Self Esteem Counselling in Dunfermline

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Lynne Morrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY12
I also work with grief and loss and help build confidence and self esteem.
I offer In Person Counselling in Burntisland, UK wide Online Counselling and I am an Affiliate Counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Together we work with the difficult times, helping move beyond them. If you would like support with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, happiness and confidence, I can help. My approach combines talking therapy, coping strategies, positive mindset and meditation. We work with your needs and what suits best. I work with adults and elders. Counselling can bring valuable changes to life that last a lifetime.
I also work with grief and loss and help build confidence and self esteem.
I offer In Person Counselling in Burntisland, UK wide Online Counselling and I am an Affiliate Counsellor for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Together we work with the difficult times, helping move beyond them. If you would like support with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, happiness and confidence, I can help. My approach combines talking therapy, coping strategies, positive mindset and meditation. We work with your needs and what suits best. I work with adults and elders. Counselling can bring valuable changes to life that last a lifetime.
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Catriona Glen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
I'm experienced working with children, teens and adults regularly working within the primary and secondary education system throughout Fife and in an agency environment. I understand the unique developmental needs and challenges faced by a younger age group regularly exploring issues around self-esteem, social anxiety, general anxiety, anger, loss, attachment issues, self- harm, suicidal ideation, sexual abuse and neuro-divergence. My work with adults includes dealing with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and relational difficulties inc emotional, domestic and narcissistic abuse and childhood emotional neglect.
I'm experienced working with children, teens and adults regularly working within the primary and secondary education system throughout Fife and in an agency environment. I understand the unique developmental needs and challenges faced by a younger age group regularly exploring issues around self-esteem, social anxiety, general anxiety, anger, loss, attachment issues, self- harm, suicidal ideation, sexual abuse and neuro-divergence. My work with adults includes dealing with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and relational difficulties inc emotional, domestic and narcissistic abuse and childhood emotional neglect.
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Stuart Watkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunfermline KY12
Do your relationships seem like a constant struggle for you? - I will help you to create healthy communication and boundaries in your life. Want to reduce your stress levels and feel more peaceful? - I can help you to achieve freedom from resentment, anger, anxiety or worry. I think it is important that you find a counsellor in whom you have confidence and with whom you feel comfortable. Having trained in both Person Centred and Psychodynamic models I now work in an Integrative way using an individual approach to each person I work with.
Do your relationships seem like a constant struggle for you? - I will help you to create healthy communication and boundaries in your life. Want to reduce your stress levels and feel more peaceful? - I can help you to achieve freedom from resentment, anger, anxiety or worry. I think it is important that you find a counsellor in whom you have confidence and with whom you feel comfortable. Having trained in both Person Centred and Psychodynamic models I now work in an Integrative way using an individual approach to each person I work with.
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Jodi McNeill CBT Counselling
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunfermline KY12  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Jodi and I’m a qualified CBT therapist, able to work with adults and young people. I use evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in the treatment of a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and PTSD. Where appropriate, I may integrate techniques informed by other therapies. Whether you know what you’d like help with, or just feel ‘stuck’ or ‘not yourself’, I provide an opportunity for you to explore your problems, understand the approach and rationale for techniques used, and teach you to apply these in your everyday life, in order to improve your psychological well-being.
Hello, I'm Jodi and I’m a qualified CBT therapist, able to work with adults and young people. I use evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy techniques in the treatment of a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and PTSD. Where appropriate, I may integrate techniques informed by other therapies. Whether you know what you’d like help with, or just feel ‘stuck’ or ‘not yourself’, I provide an opportunity for you to explore your problems, understand the approach and rationale for techniques used, and teach you to apply these in your everyday life, in order to improve your psychological well-being.
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Mind Matters - Joanne E Phimister
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY12  (Online Only)
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
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New Beginnings Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Taking that first step looking for help is brave and daunting. I am here to provide a safe space to listen without judgment to your thoughts and feelings. Life is messy and difficult and can feel like you are trapped in a cycle that’s doesn’t stop. This can be so difficult and that’s ok, you are human. You will be heard and I am here to walk along side you.
Taking that first step looking for help is brave and daunting. I am here to provide a safe space to listen without judgment to your thoughts and feelings. Life is messy and difficult and can feel like you are trapped in a cycle that’s doesn’t stop. This can be so difficult and that’s ok, you are human. You will be heard and I am here to walk along side you.
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Charlene Todd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunfermline KY12
I understand the nature of suffering and the pain this brings to people’s lives. No matter what’s going on and what has brought you to this point, please know that with support, these elements can be healed and even transformed. You may be facing a variety of issues, such as loss, grief, stress, Trauma, Addiction, shame Anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, obsessive thoughts, and loneliness. Together, we can work on strategies and techniques that can ease your symptoms by allowing you to address the root causes of pain, work through any uncertainties, find meaning and build a purposeful life.
I understand the nature of suffering and the pain this brings to people’s lives. No matter what’s going on and what has brought you to this point, please know that with support, these elements can be healed and even transformed. You may be facing a variety of issues, such as loss, grief, stress, Trauma, Addiction, shame Anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, obsessive thoughts, and loneliness. Together, we can work on strategies and techniques that can ease your symptoms by allowing you to address the root causes of pain, work through any uncertainties, find meaning and build a purposeful life.
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Tom Lawrence
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunfermline KY12
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
07887 682291 View 07887 682291
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Dr Alan Grieve (Consultant Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. I work with adults and children and adolescents of 12 years and over. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. I work with adults and children and adolescents of 12 years and over. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
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Tracey Hutcheon
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY12
Welcome, I am a qualified Pluralistic and Psychotherapist counsellor. I offer a warm, caring and genuine space, ensuring that my clients have a physical and emotional ‘space’ to be heard and understood and their needs met. Being an experienced pluralistic therapist, I know that different people are helped by different therapeutic methods and activities at different times. Whatever difficulties you are facing at the moment, having someone to listen and help you understand your problems can make things feel more manageable.
Welcome, I am a qualified Pluralistic and Psychotherapist counsellor. I offer a warm, caring and genuine space, ensuring that my clients have a physical and emotional ‘space’ to be heard and understood and their needs met. Being an experienced pluralistic therapist, I know that different people are helped by different therapeutic methods and activities at different times. Whatever difficulties you are facing at the moment, having someone to listen and help you understand your problems can make things feel more manageable.
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Mairi McAllister
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
I work with anyone who struggles with life as a result of Trauma, you may have experienced abuse as a child or adult, or you may have had what appears to be a 'happy' or 'normal' childhood but were not seen, heard or valued. As a result you might struggle with confidence, self esteem, relationships, work or being a parent. You may be depressed, anxious, live with fear or with issues around addiction, eating or self harm. You may have physical issues, our minds and body's are both affected by Trauma and its common to have issues like fibromyalgia or ME, some struggle with ADD traits and feel overwhelmed or dissociated, your not alone
I work with anyone who struggles with life as a result of Trauma, you may have experienced abuse as a child or adult, or you may have had what appears to be a 'happy' or 'normal' childhood but were not seen, heard or valued. As a result you might struggle with confidence, self esteem, relationships, work or being a parent. You may be depressed, anxious, live with fear or with issues around addiction, eating or self harm. You may have physical issues, our minds and body's are both affected by Trauma and its common to have issues like fibromyalgia or ME, some struggle with ADD traits and feel overwhelmed or dissociated, your not alone
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Scott Davidson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11  (Online Only)
It can be difficult making the decision to come to counselling. Acknowledging that you need some help, because something feels wrong within you, or that life just feels too much right now, isn't easy, but it can be a first step toward healing, a better understanding, a new way of seeing things, or the beginning of a change. Counselling can help when you've exhausted your own resources to work things out or cope, or when you feel that what is troubling you is too much for people who might normally support you. If you feel like just don't know what to do next, or that you just can't move to where you want to be, perhaps I can help.
It can be difficult making the decision to come to counselling. Acknowledging that you need some help, because something feels wrong within you, or that life just feels too much right now, isn't easy, but it can be a first step toward healing, a better understanding, a new way of seeing things, or the beginning of a change. Counselling can help when you've exhausted your own resources to work things out or cope, or when you feel that what is troubling you is too much for people who might normally support you. If you feel like just don't know what to do next, or that you just can't move to where you want to be, perhaps I can help.
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Asifa Nicoll
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Hello, are you feeling stuck and would you like to see things a little differently to gain a deeper understanding or increased awareness of your unique pattern of thinking or feeling? I’m Asifa, Trauma Informed and Neurodivergent Therapist and I welcome you. I have more than 20 years experience working in various settings within military, people living with mental health, disabilities and addictions. My recent work has been working with adults and families impacted by addictions, alongside school settings exploring various issues such as bereavement, trauma, bullying.
Hello, are you feeling stuck and would you like to see things a little differently to gain a deeper understanding or increased awareness of your unique pattern of thinking or feeling? I’m Asifa, Trauma Informed and Neurodivergent Therapist and I welcome you. I have more than 20 years experience working in various settings within military, people living with mental health, disabilities and addictions. My recent work has been working with adults and families impacted by addictions, alongside school settings exploring various issues such as bereavement, trauma, bullying.
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Helen Peters: EMDR and CBT
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY12  (Online Only)
I offer EMDR (including Attachment Informed EMDR) and CBT for adults online. You may have tried talking therapies and understand why you respond in certain ways but struggle to actually change how you feel and what you do. EMDR can really help us change our responses. If you would like to find out how online EMDR or CBT could work for you please do get in touch via the link and I can provide more information via email or have a chat on the phone or Zoom.
I offer EMDR (including Attachment Informed EMDR) and CBT for adults online. You may have tried talking therapies and understand why you respond in certain ways but struggle to actually change how you feel and what you do. EMDR can really help us change our responses. If you would like to find out how online EMDR or CBT could work for you please do get in touch via the link and I can provide more information via email or have a chat on the phone or Zoom.
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Alan Freeburn
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunfermline KY11  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Alan and I have over 20 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and an applied psychologist working in adult mental health in the NHS. Much of my work focuses on helping people deal with anxiety whether that is a general anxiety, phobias or more difficult anxieties such as trauma or OCD.  My approach is a combination of the best parts of the NHS recommended treatments for various conditions along with the use of hypnosis and cognitive hypnotherapy to enhance the effects of these.
Hi, I'm Alan and I have over 20 years of experience as a hypnotherapist and an applied psychologist working in adult mental health in the NHS. Much of my work focuses on helping people deal with anxiety whether that is a general anxiety, phobias or more difficult anxieties such as trauma or OCD.  My approach is a combination of the best parts of the NHS recommended treatments for various conditions along with the use of hypnosis and cognitive hypnotherapy to enhance the effects of these.
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Jenna Robertson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, life adjustments, relational issues, or other struggles with mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported. The isolation and confusion can feel overwhelming, but as long as you are dedicated to moving forward there is so much hope and so many possibilities for healing.
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Angela Peterson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
I specialise in supporting adults who are feeling overwhelmed. Stress can happen with a sudden change such as bereavement, job loss or relationship ending. It can also build with an increase in responsibilities. There can be times when life is quiet, giving you time to remember difficult past events. These memories can be troubling and make everyday life difficult. Overwhelm can show up as anxiety, low mood, avoiding things you used to enjoy. Perhaps work is too much now, or you find you are drinking/eating more than usual. Your sleep pattern may have changed. Effective help is here now.
I specialise in supporting adults who are feeling overwhelmed. Stress can happen with a sudden change such as bereavement, job loss or relationship ending. It can also build with an increase in responsibilities. There can be times when life is quiet, giving you time to remember difficult past events. These memories can be troubling and make everyday life difficult. Overwhelm can show up as anxiety, low mood, avoiding things you used to enjoy. Perhaps work is too much now, or you find you are drinking/eating more than usual. Your sleep pattern may have changed. Effective help is here now.
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Douglas Sharp - Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Waitlist for new clients
I am a therapist and clinical supervisor. I provide a safe space for therapy and supervision where challenges and vulnerabilities can be brought into awareness, understood, and mobilised in a healthier way. Living means that we face challenges and some experiences leave us struggling to cope or to be at our best. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I am experienced in Gestalt and Deep Brain approaches - check out: www.relationalchange.org / www.deepbrainreorienting.com
I am a therapist and clinical supervisor. I provide a safe space for therapy and supervision where challenges and vulnerabilities can be brought into awareness, understood, and mobilised in a healthier way. Living means that we face challenges and some experiences leave us struggling to cope or to be at our best. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I am experienced in Gestalt and Deep Brain approaches - check out: www.relationalchange.org / www.deepbrainreorienting.com
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Susan Ballingall
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Sometimes we can feel sad, overwhelmed and stuck. We might not always know the reasons why, but we do know that we don’t want to stay feeling like this. Friends and family are not always available or the best people to speak with to get unbiased support. It may be a past trauma, a difficult childhood, an unhappy relationship, stress / anxiety / depression or bereavement & loss. You may have an ok or good relationship that you would like to make better, to understand your partner or be understood. You may be considering leaving your relationship but are not sure how to.
Sometimes we can feel sad, overwhelmed and stuck. We might not always know the reasons why, but we do know that we don’t want to stay feeling like this. Friends and family are not always available or the best people to speak with to get unbiased support. It may be a past trauma, a difficult childhood, an unhappy relationship, stress / anxiety / depression or bereavement & loss. You may have an ok or good relationship that you would like to make better, to understand your partner or be understood. You may be considering leaving your relationship but are not sure how to.
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Dr Mari Bruce
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY11
Hello, I’m an experienced Counselling Psychologist & CBT Therapist, just outside Dunfermline, with over 15 years of psychology experience both within the NHS and private sector. I aim to come alongside you to help make sense of distress and find the best way to move forward to improve wellbeing. Part of therapy is about noticing unhelpful life patterns that keep us stuck. This involves developing more awareness of our emotions, thoughts and actions. Difficult emotions can be challenging and In times of distress we often push our thoughts and feelings away.
Hello, I’m an experienced Counselling Psychologist & CBT Therapist, just outside Dunfermline, with over 15 years of psychology experience both within the NHS and private sector. I aim to come alongside you to help make sense of distress and find the best way to move forward to improve wellbeing. Part of therapy is about noticing unhelpful life patterns that keep us stuck. This involves developing more awareness of our emotions, thoughts and actions. Difficult emotions can be challenging and In times of distress we often push our thoughts and feelings away.
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Self Esteem Counsellors

When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?

When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?

Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?

Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.