Battling Low Self-Worth or Feelings of Inadequacy
How You See Yourself Matters
Self-esteem is the way you see and feel about yourself. When it’s strong, you’re more able to navigate life with confidence, set healthy boundaries and trust your own voice. When it’s low, you might constantly doubt yourself, compare yourself to others or feel like you’re never “enough”.
Low self-esteem can quietly affect every part of life - relationships, work, decision-making and how you handle challenges. You might look fine on the outside while constantly criticising yourself on the inside.
The good news is, self-worth isn’t fixed, it can grow.
Signs of Low Self-Esteem
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Constant self-criticism or negative self-talk
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Difficulty accepting compliments or achievements
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Comparing yourself to others and feeling like you don’t measure up
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Fear of failure or rejection holding you back
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People-pleasing or struggling to set boundaries
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Feeling like you’re “not good enough”, even when others say otherwise
These patterns often come from past experiences but they don’t have to define you.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can help you get to the root of low self-esteem and start building a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself. Together, we can:
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Identify where harsh self-beliefs come from
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Challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ones
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Strengthen your sense of self-worth, from the inside out
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Learn to trust yourself and your choices
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Help you feel more confident in how you move through the world
You don’t have to keep living with self-doubt. With support, you can feel more solid in who you are and begin to treat yourself with the same care you’d offer to someone you love.