Self Esteem Therapists in Dublin, Ireland

People don't have low self esteem, we just fail to develop high self esteem! Learn through CBT to do what is right for you, as you see it according to your values and the life you want to live. Learn to base self respect on intrinsic worth and develop high self esteem.

The techniques I use and my personal experience of low self-esteem are essential to help you.

I work with adults who struggle with low self-esteem, including persistent self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, and a tendency to hold back in relationships or opportunities. Difficulties with self-esteem often develop over time in response to early experiences, expectations, and the roles people have learned to occupy. My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to understand how these inner patterns are organised and what they may be protecting. Rather than trying to build confidence directly, the focus is on exploring how different parts relate to one another and how beliefs about self-worth have formed. Sessions may involve conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both, depending on what feels most useful.

Self esteem is a measure of your relationship with yourself. I can help you redefine that relationship by reviewing your core values, personal expectations and influences on you and your current state, and by providing guidance on how to be kinder to yourself. If confidence levels are low, I can help with very simple but effective ways to help you regain previous levels of self-belief, particularly if underpinned by excessive dependence on negative perceptions

Our sense of ourselves greatly impacts how we interact in the world and the type of experiences we have. Our views on ourselves does not have to be set in stone though and is something that can be continually improved and worked upon allowing us to begin to engage in the world in a much more satisfying and enjoyable way

Dublin has transformed rapidly from a relatively insular city into a major European technology hub — home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, and many other multinationals — generating significant demand for therapists experienced with burnout, imposter syndrome, and the psychological cost of high-performance corporate environments. The city's severe housing crisis is a defining source of anxiety for many residents, particularly younger people who grew up in Dublin but struggle to remain there affordably. Ireland's historically complex relationship with institutional religion means many clients seek therapists who can hold nuanced conversations about religious trauma, inherited values, and personal identity. The national public health service (HSE) provides limited psychotherapy access, and most Dublin therapy takes place through private practice or employer assistance programs.

Gender ID

	62%	Male
	38%	Female

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
63%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
38%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
38%	Gestalt Therapy
38%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Senior
38%	Young Adult
25%	Teen

Client Focus

88%	Women
63%	LGBTQ+
50%	Buddhist
50%	Men
38%	Asian

Self Esteem therapists in Dublin, Ireland IE

Clive Rooney CLIVECARE

Lakis Elezoglou

Louise Perry

John Castleford

Liam West