Receive personalised self-esteem counselling and psychological therapy from experienced Melbourne psychologists and counsellors, with support for low self-worth, negative self-talk, self-doubt and difficulty accepting yourself through in-clinic and secure telehealth appointments.
Low self-esteem can affect how you view yourself, respond to challenges and interact with other people. You may frequently doubt your abilities, focus heavily on perceived mistakes, compare yourself with others or feel that your worth depends on approval, achievement or appearance.
Counselling in Melbourne provides personalised low self-esteem counselling and psychological therapy for adults experiencing self-doubt, low self-worth and persistent self-criticism. Our registered psychologists and experienced counsellors support clients through face-to-face appointments at our Melbourne CBD clinic and online via secure telehealth.
Our practitioners will take time to understand your experiences, beliefs and therapy goals before discussing an approach suited to your individual needs and circumstances.
Self-esteem relates to the way you perceive and value yourself. It may be influenced by early experiences, criticism, bullying, relationships, workplace difficulties, social expectations, body image concerns or significant setbacks.
Low self-esteem may involve persistent beliefs that you are inadequate, unlikeable, unsuccessful or undeserving. These beliefs can influence your choices, relationships and willingness to pursue opportunities, even when they do not accurately reflect your strengths or abilities.
Low self-esteem can present differently from person to person. You may notice:
A psychologist for low self-esteem can help you understand the experiences and beliefs influencing how you see yourself. Depending on your needs, self-esteem therapy may help you:
Book an appointment that feels right for you — all our practitioners are compassionate, understanding, and here to truly listen.
In your session, you'll have the space to gently explore whatever you're experiencing, in your own time and in your way.
Together, you and your practitioner will create a personalised support plan, focused on helping you feel more grounded, balanced, and in control.
Some people find clarity in a single session, while others choose ongoing support — there’s no one-size-fits-all, only what feels right for you.
As your journey unfolds, we're here to walk beside you — helping you rediscover calm, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
Watch our short videos to learn more about how self-esteem develops, how negative self-talk can influence everyday life and how psychological support may help you develop a more balanced relationship with yourself.
Everyone has insecurities, perceived weaknesses, shame files and often regrets, but people with low self-esteem focus on these aspects over and above their strengths, achievements and positive qualities about themselves. People with low self-esteem often feel unhappy and unsatisfied with themselves and are vulnerable to feeling anxious especially if they’re comparing themselves to other people.
The signs and symptoms of low self-esteem include:
Severely low esteem may also lead to physical symptoms, such as headaches and exhaustion.
Low self-esteem tends to work in a vicious cycle with other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. … Someone who already lives with a mental illness may find that low self-esteem could develop into depression (but not vice versa.)
It is a very important to improve a person’s self-esteem, as improved self-esteem can make him or her feel better.
Self-esteem counselling can help to bolster self-esteem by using Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness strategies and Assertiveness training may help to:
Low self-esteem can affect anyone, however is more predominant with females, particularly within the younger female demographic.
The quality of life for young adults suffering from low self esteem as they enter adulthood is of particular concern to psychologists, who are actively encouraging the young who are experiencing low self-esteem to seek treatment and learn strategies to cope before adulthood arrives.
Jennifer Lopez narrates a powerful video about self-esteem in young women and encourages young females to take control.
Yes. Low self-esteem can influence communication, trust, boundaries and how you interpret your partner’s words or actions. It may contribute to reassurance-seeking, people-pleasing, jealousy, fear of rejection or difficulty expressing your needs. Counselling can help you understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Yes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, also known as CBT, may be used where appropriate to help identify negative beliefs, self-critical thoughts and avoidance patterns that contribute to low self-esteem. Your psychologist may support you in developing more balanced perspectives, testing unhelpful assumptions and gradually building confidence through practical changes.
Yes. Secure online self-esteem counselling is available through telehealth for suitable clients across Melbourne and surrounding areas. You can attend from home, work or another quiet and private location using a suitable device and reliable internet connection.
Low self-esteem can affect anyone, however is more predominant with females, particularly within the younger female demographic.
The quality of life for young adults suffering from low self esteem as they enter adulthood is of particular concern to psychologists, who are actively encouraging the young who are experiencing low self-esteem to seek treatment and learn strategies to cope before adulthood arrives.
Jennifer Lopez narrates a powerful video about self-esteem in young women and encourages young females to take control.
Yes. Face-to-face self-esteem counselling and psychology appointments are available at our Melbourne CBD clinic at Suite 903, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. You can book an appointment online or contact our reception team to discuss suitable practitioners and current availability.
The length of self-esteem therapy varies between individuals. It can depend on how long the concerns have been present, the patterns affecting you, your therapy goals and whether other concerns such as anxiety, depression or relationship difficulties are also involved. Your practitioner can discuss the likely approach after learning more about your circumstances.
No. You can book and privately pay for a psychology or counselling appointment without a GP referral. A valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral are required if you wish to claim eligible Medicare rebates for appointments with an eligible psychologist.
You can book online by selecting a suitable practitioner, appointment type and available time through our booking system. You can also call 1300 967 734 to speak with our reception team about face-to-face or telehealth appointments, practitioner suitability and current availability.
Seeking counselling for low self-esteem can provide you with evidence-based integrated strategies and approaches to enable you to become less overwhelmed and to increase your coping mechanisms to deal with life challenges. A self-esteem counselling psychologist will be able to work with you to achieve outcomes you deserve, please call us on (03) 9376 1958 or book online.
If you feel like you are need of immediate assistance, please dial 000 for emergency services or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
