Self Esteem therapists in Penicuik, Scotland
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Self Esteem
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
In-Person Near Penicuik, Scotland
Online in Penicuik, Scotland
Self Esteem
Heather Macfarlane
Registered Psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Our sense of self-worth underpins everything we do and all decisions we make. I love the description of self-esteem as "the ability to like yourself when you lose, just as much as when you win". Few of us have ever done anything so truly awful to merit the level of self-loathing that some people place on themselves. Why limit yourself, your opportunities and your time in this world because of low self-esteem when we are all equally worthy of love and respect simply for being, regardless of achievements, success, looks, weight or whatever else you base your self-esteem on.
17 Years Experience
Online in Penicuik, Scotland (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Self-esteem is at the core of what we do in life: in our relationships, at work, in our families, and so on. Building self-esteem is a personal path that is essential for all of us.
26 Years Experience
Online in Penicuik, Scotland (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Jonathan Livingstone Therapy & Coaching
Psychologist, MSc, MA, PGCE, GMBPsS
Self-esteem is a problematic concept, because self-esteem is tenuous for all of us, however confident or secure we might be. But if this is a particular issue for you, it means that you are not feeling good about yourself. I will help you to identify the ways in which you are not comfortable, find out where this comes from in your biography, and help you to resolve the experience, so that you can feel good about yourself again.
28 Years Experience
Online in Penicuik, 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 Penicuik, Scotland (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Penicuik, Scotland Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Penicuik, 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 |