Self Esteem Counselling in Angus
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
We can work to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence and reduce negative body image thoughts.
We will have a relaxed and real conversation collaborating, in an open, honest and caring way. I employ a variety of counselling techniques to help you find the best way to make the changes you need to help you feel more like yourself again.
We can work to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence and reduce negative body image thoughts.
We will have a relaxed and real conversation collaborating, in an open, honest and caring way. I employ a variety of counselling techniques to help you find the best way to make the changes you need to help you feel more like yourself again.
I have considerable experience helping people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction to porn, alcohol and drugs.
In our sessions, we will work towards identifying and directly addressing the stresses or issues that are currently affecting your life. Some clients work best visually and others respond well to physical activity so we will create a tailored approach, week to week, to ensure progress and growth.
We will work collaboratively to meet your goals, using a variety of approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Transactional holistic experience to address all your needs.
I offer face-to-face sessions in a nurturing garden environment my sessions run for 60 minutes
I have considerable experience helping people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction to porn, alcohol and drugs.
In our sessions, we will work towards identifying and directly addressing the stresses or issues that are currently affecting your life. Some clients work best visually and others respond well to physical activity so we will create a tailored approach, week to week, to ensure progress and growth.
We will work collaboratively to meet your goals, using a variety of approaches including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Transactional holistic experience to address all your needs.
I offer face-to-face sessions in a nurturing garden environment my sessions run for 60 minutes
Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties.
I have years of experience working with people who have experienced a wide range of difficulties. I have an MSc in pluralistic counselling, which means we would work together to develop a shared understanding of what is going on for you, and draw on a number of therapeutic techniques and tasks to get you to where and how you would like to be.
Perhaps with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, mood disorders or behavioural difficulties.
I have years of experience working with people who have experienced a wide range of difficulties. I have an MSc in pluralistic counselling, which means we would work together to develop a shared understanding of what is going on for you, and draw on a number of therapeutic techniques and tasks to get you to where and how you would like to be.
You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you don’t know how to change. You may overthink everything, struggle with procrastination or time management, and feel frustrated that everyday tasks seem to take more effort than they should. On the outside, you might look like you’re coping, while inside your mind feels busy, noisy, or constantly behind.
Many people I work with are exploring ADHD in adulthood. Alongside relief, this realisation can bring confusion, grief, or a sense of loss for how life might have been. You may be questioning yourself, your past, or why things felt harder for so long.
You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you don’t know how to change. You may overthink everything, struggle with procrastination or time management, and feel frustrated that everyday tasks seem to take more effort than they should. On the outside, you might look like you’re coping, while inside your mind feels busy, noisy, or constantly behind.
Many people I work with are exploring ADHD in adulthood. Alongside relief, this realisation can bring confusion, grief, or a sense of loss for how life might have been. You may be questioning yourself, your past, or why things felt harder for so long.
I’m Maria — a passionate and dedicated neurodivergent counsellor specialising in trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and the menopause experience. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your strengths, confidence, and potential.
I believe healing is deeply personal. Therapy should move at your pace — never rushed, never forced — but grounded in respect for your readiness and resilience. Together, we’ll explore your story, understand what truly matters to you, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I’m Maria — a passionate and dedicated neurodivergent counsellor specialising in trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and the menopause experience. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your strengths, confidence, and potential.
I believe healing is deeply personal. Therapy should move at your pace — never rushed, never forced — but grounded in respect for your readiness and resilience. Together, we’ll explore your story, understand what truly matters to you, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
Hello, I'm Steven - a BACP registered counsellor working with adult clients (18+). I bring warmth, acceptance and insight into the therapy room. As your counsellor, I would help you to make sense of and work through your difficulties - with your autonomy and empowerment always at the forefront.
Acceptance, care, attention and wisdom can be extremely powerful tools for growth. I endeavour to provide those qualities in order to empower you to get to a better place.
For me, helping a client to overcome their distress, and helping them to start thriving in life, are one in the same thing.
Having been employed for the last 6 years as a university counsellor, initially in England and then in Scotland, I have worked with the wide range of issues that can be a struggle for students. I have been able to provide a space where someone can feel safe to explore their story and begin to build the self belief they will need in order to flourish.
I became interested in therapy through volunteering for a national bereavement charity for about 6 years. For the last 18 months of that time I worked exclusively with those who had been bereaved by a loved one taking their own life.
Having been employed for the last 6 years as a university counsellor, initially in England and then in Scotland, I have worked with the wide range of issues that can be a struggle for students. I have been able to provide a space where someone can feel safe to explore their story and begin to build the self belief they will need in order to flourish.
I became interested in therapy through volunteering for a national bereavement charity for about 6 years. For the last 18 months of that time I worked exclusively with those who had been bereaved by a loved one taking their own life.
Dr Samantha Baradhi (CPsychol) is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Psychologist and COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist offering psychological therapy and psychosexual therapy to adults, couples and young people above 14 years. As a counselling psychologist her approach is relational and attachment focused. A thorough psychological assessment, a humanistic stance and in-depth formulation underpin the therapy relationship, whilst an integration of therapeutic models allows Samantha to work with each individual's specific needs and goals. She has been established here at The Broughty Practice, Dundee since 2006.
Dr Samantha Baradhi (CPsychol) is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Psychologist and COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist offering psychological therapy and psychosexual therapy to adults, couples and young people above 14 years. As a counselling psychologist her approach is relational and attachment focused. A thorough psychological assessment, a humanistic stance and in-depth formulation underpin the therapy relationship, whilst an integration of therapeutic models allows Samantha to work with each individual's specific needs and goals. She has been established here at The Broughty Practice, Dundee since 2006.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
Hello, My name is Lynda and I am the counsellor within Beingwell, a holistic wellbeing centre in Dundee. Counselling can benefit everyone and aims to address people's life problems in a safe environment where you will be listened to without fear of criticism or judgement. Our relationship is really important to me and I would want to work in a flexible and collaborative way to ensure that you feel comfortable and empowered in our sessions together. I offer short or long term counselling to be decided together.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
There are many reasons why life can feel difficult and I would work alongside you to explore your unique story, how and why you have arrived at this point. As a psychodynamic practitioner I have witnessed the profound benefits of uncovering the links between current patterns of behaviours, emotions, thoughts and our personal history.
There are many reasons why life can feel difficult and I would work alongside you to explore your unique story, how and why you have arrived at this point. As a psychodynamic practitioner I have witnessed the profound benefits of uncovering the links between current patterns of behaviours, emotions, thoughts and our personal history.
I'm here to support if suffering anxiety or low mood, depression, low self esteem, career or exam stress, burnout, bereavement, managing life transitions, Menopause, identity issues the impact of bullying, lonlieness and isolation.
I can provide safe space for you online to explore life challenges and to work in collaboration in order to find a way forward. My core training in Pluralism recognises that everybody has unique strengths and life experiences, all of which bring value to therapeutic work. This means I use a framework with can tailor sessions, whether that be a soloution focused, person centred , cbt influeced or creative intuitive approach.
Time limited counselling sessions can be focused and make an intervention more affordable, our job is to reinforce your strengths, skills and tools you have to find a way forward.
I'm here to support if suffering anxiety or low mood, depression, low self esteem, career or exam stress, burnout, bereavement, managing life transitions, Menopause, identity issues the impact of bullying, lonlieness and isolation.
I can provide safe space for you online to explore life challenges and to work in collaboration in order to find a way forward. My core training in Pluralism recognises that everybody has unique strengths and life experiences, all of which bring value to therapeutic work. This means I use a framework with can tailor sessions, whether that be a soloution focused, person centred , cbt influeced or creative intuitive approach.
Time limited counselling sessions can be focused and make an intervention more affordable, our job is to reinforce your strengths, skills and tools you have to find a way forward.
With extensive experience in addressing childhood trauma and anxiety, coupled with over 300 hours of clinical practice across children's mental health and adult therapy, I provide a nurturing and confidential space for exploration and recovery. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or other challenges, I aim to collaboratively guide you towards sustainable well-being.
With extensive experience in addressing childhood trauma and anxiety, coupled with over 300 hours of clinical practice across children's mental health and adult therapy, I provide a nurturing and confidential space for exploration and recovery. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or other challenges, I aim to collaboratively guide you towards sustainable well-being.
I can help with anxiety and mood conditions and specialise in generalised anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, depression, and low self esteem.
CBT is a client centered therapy that compassionately explores past experiences in relation to current problems. It focuses on positive changes that can be made in the present using guided self-discovery. This may involve re-framing thoughts, accepting difficult emotions, and experimenting with personal behavioural goals.
I can help with anxiety and mood conditions and specialise in generalised anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, depression, and low self esteem.
CBT is a client centered therapy that compassionately explores past experiences in relation to current problems. It focuses on positive changes that can be made in the present using guided self-discovery. This may involve re-framing thoughts, accepting difficult emotions, and experimenting with personal behavioural goals.
I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard. I offer a safe, compassionate space for adults and young people navigating difficulties arising from complex trauma, emotional distress and substance use. My counselling approach is pluralistic and integrative - meaning I tailor each session to meet you exactly where you are, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques to support your journey. As a trauma-enhanced practitioner, I create a compassionate, safe and flexible space for exploration and growth. Every person’s story is different and I tailor my approach to honour your unique needs, strengths and goals.
I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard. I offer a safe, compassionate space for adults and young people navigating difficulties arising from complex trauma, emotional distress and substance use. My counselling approach is pluralistic and integrative - meaning I tailor each session to meet you exactly where you are, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques to support your journey. As a trauma-enhanced practitioner, I create a compassionate, safe and flexible space for exploration and growth. Every person’s story is different and I tailor my approach to honour your unique needs, strengths and goals.
The main presentations I work with are, low self esteem / low confidence, anxiety depression, addiction and recovery from domestic abuse.
My aim is to work along side you, to help you make the changes you want, in a calm holding and gentle way. We work together to look at how your past has affected your present. You can decide, your future, with caring compassionate support.
The main presentations I work with are, low self esteem / low confidence, anxiety depression, addiction and recovery from domestic abuse.
My aim is to work along side you, to help you make the changes you want, in a calm holding and gentle way. We work together to look at how your past has affected your present. You can decide, your future, with caring compassionate support.
Hello, I'm Ross, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I provide a compassionate and supportive space to help you navigate and process life’s challenges. Together, we will collaboratively set goals and work to develop further insight into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may be holding you back, using evidence-based tools and strategies for lasting change. My approach integrates compassion-led techniques that foster resilience, empowering you to face difficult emotions and situations with clarity. CBT is time-limited and tailored to your pace, ensuring you feel fully supported throughout.
Hello, I'm Ross, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I provide a compassionate and supportive space to help you navigate and process life’s challenges. Together, we will collaboratively set goals and work to develop further insight into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may be holding you back, using evidence-based tools and strategies for lasting change. My approach integrates compassion-led techniques that foster resilience, empowering you to face difficult emotions and situations with clarity. CBT is time-limited and tailored to your pace, ensuring you feel fully supported throughout.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
Welcome to Authentic Counselling. I am a pluralistic counsellor based in Carnoustie, Angus. As a pluralistic counsellor I hold the view that different things work for different people at different points in their life and that no client's experience is the same. I utilise methods and techniques from a number of different modalities in order to best meet the counselling needs/preferences of the clients whom engage with my service. Recently completed children matters course allowing me to work therapeutically with children from the age of 4. Completed couples counselling course in 2022 building on my experience and range of methods.
Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
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.