Self Esteem Counselling in Belfast

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Laura Stoops
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Belfast BT8
I have supported people when things are feeling too much and are becoming overwhelming. Things we have to do can build up and up and it can feel like they are forming a brick wall that we need to find a way over. Do you feel this way? Is it a struggle to cope? Do you have racing thoughts, or thoughts that are so loud that you can't focus on anything else? Do you have so much to do that you don't know where to start and you just can't relax? Are you in a safe and supportive relationship now, and feel like hurtful or traumatic experiences from your past are getting in the way of day-to-day life or you fear conflict?
I have supported people when things are feeling too much and are becoming overwhelming. Things we have to do can build up and up and it can feel like they are forming a brick wall that we need to find a way over. Do you feel this way? Is it a struggle to cope? Do you have racing thoughts, or thoughts that are so loud that you can't focus on anything else? Do you have so much to do that you don't know where to start and you just can't relax? Are you in a safe and supportive relationship now, and feel like hurtful or traumatic experiences from your past are getting in the way of day-to-day life or you fear conflict?
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Alison Jamieson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you find it difficult to stop or control worrying and you're feeling overwhelmed? I am passionate about working with people to improve how they feel. I offer safe & confidential talking therapy in a relaxed non-judgemental manner. Working together, I can help you explore evidence based ways to manage anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks or feeling sad. My core training is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I incorporate evidence based treatment in my work with clients.
028 9692 8918 View 028 9692 8918
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Lesley Delaney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT5
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives. I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
I offer a safe relaxed space where you will be really listened to without judgement. My aim is to help you to understand yourself better, change destructive behavioural patterns, improve your emotional wellbeing and take more control of your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or depressed? Perhaps you are stuck or dissatisfied with your life or your relationship? Maybe work is taking over your life? Do you need help to make a change? Together we can explore your feelings, to make sense of what is happening or happened in your life. Together we can explore new perspectives. I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
028 9692 8076 View 028 9692 8076
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Jean McMinn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
uk - I work with individuals and groups and I have a special interest in trauma, anxiety, identity, self esteem, depression, relationships and women's relationship to food and body image.
Please check out my website - www.jeanmcminntherapy.co.uk - I believe that it is important for the client to feel secure and able to talk about whatever issues are troubling them. I aim to provide a supportive and responsive environment in which we can make sense of your particular difficulties. Understanding the impact of past experience on the present helps to increase self esteem and allows you to make important positive changes in your life. Counselling can help you to free yourself from limiting self beliefs, so you are free to move on in life and have more fulfilling relationships and satisfaction, health and strength.
uk - I work with individuals and groups and I have a special interest in trauma, anxiety, identity, self esteem, depression, relationships and women's relationship to food and body image.
Please check out my website - www.jeanmcminntherapy.co.uk - I believe that it is important for the client to feel secure and able to talk about whatever issues are troubling them. I aim to provide a supportive and responsive environment in which we can make sense of your particular difficulties. Understanding the impact of past experience on the present helps to increase self esteem and allows you to make important positive changes in your life. Counselling can help you to free yourself from limiting self beliefs, so you are free to move on in life and have more fulfilling relationships and satisfaction, health and strength.
028 2502 2731 View 028 2502 2731
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Orla Turley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belfast BT11  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with low self-esteem, confidence issues, knowing your worth or perhaps unable to set boundaries? Do you feel like you always come last and need to prioritise yourself? Maybe you don't feel understood or heard? I can help with that – change is possible! Day to day functioning can be tough when you're not feeling in control of your thoughts and behaviours, help is available. With the right space, support and time you can learn tools to help with day to day functioning. Therapy can help you accept your past and get clarity on the future.
Are you struggling with low self-esteem, confidence issues, knowing your worth or perhaps unable to set boundaries? Do you feel like you always come last and need to prioritise yourself? Maybe you don't feel understood or heard? I can help with that – change is possible! Day to day functioning can be tough when you're not feeling in control of your thoughts and behaviours, help is available. With the right space, support and time you can learn tools to help with day to day functioning. Therapy can help you accept your past and get clarity on the future.
01571 598047 View 01571 598047
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Carole Chambers
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT10
Hi I'm Carole, thanks for checking out my profile. I have always been interested in people, how we all experience our world, and how life events affect us. I understand that we can have difficulties with thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships leading to confusion, low self esteem, lack of confidence, stress and difficulty coping with life. The effects of the Covid 19 pandemic have resulted in more stressful situations, with less effective coping skills, due to isolation, bereavement, fear and lack of opportunity to look after our mental health as we previously did. I understand your experience is unique to you.
Hi I'm Carole, thanks for checking out my profile. I have always been interested in people, how we all experience our world, and how life events affect us. I understand that we can have difficulties with thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships leading to confusion, low self esteem, lack of confidence, stress and difficulty coping with life. The effects of the Covid 19 pandemic have resulted in more stressful situations, with less effective coping skills, due to isolation, bereavement, fear and lack of opportunity to look after our mental health as we previously did. I understand your experience is unique to you.
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Rachel Karen Creighton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT6
Hi thank you for visiting my profile. I work in an integrative way which means I use different counselling techniques depending on what works best for, you, the client. I believe in a person centred approach which helps clients to reconnect with their core values and sense of self-worth. This approach, along with other tools, can help facilitate the client's personal growth by enabling them to explore and utilise their own strengths. I also use CBT when appropriate and psychodynamic therapy.
Hi thank you for visiting my profile. I work in an integrative way which means I use different counselling techniques depending on what works best for, you, the client. I believe in a person centred approach which helps clients to reconnect with their core values and sense of self-worth. This approach, along with other tools, can help facilitate the client's personal growth by enabling them to explore and utilise their own strengths. I also use CBT when appropriate and psychodynamic therapy.
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Rebecca Montgomery
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
A high achiever with fierce determination & ambition? Keep reading... For me it was a Prep & Grammar school education with a win mentality, second best was never an option. An ongoing career in a ruthless music industry as a professional female drummer. What was the result? Burnout & exhaustion, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem & confidence, crippling perfectionism, setting high expectations that were impossible to reach & constant feelings of failure. Whether it be a high powered career, creative arts, sports and athletics or perhaps being brought up in a society that expects too much - you are not alone.
A high achiever with fierce determination & ambition? Keep reading... For me it was a Prep & Grammar school education with a win mentality, second best was never an option. An ongoing career in a ruthless music industry as a professional female drummer. What was the result? Burnout & exhaustion, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem & confidence, crippling perfectionism, setting high expectations that were impossible to reach & constant feelings of failure. Whether it be a high powered career, creative arts, sports and athletics or perhaps being brought up in a society that expects too much - you are not alone.
028 9694 3398 View 028 9694 3398
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Deborah Kinkead
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Many thanks for choosing to look at my profile. My name is Deborah and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Integrative Therapist. have been working with clients for several years now and have had the privilege of seeing many people improve their quality of life through counselling. I have been working with young people and adults since 2011 and have a wide range of experience in dealing with many issues such as abuse, addiction, anger issues, anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, unemployment, and many more. Please refer to the bottom of this page to view a fuller list.
Many thanks for choosing to look at my profile. My name is Deborah and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Integrative Therapist. have been working with clients for several years now and have had the privilege of seeing many people improve their quality of life through counselling. I have been working with young people and adults since 2011 and have a wide range of experience in dealing with many issues such as abuse, addiction, anger issues, anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, unemployment, and many more. Please refer to the bottom of this page to view a fuller list.
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Joanne Hudson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT15
My name is Joanne and I am an Integrative Counsellor. Being integrative means that I combine various approaches and tools to meet the individual needs of each client. I offer a safe space for you to discuss your experiences, explore your issues, and perhaps find ways to bring about change and improve your wellbeing. I provide support that is confidential, trusting and non-judgemental. I am fully qualified, and an accredited member of the BACP.
My name is Joanne and I am an Integrative Counsellor. Being integrative means that I combine various approaches and tools to meet the individual needs of each client. I offer a safe space for you to discuss your experiences, explore your issues, and perhaps find ways to bring about change and improve your wellbeing. I provide support that is confidential, trusting and non-judgemental. I am fully qualified, and an accredited member of the BACP.
028 9124 4291 View 028 9124 4291
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Stanley Blain
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT12
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist with experience working with adults and young people. I have an integrative approach which means I can use different counselling approaches such as CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic which allows me to provide therapy best suited to your needs. I have a range of experience working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem and Bereavement.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile, I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist with experience working with adults and young people. I have an integrative approach which means I can use different counselling approaches such as CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic which allows me to provide therapy best suited to your needs. I have a range of experience working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem and Bereavement.
07588 667443 View 07588 667443
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Heal To Wellness
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT17
Hi, my name is Kathy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, particularly anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction and grief. I have a profound passion for working with young people aged 11 to 18 years old, as I'm also a Youth Worker.
Hi, my name is Kathy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, particularly anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction and grief. I have a profound passion for working with young people aged 11 to 18 years old, as I'm also a Youth Worker.
028 9694 3198 View 028 9694 3198
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SAME (Someone Also Might Experience)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Welcome to your first step in making a positive change. Reaching out takes courage and can be daunting but I am here to help you feel empowered and take control. Through my work with SAME counselling, I strive to help people overcome challenges in their lives and have a fair chance to be who they want to be by providing a respectful trusting environment to increase self-awareness, encourage self-confidence, and improve emotional wellbeing & mental health. I offer client-focused, confidential, empathetic, supportive and non judgemental integrative counselling sessions, adaptively tailored to suit individual needs.
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Welcome to your first step in making a positive change. Reaching out takes courage and can be daunting but I am here to help you feel empowered and take control. Through my work with SAME counselling, I strive to help people overcome challenges in their lives and have a fair chance to be who they want to be by providing a respectful trusting environment to increase self-awareness, encourage self-confidence, and improve emotional wellbeing & mental health. I offer client-focused, confidential, empathetic, supportive and non judgemental integrative counselling sessions, adaptively tailored to suit individual needs.
028 9124 2083 View 028 9124 2083
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Claire McLaughlin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I am registered with the BACP and abide by their code of ethics. I have been a counsellor for five years with experience in employee assistance counselling, schools and the voluntary & community sector. I have worked with a range of issues including: anxiety & worry, assertiveness & communication issues, interpersonal difficulties, low mood, depression, anger, bereavement, loss, stress, identity issues, transition & adjustment, and self-esteem.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I am registered with the BACP and abide by their code of ethics. I have been a counsellor for five years with experience in employee assistance counselling, schools and the voluntary & community sector. I have worked with a range of issues including: anxiety & worry, assertiveness & communication issues, interpersonal difficulties, low mood, depression, anger, bereavement, loss, stress, identity issues, transition & adjustment, and self-esteem.
028 9433 1928 View 028 9433 1928
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Ursula Loughran/ThriveCBTni
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Hi, I’m Ursula, a working mum with 30 years experience in academia and mental health. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP and have experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, panic or simply just feeling overwhelmed with life. I increasingly work with many clients in a proactive manner, helping them develop coping strategies to live their best life. I'm here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and find a path to a happier you. Let's take that first step together!
Hi, I’m Ursula, a working mum with 30 years experience in academia and mental health. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP and have experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, panic or simply just feeling overwhelmed with life. I increasingly work with many clients in a proactive manner, helping them develop coping strategies to live their best life. I'm here to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and find a path to a happier you. Let's take that first step together!
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Art therapy with Tori
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with young people and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with young people and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
028 9694 3093 View 028 9694 3093
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Caroline Smyth
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT6
Counselling is beneficial for many mental health concerns: grief, anxiety, depression, realtionships, low self esteem, trauma etc.
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
Counselling is beneficial for many mental health concerns: grief, anxiety, depression, realtionships, low self esteem, trauma etc.
I am an Integrative Therapist who has been practicing in both private and community sectors since 2015. I am originally from South Australia and Belfast has been my home for 12 years now. I believe that self-awareness and happiness are not a destination and toxic positivity takes us further from who we are. We can become stuck in what has happened to us (depression) or fear what may happen to us (anxiety). Tabula Rasa means clean slate "Where there is nothing, there is the possibility of everything". That slate exists in the present moment and by exploring what your life means to you, you can create a meaningful life.
028 9692 8248 View 028 9692 8248
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Aimee McIvor
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT9
Waitlist for new clients
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience providing psychological assessment and support to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT aims to provide a reflective model within which we can develop a deeper insight to our experiences and emotions, and to understand the impact of these on our daily lives. Often times, struggles such as anxiety or depression are a maintained by thoughts which have become stuck in negative cycles. CBT helps to identify these negative thought patterns and to challenge them, helping to highlight new perspectives and reduce the negative impact.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience providing psychological assessment and support to children, adolescents, and adults. CBT aims to provide a reflective model within which we can develop a deeper insight to our experiences and emotions, and to understand the impact of these on our daily lives. Often times, struggles such as anxiety or depression are a maintained by thoughts which have become stuck in negative cycles. CBT helps to identify these negative thought patterns and to challenge them, helping to highlight new perspectives and reduce the negative impact.
028 9694 3474 View 028 9694 3474
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Jacqui Charles
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Belfast BT4
Hi. Welcome to my profile. I am fully qualified counsellor and Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. I work in an integrative way within a humanistic framework. Which simply means drawing upon a range of therapeutic approaches in my work. My therapy is tailored to each persons needs as a unique individual. Always delivered in a caring, non-judgmental empathetic way.
Hi. Welcome to my profile. I am fully qualified counsellor and Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. I work in an integrative way within a humanistic framework. Which simply means drawing upon a range of therapeutic approaches in my work. My therapy is tailored to each persons needs as a unique individual. Always delivered in a caring, non-judgmental empathetic way.
028 9694 3071 View 028 9694 3071
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Lily McCavana
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Belfast BT5
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a person-centred psychotherapist who works mainly with pregnancy, birth and postpartum including postnatal depression and anxiety and birth trauma. I support women through this transitional period of their life, a transition that is often confronting and might not look how you expected it to. I can support fathers and non birthing parents experiencing birth trauma and postnatal depression. I also work with women and LGBTQ+ people with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
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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.