Self Esteem Therapists in Wellington
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
I also have particular interest in working with people around: Relationships and intimacy (platonic, monogamous, and polyamorous/non-monogamous), Self-esteem, Sexual identity (LGBTQIA+ friendly), Cultural identity, and Men’s work.
Tēnā koe, I'm Andrew (he/him). I identify as a Chinese New Zealander (2nd gen), hetero-demisexual, consensual non-monogamist, cisgendered male. I love working alongside people on their journey towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My own life and work experiences have led me to have a passion for understanding, accepting, and then uplifting the people around me. Connection, community, and relationships are really important to me while also being key factors in a person's well-being. Together, we can explore and move towards the things that are most important for you!
I also have particular interest in working with people around: Relationships and intimacy (platonic, monogamous, and polyamorous/non-monogamous), Self-esteem, Sexual identity (LGBTQIA+ friendly), Cultural identity, and Men’s work.
Tēnā koe, I'm Andrew (he/him). I identify as a Chinese New Zealander (2nd gen), hetero-demisexual, consensual non-monogamist, cisgendered male. I love working alongside people on their journey towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My own life and work experiences have led me to have a passion for understanding, accepting, and then uplifting the people around me. Connection, community, and relationships are really important to me while also being key factors in a person's well-being. Together, we can explore and move towards the things that are most important for you!
I offer psychotherapy to work alongside you with what is troubling you, whether it is your current circumstances, a recent event, or more persistent experiences of depression, anxiety, self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties or grief. It’s an opportunity to explore more deeply your inner world and how this influences your relationships with yourself, others and life events.
I offer psychotherapy to work alongside you with what is troubling you, whether it is your current circumstances, a recent event, or more persistent experiences of depression, anxiety, self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties or grief. It’s an opportunity to explore more deeply your inner world and how this influences your relationships with yourself, others and life events.
I welcome people looking for support to work through concerns impacting their lives. People who are having difficulties in their relationships, whether that's at home, at work or at play. Therapy provides support, thought and perspective, and a safe place to unpack whatever is on your heart or mind. I offer a place for your concerns to be taken seriously. With compassion, curiosity and patience, we can sit together and consider what is possible.
I welcome people looking for support to work through concerns impacting their lives. People who are having difficulties in their relationships, whether that's at home, at work or at play. Therapy provides support, thought and perspective, and a safe place to unpack whatever is on your heart or mind. I offer a place for your concerns to be taken seriously. With compassion, curiosity and patience, we can sit together and consider what is possible.
I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges with compassion and practical tools.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism, fearful thinking, or habits that no longer serve you. Perhaps you’re high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally, longing for more ease, clarity, and self-trust. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself and others - not just coping, but truly living with meaning, balance, joy and inspiration.
I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges with compassion and practical tools.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism, fearful thinking, or habits that no longer serve you. Perhaps you’re high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally, longing for more ease, clarity, and self-trust. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself and others - not just coping, but truly living with meaning, balance, joy and inspiration.
You want to feel empowered in your own life again - to move forward from painful experiences, rebuild your self-worth, and rediscover joy and fulfillment.
With 10 years of experience and leadership roles including Clinical Lead Manager for child/youth teams, I specialize in trauma recovery, self-esteem building, and identity work. Using Narrative therapy, I help you recognize your own strength and wisdom, creating a non-judgmental space where you're the expert of your own story.
You want to feel empowered in your own life again - to move forward from painful experiences, rebuild your self-worth, and rediscover joy and fulfillment.
With 10 years of experience and leadership roles including Clinical Lead Manager for child/youth teams, I specialize in trauma recovery, self-esteem building, and identity work. Using Narrative therapy, I help you recognize your own strength and wisdom, creating a non-judgmental space where you're the expert of your own story.
These are the main issues I can help you with: I work with clients struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, people pleasing, and ADHD – people who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller to make others feel more comfortable. I believe you already have most of the answers – sometimes you just need a space that's safe enough to hear them. Together, we’ll work toward reconnecting you with your conscious and authentic self: grounded in your emotions, confident in yourself, and secure in your relationships.
These are the main issues I can help you with: I work with clients struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, people pleasing, and ADHD – people who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller to make others feel more comfortable. I believe you already have most of the answers – sometimes you just need a space that's safe enough to hear them. Together, we’ll work toward reconnecting you with your conscious and authentic self: grounded in your emotions, confident in yourself, and secure in your relationships.
Karen is a passionate psychologist with experience across a wide variety of settings. Karen has a particular interest in anxiety, women’s psychology, gender issues and workplace issues. She offers a safe and non-judgemental space for you to open-up about any challenges you may be facing. Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values. You both can work together to develop effective strategies that you can implement outside of therapy to help better manage symptoms.
Karen is a passionate psychologist with experience across a wide variety of settings. Karen has a particular interest in anxiety, women’s psychology, gender issues and workplace issues. She offers a safe and non-judgemental space for you to open-up about any challenges you may be facing. Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values. You both can work together to develop effective strategies that you can implement outside of therapy to help better manage symptoms.
With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.
As a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, compassionate space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. My approach combines psychodynamic and relational therapy, attachment theory, and therapeutic cards, a creative tool that promotes self-expression when words fall short. It’s a unique mix of depth and creativity designed to support meaningful change.
With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate your chosen path, whether that involves reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.
As a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, compassionate space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. My approach combines psychodynamic and relational therapy, attachment theory, and therapeutic cards, a creative tool that promotes self-expression when words fall short. It’s a unique mix of depth and creativity designed to support meaningful change.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
These include feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, struggles with identity, low self-worth and self-esteem, questioning purpose in life, repeating behaviours, grief and difficult relationships.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on how our early and current relationships shape the way we experience ourselves and others. Together, we explore recurring patterns and emotional responses collaboratively to help you feel more secure, authentic, and connected. I also use attachment theory, CBT, DBT and mind-body somatic approaches.
These include feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, struggles with identity, low self-worth and self-esteem, questioning purpose in life, repeating behaviours, grief and difficult relationships.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on how our early and current relationships shape the way we experience ourselves and others. Together, we explore recurring patterns and emotional responses collaboratively to help you feel more secure, authentic, and connected. I also use attachment theory, CBT, DBT and mind-body somatic approaches.
Many people go through periods in life where they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—either within themselves or in their relationships. I work with teenagers, university students, and adults who want to understand their emotions more clearly and create healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships.
You may be feeling frustrated because conversations with someone you care about seem to make things worse rather than better. You might be experiencing anger, sadness, stress, or a sense that life could feel more meaningful and aligned than it does right now. When challenges arise in work, relationships, or within ourselves,
Many people go through periods in life where they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—either within themselves or in their relationships. I work with teenagers, university students, and adults who want to understand their emotions more clearly and create healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships.
You may be feeling frustrated because conversations with someone you care about seem to make things worse rather than better. You might be experiencing anger, sadness, stress, or a sense that life could feel more meaningful and aligned than it does right now. When challenges arise in work, relationships, or within ourselves,
I am a compassionate counsellor who understands that many of our challenges as individuals are influenced by wider societal issues and powerful systems at play. I aim to help people reclaim a greater sense of agency in their life, whatever that might look like for each individual and unique situation.
I work with a range of issues, including stress, anxiety, life changes, identity, sexuality, gender, body image, grief, self-acceptance, relationships, spirituality, and general wellbeing.
Together, we can work to understand the nature of what you're going through, and find strategies to help you work towards your goals.
I am a compassionate counsellor who understands that many of our challenges as individuals are influenced by wider societal issues and powerful systems at play. I aim to help people reclaim a greater sense of agency in their life, whatever that might look like for each individual and unique situation.
I work with a range of issues, including stress, anxiety, life changes, identity, sexuality, gender, body image, grief, self-acceptance, relationships, spirituality, and general wellbeing.
Together, we can work to understand the nature of what you're going through, and find strategies to help you work towards your goals.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
You might have the sense that something deeper in your life wants attention. Perhaps you’ve tried to push through, stay positive, or work things out on your own, but the same patterns keep returning. You may feel disconnected, unsure who you really are, or quietly questioning the life you’ve built. Sometimes there’s a longing for something more real or meaningful, even if you can’t quite name what that is yet. Many of the people I work with come with a feeling that what they’re facing isn’t superficial. They’re looking for a space where they can slow down, explore honestly, and begin to understand themselves more deeply.
You might have the sense that something deeper in your life wants attention. Perhaps you’ve tried to push through, stay positive, or work things out on your own, but the same patterns keep returning. You may feel disconnected, unsure who you really are, or quietly questioning the life you’ve built. Sometimes there’s a longing for something more real or meaningful, even if you can’t quite name what that is yet. Many of the people I work with come with a feeling that what they’re facing isn’t superficial. They’re looking for a space where they can slow down, explore honestly, and begin to understand themselves more deeply.
Hi! 안녕하세요. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, low sense of worth, trauma, relationship difficulties, adjustment difficulties, and/or other mental health related difficulties? I am here to help.
With a gentle and collaborative approach, I strive to encourage individuals to take courageous steps in challenging their thoughts and ways of life, cultivating a more authentic and empowering life.
Hi! 안녕하세요. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, low sense of worth, trauma, relationship difficulties, adjustment difficulties, and/or other mental health related difficulties? I am here to help.
With a gentle and collaborative approach, I strive to encourage individuals to take courageous steps in challenging their thoughts and ways of life, cultivating a more authentic and empowering life.
However we grow up, childhood experience creates habits and expectations that shape our adult selves. Often these habits seem to get in our way. What once kept us safe may now cause us pain, inhibition, depression, addiction and more. Therapy begins with the experience of being heard, without judgement. The client is the expert on their own way of living. So I ask them to teach me about themselves, while I try to get a feeling for the things that frustrate them and how they might find the freedom to live richer, more satisfying lives.
However we grow up, childhood experience creates habits and expectations that shape our adult selves. Often these habits seem to get in our way. What once kept us safe may now cause us pain, inhibition, depression, addiction and more. Therapy begins with the experience of being heard, without judgement. The client is the expert on their own way of living. So I ask them to teach me about themselves, while I try to get a feeling for the things that frustrate them and how they might find the freedom to live richer, more satisfying lives.
Kia ora and hello! I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.
Kia ora and hello! I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.
Tēnā koe, I'm Nigel. I'm an ACT, CBT and EMDR counsellor based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington and online. I identify as queer and use he/him/his pronouns. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, heal from trauma, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help. Establishing an open and affirming space is really important to me and I value developing therapeutic relationships. I work with people aged 16 years and over. I enjoy hiking, sharing good food with friends and adding to my ever-growing collection of ceramics.
Tēnā koe, I'm Nigel. I'm an ACT, CBT and EMDR counsellor based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington and online. I identify as queer and use he/him/his pronouns. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, heal from trauma, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help. Establishing an open and affirming space is really important to me and I value developing therapeutic relationships. I work with people aged 16 years and over. I enjoy hiking, sharing good food with friends and adding to my ever-growing collection of ceramics.
I offer a safe, warm, confidential environment where you will be seen as a whole person. I will talk with you about any present or historical challenges you have by exploring your thoughts and emotions as we pay attention to and work therapeutically with what is also happening within your body. Physical signs we may observe together during your session can include changes in breathing, muscular tension, numbness, emotion, pain and differences in temperature as can happen during anxiety, depression and trauma. How we work together will depend on what issues are significant for you and what your needs are for each session.
I offer a safe, warm, confidential environment where you will be seen as a whole person. I will talk with you about any present or historical challenges you have by exploring your thoughts and emotions as we pay attention to and work therapeutically with what is also happening within your body. Physical signs we may observe together during your session can include changes in breathing, muscular tension, numbness, emotion, pain and differences in temperature as can happen during anxiety, depression and trauma. How we work together will depend on what issues are significant for you and what your needs are for each session.
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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.