Self Esteem Counselling in Calne

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Sophie Barford
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
2 Endorsed
Calne SN11
I’m a qualified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) offering a supportive, creative space where music becomes a powerful tool for communication, expression and wellbeing. I support both functional and emotional goals, helping with speech and language, cognition, movement and daily living skills. I also focus on emotional health, offering a safe space to explore feelings, build confidence and regulate the nervous system. Music therapy can reduce anxiety, lift mood and support anyone navigating trauma, stress or major life transitions.
I’m a qualified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) offering a supportive, creative space where music becomes a powerful tool for communication, expression and wellbeing. I support both functional and emotional goals, helping with speech and language, cognition, movement and daily living skills. I also focus on emotional health, offering a safe space to explore feelings, build confidence and regulate the nervous system. Music therapy can reduce anxiety, lift mood and support anyone navigating trauma, stress or major life transitions.
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Louise Blake
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I support individuals facing a wide range of difficulties and who are seeking meaningful and lasting change. Each person I work with brings a unique and deeply personal set of reasons for engaging in therapy, whether it be managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, navigating complex or challenging relationships, coping with significant life transitions, or experiencing a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction that may be difficult to articulate. My approach is integrative, and I offer a kind, welcoming, supportive and encouraging space, where together we can be brave and face the difficult things in your life
I support individuals facing a wide range of difficulties and who are seeking meaningful and lasting change. Each person I work with brings a unique and deeply personal set of reasons for engaging in therapy, whether it be managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, navigating complex or challenging relationships, coping with significant life transitions, or experiencing a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction that may be difficult to articulate. My approach is integrative, and I offer a kind, welcoming, supportive and encouraging space, where together we can be brave and face the difficult things in your life
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Helen Whitworth
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
This can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with feelings of shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem.
Occasionally it helps to review and reflect on life's pathway. It can be hard to do this by ourselves, our friends and family may feel too close to confide in. It can be helpful to explore our feelings and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment, I can provide this in a relaxing, quiet therapeutic space in Devizes. I have 20 years’ counselling experience with a deep interest in working with; bereavement and loss; with military families, veterans and others who experience PTSD; I work in an integrated style with a special interest in Compassion Focused Therapy.
This can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with feelings of shame, self-criticism, and low self-esteem.
Occasionally it helps to review and reflect on life's pathway. It can be hard to do this by ourselves, our friends and family may feel too close to confide in. It can be helpful to explore our feelings and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment, I can provide this in a relaxing, quiet therapeutic space in Devizes. I have 20 years’ counselling experience with a deep interest in working with; bereavement and loss; with military families, veterans and others who experience PTSD; I work in an integrated style with a special interest in Compassion Focused Therapy.
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Katy Plowright
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
We can hold a negative belief system about ourselves which impacts our confidence and forms low self esteem.
I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (FdSc.Couns, Dip.Couns) and a registered practitioner (MBACP) with 20 years of experience, with the last 9 years in Private Practice. I provide an objective, empathic & non judgmental approach, underpinned by a psychological evidence based framework.
We can hold a negative belief system about ourselves which impacts our confidence and forms low self esteem.
I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (FdSc.Couns, Dip.Couns) and a registered practitioner (MBACP) with 20 years of experience, with the last 9 years in Private Practice. I provide an objective, empathic & non judgmental approach, underpinned by a psychological evidence based framework.
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Tiffany Hughes
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Tiffany and I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor working face to face in Chippenham, Wiltshire and online. There isn't always a specific issue that will lead you to make the decision to seek counselling. Maybe you are exhausted but can't get to sleep because you can't stop thoughts racing around your head? Maybe you crave connection but find yourself cancelling plans because it feels like too much to be around people? Maybe you feel unable to trust yourself to make decisions because you are unsure of who you really are? Or maybe something just doesn't feel quite right?
My name is Tiffany and I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor working face to face in Chippenham, Wiltshire and online. There isn't always a specific issue that will lead you to make the decision to seek counselling. Maybe you are exhausted but can't get to sleep because you can't stop thoughts racing around your head? Maybe you crave connection but find yourself cancelling plans because it feels like too much to be around people? Maybe you feel unable to trust yourself to make decisions because you are unsure of who you really are? Or maybe something just doesn't feel quite right?
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Simone Wilmot
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're struggling with anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, low self-esteem or relationships, I'm here to help every step of the way, alongside you.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it. Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers. This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
If you're struggling with anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, low self-esteem or relationships, I'm here to help every step of the way, alongside you.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it. Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers. This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
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Guy Phillipps
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety.
I am here to help you - as a person-centred counsellor, I will help you look at what is going on for you with empathy and non-judgement. Bringing aspects of your experience into awareness with compassion and acceptance creates the space for healing and moving forward in a direction that is positive for you.
Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety.
I am here to help you - as a person-centred counsellor, I will help you look at what is going on for you with empathy and non-judgement. Bringing aspects of your experience into awareness with compassion and acceptance creates the space for healing and moving forward in a direction that is positive for you.
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OpenMind
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
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Cerian Louise Lye-Owens
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might look like you’re coping—but inside, it feels different. You may overthink conversations, feel anxious without knowing why, or find yourself people-pleasing and struggling to say no. Sometimes something small shifts—and suddenly your body is flooded with urgency or emotion that feels hard to control. You might react more strongly than you’d like in relationships, then question yourself afterwards. This may connect to earlier experiences or trauma that still affects you now. And underneath it all, there may be a quieter, persistent question: Am I really good enough?
You might look like you’re coping—but inside, it feels different. You may overthink conversations, feel anxious without knowing why, or find yourself people-pleasing and struggling to say no. Sometimes something small shifts—and suddenly your body is flooded with urgency or emotion that feels hard to control. You might react more strongly than you’d like in relationships, then question yourself afterwards. This may connect to earlier experiences or trauma that still affects you now. And underneath it all, there may be a quieter, persistent question: Am I really good enough?
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Dr Lucinda Stirton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
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Annette Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
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Jo Robinson Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Katie Norsworthy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, providing a non-judgemental, warm space to support individuals across the UK. I offer in-person sessions in Wrington (close to Bristol and Weston-super-Mare), or online sessions for anyone in the UK. I work with a range of difficulties, and help the person in front of me to untangle what's going on, to learn about themselves, and to support someone with whatever difficulties they are facing. I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
Hi! I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, providing a non-judgemental, warm space to support individuals across the UK. I offer in-person sessions in Wrington (close to Bristol and Weston-super-Mare), or online sessions for anyone in the UK. I work with a range of difficulties, and help the person in front of me to untangle what's going on, to learn about themselves, and to support someone with whatever difficulties they are facing. I often work with people who have experienced trauma, and also work with autistic individuals, using a range of adaptations to therapy.
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Trudie Johnston Counselling and Bereavement
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you someone who lies awake at night struggling to make sense of things that are happening in your life? Are these things you are struggling with recent, or have you kept them bottled up, perhaps, for a long time? Is it difficult to express these feelings to friends and family, maybe you are worried about overwhelming other people. If some of this sounds familiar, then contact me. Together we can work on helping you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, enable you to feel better and move forward with your life.
Are you someone who lies awake at night struggling to make sense of things that are happening in your life? Are these things you are struggling with recent, or have you kept them bottled up, perhaps, for a long time? Is it difficult to express these feelings to friends and family, maybe you are worried about overwhelming other people. If some of this sounds familiar, then contact me. Together we can work on helping you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, enable you to feel better and move forward with your life.
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Kelly Paterson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS6
I work with a full range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, loss and infidelity.
Change is hard - but it's easier with help. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I offer a warm, empathic and creative counselling relationship where we can work on the the process of understanding, acceptance and change. Together, we will illuminate your inner world, understand repeating patterns, and find new ways to relate to yourself and others. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Alongside acceptance, compassion and authenticity, I'll bring humour and curiosity to our work.
I work with a full range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, loss and infidelity.
Change is hard - but it's easier with help. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I offer a warm, empathic and creative counselling relationship where we can work on the the process of understanding, acceptance and change. Together, we will illuminate your inner world, understand repeating patterns, and find new ways to relate to yourself and others. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Alongside acceptance, compassion and authenticity, I'll bring humour and curiosity to our work.
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Nicoleta Sandu
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
Online/phone sessions available. Hello and warm welcome. Do you want to UNDERSTAND YOURSELF better and BE UNDERSTOOD? When talking about their difficulties, in a safe and caring space, many people find a WAY FORWARD through their struggles. You deserve to live a life full of passion and joy! Do not let your anxiety, depression, self-limiting beliefs, or your damaging thoughts limit your potential, impede your creativity and freedom of expression, or stop you from becoming what you are meant to be in the world!
Online/phone sessions available. Hello and warm welcome. Do you want to UNDERSTAND YOURSELF better and BE UNDERSTOOD? When talking about their difficulties, in a safe and caring space, many people find a WAY FORWARD through their struggles. You deserve to live a life full of passion and joy! Do not let your anxiety, depression, self-limiting beliefs, or your damaging thoughts limit your potential, impede your creativity and freedom of expression, or stop you from becoming what you are meant to be in the world!
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Jaime Reininho
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem?
MBACP Accredited psychotherapist with 24 years professional experience and a wealth of personal experience. My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people overcome their difficulties and move on to better places.
Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem?
MBACP Accredited psychotherapist with 24 years professional experience and a wealth of personal experience. My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people overcome their difficulties and move on to better places.
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Jeni Russell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have experience of working with traumatic life experiences, anxiety and fear, low mood and depression, grief and loss, difficult feelings about yourself (low self-esteem, lack of confidence, fear of failure, body image issues, feeling out of control), relationship issues with family, partners, friends or colleagues.
I am a qualified counsellor offering help and support to adults and young people (14+). I am calm and caring and I offer full acceptance of whatever issues you may bring to the sessions. I am here to listen and offer you a safe space to explore your feelings, beliefs and behaviours. We will work together to help you reflect upon these and the areas of your life that you are finding difficult. I will support and guide you so that you can make positive change and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. We will always work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
I have experience of working with traumatic life experiences, anxiety and fear, low mood and depression, grief and loss, difficult feelings about yourself (low self-esteem, lack of confidence, fear of failure, body image issues, feeling out of control), relationship issues with family, partners, friends or colleagues.
I am a qualified counsellor offering help and support to adults and young people (14+). I am calm and caring and I offer full acceptance of whatever issues you may bring to the sessions. I am here to listen and offer you a safe space to explore your feelings, beliefs and behaviours. We will work together to help you reflect upon these and the areas of your life that you are finding difficult. I will support and guide you so that you can make positive change and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. We will always work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
01722 548916 View 01722 548916
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Björg S. Hermannsdóttir
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Is anxiety holding you back from engaging fully in your life? Anxiety can impact your relationships, your decision making, and how you express yourself personally and professionally. You may find yourself overthinking the smallest details of your life, scanning for mistakes and kicking yourself for not being able to handle things better. You may be feeling unsure of how to manage situations at home, socially, or at work and the future may feel overwhelming and uncertain. Perhaps you try to cope by staying busy, numbing your feelings, or distracting yourself – or holding onto anything that gives you some sense of control.
Is anxiety holding you back from engaging fully in your life? Anxiety can impact your relationships, your decision making, and how you express yourself personally and professionally. You may find yourself overthinking the smallest details of your life, scanning for mistakes and kicking yourself for not being able to handle things better. You may be feeling unsure of how to manage situations at home, socially, or at work and the future may feel overwhelming and uncertain. Perhaps you try to cope by staying busy, numbing your feelings, or distracting yourself – or holding onto anything that gives you some sense of control.
01275 403058 View 01275 403058
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Anne Marie Cussins
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bath BA1
If you are looking for a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who specialises in women's therapy, I have had many years of experience offering psychotherapy to women of all ages and with all emotional difficulties. I have written on body image and provided organisations with presentations on eating disorders: Eating disorders: how to understand, how to help. For over 30 years I have worked with these problems, emotional trauma and personality disorder. I can also help you with a process that can enable you to move forward with life transitions and how you may be able to negotiate change.
If you are looking for a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who specialises in women's therapy, I have had many years of experience offering psychotherapy to women of all ages and with all emotional difficulties. I have written on body image and provided organisations with presentations on eating disorders: Eating disorders: how to understand, how to help. For over 30 years I have worked with these problems, emotional trauma and personality disorder. I can also help you with a process that can enable you to move forward with life transitions and how you may be able to negotiate change.
07984 229715 View 07984 229715
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.