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For many people, self-esteem isn’t about feeling confident — it’s about whether their needs feel allowed and their inner world feels worthy of care. This piece looks at how self-esteem quietly shapes everyday life and how counselling can help strengthen a sense of self-worth.

Burnout isn’t just about being busy - it’s often driven by the hidden rules and perfectionist pressures we place on ourselves. In this article, we explore Valerie Young’s five Imposter Profiles and how they quietly fuel stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion. You may recognise yourself in one… or all five.

Perfectionism and people-pleasing can drain your energy. Counselling helps you reconnect with yourself and respond from a place of authenticity.

Learn to understand anxiety as an inner alarm, not an enemy, and discover gentle ways to work with it with compassion and support.

That quiet but relentless inner critic can drain your confidence and energy. This article explores how to reduce self-criticism and build a gentler inner voice - one small shift at a time.