Struggles with self-worth can be difficult to name, yet deeply felt. You might experience a persistent sense of not being “good enough”, find yourself comparing yourself to others, or feel overly self-critical, even when things seem to be going well.

At times, this can show up as a harsh inner voice, self-doubt, or a tendency to question your own needs, feelings or decisions. It may also affect how you relate to others, making it difficult to feel secure, valued, or able to express yourself fully.

I offer counselling and psychotherapy for low self-worth in South London and online, supporting you to understand these patterns and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

How low self-worth can develop

Difficulties with self-worth are often not simply about the present, but can be shaped by earlier experiences, including:

• growing up in environments where emotional needs were not fully met

• experiences of criticism, comparison, or high expectations

• feeling unseen, misunderstood, or not valued

• relational patterns where you learned to prioritise others over yourself

Over time, these experiences can become internalised, forming an inner critical voice or a sense that you are somehow not enough.

How I work with self-worth

I am an integrative psychotherapist, working relationally, psychodynamically and somatically.

In practice, this means we might explore not only your thoughts and feelings, but also the patterns, relationships and embodied experiences connected to your sense of self.

In our work together, we may focus on:

• understanding the origins of self-critical thoughts and beliefs

• exploring how these patterns show up in your relationships

• noticing how self-worth is felt in the body

• developing greater awareness of your emotional experience

• building a more compassionate and supportive inner relationship

Rather than trying to eliminate self-doubt or criticism entirely, the aim is to understand where it comes from and to relate to it differently over time.

What therapy for self-worth may help with

Therapy may be helpful if you experience:

• a persistent sense of not being good enough

• a strong inner critic or self-judgement

• difficulty trusting yourself or your decisions

• people-pleasing or prioritising others’ needs over your own

• fear of rejection, failure, or being “found out”

• comparing yourself to others

• difficulty recognising your own value

You may notice that these patterns overlap with feelings of anxiety or show up in your relationships, your work, or your ability to feel at ease within yourself. You may find that your experience doesn’t fit neatly into one description, and we can make space for whatever feels most present for you.

What therapy with me is like

I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful and attuned space where we can explore your experience at a pace that feels manageable.

Together, we would begin to understand how your sense of self has developed, and how it continues to shape your thoughts, feelings and relationships.

Many people find that, over time, this can support:

• a deeper understanding of themselves

• greater emotional resilience

• a more compassionate inner voice

• an increased sense of self-worth and stability

Location

I offer psychotherapy and counselling for low self-worth in South London, including Beckenham and Crystal Palace, as well as online across the UK.

Getting in touch

If you are considering therapy for self-worth, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.

This can be a space to ask questions, explore what you are looking for, and see whether working together feels right for you.