Self Esteem Therapists in Paris, France

How we value ourselves can affect our self esteem. If we feel negative and critical about ourselves and our abilities then we will experience low self esteem. Low self esteem can affect how we fit in the world, how we feel with family, friends and relationships and how this impacts on us. It could spring from our childhood or adult experiences, school and friendship influences or our partners. We can sometimes feel inadequate or be made to feel inadequate by those around us and even by social media and current socio-environmental expectations. Working with a counsellor enables you to explore where some of these influences have stemmed from. Acknowledging, accepting and moving through these feelings and looking at changing the negative inner voice, can help build your confidence and self esteem.

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

We all relate to ourselves in varied and sometimes fluctuating ways - sometimes critically and harshly, other times in more gente and forgiving ways. This relationship is influenced by past and current experiences and what we have 'taken in' from those (especially with caregivers and other important people in our lives). A punitive, demeaning stance to one's own self, which has been there for a long time and is hard to shift, is what brings many people to therapy. Both because of the suffering it inflicts internally, as well as the impact it has on the way a person relates to the external world. If this is something you struggle with and would like to explore the option of psychotherapy to address this, please get in touch.

Low self-esteem can quietly shape every area of life—how you see yourself, the choices you make, and the relationships you keep. Together, we’ll explore and gently release the old beliefs, patterns, or experiences that have held you back. Using neuroscience-based coaching, BWRT®, and therapeutic tools, I help you rewire the inner story you tell yourself and build a stronger, kinder sense of self. Alongside this, mindfulness and energy practices can support you in feeling more grounded, resilient, and confident. The aim is not just to “feel better,” but to truly step into your worth and create a life that reflects who you really are.

I guide clients in cultivating a kinder inner dialogue and reconnecting with their inherent worth. We explore the origins of self-criticism and work toward greater self-acceptance, authenticity, and confidence — not as a fixed state, but as an ongoing relationship with oneself rooted in compassion.

Paris has a deep psychoanalytic tradition — rooted in the influence of Lacan and Freud's European legacy — and the city's therapy culture retains a strong psychodynamic orientation, though CBT and integrative approaches have grown substantially in recent decades. The city's high cost of living, intense professional culture, and the particular social pressures of Parisian life contribute to significant demand for therapists addressing anxiety, burnout, and relationship complexity. Paris has large North and West African immigrant communities and a substantial expat population, with demand for both French-speaking and multilingual English-speaking therapists. France's expanded psychology session reimbursement scheme (Mon soutien psy) offers some subsidized access, though private practice remains the dominant route for longer-term psychotherapy in the city.

Gender ID

	86%	Female
	14%	Male

Session Type

	57%	In Person and Online
	43%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

57%	Integrative Therapy
43%	Behavioral Therapy
43%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
43%	Hypnotherapy
43%	Psychoanalytic Therapy
43%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
71%	Senior
43%	Teen
43%	Young Adult

Client Focus

43%	LGBTQ+
43%	Women
29%	Black / African American
29%	Buddhist
29%	Christian

Self Esteem therapists in Paris, France FR

Jill Deacon

Liam West

Dr Aneliya Gonsard

Jayne LESLEY Allen

Mariana Amat