Identity, Self-Understanding and Self-Esteem

What this means

Questions about identity and self-worth often emerge quietly. You may feel unsure who you are anymore, overly self-critical, or disconnected from your own needs and values. Sometimes this follows change or loss; other times it has been present for a long time.

Counselling offers space to explore identity without pressure to label yourself, reach conclusions, or become someone different.

What this counselling focuses on

• identity, values, and sense of self

• self-criticism, confidence, and self-esteem

• internal conflict, people-pleasing, or perfectionism

• experiences that shaped how you see yourself

• building self-understanding and self-compassion over time

Who this may be helpful for
This may help if you struggle with confidence or self-worth, feel shaped by others’ expectations, feel unsure what you want, or want to understand yourself more fully.

When this may not be the right support
Counselling does not replace specialist assessment where required.

What working with our service looks like
Weekly 50-minute sessions, online, or face-to-face, within our ethical and clinical governance framework.