Self Esteem Counselling in Belfast
My passion is my work, I love being a therapist. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, seen and validated. I work with clients from many different walks of life and with a variety of issues they want to work. Fundamentally you have to understand how your experiences in life have shaped you into the person you are. Genetics, your family system, the external culture and the systems that govern your life; all play a role in how you have learned to cope and function in this world. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts tend to make sense when we explore our own stories. You are not broken, you are human
My passion is my work, I love being a therapist. I want my clients to feel safe, heard, seen and validated. I work with clients from many different walks of life and with a variety of issues they want to work. Fundamentally you have to understand how your experiences in life have shaped you into the person you are. Genetics, your family system, the external culture and the systems that govern your life; all play a role in how you have learned to cope and function in this world. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts tend to make sense when we explore our own stories. You are not broken, you are human
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worn down by self-doubt, even if you’ve been coping on the outside. Perhaps your thoughts feel busy or hard to switch off, or you’re feeling emotionally drained without quite knowing why. Something may feel heavy or unsettled, and you’re looking for a space where you can slow things down and make sense of what’s been going on.
You may want support that feels calm and respectful, without pressure to have clear answers or goals straight away. Often, people are looking for somewhere they can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels manageable
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worn down by self-doubt, even if you’ve been coping on the outside. Perhaps your thoughts feel busy or hard to switch off, or you’re feeling emotionally drained without quite knowing why. Something may feel heavy or unsettled, and you’re looking for a space where you can slow things down and make sense of what’s been going on.
You may want support that feels calm and respectful, without pressure to have clear answers or goals straight away. Often, people are looking for somewhere they can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels manageable
Working as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor, I recognise that adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
Working as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor, I recognise that adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone. People often find that when they voice their experiences, feelings, and worries, and confide in a professional who can offer support and help them make sense of these, they feel heard, understood, and often a little lighter from sharing the weight of these. I aim to help my clients to feel that little bit lighter.
Thank you for arriving here. If you are reading this page there’s probably been a shift in your life, a break up, a questioning of old patterns or feeling emotionally burnout by relationships. Counselling will be the place you can rest and stop to reflect and change what’s not working. If you’re ready for something deeper rather than just coping then we could be a good fit. We will untangle what’s been holding you up and explore where and who you want to be rather than who you’ve became because of circumstances. You might look to have it ‘all together’ but at times you feel disconnected or an imposter in your own life.
Thank you for arriving here. If you are reading this page there’s probably been a shift in your life, a break up, a questioning of old patterns or feeling emotionally burnout by relationships. Counselling will be the place you can rest and stop to reflect and change what’s not working. If you’re ready for something deeper rather than just coping then we could be a good fit. We will untangle what’s been holding you up and explore where and who you want to be rather than who you’ve became because of circumstances. You might look to have it ‘all together’ but at times you feel disconnected or an imposter in your own life.
My role as your counsellor is to help you explore what is going on in your life, while supporting you to make improvements and find better ways to cope. This might involve examining the messages that have shaped you from childhood, looking at the nature and quality of your relationships and exploring your communication patterns, moods, feelings and life choices. I’m a strong believer that our lives have to have meaning if we are to thrive. Counselling gives you the space to consider how you might begin to make transformative change.
My role as your counsellor is to help you explore what is going on in your life, while supporting you to make improvements and find better ways to cope. This might involve examining the messages that have shaped you from childhood, looking at the nature and quality of your relationships and exploring your communication patterns, moods, feelings and life choices. I’m a strong believer that our lives have to have meaning if we are to thrive. Counselling gives you the space to consider how you might begin to make transformative change.
I help adults overcome anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, panic and depression using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I work with clients to identify and overcome unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour that can maintain anxiety, stress, and low mood. Alongside evidence-based CBT, I integrate mind-body approaches drawn from Yoga Psychology to support emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing, offering a practical and more embodied approach to therapy.
I help adults overcome anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, panic and depression using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I work with clients to identify and overcome unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour that can maintain anxiety, stress, and low mood. Alongside evidence-based CBT, I integrate mind-body approaches drawn from Yoga Psychology to support emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing, offering a practical and more embodied approach to therapy.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or exhausted and unsure how to get back to feeling like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personalised. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, find practical ways forward, and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel hidden or forgotten. It’s not just about talking, we’ll work in ways that feel supportive, safe, and genuinely useful to you.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or exhausted and unsure how to get back to feeling like yourself again. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personalised. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, find practical ways forward, and help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel hidden or forgotten. It’s not just about talking, we’ll work in ways that feel supportive, safe, and genuinely useful to you.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, low self-esteem, or confidence, and find yourself constantly putting others first while your own needs go unmet.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what has been holding you back and begin to reconnect with yourself. I'm counsellor and EMDR practitioner. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps process distressing or traumatic memories that may feel stuck and affect your thought emotions, or relationships in the present.
Perhaps you are struggling with trauma, low self-esteem, or confidence, and find yourself constantly putting others first while your own needs go unmet.
I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what has been holding you back and begin to reconnect with yourself. I'm counsellor and EMDR practitioner. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps process distressing or traumatic memories that may feel stuck and affect your thought emotions, or relationships in the present.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist who has been practising for over 10 years. The main intervention that is employed is CBT however have been trained in Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT and Schema Therapy. The ideal person to work with is one who is motivated and determined to reach their therapeutic goals despite the presentation that they live with. Every person is an expert in their world, and therefore it is always a privilege for them to allow me to explore their difficulties in order to reach solutions that will increase their quality of life
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist who has been practising for over 10 years. The main intervention that is employed is CBT however have been trained in Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT and Schema Therapy. The ideal person to work with is one who is motivated and determined to reach their therapeutic goals despite the presentation that they live with. Every person is an expert in their world, and therefore it is always a privilege for them to allow me to explore their difficulties in order to reach solutions that will increase their quality of life
Stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns are my specialisms.
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.
Stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns are my specialisms.
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.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but doing so can be the first step in making the changes you want. I am a fully qualified counsellor and accredited member of BACP, I use an Integrative approach which means that I incorporate different elements of specific counselling theories depending on whatever issues my clients are dealing with, this means that our counselling sessions are specific to your needs as an individual. I have been a therapist for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience in working with both adults and young people.
Making the decision to come to counselling can be difficult but doing so can be the first step in making the changes you want. I am a fully qualified counsellor and accredited member of BACP, I use an Integrative approach which means that I incorporate different elements of specific counselling theories depending on whatever issues my clients are dealing with, this means that our counselling sessions are specific to your needs as an individual. I have been a therapist for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience in working with both adults and young people.
At NICBT we believe that every client is individual. We will work together with you in order to help you understand your current difficulties and make steps forward to help you achieve your goals. We operate in Belfast, but our services are available to everyone in Northern Ireland, offering one to one therapy in a confidential and calm setting. NICBT is a self referral service that offers both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are two of the most effective treatment methods for depressive and anxiety related difficulties.
At NICBT we believe that every client is individual. We will work together with you in order to help you understand your current difficulties and make steps forward to help you achieve your goals. We operate in Belfast, but our services are available to everyone in Northern Ireland, offering one to one therapy in a confidential and calm setting. NICBT is a self referral service that offers both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are two of the most effective treatment methods for depressive and anxiety related difficulties.
I have had extensive experience in working with Adult & Adolescent clients experiencing anxiety, low self esteem, depression, trauma
Often we feel we cannot share issues with family or friends, for fear of impacting these relationships or attempts at being rescued, where all we need is to be listened to. Often we are experiencing emotional turmoil, doubt , guilt, fear or sadness to the point we perceive ourselves as carrying the burden alone. This is the opportunity for you to be heard, to explore and consider solutions and new possibilities for the future in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We can explore the past, the present or we can explore future plans and/or work on solutions to current problems.
I have had extensive experience in working with Adult & Adolescent clients experiencing anxiety, low self esteem, depression, trauma
Often we feel we cannot share issues with family or friends, for fear of impacting these relationships or attempts at being rescued, where all we need is to be listened to. Often we are experiencing emotional turmoil, doubt , guilt, fear or sadness to the point we perceive ourselves as carrying the burden alone. This is the opportunity for you to be heard, to explore and consider solutions and new possibilities for the future in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We can explore the past, the present or we can explore future plans and/or work on solutions to current problems.
My aim is to help develop shared understanding of the client's difficulties and collaboratively work together to process and then deliver more helpful ways of coping in everyday life.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP since 2012 and BACP since 2009.
My therapeutic approach is largely though not exclusively CBT. I have a particular interest in Schema Therapy, which is an integrative therapy targeting deeply rooted chronic emotional patterns we develop in childhood.
I have 20 years experience working in a Health and Social Care Trust, Psychological Therapies Service and also in primary care in GP surgeries.
My aim is to help develop shared understanding of the client's difficulties and collaboratively work together to process and then deliver more helpful ways of coping in everyday life.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP since 2012 and BACP since 2009.
My therapeutic approach is largely though not exclusively CBT. I have a particular interest in Schema Therapy, which is an integrative therapy targeting deeply rooted chronic emotional patterns we develop in childhood.
I have 20 years experience working in a Health and Social Care Trust, Psychological Therapies Service and also in primary care in GP surgeries.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling with relationships, navigating grief, or trying to make sense of difficult experiences. Many of the people I work with are looking for a space where they can feel understood, explore their thoughts and feelings openly, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I have experience working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth and change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling with relationships, navigating grief, or trying to make sense of difficult experiences. Many of the people I work with are looking for a space where they can feel understood, explore their thoughts and feelings openly, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I have experience working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent individuals. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth and change.
I am experienced working with anxiety & worry, assertiveness & communication issues, low mood & depression, anger, bereavement &loss, stress, identity issues, transition & adjustment, self-esteem and personal development.
My approach is integrative person-centred. I am interested in hearing your story, and working alongside you to understand what you need to move forward. Depending on what clients bring I may use solution-focused, mindfulness or CBT tools and techniques.
I am experienced working with anxiety & worry, assertiveness & communication issues, low mood & depression, anger, bereavement &loss, stress, identity issues, transition & adjustment, self-esteem and personal development.
My approach is integrative person-centred. I am interested in hearing your story, and working alongside you to understand what you need to move forward. Depending on what clients bring I may use solution-focused, mindfulness or CBT tools and techniques.
Hello, I’m Tim. I’m an integrative counsellor combining Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. This means I adapt my approach for every client, tailored to their individual needs. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing. We all have mental health and need to look after it, just as we do our physical health. Counselling is one such way of doing so, putting some time aside to concentrate on you and your needs. This kind of therapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and explore your thoughts and feelings, address life challenges and improve your wellbeing.
Hello, I’m Tim. I’m an integrative counsellor combining Psychodynamic, Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. This means I adapt my approach for every client, tailored to their individual needs. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing. We all have mental health and need to look after it, just as we do our physical health. Counselling is one such way of doing so, putting some time aside to concentrate on you and your needs. This kind of therapy provides a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and explore your thoughts and feelings, address life challenges and improve your wellbeing.
Hello. I’m Emma - a Belfast-based counsellor offering you sessions in-person, online and in the outdoors.
If you’re someone who doesn’t feel fully seen or understood by those around you, then I might be a good counselling fit. You might feel like something isn’t quite right, but you’re not sure how to explain what is wrong.
You’re a deep thinker, used to relying on yourself and figuring it all out, but this isn’t working for you anymore.
Counselling with me is a space where you don’t have to have the right words straight away. Where you can go at your pace, and gently make sense of what your story is and who you are, together.
Hello. I’m Emma - a Belfast-based counsellor offering you sessions in-person, online and in the outdoors.
If you’re someone who doesn’t feel fully seen or understood by those around you, then I might be a good counselling fit. You might feel like something isn’t quite right, but you’re not sure how to explain what is wrong.
You’re a deep thinker, used to relying on yourself and figuring it all out, but this isn’t working for you anymore.
Counselling with me is a space where you don’t have to have the right words straight away. Where you can go at your pace, and gently make sense of what your story is and who you are, together.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds. As an ally, I have significant experience supporting queer and LGBTQ+ clients. At Different Therapy we embrace & celebrate difference. My passion for counselling is nurtured as I see my clients learn to understand themselves while they move towards healing and growth; becoming who they want to be. Unresolved issues often come up as we move through adult life. Together we will explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you process what has been going on, learning to live your best life, however that looks.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds. As an ally, I have significant experience supporting queer and LGBTQ+ clients. At Different Therapy we embrace & celebrate difference. My passion for counselling is nurtured as I see my clients learn to understand themselves while they move towards healing and growth; becoming who they want to be. Unresolved issues often come up as we move through adult life. Together we will explore whatever is bringing you to counselling. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you process what has been going on, learning to live your best life, however that looks.
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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.