CBT for Low Self Esteem

A solid sense of self-esteem enables us to direct our life along a path that provides us with good levels of happiness and satisfaction.

When our self-esteem is low, we can be fearful, self-critical and frustrated by our inability to live our lives in a manner that truly feels good. Low self-esteem is often maintained by a negative cycle which keeps us stuck and frustrated.

The good news is that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for low self-esteem can provide some excellent tools to help you out of your stuckness, enabling you to move towards creating a life in which you can feel good about yourself and the path you are on.

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CBT Therapy for Self-Esteem at KlearMinds

At KlearMinds we integrate our CBT therapy with a range of life coaching and psychotherapy tools. We do this because CBT therapy can sometimes be limited in its ability to address underlying historical and problematic roots which can sometime make the problems return. To prevent this outcome, we use additional therapies to help you address both the roots and the here and now triggers which cause self-esteem problems, so you can build lasting and reliable self-esteem and self confidence. You can learn more about our CBT Therapy by clicking here.

How Does CBT for Self Esteem Work?

CBT therapy helps you understand how certain patterns of thinking, behaviour and feelings you experience keeps you stuck in a low-self esteem feeding cycle. Your therapist can develop a CBT treatment plan to help you identify alternative strategies to replace the negative cycles that keep you stuck. This process can help you develop more self confidence, feel happier and achieve more of what you want from your life.

What Are the Benefits of CBT Treatment for Low-Self Esteem?

Discover how certain thoughts and behaviours feed a negative cycle of low self-esteem and what you can do to turn this around
Learn how certain situations can trigger negative thought patterns and behaviours and how to prevent this from happening in your future
Discover how you can feel in control of your life unhampered by self-doubt

Discover new ways of thinking and behaving that enable you to break free from feeling bad and develop the confidence you need to feel good about yourself as you create a life you can enjoy more fully
Learn strategies which enable you to deal with life’s challenges confidently and enjoy life’s pleasures with ease and comfort

Why Suffer Any Longer – Get Help Today

Are you are tired of feeling hampered by low self-esteem and feel ready to make positive changes? Why wait? Starting CBT for low self esteem could be the most important step you take towards change. Contact us today, we can help.

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Therapy Reviews

Overcoming Anxiety & Work Stress – Improving Career & Relationships

After a number of false starts with therapists, I can only say that I wish I had found Maggie sooner!… Over a period of 15 years I had seen multiple therapists and psychiatrists to address issues relating to anxiety, depression and workplace stress…. Maggie really helped me to elucidate and articulate the origins of deeply embedded patterns of negative and self defeating thinking, which proved essential… Read More

Dan, Civil Servant

Empower Yourself – Overcome Trauma & Build Self-Esteem

I came to Judy struggling to understand the impact sexual abuse that had taken place in my childhood had had on me. I knew there were things… weaving their way into how I formed relationships and the way I have behaved since I was a teenager, but I didn’t know what they were or how to deal with them. The hours I’ve spent working with Judy have been the most…liberating and empowering experience and I’ve learnt… Read More

Magazine Editor, London

Overcome ME/CFS Long Covid & Build Confidence

…Thank you to KlearMinds for taking such care in matching me with the right therapist…. I started sessions when I was very unwell with Long Covid/ ME/CFS… Amanda was a huge part of my recovery… I’ve got my life back. I’ve just been for a run, am a Mum to my boys again and am loving life. The connection between my mental health and physical health were much more entwined than I had realised. Amanda helped me to… Read More

Jenny, Occupational Therapist from North England.

Flexible therapy that worked best for me

Had a very positive experience working with Kate and KlearMinds. Kate was very easy to talk to and gave me space to do sessions in the way that worked best for me and I came out of them feeling refreshed and motivated. I would definitely recommend Kate…. she was kind, thoughtful and always reliable, even when I was a bit awkward about finding times that suited my schedule. Read More

Professional, IT Sector

Career Coaching & Finding Loving Relationship

I started to see Maggie as a work coach… I was frustrated with my job… working myself into the ground… not getting any returns… I’m now in a job I love, and have just been promoted! I’m now much more confident… with who I am…. in a great relationship for almost two years now… I’ve recommended her to numerous friends since and I know she’s helped them massively too… She helped me realise…. Read More

Managing Director

Control Anxiety – Depression – Improve Relationships – Career Coaching

…therapy with Judy… has changed my life forever. I suffered daily from anxiety and.. negative thought[s].. holding me back..in my relationships… during lockdown..i was put at risk of redundancy.. I saw 3 different therapists before this, none of which really understood and helped me… Judy helped me understand things… control my anxiety… get back on track… I was blown away with her…. Read More

Events Producer

Build Self-Confidence and Overcome Relationship Problems

….I had tried counselling before and thought it wasn’t for me. I now realise that finding the right counsellor makes all the difference. I went to see Maggie when I felt I was no longer able to cope and everything in my life was going wrong…. I cannot recommend Maggie enough. I feel in control, grounded and confident… capable of moving forward in my life. My sessions with her have not only helped me gain…. Read More

A very grateful Lawyer!

Overcoming Trauma, Depression, Parenting problems, Career Issues

I have seen Maggie for a short batch of sessions, on 4 occasions… I’ve needed help with…post-natal depression…childhood trauma…career…work/life balance…parenting struggles… the services she provides, have been absolutely transformational… Without fail, each time, Maggie has..quickly distilled..the root..issue..and given me highly..actionable..advice..I can…use..long past attending one to one sessions…. Read More

COO, London

Help With Bereavement & Depression

I was coping with a major bereavement and it felt like a crisis… Straight away Maggie was warm, kind and understanding… I didn’t want to be in therapy for a long time, I just wanted to get better, get on with my life… I cannot recommend Maggie highly enough to you. Whilst life still presents me with challenges I can cope with them as I feel so much stronger now… over six weeks… after each session I’d… Read More

TV Director, London

Overcoming Career Anxiety & Work Stress

I had never thought I was someone who would need counselling or therapy, as I had always been very strong. However when my career wasn’t going quite as I had planned it, I found I was becoming very negative and mentally spiralling out of control – in fact turning myself into a victim. Maggie was outstanding at providing me with what I needed, not as a “quick fix” but by giving me the tools to use whenever I may need… Read More

Corporate Finance Lawyer

Empower Yourself – Building Self Confidence

Before meeting with Maggie, I had been feeling demotivated, lacking focus and very lonely…. Counselling was something I only considered when I felt there was nothing I could do. Retrospectively, this was incorrect. Maggie gave me support and provided me with the encouragement to empower myself to change. I had always found it hard to deal with questions, getting defensive. Maggie’s questions…helped me… I now realise… Read More

Investment Banker

Discovering Enjoyable Career Success & Creating Loving Relationships

When I came to see Maggie I was very depressed, but also very cynical about the benefits of seeing a therapist… I was working as a sales director… which I thought was what I wanted, but I had very little confidence in my abilities… I also had very bad relationships… Maggie has helped me to understand why… and…to turn things around so that I am so much happier now than I have been in many, many, years and… Read More

Ex Sales Director

Ensuring You Get the Right Therapist

The following feedback is from a client who we provided with a therapist re-match: Just wanted to say, amazing pick with Kate. Very happy with the switch. I am loving my therapy and making progress already after 3 sessions. Read More

Entrepreneur, London

Meet Our Experienced Therapists

Maggie Morrow is an award winning psychotherapist, an accomplished life coach and counsellor, and Director of KlearMinds. In 2007 she was awarded the BACP National Award for advancing the quality of therapy service provision to the highest standards in the UK.
Maggie’s experience spans over 20 years helping people overcome problems so they can enjoy more fulfilling and satisfying lives.

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Paul Glynn - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Paul Glynn holds over 30 years experience as a therapist and is KlearMinds Clinical Director. Paul offers a warm, pragmatic and interactive approach to help you understand and go beyond the difficulties you are facing. He is passionate about empowering clients to develop the tools that can help them to resolve stuckness and positively change repetitive, problematic behaviours.

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Nishah Dennison - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Nishah is a highly skilled therapist with over 25 years experience. She utilizes a wide range of therapies, including Coaching, CBT, Mindfulness and psychoeducation to help her clients. Her approach to working with clients is warm, interactive and practical, providing life skills and strategies that can be used effectively across all areas of life. Alongside seeing clients she expertly leads our therapy team to provide quality and excellence.

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Judy Harrison - Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist London

Judy holds over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, with individuals and couples. She utilizes a wide range of therapies, including CBT and psychoeducation and has considerable experience in Career Coaching, Mindfulness Meditation and Mediation. Judy works proactively with clients to help them understand and address problematic situations and experiences and develop positive skills they can draw upon for life.

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Kate Thomlinson - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Kate is a highly skilled therapist. She has worked successfully in a variety of settings, including media, TV, journalism, law and higher education. She draws upon a broad range of therapeutic skills including existential, CBT, mindfulness and psychoeducation to enable clients to achieve the outcomes they want, in terms of professional and personal satisfaction and wellbeing.

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Amanda Reynolds - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Amanda is a highly experienced Advanced CBT and Integrative therapist with more than 8 years experience. She draws upon a wide range of therapies and works proactively to help clients understand, process and resolve their concerns and conflicts. Amanda can assist you to quickly identify problematic thoughts and behaviours which negatively impact your personal and professional well-being.

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Karen Gubb - Clinical Psychologist London.webp

Karen is a highly experienced psychologist, executive and career coach with over 15 years experience. Karen draws upon a variety of therapies and coaching skills, tailoring her approach, to best suit the learning style of each client. Karen works proactively. She can help you understand and constructively change problematic thoughts and patterns of behaviour so you can realise your personal goals.

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Tania Turner Counsellor and Couples Therapist in London

Tania is an experienced psychotherapist and couples counsellor. She is highly skilled in helping couples and individuals address a wide range of concerns. She has a warm, collaborative, insightful approach and uses a range of therapies including psychodynamic and mindfulness, to enable her clients to understand and resolve issues constructively.

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Annette is a highly experienced clinical psychologist with over 13 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. She is skilled in a range of different therapy approaches including CBT and mindfulness, which enables her to constructively tailor therapy sessions to meet your particular needs. Annette works empathically and collaboratively, providing you with useful insights and tools for problem solving.

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Rachel holds extensive experience in providing expert couples and individual therapy and coaching. She draws on a range of therapies including CBT, mindfulness and coaching in tailoring her approach to best suit your learning style. Rachel adopts a proactive, balanced and empathetic approach helping people understand problematic patterns of behaviour and communication.

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Amanda is a highly skilled therapist with over 13 years experience. She can show you ways to gain clarity regarding your concerns and better understand the factors that are holding you back. Amanda can help you gain an enhanced understanding of yourself and others. She can show you effective strategies for coping with difficulties and constructive ways you can progress positively, towards achieving your goals.

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Hundreds of clients have trusted KlearMinds to help them find a therapist. Our Clinical Directors review every enquiry to match you with an expert therapist who can help you resolve your concerns and achieve your goals. Simply complete our enquiry form or request a telephone call to find a therapist who is the best match.

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