• Person Centred Low Self-Esteem Counselling

    Tempus Counselling is working to the highest ethical standards in line with the “BACP Ethical Framework”

    Low Self Esteem Therapy Counselling Bolton Wigan Preston Manchester Lancashire North West

Low Self-Esteem Counselling

Self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves; essentially, it’s the opinion we hold of ourselves. This can be influenced by lots of different things, from past experiences and our childhoods to life events. While these beliefs can be misplaced, they can feel very difficult to change.

The Adlerian Theory is designed to alleviate low self-esteem.

The Adlerian theory is the forerunner of the humanistic therapy approach in the nineteen twenties.

Adler saw the individual as a whole, and he was the first to break away from categorising the individual. He treated each person as a person who is unique as a whole person. The humanistic movement was born.

The Adlerian theory is designed to alleviate low self-esteem.

Typical Symptoms

There are a number of different signs that you could have low self-esteem. You might exhibit some or all of these. They can include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Saying or thinking negative things about yourself

  • Being self-critical

  • Feelings of sadness, depression, anger, anxiety, shame or worthlessness

  • Blaming yourself for things that go wrong (even if they are out of your control)

  • Repeatedly joking about yourself in a negative way

  • Ignoring your achievements in favour of focusing on your mistakes or self-perceived negatives

  • Avoiding challenges due to fear of failure

  • Believing others are better than you

  • Thinking you don’t deserve to have nice things or fun experiences

  • Refusing to accept compliments

  • Feeling overly upset by any criticism, disapproval, or negative feedback

When is the right time to seek help?

Building self-esteem and navigating the mental health implications can be difficult to do alone. Working with our counsellors can help you understand where your opinion of yourself stems from and how to challenge limiting beliefs.

Developing more awareness of your personal history and how this impacts who you are today can be eye-opening.

Rainer

Rainer moved to the UK over 50 years ago, he has been married for 55 years. He is a qualified engineer and has studied several models of psychotherapy.

The need to help people spurred him on to enter the counselling profession. More Info >

Faith

Faith is a qualified counsellor and uses person-centred therapy in online sessions. Faith lives in the Wigan area.

Any work will be confidential, and Faith will build a trusting and safe environment for you to explore any issues and needs you have. More Info >

What our clients say.

” Rainer was a great help in listening to what I had to say, and then, gradually, his comments and prompts guided me to a fair amount of self reflection which helped me to realise that there are always other angles and perspectives to our ‘problems’, and that it was within me, myself, to reflect on and identify and choose to adjust my approach to things and choose ‘positive’ options rather than negative ones that may have become bad habits, which we have probably developed from a ‘tunnelled vision’ perspective. All of this has helped me to get less anxious and stressed with ‘life situations’ and to manage them in a more positive way. “

Person-Centred Counselling, Bolton, Manchester & Lancashire

” Thank you for listening to me and giving me your insights, which have been so useful. Please know I am forever in your debt. Thank You. ”

Person-Centred Counselling, Bolton, Manchester & Lancashire

” Rainer is a wise and gentle man who was a very reassuring person to open up to, he helped me work through my issues and feel more confident moving forward. ”

Person-Centred Counselling, Bolton, Manchester & Lancashire

” I found doing Zoom the best therapy I have had. Think as it was in my own home I could be really comfortable and relax. I think this service via video link would be so beneficial to so many people who may not want to get out of their home or afraid to go to another unknown place. Really I feel it would be a great service after lockdown. I have had several lots of therapy over the years, but this definitely worked the best. Rainer is a really easy person to talk to. Zoom sessions made me much more relaxed and I talked much more freely. Thank you for your time listening to me. ”

Person-Centred Counselling, Bolton, Manchester & Lancashire

” The recent death of my sister in America affected me greatly. I was unable to visit her due to covid and she passed on. I was recommended to Rainer and due to covid and my fibromyalgia and sadness I would not face to go out the house. First I could not master to sign onto Zoom straight away. Rainer telephoned me and guided me. I was very apprehensive at first. Rainer put me at ease and was easy to talk to. Gradually I could unburden my anxiety and my deep sadness which I carried inside me. Rainer helped me to come back to reality. Rainer is a kind and gentle person and I felt comfortable to talk to him. ”

Person-Centred Counselling, Bolton, Manchester & Lancashire