Self Esteem Counselling in Cheltenham
I work with people struggling with trauma, addiction, self esteem, and patterns that keep repeating despite their best efforts to change.
Change rarely happens through force or shame. Therapy can offer a space to understand yourself more deeply, at a pace that feels safe and manageable. If finances are a concern, we can discuss fees during the consultation.
I work with people struggling with trauma, addiction, self esteem, and patterns that keep repeating despite their best efforts to change.
Change rarely happens through force or shame. Therapy can offer a space to understand yourself more deeply, at a pace that feels safe and manageable. If finances are a concern, we can discuss fees during the consultation.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
Counselling can help with difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified, experienced integrative counsellor/psychotherapist - this means i have a wide range of skills and techniques to draw on so I can offer counselling tailored to you and your needs, including CBT and EMDR.
Counselling can help with difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified, experienced integrative counsellor/psychotherapist - this means i have a wide range of skills and techniques to draw on so I can offer counselling tailored to you and your needs, including CBT and EMDR.
I work in helping my clients to recognise, regulate and notice unconscious processes which may affect their relationships, self-esteem, sense of identity, motivation and low moods.
About me
I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor offering open-ended and short-term (12-week) counselling. I offer sessions online as well as in person from a quiet and confidential space in central Cheltenham.
I work in helping my clients to recognise, regulate and notice unconscious processes which may affect their relationships, self-esteem, sense of identity, motivation and low moods.
About me
I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor offering open-ended and short-term (12-week) counselling. I offer sessions online as well as in person from a quiet and confidential space in central Cheltenham.
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life? Maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life? Maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Are you finding life a struggle? Do you feel stuck, or disconnected from yourself? I invite you to take a breath and listen in. What do you need right now? When was the last time someone really listened to you with calm, warm acceptance, without judgement, and with curiosity and kindness?
I offer a safe, welcoming space where we can explore together the way in which you relate to yourself and others.
As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
Are you finding life a struggle? Do you feel stuck, or disconnected from yourself? I invite you to take a breath and listen in. What do you need right now? When was the last time someone really listened to you with calm, warm acceptance, without judgement, and with curiosity and kindness?
I offer a safe, welcoming space where we can explore together the way in which you relate to yourself and others.
As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
I work with clients on many issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated, questions of identity, and adapting to life changes.
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a counsellor in a local counselling agency and for a counselling service for carers. My therapeutic work is supported by over 20 years' experience working with students with mental health difficulties. Sessions are weekly, or fortnightly, and last 50 minutes.
I work with clients on many issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated, questions of identity, and adapting to life changes.
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a counsellor in a local counselling agency and for a counselling service for carers. My therapeutic work is supported by over 20 years' experience working with students with mental health difficulties. Sessions are weekly, or fortnightly, and last 50 minutes.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what’s next, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m an experienced CBT therapist working with adults and young people (11+), offering a calm, supportive space to help you move forward.
I offer a unique blend of counselling and coaching—practical, engaging, never boring, and focused on real results. Together, we'll figure out how to change what matters most, from anxiety and low mood to ADHD, trauma, or life decisions. You’ll gain insight, tools, and confidence—at your pace, in a way that truly works for you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what’s next, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m an experienced CBT therapist working with adults and young people (11+), offering a calm, supportive space to help you move forward.
I offer a unique blend of counselling and coaching—practical, engaging, never boring, and focused on real results. Together, we'll figure out how to change what matters most, from anxiety and low mood to ADHD, trauma, or life decisions. You’ll gain insight, tools, and confidence—at your pace, in a way that truly works for you.
I'm an experienced counsellor, and work with individuals experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, difficult family relationships, self harm, suicidal thoughts and bereavement.
Hello, and welcome. I provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space, where we can work together to explore, with gentle curiosity, what is going on for you, and how to find your own way forward. It is a space where you can be safe to bring yourself exactly as you are - to explore who you are and how you feel. We will work at your pace, with gentle challenge, with whatever you choose to bring, to help you move towards a sense of understanding, healing and growth.
I'm an experienced counsellor, and work with individuals experiencing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, difficult family relationships, self harm, suicidal thoughts and bereavement.
Hello, and welcome. I provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space, where we can work together to explore, with gentle curiosity, what is going on for you, and how to find your own way forward. It is a space where you can be safe to bring yourself exactly as you are - to explore who you are and how you feel. We will work at your pace, with gentle challenge, with whatever you choose to bring, to help you move towards a sense of understanding, healing and growth.
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00.
No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available.
When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00.
No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available.
When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
My specialties include anxiety, relationship and family issues, neurodivergent awareness (especially ADHD), multicultural experiences, emotional neglect, self-esteem, and life transitions.
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
My specialties include anxiety, relationship and family issues, neurodivergent awareness (especially ADHD), multicultural experiences, emotional neglect, self-esteem, and life transitions.
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
I support those experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, PTSD and low self-esteem.
Hello there, I’m Hannah, a BABCP accredited Psychotherapist with extensive experience working in mental health, including within NHS services. My approach is warm, collaborative and practical, helping you to work through how you are feeling while developing tools to support meaningful and lasting change. I also have experience within children and young people’s mental health and research settings.
I support those experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, PTSD and low self-esteem.
Hello there, I’m Hannah, a BABCP accredited Psychotherapist with extensive experience working in mental health, including within NHS services. My approach is warm, collaborative and practical, helping you to work through how you are feeling while developing tools to support meaningful and lasting change. I also have experience within children and young people’s mental health and research settings.
You may be experiencing difficulties with worry, negative self-talk or confidence. You may have noticed a change in how you’re reacting to things such as checking more or avoiding certain situations. People often describe this as a vicious cycle that’s hard to break.
Whether it’s been going on for a while or something new, we work together to understand what your unhelpful cycles look like and how we can break them by creating healthier habits and patterns of thinking. This helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, leaving you better equipped to manage difficult emotions.
You may be experiencing difficulties with worry, negative self-talk or confidence. You may have noticed a change in how you’re reacting to things such as checking more or avoiding certain situations. People often describe this as a vicious cycle that’s hard to break.
Whether it’s been going on for a while or something new, we work together to understand what your unhelpful cycles look like and how we can break them by creating healthier habits and patterns of thinking. This helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, leaving you better equipped to manage difficult emotions.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
I have over 20 years' experience supporting individuals and couples through change, difficulty and uncertainty.
I offer a calm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships, without judgement or pressure. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal and move towards a life where they can thrive.
As a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to professional and ethical standards, placing care, confidentiality and respect at the heart of every session.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
I have over 20 years' experience supporting individuals and couples through change, difficulty and uncertainty.
I offer a calm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships, without judgement or pressure. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal and move towards a life where they can thrive.
As a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to professional and ethical standards, placing care, confidentiality and respect at the heart of every session.
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I also offer evidence based therapy for low self-esteem, perfectionism, depression and anxiety disorders.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor, having worked for 17 years within evidence based treatments. I have a special interest in ADHD, working in private practice for 3 years. I have completed and continue to access various training related to neurodivergence, I have regular supervision.
I offer lower cost support for students.
I also offer evidence based therapy for low self-esteem, perfectionism, depression and anxiety disorders.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor, having worked for 17 years within evidence based treatments. I have a special interest in ADHD, working in private practice for 3 years. I have completed and continue to access various training related to neurodivergence, I have regular supervision.
I offer lower cost support for students.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Stroud.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Stroud.
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
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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.