Self Esteem Counselling in Brighton
Any number of issues could be the reason you're reading this now: anxiety, depression, bereavement. Perhaps you feel stuck, unsure what to do, or don't think you can change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with, 'everything'. Perhaps now is the right time for you to be truly listened to. If this is the case then I can offer you my help.
Any number of issues could be the reason you're reading this now: anxiety, depression, bereavement. Perhaps you feel stuck, unsure what to do, or don't think you can change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with, 'everything'. Perhaps now is the right time for you to be truly listened to. If this is the case then I can offer you my help.
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
You may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps relationships feel difficult, or you find yourself questioning who you are and what you want. Many people I work with want a space where they can talk openly, without fear of judgement, and begin to make sense of their feelings. You might be looking for more balance in your life, or simply the relief of being truly heard and understood.
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
You may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps relationships feel difficult, or you find yourself questioning who you are and what you want. Many people I work with want a space where they can talk openly, without fear of judgement, and begin to make sense of their feelings. You might be looking for more balance in your life, or simply the relief of being truly heard and understood.
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
Do you need specialist help with anxiety, stress, depression or other issues affecting your self-esteem? I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and also an experienced counsellor. I have worked in public, private and third sectors, including as a staff therapist in several NHS services. I have years of experience working with people on a wide range of common problems/issues such as: stress, depression, anxiety, worry, health and illness fears, body image issues, OCD, sleep problems, PTSD, anger and irritability, and ADHD. I offer friendly, non-judgemental support and an unbiased ear in a safe, confidential environment.
Do you need specialist help with anxiety, stress, depression or other issues affecting your self-esteem? I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and also an experienced counsellor. I have worked in public, private and third sectors, including as a staff therapist in several NHS services. I have years of experience working with people on a wide range of common problems/issues such as: stress, depression, anxiety, worry, health and illness fears, body image issues, OCD, sleep problems, PTSD, anger and irritability, and ADHD. I offer friendly, non-judgemental support and an unbiased ear in a safe, confidential environment.
I have over 30 years experience offering psychotherapy in the voluntary sector, social services and NHS. I qualified with The Guild of Psychotherapists in 2008. I work with both individuals and couples. People approach me with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Through ongoing discussions together it becomes possible to find more clarity as to what may be causing unhappiness and to become more aware of how you might make changes in your perspective or in life situation to find a better way forward.
I have over 30 years experience offering psychotherapy in the voluntary sector, social services and NHS. I qualified with The Guild of Psychotherapists in 2008. I work with both individuals and couples. People approach me with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Through ongoing discussions together it becomes possible to find more clarity as to what may be causing unhappiness and to become more aware of how you might make changes in your perspective or in life situation to find a better way forward.
Psychotherapy creates space to explore who you are and what is getting in the way of you fulfilling your potential. Anxiety, low mood, mood swings, ADHD, unwelcome trauma symptoms are all ways that the mind is telling us that we need to pay attention to something that we have not been able to face. We will work together to listen with compassion to your deeper self. For some people, group therapy can alleviate isolation and equip you to find and build new relationships that fit you better. It helps build confidence to seek out and join new groups where you can be more yourself. I call this 'finding your tribe'.
Psychotherapy creates space to explore who you are and what is getting in the way of you fulfilling your potential. Anxiety, low mood, mood swings, ADHD, unwelcome trauma symptoms are all ways that the mind is telling us that we need to pay attention to something that we have not been able to face. We will work together to listen with compassion to your deeper self. For some people, group therapy can alleviate isolation and equip you to find and build new relationships that fit you better. It helps build confidence to seek out and join new groups where you can be more yourself. I call this 'finding your tribe'.
I'm an experienced integrative therapist and work flexibly and dynamically with adults, couples, families and trainee counsellors. Early relationships and life events may have shaken your ability to fully value yourself or others. You might be bereaved, struggling with a relationship, experiencing depression or anxiety. I'm objective and compassionate, offering support to connect with frightening or buried feelings. Letting go of strategies that no longer work for you, without pressure or expectation, can help you to find your own truth and a sense of who you really are.
I'm an experienced integrative therapist and work flexibly and dynamically with adults, couples, families and trainee counsellors. Early relationships and life events may have shaken your ability to fully value yourself or others. You might be bereaved, struggling with a relationship, experiencing depression or anxiety. I'm objective and compassionate, offering support to connect with frightening or buried feelings. Letting go of strategies that no longer work for you, without pressure or expectation, can help you to find your own truth and a sense of who you really are.
I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, bullying, isolation, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and loss to name but a few.
Hello, my name is Kath and I am a person-centred counsellor. I offer an introductory half hour session at no cost so you can get a sense of whether you feel you would like us to work together. I understand that taking that step to call can be hard, I may not always be able to answer the phone but please do leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I can.
I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, bullying, isolation, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and loss to name but a few.
Hello, my name is Kath and I am a person-centred counsellor. I offer an introductory half hour session at no cost so you can get a sense of whether you feel you would like us to work together. I understand that taking that step to call can be hard, I may not always be able to answer the phone but please do leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I can.
At times life can be distressing or leave us feeling less able to cope. Perhaps you feel at odds with yourself; unsure of how to move forward or aware that you don't want to continue feeling as you do now.
At times life can be distressing or leave us feeling less able to cope. Perhaps you feel at odds with yourself; unsure of how to move forward or aware that you don't want to continue feeling as you do now.
I have worked as a therapist with children, teenagers and young adults for over 15 years. I aim to create a gentle, supportive environment where young people feel safe to express, share and reflect on things that are worrying them. Everyone will go through difficult things at some point in their lives and it's normal to find things particularly challenging when you’re growing up.
I have worked as a therapist with children, teenagers and young adults for over 15 years. I aim to create a gentle, supportive environment where young people feel safe to express, share and reflect on things that are worrying them. Everyone will go through difficult things at some point in their lives and it's normal to find things particularly challenging when you’re growing up.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, uncertain about what to do or where to turn. I offer a safe and thoughtful space to look beneath these struggles, uncover the roots of suffering, and foster insight that can lead to meaningful growth and healing.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, uncertain about what to do or where to turn. I offer a safe and thoughtful space to look beneath these struggles, uncover the roots of suffering, and foster insight that can lead to meaningful growth and healing.
Sticky situation? Challenging times? Have you become ‘stuck’? Are you unable to manage difficult emotions, or make progress towards life goals? Coaching can help!
I offer coaching sessions to adults and young people, that are individually personalised and which help with problem-solving skills, supporting the development of a plan to navigate through whatever tricky situation you are encountering and getting you closer to your goals. I do this by delivering coaching conversations which allows me to work in a collaborative way with my clients through providing evidence-based interventions to enable them to make a positive change.
Sticky situation? Challenging times? Have you become ‘stuck’? Are you unable to manage difficult emotions, or make progress towards life goals? Coaching can help!
I offer coaching sessions to adults and young people, that are individually personalised and which help with problem-solving skills, supporting the development of a plan to navigate through whatever tricky situation you are encountering and getting you closer to your goals. I do this by delivering coaching conversations which allows me to work in a collaborative way with my clients through providing evidence-based interventions to enable them to make a positive change.
As a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years NHS experience and additional specialist training in EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Systemic practice and CAT, I am able to use a range of evidence-based approaches which I use flexibly to ensure I best meet your needs and preferred way of working. I work in NHS adult mental health services, specialising in supporting individuals and their families/carers who are navigating complex mental health challenges and life's different stages and challenges, alongside neurodivergence. I can help by offering...
As a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years NHS experience and additional specialist training in EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Systemic practice and CAT, I am able to use a range of evidence-based approaches which I use flexibly to ensure I best meet your needs and preferred way of working. I work in NHS adult mental health services, specialising in supporting individuals and their families/carers who are navigating complex mental health challenges and life's different stages and challenges, alongside neurodivergence. I can help by offering...
Hello and welcome! Taking the first step on your counselling journey can often be the hardest, but you are here so you’ve done it! People often seek out counselling for a specific need, but it may be that you are unsure why you are feeling a certain way. Exploring your thoughts and feelings through talking therapy can help.
Hello and welcome! Taking the first step on your counselling journey can often be the hardest, but you are here so you’ve done it! People often seek out counselling for a specific need, but it may be that you are unsure why you are feeling a certain way. Exploring your thoughts and feelings through talking therapy can help.
For others, you may know what you need support with – anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or concerns surrounding your identity can be overwhelming.
I work in an integrative way. This means that I draw upon a number of different modalities and techniques and incorporate them into the way I work. My main influences are person-centred, Gestalt and existential. All of these complement each other and provide a flexible and responsive approach to my practice that reflects the humanistic philosophy I follow.
For others, you may know what you need support with – anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or concerns surrounding your identity can be overwhelming.
I work in an integrative way. This means that I draw upon a number of different modalities and techniques and incorporate them into the way I work. My main influences are person-centred, Gestalt and existential. All of these complement each other and provide a flexible and responsive approach to my practice that reflects the humanistic philosophy I follow.
There are many reasons for coming to therapy but it’s not always easy to know how to get started. By coming to my profile, you have already taken the first step.
You might be very clear about what brings you to therapy and what you want to achieve from it. Or you may not know exactly how to express what you’re feeling, but you know that talking to someone in a safe space may help.
Perhaps a recent event has left you feeling de-stabilised, or you still feel affected by something that happened long ago. Maybe you would like to find out more about yourself and how you are impacted by your behaviour or of those around you.
There are many reasons for coming to therapy but it’s not always easy to know how to get started. By coming to my profile, you have already taken the first step.
You might be very clear about what brings you to therapy and what you want to achieve from it. Or you may not know exactly how to express what you’re feeling, but you know that talking to someone in a safe space may help.
Perhaps a recent event has left you feeling de-stabilised, or you still feel affected by something that happened long ago. Maybe you would like to find out more about yourself and how you are impacted by your behaviour or of those around you.
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Contact me for a free online assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. I offer face to face counselling in my or online, and I specialise in working with performers, actors, musicials and dancers having previously run the college counselling service .
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Contact me for a free online assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. I offer face to face counselling in my or online, and I specialise in working with performers, actors, musicials and dancers having previously run the college counselling service .
If you are feeling anxious, struggling with low mood or self-esteem, having difficulties at home/work/school, questioning your identity or asking questions that you would appreciate sharing in a non-judgemental space - I can help.
As an experienced dramatherapist, I offer creative ways to support self-expression and understanding and to bring about change. Sessions can help you step back from an issue, feel more grounded, and discover new perspectives. You can express yourself using images, objects, stories, characters, drawings, or writing.
If you are feeling anxious, struggling with low mood or self-esteem, having difficulties at home/work/school, questioning your identity or asking questions that you would appreciate sharing in a non-judgemental space - I can help.
As an experienced dramatherapist, I offer creative ways to support self-expression and understanding and to bring about change. Sessions can help you step back from an issue, feel more grounded, and discover new perspectives. You can express yourself using images, objects, stories, characters, drawings, or writing.
Counselling can help when you know something needs to change, but you can't work out how. I offer a safe counselling relationship in which you can better understand your experiences, the challenges and struggles you face, and work out how you can respond.
I will work to create a relationship with you in which you can feel safe enough to talk about difficult or painful experiences, thoughts and feelings. I will not judge you, no matter what you need to talk about.
My aim is to help you start to connect with and feel differently about yourself. This can lead to greater self-awareness and acceptance. For example, we might explore:
Counselling can help when you know something needs to change, but you can't work out how. I offer a safe counselling relationship in which you can better understand your experiences, the challenges and struggles you face, and work out how you can respond.
I will work to create a relationship with you in which you can feel safe enough to talk about difficult or painful experiences, thoughts and feelings. I will not judge you, no matter what you need to talk about.
My aim is to help you start to connect with and feel differently about yourself. This can lead to greater self-awareness and acceptance. For example, we might explore:
I support adults and adolescents (12+) with challenges including worry, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, identity and self-worth, low mood, and difficulties at school, work, or in relationships.
••• Please note: I am not currently accepting new referrals until April 2026.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
I support adults and adolescents (12+) with challenges including worry, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, identity and self-worth, low mood, and difficulties at school, work, or in relationships.
••• Please note: I am not currently accepting new referrals until April 2026.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
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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.