Self Esteem Counselling in Bournemouth

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Gsscounselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
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Chris Mooney
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH1  (Online Only)
Selecting the right therapist can be tough. Scanning the profiles to find someone who might understand what you're faced with and who will listen, while you attempt to say out loud what's been going around in your head for so long. Perhaps you feel stuck; you know you want to change but you're not sure how. If you’re feeling stress, anxiety, overwhelm, depression or just sheer confusion, you’ve done the hardest part of accepting you need help, and I hope that is where I can come in to offer you some much needed support. Through our work together, I’ll offer you a safe space where you can explore what’s really going on for you.
Selecting the right therapist can be tough. Scanning the profiles to find someone who might understand what you're faced with and who will listen, while you attempt to say out loud what's been going around in your head for so long. Perhaps you feel stuck; you know you want to change but you're not sure how. If you’re feeling stress, anxiety, overwhelm, depression or just sheer confusion, you’ve done the hardest part of accepting you need help, and I hope that is where I can come in to offer you some much needed support. Through our work together, I’ll offer you a safe space where you can explore what’s really going on for you.
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Anja Drammeh
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH5
Together we will explore what it means to be you, what makes your heart sing, how to overcome the obstacles, which often present themselves as anxiety, depression, negative thinking, low self esteem to name but a few.
One day you wake up and wonder if this is all there is. You feel as though you have lost your joy and your aliveness. You might experience a sense of loss resulting from redundancy, a broken relationship, divorce or reaching a milestone such as children leaving the nest or you may have lost a loved on. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it but you have a feeling that something is missing in your life. You feel overwhelmed and don't know how to get yourself out of re-occurring cycles of misery.
Together we will explore what it means to be you, what makes your heart sing, how to overcome the obstacles, which often present themselves as anxiety, depression, negative thinking, low self esteem to name but a few.
One day you wake up and wonder if this is all there is. You feel as though you have lost your joy and your aliveness. You might experience a sense of loss resulting from redundancy, a broken relationship, divorce or reaching a milestone such as children leaving the nest or you may have lost a loved on. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it but you have a feeling that something is missing in your life. You feel overwhelmed and don't know how to get yourself out of re-occurring cycles of misery.
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Andrea Karina Johnstone
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH8
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
Is your life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from trauma? I help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you. I provide a confidential,non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way. I am a yoga teacher and meditation facilitator, and qualified life coach which can help you in your healing process.
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Melanie Rivera
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH10
Hi, I'm Melanie Rivera. I work with adults 18+ who may be experiencing challenges such as trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to navigate their circumstances. They often seek a deeper understanding of themselves and their situations. Many want to make meaningful changes in their lives but don't know where to begin and are looking for a therapist to support them while they process, heal and find ways to be more resilient, confident and experience more joy. If you can relate to this you might just be in the right place!
Hi, I'm Melanie Rivera. I work with adults 18+ who may be experiencing challenges such as trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to navigate their circumstances. They often seek a deeper understanding of themselves and their situations. Many want to make meaningful changes in their lives but don't know where to begin and are looking for a therapist to support them while they process, heal and find ways to be more resilient, confident and experience more joy. If you can relate to this you might just be in the right place!
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Rosemarie Philips
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH11
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
RoseMarie Philips, I offer Therapeutic Counselling & Life Coaching in many areas. With 26 years of experience working at Relate for 11.5 years. Providing healing from Coercive Control or Narcissistic Abuse? Sexual Abuse? Menopause, Post Traumatic Stress? Domestic Abuse? I work with teen and adults Asperger's, Autism and ADHD/ Neurodiversity. Help with Anxiety & Depression. Relationship /Family Therapy. Work with teens (having worked with CAMHS (NHS) with behavioural issues. Work is around empowering clients to rebuild life, find your strengths, life values, self-worth, confidence & self-esteem. yourself & improve relationships
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Maryann Byrne
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH9
I am experienced in working with trauma, dissociation, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, sexual violence and domestic abuse, low self esteem, depression, loss and grief.
There are times when many of us feel we could benefit from emotional support and although making that first step to see a counsellor can seem enormous, it is a really positive step as talking in confidence to a professional counsellor can help bring clarity and healing and give you much needed support during a painful or anxious time. Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions and responses and empower you to make changes in your life. It facilitates the freedom to talk openly and confidentially, in a place where you will be really listened to.
I am experienced in working with trauma, dissociation, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, sexual violence and domestic abuse, low self esteem, depression, loss and grief.
There are times when many of us feel we could benefit from emotional support and although making that first step to see a counsellor can seem enormous, it is a really positive step as talking in confidence to a professional counsellor can help bring clarity and healing and give you much needed support during a painful or anxious time. Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions and responses and empower you to make changes in your life. It facilitates the freedom to talk openly and confidentially, in a place where you will be really listened to.
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Mandy Heath
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH9
Are you telling people you are 'fine' even though you know you are not? Maybe you are going through a bereavement, a life transition, a difficult period of your life and need some emotional support? Maybe you have already experienced difficulties in your life and are struggling with the way you feel on the other side of it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or depression?
Are you telling people you are 'fine' even though you know you are not? Maybe you are going through a bereavement, a life transition, a difficult period of your life and need some emotional support? Maybe you have already experienced difficulties in your life and are struggling with the way you feel on the other side of it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or depression?
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Kay Parkinson - Place2Talk Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH10
Life can be messy it rarely turns out exactly as we hope or plan. Perhaps relationship or work-life difficulties are causing you emotional pain and mental suffering. Maybe you have been signed off from work, college or university with anxiety or stress, or you’re simply not able to enjoy the ‘sunshine‘ moments of life. Counselling can help you navigate the difficulties that are causing your emotional & mental suffering & provide support as you work towards building a more fulfilled & contented life. Shame is a common theme associated with low self-esteem, however, working together we can reduce its impact to improve your well-being.
Life can be messy it rarely turns out exactly as we hope or plan. Perhaps relationship or work-life difficulties are causing you emotional pain and mental suffering. Maybe you have been signed off from work, college or university with anxiety or stress, or you’re simply not able to enjoy the ‘sunshine‘ moments of life. Counselling can help you navigate the difficulties that are causing your emotional & mental suffering & provide support as you work towards building a more fulfilled & contented life. Shame is a common theme associated with low self-esteem, however, working together we can reduce its impact to improve your well-being.
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Dr Jessica Matcham
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH7
As a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist I have experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and low mood, trauma and low self-esteem. Everybody experiences psychological distress but sometimes this can get in the way of us living our lives. When this happens, talking therapy can help us to reflect on how we got to where we are and explore ways of moving forward. I can help you to identify goals for therapy, offer emotional support, increase understanding and acceptance of self and provide practical strategies to help you make long lasting, meaningful change in your life.
As a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist I have experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and low mood, trauma and low self-esteem. Everybody experiences psychological distress but sometimes this can get in the way of us living our lives. When this happens, talking therapy can help us to reflect on how we got to where we are and explore ways of moving forward. I can help you to identify goals for therapy, offer emotional support, increase understanding and acceptance of self and provide practical strategies to help you make long lasting, meaningful change in your life.
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Richard Dolan MNCPS | Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH2
Are you depressed, anxious, or troubled by unwanted thoughts or feelings? Do you feel overcome with anxiety, think that your problems are too big to manage, or that nobody hears you? As a fully qualifed and experienced professional therapist, I've helped hundreds of people, over thousands of hours, to change their lives, overcome challenges, resolve traumas, and I can help you too. I offer online, face-to-face, and outdoor walk & talk counselling, with a flexible and affordable pricing structure to help you get what you need in a way that works for you.
Are you depressed, anxious, or troubled by unwanted thoughts or feelings? Do you feel overcome with anxiety, think that your problems are too big to manage, or that nobody hears you? As a fully qualifed and experienced professional therapist, I've helped hundreds of people, over thousands of hours, to change their lives, overcome challenges, resolve traumas, and I can help you too. I offer online, face-to-face, and outdoor walk & talk counselling, with a flexible and affordable pricing structure to help you get what you need in a way that works for you.
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Dr Ros Vesey
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
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Garance Delpech
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH5  (Online Only)
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist is a wise and courageous step to take. It might be a current/ recent crisis or on-going emmotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. This may enable us to make the desired changes to heal or enhance our life. It is a meaningful journey. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma and loss. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression.
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist is a wise and courageous step to take. It might be a current/ recent crisis or on-going emmotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. This may enable us to make the desired changes to heal or enhance our life. It is a meaningful journey. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma and loss. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression.
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Evelyn Lonnen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH6
I have worked with: anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, family and relationship issues, low self esteem, confidence or motivation, stress and anger.
I provide a space where you can talk confidentially and experience warmth and acceptance from someone who wants to see things from your perspective. We will work together to understand what you are going through, making sense of things can give you back control. A stronger sense of self emerges which makes you feel more able to cope and manage what you find difficult. My way of working helps you trust your instincts and gain confidence. You will be able to make decisions which are not influenced by others, giving you more independence. We can find a way to come to terms with things and explore what you would like to be different.
I have worked with: anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, family and relationship issues, low self esteem, confidence or motivation, stress and anger.
I provide a space where you can talk confidentially and experience warmth and acceptance from someone who wants to see things from your perspective. We will work together to understand what you are going through, making sense of things can give you back control. A stronger sense of self emerges which makes you feel more able to cope and manage what you find difficult. My way of working helps you trust your instincts and gain confidence. You will be able to make decisions which are not influenced by others, giving you more independence. We can find a way to come to terms with things and explore what you would like to be different.
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Aleva Counselling - Trauma Informed Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH9
Free 30 minutes initial session. Is your life affected by past trauma, adversity, neglect or abuse? Do you feel stressed, anxious, burnt out or lacking self-esteem, without understanding why? Therapy with me can help you understand your past trauma, how it affects you in the present, and how to discover new ways of living a more balanced, peaceful and fulfilling life. Trauma informed therapy asks “What happened to you?” instead of “What is wrong with you?”. My approach incorporates Attachment- Focused, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Awareness, Compassion- Focused and Creative Therapy. I also offer Rewind Therapy for PTSD.
Free 30 minutes initial session. Is your life affected by past trauma, adversity, neglect or abuse? Do you feel stressed, anxious, burnt out or lacking self-esteem, without understanding why? Therapy with me can help you understand your past trauma, how it affects you in the present, and how to discover new ways of living a more balanced, peaceful and fulfilling life. Trauma informed therapy asks “What happened to you?” instead of “What is wrong with you?”. My approach incorporates Attachment- Focused, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Awareness, Compassion- Focused and Creative Therapy. I also offer Rewind Therapy for PTSD.
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Vicki Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH8
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a qualified and experienced adult and young person’s counsellor. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential space where I aim to raise your self-awareness and facilitate change and improvements in your life. During your therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a qualified and experienced adult and young person’s counsellor. I offer a warm, safe, and confidential space where I aim to raise your self-awareness and facilitate change and improvements in your life. During your therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
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New Horizons Network
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH7
New Horizons Network is a team of counsellors, life coaches and psychotherapists. Being able to explore areas of your life which you may wish to understand, improve on or make changes to can make life better, improve relationships and self esteem. We all deserve the best from life. We believe that coaching, counselling and psychotherapy should be accessible to all. With that in mind we offer these services at varying costs according to the level of experience of our network of practitioners. Contact us for a discussion on how we can help you with your needs and put you in touch with the best person for you.
New Horizons Network is a team of counsellors, life coaches and psychotherapists. Being able to explore areas of your life which you may wish to understand, improve on or make changes to can make life better, improve relationships and self esteem. We all deserve the best from life. We believe that coaching, counselling and psychotherapy should be accessible to all. With that in mind we offer these services at varying costs according to the level of experience of our network of practitioners. Contact us for a discussion on how we can help you with your needs and put you in touch with the best person for you.
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Karen Dibbens Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH20
Waitlist for new clients
Depression and low self esteem.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
Depression and low self esteem.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
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Dr Sophia Chambers
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bournemouth BH1
Waitlist for new clients
I am a friendly and passionate Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, experienced in helping with a range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, stress, trauma/PTSD, depression, and low self-esteem. I draw on principles from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This means I can be flexible and adapt sessions to suit you.
I am a friendly and passionate Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, experienced in helping with a range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, stress, trauma/PTSD, depression, and low self-esteem. I draw on principles from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This means I can be flexible and adapt sessions to suit you.
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Relink Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Bournemouth BH9
More About Dr Wayne Adlem Local Expert On Relationships & Psychosexual Therapy Dr W Adlem, Psy.D h.c is a Psychologist specialising in Relationship & Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset and trading as Relink Therapy. Bound by a Code of Conduct, Wayne works with individuals as well as couples that are having issues which they would like resolved. Whether that be relationship issues and/or psychosexual themes to help them understand and overcome the problems they face by helping them find the root of the issues and devising a strategy to overcome them. Dr Adlem holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance and is a member of
More About Dr Wayne Adlem Local Expert On Relationships & Psychosexual Therapy Dr W Adlem, Psy.D h.c is a Psychologist specialising in Relationship & Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset and trading as Relink Therapy. Bound by a Code of Conduct, Wayne works with individuals as well as couples that are having issues which they would like resolved. Whether that be relationship issues and/or psychosexual themes to help them understand and overcome the problems they face by helping them find the root of the issues and devising a strategy to overcome them. Dr Adlem holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance and is a member of
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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.