Self-Confidence Therapy
Struggle with self-doubt or feelings of inadequacy. Find it hard to assert yourself or trusting your own abilities.
Build self-confidence for inner peace.
Anna Ryan
Therapist (Dip. CBH)
Don’t worry about failures. Worry about the chances you’ll miss when you don’t even try.
– Jack Canfield
Do you often find yourself being overly self-critical?
Thinking you are not good enough and will probably mess up?
Are you intently trying to avoid any sense of failure and embarrassment?
Do you tend to downplay your achievements, constantly seek others’ approval and apologize too much?
Thinking you are not good enough and will probably mess up?
Are you intently trying to avoid any sense of failure and embarrassment?
Do you tend to downplay your achievements, constantly seek others’ approval and apologize too much?
Defeating Doubt Living with Assurance
▰▰ If you suffer from low self-confidence and self-esteem, the above experiences are surely familiar to you. Some of the most typical thinking traps that people with low self-confidence fall into, include constantly comparing oneself unfavourably with others, exaggerating mistakes, negative self-labelling and discounting one’s achievements.
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▰▰ When we downplay our accomplishments, we do not acknowledge our abilities, causing us to believe they are insufficient. Consequently, we develop a negative self-perception, start to feel inferior and label ourselves as ‘incompetent’, ‘worthless’, ‘unlovable’ etc. In this situation it is not uncommon to overgeneralize, meaning that making the smallest mistake can lead to negative conclusions about our personality as a whole.
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▰▰ Moreover, having a negative self-image affects your relationships, as it causes nonstop worry about how others perceive you. You may fear that you are judged by others, withdraw from opportunities and become unwilling to take on challenges.
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▰▰ Having to deal with constant internal criticism and recurring doubtful thoughts about yourself can have a significant impact on your overall quality of life. Although feelings of inadequacy might seem difficult to overcome, becoming a balanced and self-assured person is absolutely possible.
How Can I Help?
▰▰ In my therapy, I offer a comprehensive approach and use integrative methods to help you overcome issues related to self-confidence and self-esteem. Cognitive-behavioural therapy gives the foundation of this approach, supplemented by mindfulness exercises, elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, and optionally, hypnotherapy.
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▰▰ Cognitive therapy provides an effective framework to identify and challenge negative self-perceptions and create a realistic picture of your strengths and weaknesses.
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▰▰ During the sessions, we address the thinking errors underlying negative self-evaluation in order to break the vicious cycle of destructive thoughts. You will learn actionable techniques that you will be able to apply effectively in the future as well.
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▰▰ Through exercises for self-regulation, you will become more self-aware and capable of effectively managing your emotions under pressure. You will learn to distinguish between rating your behaviour and rating your personality as a whole.
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▰▰ Through regular self-reflection and positive reinforcement, you will develop a mindset that fosters resilience and personal growth. Imagery exercises and mental rehearsal can be of exceptional use to facilitate positive change.
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▰▰ Therapy is always unique and requires a tailored approach. At the beginning of therapy, we set clear goals and monitor progress regularly, making sure you are on the right track to reach the desired results.
