CBT and EMDR Therapy for Low Self Esteem Leicester, Leicestershire

What Is Low Self-Esteem

Self-esteem refers to how you see yourself, your self-worth, and the value you place on yourself. When you have low self-esteem, you may struggle with negative thoughts about yourself, doubt your abilities, have low confidence, and feel undeserving of success or happiness. This can create a cycle of self-criticism that makes it harder to live a fulfilling life. Low self-esteem can also show up as people-pleasing, perfectionism, fear of rejection, or seeking reassurance from others.

Therapy For Low Self-Esteem Could Be Helpful If You:

Struggle with constant self-criticism or negative self-talk.
You often judge yourself harshly, feel like you're never good enough, or find it difficult to recognise your strengths. Therapy can help challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop a more balanced, compassionate view of yourself.

Avoid opportunities due to fear of failure or rejection. Low self-confidence may stop you from speaking up, trying new things, or pursuing goals. CBT and EMDR can help you understand where these fears come from and support you to build confidence in everyday life.

Rely heavily on others for reassurance or approval. If your self-worth depends on what others think of you, it can feel exhausting and unstable. Therapy offers space to explore these patterns and strengthen your internal sense of value and identity.

Feel held back by past experiences or ongoing shame. Low self-esteem is often linked to difficult past events, such as bullying, criticism, or trauma. Therapy can help you process these experiences and begin to rebuild a healthier relationship with yourself.

What To Expect From Therapy For Low Self-Esteem

Therapy for low self-esteem at Resilient Mind Therapies offers a supportive and structured space to explore what has shaped the way you see yourself. Whether you're struggling with self-criticism, low confidence, or the effects of past experiences, we use CBT and EMDR to help you understand the root causes and start building a stronger sense of self-worth.

We tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals, using practical tools to manage negative thinking, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen your self-confidence. You’ll be supported to build a more balanced and compassionate view of yourself, at a pace that feels right for you. There are no long waiting lists, so you can access support when you need it. Sessions are available in-person in Leicester or online, depending on what works best for you.

Questions About Low Self-Esteem Therapy

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s normal to have questions. Below are some common questions about therapy for low self-esteem, confidence and self-worth.

Can therapy help low self-esteem?

Yes, therapy can help you understand what may have shaped your low self-esteem and why negative beliefs about yourself may feel so difficult to shift. CBT can help you challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, while EMDR may be helpful if difficult past experiences continue to affect how you see yourself.

What causes low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem can develop for many different reasons. For some people, it may be linked to criticism, bullying, difficult relationships, trauma, perfectionism, or repeated setbacks. Over time, these experiences can affect confidence, self-worth, and the way you see yourself.

Can therapy help with low confidence?

Yes, low confidence often develops alongside low self-esteem. Therapy can help you build confidence by addressing self-doubt, fear of failure, and unhelpful beliefs that may be holding you back.

Is low self-esteem linked to childhood experiences?

Sometimes, experiences such as criticism, bullying, emotional neglect, rejection, or growing up in difficult environments can affect self-esteem later in life. Therapy can help you process these experiences and build a healthier relationship with yourself.

Do you offer online therapy for low self-esteem?

Yes, online therapy is available across the UK and in-person appointments are available in Leicester and Leicestershire.

What therapy helps low self-esteem?

This depends on your experiences and goals. CBT can help you recognise and challenge negative thinking patterns, while EMDR may help if past experiences continue to affect your confidence, self-worth, or relationships.

Therapy for Low Self-Esteem and Confidence in Leicester and Online Across the UK

In-person therapy in Leicester and Leicestershire | Online therapy across the UK

What Is Low Self-Esteem

Therapy For Low Self-Esteem Could Be Helpful If You:

"You’ve been criticising yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens."

What To Expect From Therapy For Low Self-Esteem

Questions About Low Self-Esteem Therapy

WHY CHOOSE RESILIENT MIND THERAPIES?

Resilient Mind Therapies

Therapy for Low Self-Esteem and Confidence in Leicester and Online Across the UK

In-person therapy in Leicester and Leicestershire | Online therapy across the UK

What Is Low Self-Esteem

Therapy For Low Self-Esteem Could Be Helpful If You:

"You’ve been criticising yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens."

What To Expect From Therapy For Low Self-Esteem

Questions About Low Self-Esteem Therapy

WHY CHOOSE RESILIENT MIND THERAPIES?

Resilient Mind Therapies

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