Self Esteem Counselling in Cardiff
If you to talk freely and feel heard, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener can offer psychological relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can break the pattern.
Therapy almost always concerns the relationship with the self and the stories we tell ourselves. It can increase understanding and confidence.
If you to talk freely and feel heard, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener can offer psychological relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can break the pattern.
Therapy almost always concerns the relationship with the self and the stories we tell ourselves. It can increase understanding and confidence.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
I am experienced working with adults and, children and young people, with issues such as bereavements, self-harm, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and living with neurodivergence.
Hello I am a qualified counsellor specialising in pluralistic practice. The pluralistic theory is an integrated approach meaning I am comfortable working in different types of therapy, such as person centred, CBT, and solution focused. The pluralistic approach believes that as human’s we are all unique, and therefore therapy should be tailored towards a client’s specific goals and needs, taking their individual experiences and preferences into account. I am passionate about this approach and believe therapy should be a collaborative effort where the client and counsellor work together towards achieving a shared aim.
I am experienced working with adults and, children and young people, with issues such as bereavements, self-harm, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and living with neurodivergence.
Hello I am a qualified counsellor specialising in pluralistic practice. The pluralistic theory is an integrated approach meaning I am comfortable working in different types of therapy, such as person centred, CBT, and solution focused. The pluralistic approach believes that as human’s we are all unique, and therefore therapy should be tailored towards a client’s specific goals and needs, taking their individual experiences and preferences into account. I am passionate about this approach and believe therapy should be a collaborative effort where the client and counsellor work together towards achieving a shared aim.
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD.
I offer assessment, psychological formulation and bespoke intervention. The therapeutic relationship is critical for success and I work to develop a warm and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a clear, shared understanding of the causes of their distress so that interventions are tailored to their specific needs and goals.
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD.
I offer assessment, psychological formulation and bespoke intervention. The therapeutic relationship is critical for success and I work to develop a warm and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a clear, shared understanding of the causes of their distress so that interventions are tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with your self-esteem, or feeling low in self-worth?
I offer counselling that’s warm, person-centred, and integrative — drawing from a range of approaches to suit your needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or emotional overwhelm, I’ll meet you with care, flexibility, and a calm, attuned presence. I create nurturing spaces whether in-person or online that support whole-person healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with your self-esteem, or feeling low in self-worth?
I offer counselling that’s warm, person-centred, and integrative — drawing from a range of approaches to suit your needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or emotional overwhelm, I’ll meet you with care, flexibility, and a calm, attuned presence. I create nurturing spaces whether in-person or online that support whole-person healing.
The space to unburden and review your coping strategies can improve confidence and self-worth.
I'm an integrative counsellor who has previously worked in general practice and domestic violence settings. I offer open-ended, long-term and short-term counselling using Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT techniques. I have a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to your unique history and current situation.
The space to unburden and review your coping strategies can improve confidence and self-worth.
I'm an integrative counsellor who has previously worked in general practice and domestic violence settings. I offer open-ended, long-term and short-term counselling using Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT techniques. I have a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to your unique history and current situation.
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
I am mainly a humanistic existential therapist, but also have a diploma in CBT skills. This allows me to have a more integrative approach in counselling, this means I can adjust my skills according to the needs of my clients.
I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
I am mainly a humanistic existential therapist, but also have a diploma in CBT skills. This allows me to have a more integrative approach in counselling, this means I can adjust my skills according to the needs of my clients.
I have experience of working with issues like anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, substance misuse, domestic abuse, hate crime, bereavement, stress, relationships, work-related issues and personal development.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
I have experience of working with issues like anxiety, depression, improving self-esteem, substance misuse, domestic abuse, hate crime, bereavement, stress, relationships, work-related issues and personal development.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
I specialise in dealing with anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as supporting those on the autistic spectrum.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I specialise in dealing with anxiety and low self-esteem, as well as supporting those on the autistic spectrum.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I have a warm, compassionate nature and a deep understanding of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, emotional abuse.
As an integrative therapist, I employ techniques and tools from various modalities, considering the whole person and addressing their physical, mental, and emotional needs. All sessions are tailored to the individual's circumstances, emphasizing the uniqueness of each client and building a trusting, two-way relationship between client and therapist.
I have a warm, compassionate nature and a deep understanding of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, emotional abuse.
As an integrative therapist, I employ techniques and tools from various modalities, considering the whole person and addressing their physical, mental, and emotional needs. All sessions are tailored to the individual's circumstances, emphasizing the uniqueness of each client and building a trusting, two-way relationship between client and therapist.
If you are on this page, you are considering counselling. Seeking counselling and potentially talking to a stranger about your emotions can be incredibly intimidating/daunting but this is a sign that you feel there is a need for change. Through counselling, we can explore what is important to you, at your own pace and work towards enrichment.
If you are on this page, you are considering counselling. Seeking counselling and potentially talking to a stranger about your emotions can be incredibly intimidating/daunting but this is a sign that you feel there is a need for change. Through counselling, we can explore what is important to you, at your own pace and work towards enrichment.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be.
You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be.
You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
Are you at point in your life where you know something needs to change, but don’t know how to navigate this path? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many times in our lives we can encounter difficulties that impact us deeply, stop us in our tracks and affect our mood, sleep and wellness. Sometimes these feelings can run deeper and remind us of difficulties during our early years. It can feel like we are carrying the cumulative burden of many different stressors and feel trapped. What ever the feeling- there is always a why and talking in a safe, warm and emphatic space can really help to make sense of things.
Are you at point in your life where you know something needs to change, but don’t know how to navigate this path? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many times in our lives we can encounter difficulties that impact us deeply, stop us in our tracks and affect our mood, sleep and wellness. Sometimes these feelings can run deeper and remind us of difficulties during our early years. It can feel like we are carrying the cumulative burden of many different stressors and feel trapped. What ever the feeling- there is always a why and talking in a safe, warm and emphatic space can really help to make sense of things.
Everybody struggles from time to time and sometimes it can get in the way of our lives. Have you noticed changes in your life? Are you worrying more than usual and finding it hard to relax? Maybe you are feeling sad, low in mood or get cross and irritable more quickly? Is it hard to put yourself first or just saying no? Do you feel less motivated or less enjoyment in life? Or have you noticed difficulties with sleeping? Perhaps you don’t feel the way you want. Or do you just feel ‘stuck’? These struggles could be getting in your way or affecting relationships with those closest to you.
Everybody struggles from time to time and sometimes it can get in the way of our lives. Have you noticed changes in your life? Are you worrying more than usual and finding it hard to relax? Maybe you are feeling sad, low in mood or get cross and irritable more quickly? Is it hard to put yourself first or just saying no? Do you feel less motivated or less enjoyment in life? Or have you noticed difficulties with sleeping? Perhaps you don’t feel the way you want. Or do you just feel ‘stuck’? These struggles could be getting in your way or affecting relationships with those closest to you.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. Maybe you feel stuck, low, or simply not yourself. You may long to feel more confident, reclaim your voice, or live with greater freedom. Counselling doesn’t have to be about crisis, a regular space to talk can make a real difference. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor with a background in community work, supporting people to find their strength and create change. Many I work with carry the weight of adverse childhood experiences, times of feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe. Together, we can explore how these experiences shape your life and begin to loosen their hold.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. Maybe you feel stuck, low, or simply not yourself. You may long to feel more confident, reclaim your voice, or live with greater freedom. Counselling doesn’t have to be about crisis, a regular space to talk can make a real difference. I’m a trauma-informed counsellor with a background in community work, supporting people to find their strength and create change. Many I work with carry the weight of adverse childhood experiences, times of feeling unseen, unheard, or unsafe. Together, we can explore how these experiences shape your life and begin to loosen their hold.
You deserve an affordable space to talk while feeling accepted and understood without fear of judgement, and that's exactly what you'll get with me.
I practice a form of therapy called 'integrative therapy', which means I take approaches from different types of therapies and use whichever ones benefit you most. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy - you're an individual with your own unique experiences, so you deserve an approach to therapy that treats you like an individual. You'll always be the one who gets to decide which approaches you'd like to try and what you get to talk about.
You deserve an affordable space to talk while feeling accepted and understood without fear of judgement, and that's exactly what you'll get with me.
I practice a form of therapy called 'integrative therapy', which means I take approaches from different types of therapies and use whichever ones benefit you most. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy - you're an individual with your own unique experiences, so you deserve an approach to therapy that treats you like an individual. You'll always be the one who gets to decide which approaches you'd like to try and what you get to talk about.
Perhaps past events, relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety.
I can adapt my approach to work with specific concerns and circumstances in a holistic and creative way, and I aim for us to meet at a level that works for you. I am firstly a humanistic and person-centred therapist. I also work with other approaches such as mindfulness, systemic therapies and use techniques such as MBCT, IPT, TA, EFT (tapping) and more.
Perhaps past events, relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety.
I can adapt my approach to work with specific concerns and circumstances in a holistic and creative way, and I aim for us to meet at a level that works for you. I am firstly a humanistic and person-centred therapist. I also work with other approaches such as mindfulness, systemic therapies and use techniques such as MBCT, IPT, TA, EFT (tapping) and more.
Often I find this involves a focus on how we feel about ourselves, self-worth and building self-compassion so that we can reengage with others from a stronger, safer place.
It's been the most valuable year of my life and can't thank you enough" - the words of a recent client. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to explore what brings you. I will never judge you. I have a sliding scale from £25 to £65 varying with your income to make counselling with me as affordable as possible - it should not be the privilege of the well-off. You may be clear what brings or you may just have a sense that life could be so much better. Perhaps it is a new difficulty or something that you have struggled with most of your life. We can explore it all, safely and help you find a better, happier way of living.
Often I find this involves a focus on how we feel about ourselves, self-worth and building self-compassion so that we can reengage with others from a stronger, safer place.
It's been the most valuable year of my life and can't thank you enough" - the words of a recent client. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to explore what brings you. I will never judge you. I have a sliding scale from £25 to £65 varying with your income to make counselling with me as affordable as possible - it should not be the privilege of the well-off. You may be clear what brings or you may just have a sense that life could be so much better. Perhaps it is a new difficulty or something that you have struggled with most of your life. We can explore it all, safely and help you find a better, happier way of living.
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- Caerphilly
- Cowbridge
- Cwmbran
- Llantrisant
- Llantwit Major
- Newport
- Penarth
- Pontyclun
- Pontypridd
- Risca
- Ruthin
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.