Self Esteem Counselling in Crows Nest, NSW
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
Focus areas include anxiety, ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.
I founded Paradigm Psychology to offer therapy and assessment that feel intelligent, grounded, and deeply human. I work with children, teens, and adults to move from overwhelm to calm, combining evidence-based psychology with practical tools that fit real life. My approach is warm, direct, and insight-driven—helping you understand yourself, regulate emotions, and build lasting change. Clients describe sessions as steadying, clarifying, and empowering. This is psychology designed for calm, clarity, and growth.
Focus areas include anxiety, ADHD, Autism, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.
I founded Paradigm Psychology to offer therapy and assessment that feel intelligent, grounded, and deeply human. I work with children, teens, and adults to move from overwhelm to calm, combining evidence-based psychology with practical tools that fit real life. My approach is warm, direct, and insight-driven—helping you understand yourself, regulate emotions, and build lasting change. Clients describe sessions as steadying, clarifying, and empowering. This is psychology designed for calm, clarity, and growth.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey 11 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for the transformative recovery process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 10 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey 11 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for the transformative recovery process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 10 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
I work exclusively with professional, high-achieving woman who seems to have it all, but who often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. You may be navigating the emotional and physical challenges of menopause, feeling trapped by stress or burnout, or struggling with OCD or anxiety that chips away at your confidence and peace of mind. Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life. My client goal are to feel more in control, rekindle a sense of purpose, and nurture meaningful connections.
I work exclusively with professional, high-achieving woman who seems to have it all, but who often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. You may be navigating the emotional and physical challenges of menopause, feeling trapped by stress or burnout, or struggling with OCD or anxiety that chips away at your confidence and peace of mind. Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life. My client goal are to feel more in control, rekindle a sense of purpose, and nurture meaningful connections.
Counselling is a transformative journey that involves discovering new understandings, accepting them, and making bold choices. Life can be tough, and we face challenges, fears, and changes that can significantly impact our lives. We may feel overwhelmed, confused, and unproductive, which can affect our physical and mental health.
Counselling is a transformative journey that involves discovering new understandings, accepting them, and making bold choices. Life can be tough, and we face challenges, fears, and changes that can significantly impact our lives. We may feel overwhelmed, confused, and unproductive, which can affect our physical and mental health.
Hello.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Hello.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected make sense of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and conditioning holding you back, so you can break free from people-pleasing, heal from past hurt, and gain the clarity and confidence to create a life that feels truly authentic and fulfilling.
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected make sense of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and conditioning holding you back, so you can break free from people-pleasing, heal from past hurt, and gain the clarity and confidence to create a life that feels truly authentic and fulfilling.
I work with adults who are seeking to find meaning, direction and self growth in their lives. They may be going through stressful life events, major milestones in their relationships or health, changes of roles, and other life adversities.
I work with adults who are seeking to find meaning, direction and self growth in their lives. They may be going through stressful life events, major milestones in their relationships or health, changes of roles, and other life adversities.
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection?
Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again.
Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure.
Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change.
Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future.
Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues?
Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering?
Do you want to thrive not just survive?
If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection?
Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again.
Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure.
Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change.
Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future.
Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues?
Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering?
Do you want to thrive not just survive?
If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!
“Supporting calm, clarity and connection”.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or stuck—struggling to cope, questioning your worth, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're adjusting to parenthood, recovering from birth, or navigating fertility and identity shifts.
You want calm, clarity, and connection—to feel like you again. You’re ready to break old patterns, feel more confident, and find balance. Deep down, you know you’re capable of change—you just need the right support to help you get there.
“Supporting calm, clarity and connection”.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or stuck—struggling to cope, questioning your worth, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're adjusting to parenthood, recovering from birth, or navigating fertility and identity shifts.
You want calm, clarity, and connection—to feel like you again. You’re ready to break old patterns, feel more confident, and find balance. Deep down, you know you’re capable of change—you just need the right support to help you get there.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions. My clients include women who lost their mothers young, late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD adults, carers, people facing anticipatory grief or end-of-life decisions. I also work with expats navigating identity, distance, and disconnection—often layered over deeper grief.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-ago loss, sudden emotional shutdown, or anticipatory grief, our work will start where you are.
I tailor support to neurodivergent needs—recognising sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, and different ways of processing emotion.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions. My clients include women who lost their mothers young, late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD adults, carers, people facing anticipatory grief or end-of-life decisions. I also work with expats navigating identity, distance, and disconnection—often layered over deeper grief.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-ago loss, sudden emotional shutdown, or anticipatory grief, our work will start where you are.
I tailor support to neurodivergent needs—recognising sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, and different ways of processing emotion.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges?
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies, including somatic, cognitive and experiential techniques, and person-centred counselling. Together, we’ll integrate mind and body, explore unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity for lasting well-being.
Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges?
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies, including somatic, cognitive and experiential techniques, and person-centred counselling. Together, we’ll integrate mind and body, explore unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity for lasting well-being.
Self-worth is how we value ourselves.
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs and connect with others? There is a road to finding value in yourself and an ability to be in healthy relationships when you take the step to put yourself first, increase your awareness and address your concerns. Find Reason Therapy creates a safe space to help you find the whole unique you with worth, values, and needs, guiding you to connect to stuck emotional pain in order to live a life with purpose and meaning.
Self-worth is how we value ourselves.
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs and connect with others? There is a road to finding value in yourself and an ability to be in healthy relationships when you take the step to put yourself first, increase your awareness and address your concerns. Find Reason Therapy creates a safe space to help you find the whole unique you with worth, values, and needs, guiding you to connect to stuck emotional pain in order to live a life with purpose and meaning.
I can understand the overwhelming weight of feeling trapped. It might be navigating the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, surviving domestic violence, or facing family conflict that leaves you questioning your reality. This pain is hard to explain to others, and the fear of being stuck can feel suffocating. It can often make us feel very lonely. However, you don’t have to face this alone. I specialise in helping people explore narcissistic traits, recover from abuse, and reclaiming their lives. Together, we’ll work through rebuilding trust in yourself and others, empowering you to move forward in healing.
I can understand the overwhelming weight of feeling trapped. It might be navigating the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, surviving domestic violence, or facing family conflict that leaves you questioning your reality. This pain is hard to explain to others, and the fear of being stuck can feel suffocating. It can often make us feel very lonely. However, you don’t have to face this alone. I specialise in helping people explore narcissistic traits, recover from abuse, and reclaiming their lives. Together, we’ll work through rebuilding trust in yourself and others, empowering you to move forward in healing.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years of experience providing psychological care to individuals, parents & couples in Sydney's Lower North Shore. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have also undertaken extensive postgraduate psychotherapy training. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) and an eating disorder practitioner.
I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care, working with adults navigating interpersonal challenges, unresolved trauma, stress, and anxiety.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years of experience providing psychological care to individuals, parents & couples in Sydney's Lower North Shore. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have also undertaken extensive postgraduate psychotherapy training. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) and an eating disorder practitioner.
I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care, working with adults navigating interpersonal challenges, unresolved trauma, stress, and anxiety.
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Self Esteem Counsellors
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.