Self Esteem Counselling in Oxford
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
I offer a free full 50-minute initial session. Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to keep everything together — overwhelmed by burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, or the impact of past experiences. You may have spent years pushing yourself to cope, meet expectations, or hide how difficult things really feel. I offer a warm space where we can slow things down, explore what’s been going on for you, and begin building a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I’m an NCPS-accredited counsellor and work integratively, drawing on a range of approaches and tailoring our sessions to what you need.
I offer a free full 50-minute initial session. Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to keep everything together — overwhelmed by burnout, perfectionism, anxiety, or the impact of past experiences. You may have spent years pushing yourself to cope, meet expectations, or hide how difficult things really feel. I offer a warm space where we can slow things down, explore what’s been going on for you, and begin building a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I’m an NCPS-accredited counsellor and work integratively, drawing on a range of approaches and tailoring our sessions to what you need.
Talking therapy is my vocation and professional passion. I am of dual heritage and have a background in languages: Communicating and listening are at the heart of my practice. My training was in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre. This approach draws from the major therapeutic schools of thought. I think about what you feel on many levels and help you to find your own understanding. Whatever you wish to share, I give you time to reflect. I also work relationally. This means that the trusting partnership we develop will allow you to notice how you relate to yourself and others.
Talking therapy is my vocation and professional passion. I am of dual heritage and have a background in languages: Communicating and listening are at the heart of my practice. My training was in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre. This approach draws from the major therapeutic schools of thought. I think about what you feel on many levels and help you to find your own understanding. Whatever you wish to share, I give you time to reflect. I also work relationally. This means that the trusting partnership we develop will allow you to notice how you relate to yourself and others.
I support individuals and couples facing various life challenges, such as anxiety, bereavement (including pets), depression, the effects of trauma, low self-esteem, migration, relationship struggles, sexuality, study, and work stress, in making positive changes that align with their desires.
I studied Humanistic counselling, and I continue to learn as new information and therapeutic approaches emerge constantly. My work is always aligned with the clients’ needs, and we check its effectiveness in regular reviews.
I support individuals and couples facing various life challenges, such as anxiety, bereavement (including pets), depression, the effects of trauma, low self-esteem, migration, relationship struggles, sexuality, study, and work stress, in making positive changes that align with their desires.
I studied Humanistic counselling, and I continue to learn as new information and therapeutic approaches emerge constantly. My work is always aligned with the clients’ needs, and we check its effectiveness in regular reviews.
I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning
Benefits of talking to me include: * Improved self-compassion. * Gaining more choice, empowerment, meaning and success in your life. * Better relationships. * New ways of coping with difficult emotions/situations. * Understanding and moving on from the past. * Relieving symptoms of trauma, stress and anxiety. * Changing self-destructive patterns * Enjoying life more.
I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning
Benefits of talking to me include: * Improved self-compassion. * Gaining more choice, empowerment, meaning and success in your life. * Better relationships. * New ways of coping with difficult emotions/situations. * Understanding and moving on from the past. * Relieving symptoms of trauma, stress and anxiety. * Changing self-destructive patterns * Enjoying life more.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or just want to understand yourself better, therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to make sense of your experiences, build confidence and explore how to change things in your life that feel like they are holding you back. It’s not about being judged or “fixed.” It's a collaborative process where we'll work together to better understand your relationship with yourself and others, identify and break unhelpful patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance, and build meaningful, sustainable strategies to help you feel more fulfilled and in control.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or just want to understand yourself better, therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to make sense of your experiences, build confidence and explore how to change things in your life that feel like they are holding you back. It’s not about being judged or “fixed.” It's a collaborative process where we'll work together to better understand your relationship with yourself and others, identify and break unhelpful patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance, and build meaningful, sustainable strategies to help you feel more fulfilled and in control.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
Deciding to start therapy can be a big decision. There are so many types of therapy out there. My view is that we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives but we sometimes get stuck along the way. My task is to work alongside you, creating a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment for us to figure out what isn’t working for you and support you to find more creative ways to face what life throws your way. You might have a specific goal we work towards or you might not know exactly what you need but feel you need someone to speak to. That's fine.
Deciding to start therapy can be a big decision. There are so many types of therapy out there. My view is that we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives but we sometimes get stuck along the way. My task is to work alongside you, creating a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment for us to figure out what isn’t working for you and support you to find more creative ways to face what life throws your way. You might have a specific goal we work towards or you might not know exactly what you need but feel you need someone to speak to. That's fine.
Perhaps you're navigating a life transition, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, or finding that past experiences continue to affect your present-day life.
As a trainee Core Process Psychotherapist, I offer reduced-rate sessions in Oxford, North Oxfordshire and online. Core Process combines contemporary psychotherapy with mindfulness and awareness practices. It is based on the understanding that beneath the strategies we develop to protect ourselves lies an innate capacity for clarity, balance and well-being.
Perhaps you're navigating a life transition, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, or finding that past experiences continue to affect your present-day life.
As a trainee Core Process Psychotherapist, I offer reduced-rate sessions in Oxford, North Oxfordshire and online. Core Process combines contemporary psychotherapy with mindfulness and awareness practices. It is based on the understanding that beneath the strategies we develop to protect ourselves lies an innate capacity for clarity, balance and well-being.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
There may be anxiety, depression or low self-esteem as a result.
At YouFusion Therapy, I combine deep hypnotherapy expertise with many years' psychotherapy training in a confidential, empathetic relationship that’s focused on where you are now, and where you want to go. The result? A powerful, integrated healing approach that’s fully tailored to you.
There may be anxiety, depression or low self-esteem as a result.
At YouFusion Therapy, I combine deep hypnotherapy expertise with many years' psychotherapy training in a confidential, empathetic relationship that’s focused on where you are now, and where you want to go. The result? A powerful, integrated healing approach that’s fully tailored to you.
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
In my Central Oxford practice I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Currently most of my work is with clients interested in changing their lives to align with their sense of who they are, rather than be guided by expectations and pleasing others. I also work with people who have experienced trauma, including with a PTSD diagnosis, helping them to process the trauma and reduce unwanted symptoms. I help couples to reset their relationships to a healthier state, to hear and understand each other and to make joint decisions about the future of their relationship and their family system.
Hello and welcome to my profile.
You maybe considering therapy for current or past experiences, to change old patterns, due significant life event or know that life just doesn't feel right. These challenges in life can lead to feeling isolated and alone. In therapy, you are not alone, I shall be with you in your journey to wellbeing. I work with people with many different issues including, ruminating, anxiety, climate/eco fears, depression, dyslexia, relationship conflict, body issues, after a trauma event
As an integrative therapist I can use different therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to suit your individual needs.
Hello and welcome to my profile.
You maybe considering therapy for current or past experiences, to change old patterns, due significant life event or know that life just doesn't feel right. These challenges in life can lead to feeling isolated and alone. In therapy, you are not alone, I shall be with you in your journey to wellbeing. I work with people with many different issues including, ruminating, anxiety, climate/eco fears, depression, dyslexia, relationship conflict, body issues, after a trauma event
As an integrative therapist I can use different therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to suit your individual needs.
I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
I offer short or longer term help. I work both online and as a walk and talk counsellor on Port Meadow in Oxford. I welcome clients from different cultures and backgrounds and I also work as a counsellor for a local refugee charity. I grew up in the Netherlands, Sweden and the US and then lived in Namibia, Kenya and Togo before settling in Oxford in 2001.
I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
I offer short or longer term help. I work both online and as a walk and talk counsellor on Port Meadow in Oxford. I welcome clients from different cultures and backgrounds and I also work as a counsellor for a local refugee charity. I grew up in the Netherlands, Sweden and the US and then lived in Namibia, Kenya and Togo before settling in Oxford in 2001.
Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or low mood or self esteem, or a life event has knocked you off course.
Whatever has brought you to this place, I can help. In a relaxed environment I'll ask you questions to help me understand how you think and feel. We'll look at childhood to see where some of your thinking might have come from, and then together we'll work towards those things you want to change. It's my goal to help you feel supported and understood.
Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or low mood or self esteem, or a life event has knocked you off course.
Whatever has brought you to this place, I can help. In a relaxed environment I'll ask you questions to help me understand how you think and feel. We'll look at childhood to see where some of your thinking might have come from, and then together we'll work towards those things you want to change. It's my goal to help you feel supported and understood.
I have worked as a counsellor for the past 20 years, since my first training with Relate in 2004. In 2025 I completed my Person-Centred counselling course at Warwick University, gaining a first class honours degree in Counselling and the Therapeutic Relationship.
I am now a BACP certified counsellor with a special interest in working with university students who are facing acute mental health challenges.
A place at University: the fulfilment of a dream, hard work rewarded! But then the pressure can start to build up… can I make the grade? will I fit in?
I have worked as a counsellor for the past 20 years, since my first training with Relate in 2004. In 2025 I completed my Person-Centred counselling course at Warwick University, gaining a first class honours degree in Counselling and the Therapeutic Relationship.
I am now a BACP certified counsellor with a special interest in working with university students who are facing acute mental health challenges.
A place at University: the fulfilment of a dream, hard work rewarded! But then the pressure can start to build up… can I make the grade? will I fit in?
I work with people who feel ready to address some kind of dis-ease in their lives, whether that is an anxiety, addiction, relationship question or stress-related physical pain. Many of these issues take time to address properly although people often experience relief relatively quickly. I worked as a teacher before becoming a psychotherapist, and still like the Greek word for teaching: pedagogy, which has at its heart the idea of accompanying. I accompany people in-person and online, on their journey; I rarely offer advice but work with people to help them understand themselves, what they want, and the best way forward for them.
I work with people who feel ready to address some kind of dis-ease in their lives, whether that is an anxiety, addiction, relationship question or stress-related physical pain. Many of these issues take time to address properly although people often experience relief relatively quickly. I worked as a teacher before becoming a psychotherapist, and still like the Greek word for teaching: pedagogy, which has at its heart the idea of accompanying. I accompany people in-person and online, on their journey; I rarely offer advice but work with people to help them understand themselves, what they want, and the best way forward for them.
I offer Gestalt psychotherapy and EMDR therapy in Oxford and online, supporting you to explore your emotional experience, relationship patterns, and inner life in a way that allows for meaningful and lasting change.
I offer Gestalt psychotherapy and EMDR therapy in Oxford and online, supporting you to explore your emotional experience, relationship patterns, and inner life in a way that allows for meaningful and lasting change.
You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I have found that it is a great tool to help you understand how unhelpful cycles arose, and how to break them. I feel passionate about supporting both individuals and couples to understand themselves and the unique journey they have been on.
You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I have found that it is a great tool to help you understand how unhelpful cycles arose, and how to break them. I feel passionate about supporting both individuals and couples to understand themselves and the unique journey they have been on.
My clients are highly able people in demanding jobs who are looking for a thoughtful and constructive approach to understanding their emotional context. They probably have a successful career and an enriching family and social life, but are acutely aware that unexamined feelings and unprocessed pain are holding them back. They have high agency and high standards, and expectations to match. They have little time to indulge negativity.
My clients expect to be challenged and to meet those challenges in a novel and creative way. They are invested in an ongoing commitment and recognise at some level the importance of boundaries.
My clients are highly able people in demanding jobs who are looking for a thoughtful and constructive approach to understanding their emotional context. They probably have a successful career and an enriching family and social life, but are acutely aware that unexamined feelings and unprocessed pain are holding them back. They have high agency and high standards, and expectations to match. They have little time to indulge negativity.
My clients expect to be challenged and to meet those challenges in a novel and creative way. They are invested in an ongoing commitment and recognise at some level the importance of boundaries.
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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.