Self Esteem therapists in Dorchester, England
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Saffron Marriner
Counsellor/Therapist, MBACP (Accred)
I work with clients regarding building self esteem both in a person centred way, feeling heard and validated, as well as at times using CBT in order to reframe thoughts in order to change feelings and work towards more empowering behaviours. These behaviours in turn encourage more supportive and compassionate self talk which enables the client to feel better about themselves.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Dorchester, ENG
Online in Dorchester, England
Jessica Ryan-Zeman
Registered Psychotherapist, MCAP, BA (Psych)
Having good self-esteem is essential to having a good relationship with yourself and setting healthy boundaries in your relationships with others. I can help you exprience better self-esteem by going to core of the issue which usually lies within our family of origin/early attachments.
16 Years Experience
Online in Dorchester, England
Claire de la Varre
Therapist, PhD, HGDipP
Self-esteem is a complex concept that includes how you feel about yourself, your self-worth, how capable you are (self-efficacy) and self-confidence. If you have low self-esteem, chances are you have struggled in relationships, have experienced domestic abuse, or have internalised hurtful comments from other people. Perhaps you are judgmental and critical of yourself. Therapy can help work through your difficult feelings, reconnect to yourself, regain your confidence and learn relationship and other skills to help in the future.
18 Years Experience
Online in Dorchester, England
Lakis Elezoglou
Counsellor/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 Dorchester, England (Online Only)
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/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 Dorchester, England (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Dorchester, England Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Dorchester, England average 14 years of experience and charge around ¤126 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (58%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤126
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Integrative Therapy |
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |