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Find Self-esteem Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver Island∕Coast
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I’m a settler of European descent, an explorer of nature, a knitter, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has supported youth and adults and their mental health for over a decade. I’m a calm, curious, relaxed person…
As a seasoned counsellor with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's hurdles and optimise their performance, I provide clinical counselling services to teens, adults, and specifically athletes of all levels…
Madeleine Sullivan, M.Ed., RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria, BC, with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. She offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental…
My approach to the counseling process is that not one approach fits all. Although my background and experience is rooted in attachment-based theory and cognitive behavioral approaches used within a mindfulness lens; I…
As a queer, transguy, and adoptive parent to a neurospicy child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid…
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor who primarily works with gay men through online video counselling. As a gay man, do any of these sound familiar? I’m so sensitive and overreact to…
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I value each opportunity to support individuals as they navigate life’s challenges. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship challenges, anger, low…
How long will this last? Am I doomed to feel like this forever? It’s possible that you may be asking these questions. You might also be feeling alone - like no one else truly understands what you’re going through. Your…
Somatic Counselling, Psychedelic Integration & Intuitive Healing I work with people who have done significant inner work and sense there is still something essential waiting to be accessed. For over 20 years, I have…
At Here Beside Counselling in Victoria, BC, I offer trauma-focused counselling for adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship struggles, shame, or a sense of…
Allison Rice (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with over 20 years of experience, who works with clients in offices in Vancouver and Courtenay, BC. Splitting her time between the city of Vancouver, where she…
Counselling is about connection. If you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in old patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, you do not need to go through this time alone. Through a…
Congratulations on having the courage to work towards a better you. As someone that has walked a similar path of self-improvement, I empathize with your struggle and truly appreciate the spark within you that reaches for…
If you are reading this, it means you might be considering counselling. I am excited for you! But first, it is important to find a counsellor you think you’ll fit with. So here is a bit about me and my experience: I am…
Wellwoods Counselling is founded on the recognition of our innate wholeness. Bringing together a wealth of life experience and decades of training in psychological and spiritual traditions, I provide holistic and…
Looking for a counsellor whose approach is concrete and accessible? My approach to therapy is conversational, laid back, and client-directed. That means you only talk about what's important to you, and work toward goals…
You’ve tried coping. You’ve tried avoiding it. Now you want a change that sticks. Whether it’s shame, low self-worth, relationship pain, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself, you’re ready for honest feedback and a…
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and a deep trust in the innate wisdom that is already inside you. Together, we’ll explore what’s been showing up in your life—whether it’s anxiety, self…
Are you journeying through early parenthood? Whether you are expecting a child, or are already in the throws of parenthood, this journey can be exhausting. For all parents, anxious thoughts and depressive moods can be…
As a therapist, I strive for you to feel held: to feel cared for and understood, with the assurance that I am fiercely present and always in your corner. Above all, my goal is for you to cultivate a grounding sense of…
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I can help if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. At their extreme, anxiety and depression can be crippling, making you feel hopeless. Life becomes a struggle and your…
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling…
I offer heart centred counselling for those interested in growth. I support Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those struggling with anxiety grief and relationships. As humans, we thrive in connection and it is in…
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand…
Three common things I hear: you have some understanding of why something happens intellectually but that doesn't stop it from happening or feeling bad. you can't figure out why you keep on doing the same thing in…
Accepting new clients! I specialize in eating disorders, body image, trauma, self esteem, anxiety, & depression. My approach to healing includes both the mind and body. If you struggle with self criticism, managing…
Kathryn believes that counselling is a collaborative process between the client and their counsellor and treats the relationship as a partnership. She uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to help her…
Do you sometimes feel like it is difficult to get through the day? Do you often feel low and like your progress is somehow blocked? Are you at a point in your life where it seems like nothing is changing? I understand…
Men tend to spend a lot of time trying to solve problems and keep on a brave face. Society sends out all kinds of messages that men should strong by keeping things in, not asking for help, and not being a burden on…
I help adults who’ve experienced trauma process painful experiences, reduce emotional overwhelm, and rebuild a sense of safety so they can feel more calm, confident and connected in their lives. Traumatic or challenging…
Vancouver Island∕Coast Counsellors
Self-Esteem Issues Counsellors
A positive self-esteem is an essential tool to help someone function as a productive member of society. Our basic sense of worth determines how well we are able to deal with situations and how well we perform in the family, at school, at work and in life.
Having a healthy self-esteem means that we have a sense of self-worth, self-respect and the ability to find the good in yourself. On the contrary, a negative self image can lead to social anxiety, loneliness, self-criticism, shame and even anger. A person with low self-esteem often feels isolated.
Self-esteem issues are usually created in childhood when negative experiences and poor influences and reactions from caregivers stunt the development of a positive self esteem. Self-esteem can also be affected by abuse, or by being different. A person may be stigmatized for his or her social identity, race, social class, behaviors or appearance.
However, a person's self-esteem can also be challenged during adulthood when one experiences marital issues, financial problems, career glitches or legal challenges.
Therapy can help a person come to terms with self-esteem issues. A therapist will help identify the causes of self-esteem issues and help the individual to regain control over circumstances through goal-directed therapy.
It can help someone with low self-esteem to separate who they are from what they have, or how they look in order to overcome low self-esteem issues. Discovering one's worth is a great way to take control of situations and to learn to feel adequate.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers goal directed therapy to address your self-esteem issues, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.