Self-esteem plays a quiet but powerful role in how we move through the world. It shapes our choices, relationships, how we handle setbacks, and whether we believe we’re worthy of happiness and success.
If you often doubt yourself, feel like you’re not “enough,” or find it hard to accept compliments or take up space, you’re not alone. Low self-esteem can affect anyone—and it’s something that can be gently worked with in therapy.
What Does Low Self-Esteem Look Like?
Low self-esteem can show up in many subtle ways, including:
- Constant self-criticism or comparison
- Struggling to set boundaries or say “no”
- Avoiding challenges or opportunities due to fear of failure
- Feeling like you don’t deserve love, success, or happiness
- Anxiety in social situations or overthinking interactions
You might know, logically, that you’re capable or deserving—but feel something very different inside. Therapy is a space to explore those inner experiences and begin to shift them.
How Therapy Can Help
In therapy, we can work together to:
- Identify the roots of low self-esteem, including past experiences, family messages, or social pressures
- Challenge harsh inner criticism and replace it with a more compassionate internal voice
- Strengthen your self-confidence and decision-making
- Explore your strengths, values, and identity
- Practice self-acceptance and develop healthier habits of self-talk
This is not about “fixing” you—because you are not broken. It’s about reconnecting with your worth and stepping into life with more self-belief and calm.
You Are Worth the Work
Self-esteem isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you can build, with time, support, and the right tools. Whether you’re facing self-doubt in your personal life, career, relationships, or simply within yourself, you deserve to feel more grounded and confident.
I’m John Pio Groarke, an integrative psychotherapist based in Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland, offering both in-person and online sessions. My work combines warmth with practical support, creating a safe space where you can be honest about what’s going on—and start to change the way you see and treat yourself.
Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to start working on your self-esteem and self-worth, I’d be glad to support you.
📍 Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland
📞 +353 87 383 0488
📧 info@therapywithjohn.ie
🌐 www.therapywithjohn.ie
You’re not too much. You’re not not enough. You’re exactly where you need to be—and support is here when you’re ready.
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