Self Esteem Counselling in Leeds
Some of the key areas of interest that have meant I have sought and continue to attend training within the specific areas of supporting neurodivergent wellbeing, supporting couples through challenging stages of their relationships and supporting individual self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Hi, I’m Despina. I am a qualified therapist with an established private practice, working both directly with clients and alongside globally recognised medical institutions. My experience across a range of clinical settings has shaped a thoughtful, grounded and compassionate approach to therapy.
I maintain a carefully curated caseload to ensure each client receives a high level of care and attention. I work with individuals, couples and families who are curious and open to exploring change, even if they are unsure where to begin. My aim is to help you feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself and your relationship.
Some of the key areas of interest that have meant I have sought and continue to attend training within the specific areas of supporting neurodivergent wellbeing, supporting couples through challenging stages of their relationships and supporting individual self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Hi, I’m Despina. I am a qualified therapist with an established private practice, working both directly with clients and alongside globally recognised medical institutions. My experience across a range of clinical settings has shaped a thoughtful, grounded and compassionate approach to therapy.
I maintain a carefully curated caseload to ensure each client receives a high level of care and attention. I work with individuals, couples and families who are curious and open to exploring change, even if they are unsure where to begin. My aim is to help you feel more confident, supported, and connected to yourself and your relationship.
As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
I have extensive experience in the mental health field having delivered counselling sessions at The Together Women Project, and Leeds Mind where I also provided one to one mental health support in the community. I work with lots of different issues but I have extensive experience supporting people to overcome anxiety and build confidence.
As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
I have extensive experience in the mental health field having delivered counselling sessions at The Together Women Project, and Leeds Mind where I also provided one to one mental health support in the community. I work with lots of different issues but I have extensive experience supporting people to overcome anxiety and build confidence.
You might look as though you are coping well on the outside, yet privately feel overwhelmed, self critical, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you overthink conversations long after they have ended, question whether you are too much or not enough, or find yourself working hard to keep others happy while neglecting your own needs. You may appear capable and successful, yet struggle with anxiety, self doubt, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen or misunderstood.
You might look as though you are coping well on the outside, yet privately feel overwhelmed, self critical, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you overthink conversations long after they have ended, question whether you are too much or not enough, or find yourself working hard to keep others happy while neglecting your own needs. You may appear capable and successful, yet struggle with anxiety, self doubt, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen or misunderstood.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying things that others can’t see. You might feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure why you’re not coping. You may also feel misaligned or uncertain about what comes next. I don’t offer quick fixes or advice, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for counselling or coaching, to explore what’s going on at your pace. For trauma or distressing events, I use gentle approaches like the Rewind Technique, which can help you process difficult memories without having to relive them in detail. Sometimes, having someone who really listens is the first step.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying things that others can’t see. You might feel stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure why you’re not coping. You may also feel misaligned or uncertain about what comes next. I don’t offer quick fixes or advice, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for counselling or coaching, to explore what’s going on at your pace. For trauma or distressing events, I use gentle approaches like the Rewind Technique, which can help you process difficult memories without having to relive them in detail. Sometimes, having someone who really listens is the first step.
The foundation of my approach is humanistic, with the purpose of helping to increase my client's feelings of self-worth, reducing the level of incongruence between their ideal and actual self.
I'm here to help you feel content as you, allowing you to comfortably move forward, while understanding your world view. I will provide you with the space, time and acceptance, using an integrative approach - tailoring the therapy to my client's needs, and not the client to one specific approach. I am fully qualified and experienced in both short-term and long-term face-to-face therapy. I create a good therapeutic relationship with every client, normalising individuality in a comfortable space in the heart of Leeds or Bradford city centre (near station). I work in a completely confidential, non-judgemental, fair and equal manner.
The foundation of my approach is humanistic, with the purpose of helping to increase my client's feelings of self-worth, reducing the level of incongruence between their ideal and actual self.
I'm here to help you feel content as you, allowing you to comfortably move forward, while understanding your world view. I will provide you with the space, time and acceptance, using an integrative approach - tailoring the therapy to my client's needs, and not the client to one specific approach. I am fully qualified and experienced in both short-term and long-term face-to-face therapy. I create a good therapeutic relationship with every client, normalising individuality in a comfortable space in the heart of Leeds or Bradford city centre (near station). I work in a completely confidential, non-judgemental, fair and equal manner.
My clients include adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and long‑standing self‑doubt. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer adapted CBT and trauma informed therapy to help them understand patterns, build confidence and create steadier emotional foundations. My approach is calm, collaborative and grounded in compassion.
My clients include adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and long‑standing self‑doubt. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer adapted CBT and trauma informed therapy to help them understand patterns, build confidence and create steadier emotional foundations. My approach is calm, collaborative and grounded in compassion.
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in both the NHS and private sector. I offer psychological interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties, drawing from a range of therapeutic theories and models, in particular EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and attachment theory. I am an accredited EMDR therapist with further trainings in Attachment-Informed EMDR and EMDR + IFS (Internal Family Systems). The clients I work with often benefit from a range of these models integrated within the therapy.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in both the NHS and private sector. I offer psychological interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties, drawing from a range of therapeutic theories and models, in particular EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and attachment theory. I am an accredited EMDR therapist with further trainings in Attachment-Informed EMDR and EMDR + IFS (Internal Family Systems). The clients I work with often benefit from a range of these models integrated within the therapy.
I help people struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and other problems to find new ways of coping, and to work towards living a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I offer a range of therapeutic approaches which can be tailored to meet your needs. I specialise in using compassion-focused approaches to help people to develop new ways of understanding and working with their problems. I also draw on CBT and ACT. We can think together about what approach to therapy suits you best and use this to explore new ways of coping.
I help people struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and other problems to find new ways of coping, and to work towards living a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I offer a range of therapeutic approaches which can be tailored to meet your needs. I specialise in using compassion-focused approaches to help people to develop new ways of understanding and working with their problems. I also draw on CBT and ACT. We can think together about what approach to therapy suits you best and use this to explore new ways of coping.
I work with clients on any issue at all such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, relationship issues, trauma, eating issues, sleep problems, addiction, anger and low self esteem.
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
I work with clients on any issue at all such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, relationship issues, trauma, eating issues, sleep problems, addiction, anger and low self esteem.
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
I have years of experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, body image, food, stress & relationships.
I work with individuals & couples - including neurodivergent & non-monogamous couples - in person and online. I’m committed to creating an affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ people & welcome clients of all backgrounds, religions, identities & neurotypes. I aim to create a safe, trusting space where your voice is heard & your inner strength uncovered. We can work together to build confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, make positive changes & develop a healthy relationship with yourself & others. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different approaches to work in a way that suits you as an individual, or couple.
I have years of experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, body image, food, stress & relationships.
I work with individuals & couples - including neurodivergent & non-monogamous couples - in person and online. I’m committed to creating an affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ people & welcome clients of all backgrounds, religions, identities & neurotypes. I aim to create a safe, trusting space where your voice is heard & your inner strength uncovered. We can work together to build confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, make positive changes & develop a healthy relationship with yourself & others. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different approaches to work in a way that suits you as an individual, or couple.
Are you experiencing emotional difficulties in your life? You may be finding yourself unhappily repeating unhelpful patterns or behaviours. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others or both.
Are you experiencing emotional difficulties in your life? You may be finding yourself unhappily repeating unhelpful patterns or behaviours. You might feel disconnected from yourself, others or both.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, self esteem building, confidence issues, grief, trauma or many other life stresses, I'm here to help.
As a person centred/integrative counsellor, my counselling sessions are tailored to the client. My first focus is on building a safe trusting relationship which is developed completely at your pace. I find my soft and gentle approach works extremely well with those of a shy/quiet/nervous nature, or those needing gentle support and gentle challenging.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, self esteem building, confidence issues, grief, trauma or many other life stresses, I'm here to help.
As a person centred/integrative counsellor, my counselling sessions are tailored to the client. My first focus is on building a safe trusting relationship which is developed completely at your pace. I find my soft and gentle approach works extremely well with those of a shy/quiet/nervous nature, or those needing gentle support and gentle challenging.
If you, your teenager, or someone close to you is struggling with emotional distress — whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, or just feeling stuck — I’m here to help.
Person-centred counselling is a gentle, non-invasive therapy. I work with a wide range of clients, including those with autism, using an autism-informed approach to ensure the therapy is tailored to your individual needs. I’ll help you explore your thoughts and feelings, so you can understand yourself better and feel more confident.
If you, your teenager, or someone close to you is struggling with emotional distress — whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, or just feeling stuck — I’m here to help.
Person-centred counselling is a gentle, non-invasive therapy. I work with a wide range of clients, including those with autism, using an autism-informed approach to ensure the therapy is tailored to your individual needs. I’ll help you explore your thoughts and feelings, so you can understand yourself better and feel more confident.
I offer a safe, judgment-free space for people to explore whatever difficult experiences they may be going through. With over 10 years of experience as a counsellor, I have learned that counselling works best when the person feels that they can say the unsayable. My professional experience has taught when it works well counselling provides a way for a person to understand themselves and their situation better, and through that equip them to make clearer decisions and embrace change. I can offer sessions in person, online, or via telephone.
I offer a safe, judgment-free space for people to explore whatever difficult experiences they may be going through. With over 10 years of experience as a counsellor, I have learned that counselling works best when the person feels that they can say the unsayable. My professional experience has taught when it works well counselling provides a way for a person to understand themselves and their situation better, and through that equip them to make clearer decisions and embrace change. I can offer sessions in person, online, or via telephone.
Living with a long-term chronic illness can be incredibly isolating and challenging. I know firsthand how much these conditions affect not just your physical health, but also your emotional and psychological well-being.
The fatigue, brain fog, pain, and other debilitating symptoms you experience are real and valid. Yet, as with many chronic illnesses, the emotional toll is often overlooked. There can be sadness or depression from the loss of activities, social connections, or a career that once gave you a sense of purpose. You might be overwhelmed by anxiety about how unpredictable symptoms can be, or worried about the future.
Living with a long-term chronic illness can be incredibly isolating and challenging. I know firsthand how much these conditions affect not just your physical health, but also your emotional and psychological well-being.
The fatigue, brain fog, pain, and other debilitating symptoms you experience are real and valid. Yet, as with many chronic illnesses, the emotional toll is often overlooked. There can be sadness or depression from the loss of activities, social connections, or a career that once gave you a sense of purpose. You might be overwhelmed by anxiety about how unpredictable symptoms can be, or worried about the future.
I have experience of working with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and suicidal thoughts.
Hi, my name is Sally. I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with a BSc (Hons) degree in therapeutic counselling, gained from Leeds Beckett's University. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I incorporate different types of therapies in a person-centered way. Thus, I can offer you support that is especially catered for your needs. I am able to offer an environment that is empathic, cathartic and caring by creating a non-judgmental safe space for you to share how you are feeling.
I have experience of working with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and suicidal thoughts.
Hi, my name is Sally. I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with a BSc (Hons) degree in therapeutic counselling, gained from Leeds Beckett's University. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I incorporate different types of therapies in a person-centered way. Thus, I can offer you support that is especially catered for your needs. I am able to offer an environment that is empathic, cathartic and caring by creating a non-judgmental safe space for you to share how you are feeling.
Are your thoughts, feelings, or past experiences starting to weigh on you? You might be feeling ready for something to shift. Sometimes, the ways we’ve learned to cope can begin to hold us back from living the life we want.
Are your thoughts, feelings, or past experiences starting to weigh on you? You might be feeling ready for something to shift. Sometimes, the ways we’ve learned to cope can begin to hold us back from living the life we want.
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
I work with teenagers (12+) and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional difficulties, and neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist, blending Person-Centred, CBT, ACT and DBT with a strong mental health background. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where we work together as a team, using the best evidence and research to tailor support. My goal is to help you make sense of your emotions, build coping tools, and feel more confident navigating life.
I work with teenagers (12+) and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional difficulties, and neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist, blending Person-Centred, CBT, ACT and DBT with a strong mental health background. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where we work together as a team, using the best evidence and research to tailor support. My goal is to help you make sense of your emotions, build coping tools, and feel more confident navigating life.
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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.