Low self-esteem

Low self-esteem

Low self-esteem can affect you by causing you to doubt your worth and abilities, often leading to negative self-talk and a lack of confidence. It can manifest in various ways, like shying away from relationships or opportunities, struggling with decision-making, feeling undeserving of success or happiness, difficulty asserting yourself, or a tendency to tolerate unhealthy situations out of fear of rejection or abandonment. As well, you might constantly seek approval from others, fear failure, and find it challenging to set and achieve goals, which can significantly impact your personal and academic or professional life. As a result, you may experience anxiety, depression, and a general sense of dissatisfaction with life. 

Mind-body psychotherapies can help you develop a healthier self-image and build greater emotional resilience. Mindfulness and self-compassion practices foster self-awareness and acceptance, encouraging a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. IFS can help you understand and nurture different parts of yourself, healing self-critical beliefs and fostering a more positive self-image. EMDR helps process and resolve traumatic memories that contribute to negative self-beliefs, while CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.