Self Esteem Counselling in Swindon

Tracy Mendis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN5
I have experience working in many areas - including stress, anxiety, depression, attachment & relationship difficulties, low
self esteem
& confidence, loss, bereavement, and a wide range of eating issues .
Hurting? Unhappy? Confused? Need to talk to someone you can trust? I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor. I offer a safe place where you can be truly heard - not judged or told what to do - and I work in whatever way is best for you and most appropriate to the circumstances that you are dealing with. Whatever you are facing - you don't have to do it alone. Together - we can find your way forward. I have 25 years experience in counselling & psychology and have worked in the UK and NZ. I work with adults and teenagers. I also offer supervision for practicing counsellors and enjoy working with counselling students.
I have experience working in many areas - including stress, anxiety, depression, attachment & relationship difficulties, low
self esteem
& confidence, loss, bereavement, and a wide range of eating issues .
Hurting? Unhappy? Confused? Need to talk to someone you can trust? I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor. I offer a safe place where you can be truly heard - not judged or told what to do - and I work in whatever way is best for you and most appropriate to the circumstances that you are dealing with. Whatever you are facing - you don't have to do it alone. Together - we can find your way forward. I have 25 years experience in counselling & psychology and have worked in the UK and NZ. I work with adults and teenagers. I also offer supervision for practicing counsellors and enjoy working with counselling students.

Kasia Wojewodka Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN2
Feeling challenged by life? Relationships, families, work, school or health affect us; knock our self-esteem, leaving us feeling stressed, anxious or low. It may be a past event or something more recent that is affecting you. Maybe you feel as though no-one is listening. Often it helps to talk things through with someone outside the situation. Counselling is an opportunity to get to know yourself better, and with gentle, non-judgemental curiosity, think about any changes you might like to make and find ways to navigate through the challenges you face. If you feel I can help you through this process, please contact me.
Feeling challenged by life? Relationships, families, work, school or health affect us; knock our self-esteem, leaving us feeling stressed, anxious or low. It may be a past event or something more recent that is affecting you. Maybe you feel as though no-one is listening. Often it helps to talk things through with someone outside the situation. Counselling is an opportunity to get to know yourself better, and with gentle, non-judgemental curiosity, think about any changes you might like to make and find ways to navigate through the challenges you face. If you feel I can help you through this process, please contact me.

Snowden Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN2
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.

Thomas Smithson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN1 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tom and I offer a supportive, kind, non-judgemental space to help you explore whatever it is you are going through. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or stressed, going through life changes, struggling with relationships, self-worth, looking to explore yourself, your identify or understand & change behaviours. Much of my work supports clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, identity & self-esteem. I also specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ communities. Through therapy I aim to help you work towards whatever goals you have. I have been working in private practice since 2018.
Hello, my name is Tom and I offer a supportive, kind, non-judgemental space to help you explore whatever it is you are going through. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or stressed, going through life changes, struggling with relationships, self-worth, looking to explore yourself, your identify or understand & change behaviours. Much of my work supports clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, identity & self-esteem. I also specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ communities. Through therapy I aim to help you work towards whatever goals you have. I have been working in private practice since 2018.

Kaukab Rasul
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN1
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low
Self Esteem
, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low
Self Esteem
, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.

Jan Laws
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN2
I have experience with clients with issues such as: anxiety, depression, work place stress, low
self esteem
/image/confidence, bullying, loneliness, bereavement, childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse, abandonment, relationship issues, living with a Narcissistic parent/partner, menopause, women's issues, anger issues, ill health.
Hello and welcome. We all have times when we need some emotional support. You may be feeling sad, anxious, low, or confused or finding it hard to organise your thoughts. You may feel that you may be judged if you talk about what you are thinking and feeling. It may seem as though you are all alone with overwhelming worries, unable to focus on anything or anyone else, or that things just don't feel the same for you any more.
I have experience with clients with issues such as: anxiety, depression, work place stress, low
self esteem
/image/confidence, bullying, loneliness, bereavement, childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse, abandonment, relationship issues, living with a Narcissistic parent/partner, menopause, women's issues, anger issues, ill health.
Hello and welcome. We all have times when we need some emotional support. You may be feeling sad, anxious, low, or confused or finding it hard to organise your thoughts. You may feel that you may be judged if you talk about what you are thinking and feeling. It may seem as though you are all alone with overwhelming worries, unable to focus on anything or anyone else, or that things just don't feel the same for you any more.

Jacqui McCranor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon DY3
I work with individuals and I am also a Relate trained couple therapist. Are you feeling stuck at the moment with nowhere to turn and get the feeling nobody will understand? Maybe your
self esteem
has hit rock bottom and you lack drive and motivation to face your next move. Or do you carry a heavy emotional burden from your past that prevents you from finding happiness? You may be a couple who just don't seem to work anymore, maybe find it difficult to communicate or are getting over an infidelity or some other big obstacle. I will do my best to help you find that spark again or discover a new path which may be richer than before.
I work with individuals and I am also a Relate trained couple therapist. Are you feeling stuck at the moment with nowhere to turn and get the feeling nobody will understand? Maybe your
self esteem
has hit rock bottom and you lack drive and motivation to face your next move. Or do you carry a heavy emotional burden from your past that prevents you from finding happiness? You may be a couple who just don't seem to work anymore, maybe find it difficult to communicate or are getting over an infidelity or some other big obstacle. I will do my best to help you find that spark again or discover a new path which may be richer than before.

Danielle Harris
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Swindon SN25 (Online Only)
I work with people from all walks of life. I provide an online counselling service that meets you where you’re at, both physically and emotionally. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including, abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, eating difficulties, loneliness, relationship problems, health concerns, bereavement, self-esteem, sexual orientation, sexual abuse, discrimination, and many more difficulties that are faced in life. Working online, I often meet expats and digital nomads, however, online counselling can also be suitable to everyone, including people living and working in their home country.
I work with people from all walks of life. I provide an online counselling service that meets you where you’re at, both physically and emotionally. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including, abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, eating difficulties, loneliness, relationship problems, health concerns, bereavement, self-esteem, sexual orientation, sexual abuse, discrimination, and many more difficulties that are faced in life. Working online, I often meet expats and digital nomads, however, online counselling can also be suitable to everyone, including people living and working in their home country.

Jennie Langley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN1
Hello and thank you for choosing to read my profile. Sometimes life can get hard; it can perhaps feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress. Perhaps you are aware of feelings of low mood or depression. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or issues at work. Maybe you feel that you lack confidence or self-esteem. These issues can build up over time and through our work together, I can help you reflect on, explore and understand these better to help you find a way forward.
Hello and thank you for choosing to read my profile. Sometimes life can get hard; it can perhaps feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress. Perhaps you are aware of feelings of low mood or depression. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or issues at work. Maybe you feel that you lack confidence or self-esteem. These issues can build up over time and through our work together, I can help you reflect on, explore and understand these better to help you find a way forward.

Katrina Flood
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN2
I have extensive experience of working in the field of mental health including self harm, suicidal ideation,
self esteem
, relationship issues.
Are you wanting your voice to be truly heard? Do you need someone to really listen to how you are feeling, and not be told how you should or should not feel? Or perhaps you would like someone to give you time and space to just be who you need to be, during what might be a difficult time for you right now. I understand how challenging it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger, to share something that you may feel you are going to be judged on, or perhaps no-one will understand. I also offer supervison for practicing counsellors and have a passion working with students.
I have extensive experience of working in the field of mental health including self harm, suicidal ideation,
self esteem
, relationship issues.
Are you wanting your voice to be truly heard? Do you need someone to really listen to how you are feeling, and not be told how you should or should not feel? Or perhaps you would like someone to give you time and space to just be who you need to be, during what might be a difficult time for you right now. I understand how challenging it can be to share your thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger, to share something that you may feel you are going to be judged on, or perhaps no-one will understand. I also offer supervison for practicing counsellors and have a passion working with students.

1st For CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Swindon SN5
1st for CBT is a therapy service that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) to tackle symptoms for a range of Mental Health conditions. CBT is an evidenced and skill-based therapy which looks at understanding the links between our thoughts (cognitions), feelings (emotions) and actions (behaviours). Our aim is to help and support all individuals live the life that they would like too, without the burden of negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours getting in the way. We are proud to specialise in adapting CBT for developmental conditions such as autism and ADHD.
1st for CBT is a therapy service that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) to tackle symptoms for a range of Mental Health conditions. CBT is an evidenced and skill-based therapy which looks at understanding the links between our thoughts (cognitions), feelings (emotions) and actions (behaviours). Our aim is to help and support all individuals live the life that they would like too, without the burden of negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours getting in the way. We are proud to specialise in adapting CBT for developmental conditions such as autism and ADHD.
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Catherine Wallage Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN25
I am a BACP person-centred counsellor working with kindness and compassion providing a confidential space to speak openly about what matters to you. I work with people experiencing various issues including anxiety, sadness, depression, grief, panic attacks, and stress at work or in relationships. Low self-esteem, negative thoughts and feelings. Lack of confidence and personal resilience. PTSD, Trauma and negative childhood experiences. Gender and sexuality worries, relationship difficulties, recent diagnosis and ill health, including those caring for children/partners with Autism, and ADHD.
I am a BACP person-centred counsellor working with kindness and compassion providing a confidential space to speak openly about what matters to you. I work with people experiencing various issues including anxiety, sadness, depression, grief, panic attacks, and stress at work or in relationships. Low self-esteem, negative thoughts and feelings. Lack of confidence and personal resilience. PTSD, Trauma and negative childhood experiences. Gender and sexuality worries, relationship difficulties, recent diagnosis and ill health, including those caring for children/partners with Autism, and ADHD.

Melissa McCallum
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN25 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi I'm Melissa. If you experience PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Anxiety, Depression or Low
self esteem
, I hope to help you to process the trauma, learn to build and maintain relationships with yourself and others, revive a positive view of yourself and to provide a space for you to talk and feel heard.
Hi I'm Melissa. If you experience PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Anxiety, Depression or Low
self esteem
, I hope to help you to process the trauma, learn to build and maintain relationships with yourself and others, revive a positive view of yourself and to provide a space for you to talk and feel heard.

Angela Alexsandra Warwick
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Swindon SN2 (Online Only)
You may be dealing with a bereavement, have low
self esteem
, feel anxious or depressed, lack self confidence or are experiencing family/relationship problems and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way, then together we can explore these feelings so you can have a better understanding of them.
Seeking counselling and having the space to talk and focus on you, can help when life throws you difficult situations, feelings and events. Having the space to talk about whatever you choose to without judgement can be liberating. As a Person-Centred Counsellor I will work alongside you, supporting you in any decisions you choose to make. My aim is to build a professional, trusting relationship with you where you feel safe to share any issues you choose to bring to your sessions.
You may be dealing with a bereavement, have low
self esteem
, feel anxious or depressed, lack self confidence or are experiencing family/relationship problems and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way, then together we can explore these feelings so you can have a better understanding of them.
Seeking counselling and having the space to talk and focus on you, can help when life throws you difficult situations, feelings and events. Having the space to talk about whatever you choose to without judgement can be liberating. As a Person-Centred Counsellor I will work alongside you, supporting you in any decisions you choose to make. My aim is to build a professional, trusting relationship with you where you feel safe to share any issues you choose to bring to your sessions.

Natasha Woodfine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Swindon SN2
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed not sure about your sense of self or direction? You might feel emotional and uncertain about a situation or person. It may be that you feel lost, have low
self esteem
or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety and emotion about a situation or managing a crisis or life changing event. Talking about these situations might seem daunting, however reaching out to talk could be what it takes to stop suppressing these concerns, which can help your well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed not sure about your sense of self or direction? You might feel emotional and uncertain about a situation or person. It may be that you feel lost, have low
self esteem
or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety and emotion about a situation or managing a crisis or life changing event. Talking about these situations might seem daunting, however reaching out to talk could be what it takes to stop suppressing these concerns, which can help your well-being.

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN4
Maybe now is the right time to talk? Please contact me. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, insomnia, self-blame, shame, social anxiety, panic or low self-esteem. You may have relationship, family or estrangement issues, or be struggling with dating or being single. Changes may be affecting you, such as coming out as LGBTQ+, adjusting to mid-life, empty nest, menopause, retirement, leaving a job or the services, career change, health challenges or isolation. You may be adjusting to post-pandemic life and finding it hard to reintegrate activities such as office working or going to the gym.
Maybe now is the right time to talk? Please contact me. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, insomnia, self-blame, shame, social anxiety, panic or low self-esteem. You may have relationship, family or estrangement issues, or be struggling with dating or being single. Changes may be affecting you, such as coming out as LGBTQ+, adjusting to mid-life, empty nest, menopause, retirement, leaving a job or the services, career change, health challenges or isolation. You may be adjusting to post-pandemic life and finding it hard to reintegrate activities such as office working or going to the gym.

Alison Maitland
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified
Swindon SN1
Sometimes we get stuck - in our sport and our lives. Maybe you are struggling with
self esteem
or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best. Whether you are just starting out in life or an elite performer wanting to achieve the last 1%, you can learn practical and effective ways to get unstuck.
Sometimes we get stuck - in our sport and our lives. Maybe you are struggling with
self esteem
or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best. Whether you are just starting out in life or an elite performer wanting to achieve the last 1%, you can learn practical and effective ways to get unstuck.

Alan Fowler
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Swindon SN1
Perhaps you are experiencing stress, low-
self esteem
, the effects of trauma, bereavement or depression. Maybe you feel that something isn't quite 'right'. If so, psychotherapy could be used to help you gain self-acceptance, and a deeper understanding of what makes you 'tick' and what doesn't. Psychotherapy is typically a weekly meeting of fifty minutes, often over a medium to long term. With time and commitment, we aim to build what may be called a 'therapeutic alliance' that allows you to feel able to safely explore and eventually understand and come to terms with difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences both current and past.
Perhaps you are experiencing stress, low-
self esteem
, the effects of trauma, bereavement or depression. Maybe you feel that something isn't quite 'right'. If so, psychotherapy could be used to help you gain self-acceptance, and a deeper understanding of what makes you 'tick' and what doesn't. Psychotherapy is typically a weekly meeting of fifty minutes, often over a medium to long term. With time and commitment, we aim to build what may be called a 'therapeutic alliance' that allows you to feel able to safely explore and eventually understand and come to terms with difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences both current and past.

Libbet Paravicini
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Swindon SN1
I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, low
self esteem
, relationship issues and bereavement.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, low
self esteem
, relationship issues and bereavement.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.

Barry Cook
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Swindon SN1
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
See more therapy options for Swindon
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.