Low Self-Worth
Understanding Low Self-Worth
Low self-worth can feel like a constant challenge, affecting how you perceive yourself and interact with the world. It is like carrying a critical voice inside your head, constantly doubting and undervaluing yourself. Low self-esteem often involves persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and criticism. If you're struggling with low self-worth, know that it's a common experience that and that these feelings can be transformed into something more positive and self-affirming.
Recognising the Signs
Recognising low self-worth can be tricky because it often feels like an integral part of who you are. You might notice it in the small things – like hesitating to voice your opinion, feeling undeserving of praise, or shying away from challenges for fear of failure. It might show up as a tendency to dwell on your mistakes or feeling uncomfortable with compliments. These signs are subtle but impactful, affecting how you navigate your day-to-day life.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a safe space to explore the roots of low self-worth. Together, we can work on understanding and transforming the thoughts and beliefs that reinforce these feelings. Techniques from various therapeutic approaches, like Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, can be particularly effective in building a more positive self-image and confidence.
Schema Therapy can be particularly beneficial, helping us to identify and reshape deep-rooted patterns that contribute to your self-criticism. We'll explore how early experiences have shaped your current self-view and work towards healing those parts of yourself.
Compassion Focused Therapy also plays a key role. It's designed to cultivate self-kindness and understanding, counterbalancing the critical voice within you. We'll engage in exercises that boost your compassion towards yourself, which is often a transformative experience for those battling low self-esteem.
Every individual's experience with low self-esteem is unique, and so is the path to overcoming it. I tailor my approach to fit your personal story, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and self-acceptance.
Your First Step Towards Healing
If you're recognising feelings of low self-worth within yourself, please know that reaching out is a step filled with courage and hope. In our journey together, the focus will be on understanding and nurturing your unique experiences with empathy and care. Your path towards a stronger sense of self-esteem and confidence is deeply personal, and I'm here to support you in that journey.
Feel free to get in touch when you're ready to start this process of building a more positive self-view, where you feel empowered and valued. Let's take these steps together towards fostering the self-respect and worthiness.