Do you suffer from low self-esteem and need some help?

People with low self-esteem often have a poor self-image and are lacking in confidence.  Low Self-Esteem Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Ashford, Kent can help you regain your confidence and your self-worth.

Some of the symptoms of low self-esteem may include the following: - Social withdrawal- as you may find it difficult mixing with new people. Anxiety – which can lead to panic attacks and emotional turmoil? Lack of social skills and self-confidence. Depression and/or bouts of sadness, accentuating the negative and not seeing anything positive in your life. You may exaggerate and be anxious about what you imagine other people think of you. Worry whether you have treated others badly. Reluctance to take on new challenges or to put yourself first in any situation. Difficulty in trusting your own opinion and judgement and seeking out reassurance. Expecting very little out of life for yourself.

Low self-esteem can be a result of negative life experiences, particularly when we are growing up and are young and vulnerable. People with low self-esteem may have experienced being criticised or judged negatively in childhood. They may have been treated badly by their parents or school bullies.  As adults, abusive relationships and very stressful life events can also cause low self-esteem.

Low self-esteem can continue to stay low and it becomes a vicious circle because of our own self-critical thoughts. This can be triggered by criticism, (or perceived criticism) even if none is intended, we believe we are being criticised and this reinforces the low self- esteem. This feeling can affect our emotions and we can become anxious, angry, depressed and stressed.  

When Low self-esteem causes depression and anxiety. People feel that there are things they can't do well, this could be not feeling good enough in social situations, being successful at work, initiating and maintaining relationships. It may be that they don’t have the courage to try new things. As a result they often feel hopeless about their situation and about their future.

If you have an issue with low self-esteem, it is essential to look for help with this and the first choice is to get help from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Ashford Kent.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Ashford Kent can help you look at things in a more realistic way. With the help of a therapist you will set achievable and realistic goals to help you gain confidence and your self-esteem once more.

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