Self Esteem Counselling in Exeter
I am a very experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor based in both central Exeter and Broadclyst. I am accredited by the UKCP and hold an Msc in TA psychotherapy. With many years experience, I provide a confidential, and impartial space where you can talk about difficult thoughts or emotional issues. I specialise in working with my clients to improve their quality of life and relationships. My role in offering both counselling and psychotherapy is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing, develop the skills to know and accept yourself and to make changes that are right for you.
I am a very experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor based in both central Exeter and Broadclyst. I am accredited by the UKCP and hold an Msc in TA psychotherapy. With many years experience, I provide a confidential, and impartial space where you can talk about difficult thoughts or emotional issues. I specialise in working with my clients to improve their quality of life and relationships. My role in offering both counselling and psychotherapy is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing, develop the skills to know and accept yourself and to make changes that are right for you.
My own experience of therapy taught me that real change begins when we feel safe enough to open and trust. I know how hard that can be—especially after heartbreak, loss, or years of self-doubt. I work with clients who want to heal emotional wounds, reconnect with themselves, and build relationships that feel secure and alive. My approach blends counselling, mind–body awareness, and practical tools to help you feel grounded, confident, and more at peace within yourself.
My own experience of therapy taught me that real change begins when we feel safe enough to open and trust. I know how hard that can be—especially after heartbreak, loss, or years of self-doubt. I work with clients who want to heal emotional wounds, reconnect with themselves, and build relationships that feel secure and alive. My approach blends counselling, mind–body awareness, and practical tools to help you feel grounded, confident, and more at peace within yourself.
anxiety, depression, relationships, low self esteem, ADHD, trauma, abuse, bereavement .
My counselling approach can be very effective with a range of issues e.g. depression, anxiety, university student issues, relationships, ADHD ,trauma, bereavement, women's issues ,low confidence and self esteem.
I offer to work with you one to one at my lovely practice room in Exeter or online using Zoom.
anxiety, depression, relationships, low self esteem, ADHD, trauma, abuse, bereavement .
My counselling approach can be very effective with a range of issues e.g. depression, anxiety, university student issues, relationships, ADHD ,trauma, bereavement, women's issues ,low confidence and self esteem.
I offer to work with you one to one at my lovely practice room in Exeter or online using Zoom.
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues.
I can help you to progress towards overcoming such challenges in a collaborative way. I have been employed in wellbeing and mental health services since 2008. I am trained in integrative counselling so I tailor my approach to best suit your needs. I also have a PGDip in mindfulness therapy, so I can bring in practices where they are likely to be beneficial.
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues.
I can help you to progress towards overcoming such challenges in a collaborative way. I have been employed in wellbeing and mental health services since 2008. I am trained in integrative counselling so I tailor my approach to best suit your needs. I also have a PGDip in mindfulness therapy, so I can bring in practices where they are likely to be beneficial.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and healing can be daunting, but with the right support, it becomes a transformative experience.
I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor who provides a safe and nurturing space for individuals to navigate life's complexities. I approach each client with compassion and respect, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and authenticity.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and healing can be daunting, but with the right support, it becomes a transformative experience.
I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor who provides a safe and nurturing space for individuals to navigate life's complexities. I approach each client with compassion and respect, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and authenticity.
Hi Welcome.
As a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS), I am dedicated to supporting clients through their life’s challenges. I offer a holistic approach to help you navigate difficult circumstances and find a way forward. Together, we'll work towards realistic goals that foster healing and growth.
I offer tailored therapy to suit you.
Approaches are Person-centred, CBT, gestalt, and mindfulness. I adapt our sessions to your unique needs. Whether Face-Face, video call phone. We can incorporate creative methods for a holistic healing experience, in a safe & supportive environment.
Hi Welcome.
As a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS), I am dedicated to supporting clients through their life’s challenges. I offer a holistic approach to help you navigate difficult circumstances and find a way forward. Together, we'll work towards realistic goals that foster healing and growth.
I offer tailored therapy to suit you.
Approaches are Person-centred, CBT, gestalt, and mindfulness. I adapt our sessions to your unique needs. Whether Face-Face, video call phone. We can incorporate creative methods for a holistic healing experience, in a safe & supportive environment.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and qualified Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and qualified Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth and healing. I'll support you to not only recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, but also to uncover new strengths and opportunities for personal growth beyond the challenges you've have faced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth and healing. I'll support you to not only recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, but also to uncover new strengths and opportunities for personal growth beyond the challenges you've have faced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I have a specific interest in anxiety and low self-esteem, and I have experience of working with people with a variety of challenges including family / relationship issues, loss, bereavement, trauma, stress, depression, abuse, and relationship break-ups.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a warm and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently explore what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll be alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
I have a specific interest in anxiety and low self-esteem, and I have experience of working with people with a variety of challenges including family / relationship issues, loss, bereavement, trauma, stress, depression, abuse, and relationship break-ups.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a warm and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently explore what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll be alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
Everyone can feel overwhelmed sometimes: it might be the end of a relationship, lack of meaning in our life, daily struggles or those horrible feelings of anxiety that just won’t go away. We might not be feeling happy but we’re not sure why, we might feel life isn’t going the way we want it to whilst everyone else seems to be doing ok. Talking openly and feeling truly heard can be life changing: we can say all those things that keep going round in our heads, the issues that keep coming back time and again, and work towards understanding what’s going on, make changes and find some peace. Isn't that what we all want and deserve?
Everyone can feel overwhelmed sometimes: it might be the end of a relationship, lack of meaning in our life, daily struggles or those horrible feelings of anxiety that just won’t go away. We might not be feeling happy but we’re not sure why, we might feel life isn’t going the way we want it to whilst everyone else seems to be doing ok. Talking openly and feeling truly heard can be life changing: we can say all those things that keep going round in our heads, the issues that keep coming back time and again, and work towards understanding what’s going on, make changes and find some peace. Isn't that what we all want and deserve?
Hello, I'm Rachael. I provide a safe, secure place, where you will be able to talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I know the thought of having counselling can be daunting, but I will help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. All my clients and their issues are extremely important to me, so there is no such thing as a client or an issue being ‘unimportant,’ or a problem being too ‘minor’. The sessions are all about you...
Hello, I'm Rachael. I provide a safe, secure place, where you will be able to talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I know the thought of having counselling can be daunting, but I will help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. All my clients and their issues are extremely important to me, so there is no such thing as a client or an issue being ‘unimportant,’ or a problem being too ‘minor’. The sessions are all about you...
If you are struggling mentally or emotionally with low- self esteem or mood, anxiety, depression or trauma (to name just a few).
I take a holistic approach to therapy, looking at relationships past and present, and how people embody the environment around them. Also, what gives people purpose in life and how they find meaning, exploring their agency, voice and choices to help build a picture of self and help process whatever the person needs to process.
If you are struggling mentally or emotionally with low- self esteem or mood, anxiety, depression or trauma (to name just a few).
I take a holistic approach to therapy, looking at relationships past and present, and how people embody the environment around them. Also, what gives people purpose in life and how they find meaning, exploring their agency, voice and choices to help build a picture of self and help process whatever the person needs to process.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or low self esteem on them.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.
From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.
If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or low self esteem on them.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.
From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.
If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
Maybe you're struggling with worry, low confidence or self esteem and it's impacting your life,leaving you feeling isolated and alone.
I offer a safe,welcoming space were you feel able to explore your thoughts,feelings,behaviours and challenges freely.Together we can make sense of whats happening for you and work towards new ways of navigating difficult situations.I consider myself a soloution focused therapist with experience in CBT and Hypnotherapy.
Maybe you're struggling with worry, low confidence or self esteem and it's impacting your life,leaving you feeling isolated and alone.
I offer a safe,welcoming space were you feel able to explore your thoughts,feelings,behaviours and challenges freely.Together we can make sense of whats happening for you and work towards new ways of navigating difficult situations.I consider myself a soloution focused therapist with experience in CBT and Hypnotherapy.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC). I have been in professional practice for 11 years, and work with 18+ individuals and couples using a variety of different counselling models and methodologies. Although I would broadly describe myself as a 'Person-Centred Therapist', my methods are entirely client-led and not dictated by any personal preference in terms of therapeutic model.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC). I have been in professional practice for 11 years, and work with 18+ individuals and couples using a variety of different counselling models and methodologies. Although I would broadly describe myself as a 'Person-Centred Therapist', my methods are entirely client-led and not dictated by any personal preference in terms of therapeutic model.
I have experience of working with adults of different ages, experiencing a variety of difficulties such as, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and everyday life struggles, to name a few.
I work with a variety of different modalities, tailored to fit each client. I work in a person-centred way, holding the belief that you are the expert in your life, therefore I do not offer advice but I provide a supportive space to facilitate exploration. Working together we can explore your beliefs, values and motivations.
I have experience of working with adults of different ages, experiencing a variety of difficulties such as, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and everyday life struggles, to name a few.
I work with a variety of different modalities, tailored to fit each client. I work in a person-centred way, holding the belief that you are the expert in your life, therefore I do not offer advice but I provide a supportive space to facilitate exploration. Working together we can explore your beliefs, values and motivations.
Whether you're struggling with possible or diagnosed ADHD or ND, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues (romantic, familial or friendly), I want to help.
By helping you to identify what's holding you back, we can work with this to help you move closer to being the person or living the life that you want to live.
I work integratively with a strong base in the person-centred approach incorporating other skills to help explore things you may have overlooked to help understand your journey.
Whether you're struggling with possible or diagnosed ADHD or ND, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues (romantic, familial or friendly), I want to help.
By helping you to identify what's holding you back, we can work with this to help you move closer to being the person or living the life that you want to live.
I work integratively with a strong base in the person-centred approach incorporating other skills to help explore things you may have overlooked to help understand your journey.
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you're struggling with your relationship, self-doubt, emotional burnout, or old patterns that keep showing up. I get it. Therapy with me isn't about quick fixes or endless pep talks. It's about real conversations, finding clarity and helping you step into a life that feels true to you. Together, we'll dig into the stuff that matters, at your pace, without judgement so you can understand yourself and make choices that align with who you truly are. If you're ready to feel seen and start making shifts, I'm here for that journey. Let's do the work that's right for you. Message me to book a session.
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you're struggling with your relationship, self-doubt, emotional burnout, or old patterns that keep showing up. I get it. Therapy with me isn't about quick fixes or endless pep talks. It's about real conversations, finding clarity and helping you step into a life that feels true to you. Together, we'll dig into the stuff that matters, at your pace, without judgement so you can understand yourself and make choices that align with who you truly are. If you're ready to feel seen and start making shifts, I'm here for that journey. Let's do the work that's right for you. Message me to book a session.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible.
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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.