Self-Esteem
The relationship that shapes every other one.
The way you see yourself shapes almost everything. How you speak up, how you love, what you let yourself want. We unpack where the 'never quite enough' came from, and build a quieter, steadier relationship with yourself.
Where the inner critic comes from
That voice inside you that says you're not good enough, not smart enough, not worthy of love. It didn't come from nowhere. It was built, often in childhood, from the messages you received about who you were supposed to be. Maybe you were compared to a sibling. Maybe affection was conditional. Maybe you learned that your value was tied to performance. Over time, those messages became the lens through which you see yourself.
How low self-esteem shows up
It's not always obvious. It can look like saying yes when you mean no. Apologising for things that aren't your fault. Staying in situations that don't serve you because you don't believe you deserve better. It can also show up as overachieving, perfectionism, or constant comparison. These are all strategies for managing a deep belief that who you are, as you are, isn't enough.
Building something steadier
Therapy for self-esteem isn't about affirmations or thinking positively. It's about understanding the story you've been telling yourself, where it came from, and whether it's still true. We work on separating who you are from what you do, and slowly building a relationship with yourself that's based on honesty rather than performance.
“You don't need to become someone else. You just need to stop abandoning the person you already are.”
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You don't need to have the right words. Just showing up is the first step.
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