that you are very hard on yourself?
Low self-esteem can cause pervasive feelings of insecurity and is often underlying other psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, drug and alcohol use, gambling, other addictive behaviours, communication style, and relationship patterns – just to name a few.
Do you often question yourself, worry about what others think, or feel that nothing you do is quite good enough? Living with low self-esteem can be exhausting, especially when you seem confident on the outside but feel very differently within.
Low self-esteem can show up in everyday moments: finding it difficult to say no, comparing yourself with others, dismissing compliments or replaying conversations long after they have ended. You might put everyone else’s needs first or hold yourself to standards you would never expect of someone you care about. Whatever your experience looks like, your concerns deserve understanding and support.
At Moving Forward, we offer a compassionate space where you can talk openly, feel heard and begin to build a kinder relationship with yourself.
You Deserve the Kindness You Give to Others
We can help you explore what may have contributed to your low self-esteem and give you tools and strategies for improving your relationship with yourself, and improving how you experience your life.
Together, we can work towards understanding patterns of self-criticism, recognising your strengths and developing a more balanced sense of self-worth. Your care is tailored to you, with space to explore what matters at a pace that feels manageable.
Therapy for low self-esteem can help you practise responding differently to self-doubt, setting healthy boundaries and expressing your needs with greater confidence. We work with you to develop practical strategies you can use in your relationships, at work and in everyday life. Building self-esteem takes time, and we are here to support you through that process.
You do not need to feel confident before reaching out, or know exactly how to explain what you are experiencing. If low self-esteem is holding you back, the Moving Forward team can help you take the next step.