Self-Esteem

Signs + Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem

  • Shy or anxious around other people
  • Feeling self-conscious – Focusing on your weaknesses, thinking of yourself as incapable, unworthy of love
  • Negative self-talk – criticizing and/or blaming yourself
  • Anxious, sad and low moods
  • People-pleasing – apologizing a lot, being eager to please, letting people take advantage of you, feeling unable to assert yourself
  • Overly sensitive to criticism or disapproval
  • Perfectionism – Lack of productivity led by self-doubt, avoiding challenges or trying to be perfect
  • Imposter syndrome – doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud
  • Social isolation – Lack of relationships due to fear of rejection, not engaging in things they once enjoyed

Therapeutic Goals for Self-Esteem

  • Learn to identify self-defeating thought patterns, challenge negative thoughts and address uncomfortable feelings
  • Explore the root of your feelings
  • Deal with criticism smartly with a rational perspective
  • Improve self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-esteem
  • Learn appropriate communication and social skills
  • Develop healthy boundaries and self-care habits

Our Approach

We will do an assessment of your specific situation and goals, to come up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from a variety of the listed modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking got change unwanted or unhealthy behaviour

Positive Psychology

Understand your strengths and virtues and learn how to apply them to your own life and reach your full potential

Somatic Therapy

Combines psychotherapy and physical therapy to connect your mind and body and release pent-up trauma

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Utilized techniques like meditation, stretching, and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions

Solution-Focused Therapy

A strengths-based approach that focuses on your current and future problems and goals rather than past experiences

Strength-Based Therapy

Helps you understand and utilize your strengths rather than focusing on negative characteristics

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Registered Psychologist
Registered Psychologist
Registered Social Work Counsellor Direct Billing
Master of Counselling Student Counsellor
Student Counsellor Reduced Rates
Student Counsellor Reduced Rates