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Self-Esteem Counselling Calgary
You don’t have to face self-criticism alone; self-esteem counselling is here.
The self-esteem therapists at Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling are here to support you and help ease any negative feelings you may have toward yourself. Don’t suffer any longer; reach out and book a session with us today.
What is Self-Esteem Counselling?
Self-esteem counselling services can support you in identifying the cause of your low self-esteem issues and help you regain control of your mindset and thinking patterns.
Self-esteem refers to how we evaluate our sense of self. Low self-worth and esteem can lead to depression, anxiety, difficulties developing healthy relationships, and more. Self-esteem issues can occur due to a number of factors in your life. If you develop low self-esteem, counselling can help you reduce negative self-talk and stop thinking negative beliefs about yourself.
Causes of Low Self-Esteem
From internal self-worth issues to external issues that may induce negative thoughts, poor self-esteem affects people differently and can be caused by several factors. Some of these factors may include:
- Lack of confidence due to poor performance in a work or school environment.
- Overwhelming stress due to financial or living situations.
- Mental health illnesses like depression or anxiety.
- Physical medical issues such as a disability, pain, or serious illness.
- Childhood distress where your mentors talked down to you or were critical of you.
- Unfair relationships, such as verbally or physically abusive relationships with partners, parents, or other mentors.
- Being cheated on or neglected by your partner and more.
Common Signs & Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem can be projected in a multitude of ways and can look different depending on how you cope.
Here are some of the most common symptoms and behaviour signs that may indicate you may have low self-esteem:
- Focusing on times of defeat rather than achievements.
- Feeling depressive symptoms such as feeling worthless, guilt-ridden, or anxious emotions.
- Thinking you aren’t worthy of gaining good things in life.
- Making negative jokes about your feelings or appearance.
- Avoiding environments where you may make mistakes because you fear failure.
- Blaming yourself for issues regardless of whether you have control over them or not.
- Thinking that every person thinks you are not good enough.
- Talking down about yourself to peers or to yourself.
Effects of Self-Esteem Issues
Individuals with low self-esteem are more likely to develop mental illnesses due to self-doubt, as they typically feel like they don’t have a positive impact on the world. At times, they lose sight of their strengths and believe that all they are is a failure. These feelings can form into mental illnesses such as anxiety, loneliness, depression, and stress, causing barriers in relationships with others and themself. If you feel like you have low self-esteem, it’s important to gain the support you need to help reduce these mental blocks.
Why You Should Seek Help for Low Self-Esteem
You may notice that you mask your pain due to feelings of shame, and you may seek treatment in hopes of releasing your negative opinions of yourself to build self-esteem, have self-compassion, and gain a more positive outlook on life.
Loving yourself through your flaws and weaknesses is extremely important. It’s also important to know that you matter and are loved regardless of what your internal thoughts let you believe. If you have difficulty acknowledging the support you have, it’s crucial to reach out for help so you can begin to reform that loving relationship with yourself and others.
Our Approach To Self-Esteem Therapy
At Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, we have expert self-esteem therapists who will stand by you in every step of your self-help journey.
Each and every one of our clients is treated with the utmost care and respect. We will work with you to
- Develop a realistic care plan to improve your self-esteem
- Make you feel better about yourself
- Help you on your journey to achieving long-term happiness
If your limiting beliefs are holding you back, please reach out.
If you fear your self-esteem issues have grown into a more serious problem, resulting in signs or symptoms of depression or anxiety, we have additional support to help you with those aspects of your life.
Get The Help You Need To Boost Healthy Self-Esteem
Ready to begin the healing process and improve your well-being? We are so proud that you are taking those essential steps to remove negative thoughts and begin to appreciate the unique qualities that make you who you are. It’s time you regain control of your life and live the fulfilling lifestyle you deserve with healthy self-esteem.
Book an appointment and start boosting your self-esteem today.
Book an Appointment for Self-Esteem Counselling
Our psychotherapy for self-esteem is led by highly-trained registered psychologists from our office in Calgary, Alberta.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you notice your inner critic continuously has negative thought patterns and struggles to develop a positive sense of self, it may be time to seek professional help. These unhelpful patterns can negatively impact all aspects of your life. If other aspects of your life are being affected due to your low self-esteem, it’s likely time to seek therapy.
Yes! Counselling can help reprogram inner dialogue and help you create a healthier relationship with yourself. If you need Calgary self-esteem counselling, please do not hesitate to reach out or book an appointment.
Those with low self-esteem typically exhibit a variety of behaviours that reflect their negative self-perception, including:
- Talking negatively about themself
- Withdrawing from social interactions
- Developing signs of depression or anxiety
- Striving for perfection in day-to-day tasks
- Comparing themselves to others
- Struggling to accept compliments
- Acting as a follower rather than a leader
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Building confidence and reducing insecurity takes time. Through a routine treatment of positive self-talk, focusing on the positive aspects of your life, self-care, and doing things you enjoy can help you begin this high self-esteem process. Most importantly, getting help and discussing your challenges with expert self-esteem counsellors will help you build confidence and boost your self-love and self-esteem in the long run.
The best therapy is self-esteem therapy. In this form of self-confidence counselling, you will gain new coping skills and abilities to decipher what elements led your inner voice to have self-deprecating thoughts and help you work towards overcoming them. You can perform many different routines or self-talk alone to make a positive difference, but self-esteem therapy is one of the most effective solutions, as it will help you focus on positivity for the rest of your life.
If you have a sense that your loved one suffers from low self-esteem, you must bring a positive light to the relationship. You can start by encouraging them with positive thoughts, explaining their positive qualities and own strengths, showing compassion, listening and caring about what they say, and supporting them through their self-esteem journey.
Self-esteem does not have its own mental disorder, but it can lead to other mental health conditions. This may include suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more. It’s important to get the support and help you need to ensure you don’t experience these illnesses.
