Self Esteem therapists in Killarney, Ireland
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Killarney, Ireland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Liam West
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Adv Dip MBACP
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
13 Years Experience
Online in Killarney, County Kerry (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Clive Rooney CLIVECARE
Registered Psychotherapist, BA (HONS) Psych, H Dip Psychsis, Bsc Counselling & Psychotherapy, MA Cognitive Behavioural therapy
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.
12 Years Experience
Online in Killarney, County Kerry
Self Esteem
Lakis Elezoglou
Counselor/Therapist, Life Transitions & Feeling Stuck
The techniques I use and my personal experience of low self-esteem are essential to help you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Killarney, County Kerry (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Kevin Martin
Counselor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Self-esteem is your overall subjective evaluation of your worth, value, and competence. It reflects how much you respect, appreciate, and believe in yourself. While self-confidence relates specifically to your belief in your ability to succeed in a particular task or situation, self-esteem is a deeper, foundational sense of whether you feel worthy of happiness, love, and respect just as you are.
High vs Low Self-Esteem
Healthy Self-Esteem: Involves an accurate, balanced view of yourself. You recognise your strengths while accepting your flaws and limitations without harsh judgment. It allows you to bounce back from setbacks and set healthy boundaries.
Low Self-Esteem: Involves chronic self-doubt, harsh internal criticism, and a persistent belief that you are inadequate, unlovable, or a burden. People with low self-esteem often measure their worth entirely by external achievements, others' approval, or perfection.
Common Signs of Low Self-Esteem
Habitual Comparison: Constantly comparing yourself to others and always feeling like you fall short.
Fear of Failure & Rejection: Avoiding new challenges, social gatherings, or opportunities because you assume you will fail or that people won't like you.
Difficulty Accepting Praise: Downplaying compliments or attributing your successes to luck rather than your own skill and effort.
People-Pleasing: Prioritising everyone else's needs, opinions, and comfort over your own out of fear of conflict or rejection.
Internalised Blame: Automatically blaming yourself when things go wrong, even if it was outside of your control.
Where Does Self-Esteem Come From?
Self-esteem is shaped over a lifetime by early childhood experiences (such as parenting styles, family dynamics, and peer relationships), school or work environments, major life events, and ongoing internal self-talk. Because it is learned over time, you can also unlearn and rebuild it.
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Building healthier self-esteem isn't about forced positivity or pretending you are flawless; it is about developing self-compassion—treating yourself with the same kindness, understanding, and patience you would offer to a good friend when things get difficult.
Remember: Your worth is not up for negotiation, and it does not fluctuate based on your productivity, mistakes, or other people's opinions. You are inherently worthy of care and respect simply because you exist.
10 Years Experience
Online in Killarney, County Kerry (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in Killarney, County Kerry
Self Esteem therapists in Killarney, Ireland Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Killarney, Ireland average 14 years of experience. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Integrative Therapy (64%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (55%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Accept insurance
18%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 45% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 64% |
Online Only |
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| 36% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Integrative Therapy |
| 55% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 36% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 45% | Young Adult |
| 18% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 36% | Buddhist |
| 27% | Asian |