Self Esteem therapists in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland NI, United Kingdom UK
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Self Esteem
Jimi Katsis
Registered Psychotherapist, MA psych, Dip SW
Low self-esteem isn't about lacking confidence. It's about carrying a deep sense that something's fundamentally wrong with you. You might be good at your job, have people who love you, tick all the boxes—but inside, you're convinced you're not enough. That if people really knew you, they'd see through the performance.
This feeling didn't come from nowhere. Somewhere along the line, you learned that who you are isn't acceptable. Maybe you were criticized, dismissed, or had to earn approval that should have been freely given. Your nervous system learned: "I have to be perfect/invisible/useful to be okay."
We work to understand where that belief got installed and why it's still running. Not through affirmations or telling you you're great—that doesn't work because you won't believe it. Instead, we look at what happened that taught you to see yourself this way, and then we start dismantling it.
Real self-worth isn't built through positive thinking. It's built through understanding why you learned to reject yourself, then slowly learning you don't have to anymore.
27 Years Experience
Online in Newtownabbey, NI Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Lavinia May
Counsellor/Therapist, MNCPS (Acc.)
Hi, I'm Lavinia and I am a Psychotherapist, working with both individuals and couples. Part of LGBTQ+ Community. I have worked in Mental Heath services for over nine years , helping people manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I offer a safe non judgemental therapeutic environment for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Our sessions will be empowering, liberating and can even be life changing, giving you the opportunity to gain the confidence to make positive changes to uncover your full potential.
My therapy style is warm and interactive and the pace will always be set by you. I am passionate about delivering exceptional care and the promotion of emotional wellbeing, with extensive experience of working in a range of various settings including NHS, Corporate, and Private Practice.
I understand each person is unique&I tailor-make sessions for each individual I am working with.I work using both time limited sessions or open ended, allowing us to work as flexibly as you require. I want to acknowledge that beginning therapy is often a supreme act of courage,strength,and self-care. I’m so glad you’re here. Please feel welcome to reach out
12 Years Experience
Online in Newtownabbey, NI Northern Ireland
Self Esteem
Rachel Bates
Registered Psychotherapist, M Phil - Counselling & Psychotherapy; M A Psychology
Self esteem can be said to be an individual's subjective evaluation of their own self-worth, based on opinions and beliefs of self. When a sense of low self esteem affects one's daily life, it can cause one to see self in a negative and critical light, reinforcing underlying doubts and fears and can eventually lead to depression and anxiety.
21 Years Experience
Online in Newtownabbey, NI Northern Ireland
Self Esteem
Mihaela Nicolaescu
Registered Psychotherapist
Self-esteem issues are often deeply rooted in past experiences, such as childhood criticism, trauma, abuse, or negative social comparisons. We begin by exploring the origins of these beliefs, identifying patterns of negative self-talk, and understanding how they developed. This can involve discussing early relationships, family dynamics, or significant life events that shaped the client’s view of themselves.
A major component of self-esteem work is fostering self-compassion and self-acceptance. Often, clients with low self-esteem are overly self-critical and harsh. I guide them through exercises that help shift their internal dialogue toward kindness and empathy, much like they would offer to a close friend. Techniques like mindfulness or compassion-focused therapy help develop this skill.
8 Years Experience
Online in Newtownabbey, NI Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Mariana Amat
Psychologist
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Newtownabbey, NI Northern Ireland
Self Esteem therapists in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤118 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (57%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (49%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤118
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Integrative Therapy |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 53% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |