Self Esteem Psychologists and Therapists in Pullenvale, QLD
Hi, I’m Donald. A lot of the people who find their way to me aren’t “falling apart” in obvious ways - they’re functioning, capable, often the ones others rely on - but there’s a persistent sense that something isn’t right. Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
My work is relational, attachment-informed, and formulation-driven.
Hi, I’m Donald. A lot of the people who find their way to me aren’t “falling apart” in obvious ways - they’re functioning, capable, often the ones others rely on - but there’s a persistent sense that something isn’t right. Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
My work is relational, attachment-informed, and formulation-driven.
In the Ferns
Psychologist, PsychD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Pullenvale, QLD 4069
I offer a calm space to slow down, reflect and step away from the busy pace of everyday life, a place to reconnect with yourself and with what matters. I work with people, often women, who are navigating life transitions (eg. peri-/menopause, burnout, career changes, parenting shifts, separation), experiencing unhelpful patterns (eg. perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination), or periods of overwhelm, exhaustion or disconnect and seeking greater clarity, meaning and direction. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs and experiences shaping your life, while identifying practical steps towards the change you want to make.
I offer a calm space to slow down, reflect and step away from the busy pace of everyday life, a place to reconnect with yourself and with what matters. I work with people, often women, who are navigating life transitions (eg. peri-/menopause, burnout, career changes, parenting shifts, separation), experiencing unhelpful patterns (eg. perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination), or periods of overwhelm, exhaustion or disconnect and seeking greater clarity, meaning and direction. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs and experiences shaping your life, while identifying practical steps towards the change you want to make.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to navigate life's challenges. Many clients seek support for anxiety, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, burnout, identity exploration, family challenges, or life transitions. Using a neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred approach, I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, build on their strengths, develop practical strategies, and create meaningful change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to navigate life's challenges. Many clients seek support for anxiety, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, burnout, identity exploration, family challenges, or life transitions. Using a neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred approach, I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, build on their strengths, develop practical strategies, and create meaningful change.
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
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You're not the problem. But something in you keeps acting like you are. Amy Doyle offers holistic counselling for anxiety, overthinking and the relationship patterns you can't seem to break.
Amy works with thoughtful, self-aware people who feel like they should be okay - but internally, something still feels hard. They often struggle with overthinking, replaying conversations, and feeling too emotional or reactive in relationships. They understand their patterns, but can’t seem to change them in the moment. Many are tired of trying to get it right and still feeling like they’re getting it wrong, especially in close relationships.
You're not the problem. But something in you keeps acting like you are. Amy Doyle offers holistic counselling for anxiety, overthinking and the relationship patterns you can't seem to break.
Amy works with thoughtful, self-aware people who feel like they should be okay - but internally, something still feels hard. They often struggle with overthinking, replaying conversations, and feeling too emotional or reactive in relationships. They understand their patterns, but can’t seem to change them in the moment. Many are tired of trying to get it right and still feeling like they’re getting it wrong, especially in close relationships.
I collaborate with my clients to achieve goals in developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, enhancing relationships, gaining a deeper understanding, and self-awareness.
I offer tailored evidence-based therapy, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. My compassionate approach helps individuals address their unique needs and goals, fostering personal growth and positive change.
I collaborate with my clients to achieve goals in developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, enhancing relationships, gaining a deeper understanding, and self-awareness.
I offer tailored evidence-based therapy, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. My compassionate approach helps individuals address their unique needs and goals, fostering personal growth and positive change.
Counselling can be a way to gently bring difficult experiences into the light, without judgement, and understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
The difficulties we experience often make more sense when we understand the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped us.
I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and more to develop greater self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and move towards meaningful change. Where helpful I incorporate nervous system awareness and regulation to help people feel more able to manage what life brings with steadiness and choice.
Counselling can be a way to gently bring difficult experiences into the light, without judgement, and understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
The difficulties we experience often make more sense when we understand the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped us.
I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and more to develop greater self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and move towards meaningful change. Where helpful I incorporate nervous system awareness and regulation to help people feel more able to manage what life brings with steadiness and choice.
I believe that every person has great worth and value; each one is born for purpose; within every person is a rich deposit of skills. However, ‘life happens’; situations arise that cloud one’s vision causing one to feel ‘just not worth it’. One doubts oneself and gets bogged down. If that sounds like you, connect with me today and let’s journey together. You are worth it! Samway Consulting (formerly Samway Counselling Services) is an online counselling service that aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to talk, unpack and unload.
I believe that every person has great worth and value; each one is born for purpose; within every person is a rich deposit of skills. However, ‘life happens’; situations arise that cloud one’s vision causing one to feel ‘just not worth it’. One doubts oneself and gets bogged down. If that sounds like you, connect with me today and let’s journey together. You are worth it! Samway Consulting (formerly Samway Counselling Services) is an online counselling service that aims to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to talk, unpack and unload.
Especially clients who are struggling to manage their anxiety and stress, finding it difficult to adjust to life transitions (i.e. starting university, career changes, or relationship breakup), or going through self-esteem and body image issues.
I will work alongside you to tap into your strengths to develop useful life skills and strategies to cope with these issues, which can be extendable to future problems. I am flexible in my approach, as I can provide a warm and safe space for you, yet also solution-focused so you can see changes happening throughout sessions.
Especially clients who are struggling to manage their anxiety and stress, finding it difficult to adjust to life transitions (i.e. starting university, career changes, or relationship breakup), or going through self-esteem and body image issues.
I will work alongside you to tap into your strengths to develop useful life skills and strategies to cope with these issues, which can be extendable to future problems. I am flexible in my approach, as I can provide a warm and safe space for you, yet also solution-focused so you can see changes happening throughout sessions.
I support clients to live more fully by building awareness and opening space for new possibilities, supporting stronger self-esteem, clearer choices, and a steadier relationship with yourself when life feels demanding.
My work blends Gestalt therapy with somatic and CBT and DBT-informed strategies. I support adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, perimenopause, ADHD, and identity shifts to understand patterns, ease stress, and develop practical skills for daily life. Together we explore what no longer serves and build more supportive ways of relating to yourself and others.
I support clients to live more fully by building awareness and opening space for new possibilities, supporting stronger self-esteem, clearer choices, and a steadier relationship with yourself when life feels demanding.
My work blends Gestalt therapy with somatic and CBT and DBT-informed strategies. I support adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, perimenopause, ADHD, and identity shifts to understand patterns, ease stress, and develop practical skills for daily life. Together we explore what no longer serves and build more supportive ways of relating to yourself and others.
I believe we can all feel just a little bit better, but sometimes we need a hand to get there. Whether you're looking to get out of a very dark place or simply looking to add a little extra joy to your life, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and help you reach your goals - each person is unique.
I believe we can all feel just a little bit better, but sometimes we need a hand to get there. Whether you're looking to get out of a very dark place or simply looking to add a little extra joy to your life, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and help you reach your goals - each person is unique.
My areas of interest and experience include working with individuals experiencing low mood/depression, anxiety, difficulties with adjustment/life transitions, trauma-related difficulties, self-esteem issues, difficulties in relationships, and chronic dissatisfaction with their lives.
As a therapist, I am warm, genuine, and curious. I work from a predominantly psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, and adopt a trauma-informed framework in my work. My belief is that change occurs through exploration and developing an in-depth understanding of your symptoms, rather than simply eliminating them.
My areas of interest and experience include working with individuals experiencing low mood/depression, anxiety, difficulties with adjustment/life transitions, trauma-related difficulties, self-esteem issues, difficulties in relationships, and chronic dissatisfaction with their lives.
As a therapist, I am warm, genuine, and curious. I work from a predominantly psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, and adopt a trauma-informed framework in my work. My belief is that change occurs through exploration and developing an in-depth understanding of your symptoms, rather than simply eliminating them.
Many of the men and couples I work with have spent years trying to hold everything together. They may be living with anxiety, burnout, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity and belonging. Some are navigating coming out later in life, open relationships, intimacy concerns, or changing family dynamics. Others simply want a place where they do not have to explain what it means to be a gay or queer man. Together we explore what is keeping them stuck, reduce the impact of shame and self-criticism, and build greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.
Many of the men and couples I work with have spent years trying to hold everything together. They may be living with anxiety, burnout, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity and belonging. Some are navigating coming out later in life, open relationships, intimacy concerns, or changing family dynamics. Others simply want a place where they do not have to explain what it means to be a gay or queer man. Together we explore what is keeping them stuck, reduce the impact of shame and self-criticism, and build greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.
I enjoy helping clients who are experiencing life challenges and are stressed. It is rewarding to journey with clients as they take the initial step acknowledging they need help then be willing to look deeply within themselves as they learn ways to cope. My clients want to lead more satisfying and healthy lives, enjoy happier and more harmonious relationships (at home or work), and fulfil their potential. I help my clients achieve greater inner calm, resilience, health and wellbeing, and personal goals, so they enjoy their life, love and appreciate who they are, get off autopilot default mode, and be a positive force in the world.
I enjoy helping clients who are experiencing life challenges and are stressed. It is rewarding to journey with clients as they take the initial step acknowledging they need help then be willing to look deeply within themselves as they learn ways to cope. My clients want to lead more satisfying and healthy lives, enjoy happier and more harmonious relationships (at home or work), and fulfil their potential. I help my clients achieve greater inner calm, resilience, health and wellbeing, and personal goals, so they enjoy their life, love and appreciate who they are, get off autopilot default mode, and be a positive force in the world.
I also support those needing guidance with relationships, self-esteem, or life transitions, to name a few.
My approach in counselling is very person-centred, meaning that I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. I also tailor my therapy and incorporate various modalities depending on the needs of my clients. These may include CBT, DBT, ACT and narrative therapy.
I also support those needing guidance with relationships, self-esteem, or life transitions, to name a few.
My approach in counselling is very person-centred, meaning that I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever challenges you may be facing. I also tailor my therapy and incorporate various modalities depending on the needs of my clients. These may include CBT, DBT, ACT and narrative therapy.
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
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Self Esteem Therapists
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.