Self Esteem therapists in Inverurie, Scotland
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Self Esteem
Kyle Davies
Psychologist, BSc MPhil CPsychol AFBPsS
In modern life, we often feel that self-esteem is something that comes from our achievements, successes and how we are perceived by others. We often fall into the trap of believing that other people are the cause of our low self-esteem. However, self-esteem flows from the inside-out. What this means is that as we get back in touch with who we really are and allow ourselves to flow from that space our self-esteem naturally begins to increase.
27 Years Experience
Online in Inverurie, Scotland
Self Esteem
Samira Gholami
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, you're never quite good enough? Perhaps you constantly compare yourself to others, struggle to recognize your accomplishments, or find yourself seeking approval before making decisions. Low self-esteem can quietly influence your relationships, career, education, and sense of identity, leaving you feeling uncertain about your abilities and hesitant to express your needs.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), I offer affordable, compassionate counselling to help adolescents and adults develop greater self-confidence, self-acceptance, and a healthier sense of personal worth. My experience includes facilitating psychoeducational workshops focused on self-esteem and emotional well-being, giving me valuable insight into the challenges people face when learning to believe in themselves.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, and trauma-informed principles, I work collaboratively with you to explore the experiences and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself. Together, we can identify patterns of negative self-talk, challenge unrealistic expectations, strengthen healthy boundaries, and develop a more compassionate inner dialogue.
I also recognize that self-esteem is often influenced by family relationships, cultural expectations, academic pressures, and the desire to meet others' standards of success. My culturally responsive approach provides space to explore these influences while helping you discover what confidence and personal fulfillment mean to you.
Building self-esteem isn't about becoming perfect or proving your worth to others. It's about learning to recognize your value, trust your decisions, and feel more comfortable expressing your authentic self.
I offer affordable counselling in English and Farsi and would welcome the opportunity to help you move beyond self-doubt, recognize your strengths, and build a more confident relationship with yourself.
8 Years Experience
Online in Inverurie, Scotland
Self Esteem
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 Inverurie, Scotland (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Tayo, Owosina
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Professional Counsellor
At the core of it, no one should be able to talk you into or out of self esteem. We help you to earn this respect from and by yourself.
16 Years Experience
Online in Inverurie, Scotland
Self Esteem
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 Inverurie, Scotland (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Inverurie, Scotland Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Inverurie, Scotland average 14 years of experience and charge around ¤126 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (60%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (49%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤126
Accept insurance
34%
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
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Integrative Therapy |
| 49% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |