Self Esteem Therapists in British Columbia
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Carole Boivin M.Ed, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Certified EMDR Therapist
Hi, as an experienced Registered Counsellor (24 years) and as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find resolution, healing & happiness in their lives. Working in both English and French, I offer individual counselling & expertise in EMDR Therapy to provide support to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues, & more. My approach has bee…
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, ADHD-CP, BEd, HBA
Does stress, relationship troubles, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma have you feeling stuck? Do you wish you “felt better?” or wish to feel more like yourself again? Do you want to better understand how your past effects your present? Are you wanting to reconnect in your relationship? Are you a parent with a child needing a hand? I'll support you in reaching therapy goals by helping create more...
Edna Mitander
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC
What is your understanding of joy and happiness? I'd like to hear your definition. Do you find it difficult to understand the suffering and challenges you face in your life? Do you still experience past trauma and feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Do you question your faith and finding yourself scrolling the internet to find answers?
Peter Kok
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Drawing from holistic psychology, traditional psychotherapy, and nature based practice, I offer empathetic, meaning driven counselling. I specialize in integrative counselling, emotional intelligence, and work around authenticity. I can offer the foundation for insight, self compassion, and motivation to help build a foundation for the future that holds more potential, creativity, and wholeness.
Helen Beynon
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
I help thoughtful women transform “never enough” into calm confidence. If you look successful on the outside yet secretly wrestle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or exhaustion from trying to keep it all together, you’re not alone. You don't have to stay stuck - together we’ll turn survival patterns into sustainable self-trust so you can enjoy relationships, work, and your own company.
Vijay S Mann
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Our journeys are not a straight line. Bends and breaks can challenge us, but therapy can help you navigate these journeys in a healthy way. You deserve to be healthy in all aspects of life. You deserve the best life has to offer so you can live to your fullest potential. No matter what your story or background is, holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented counselling can help.
Vanessa Fingland
Master Practitioner In Clinical Counselling-Prov
Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, burnout, anxiety, anger/resentment.
Alli Parker
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Do you hear the phrase ‘just love your body’ and you know deeply that there is more to that statement? Our society holds many messages about being acceptable and conforming while we just want to trust what’s right for us. My practice is here for people seeking to develop trusting and compassionate relationship with themselves.
Melissa Andrews
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Navigating life's daily challenges and changes can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of the right path forward. Seeking support can feel daunting, but having someone to listen, validate your feelings, and provide a safe space, can make a difference in how you experience the journey. Collaboration is at the heart of my work. I offer compassionate support grounded in empathy, kindnes…
Tyler Fong
Canadian Certified Counsellor
I hope to help facilitate your next steps of understanding and growth; we will work to reduce negative symptoms, process difficult experiences, and move toward your goals. I offer short-term and longer-term counselling through a variety of evidence-based approaches. We will collaborate on the style that best suites you. I offer Individual and couples counselling for adults or youth aged 12+.
Jonathan Wieser
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Couple and Family Therapist
Jonathan is the senior therapist at Sojourn with over 15 years' experience and has provided over 12,000 hours of therapy. He hold a Masters of Arts degree, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in counselling and neurofeedback for individuals, couples and families. Jon works in collaboration with his clients...
Amanda Strider
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializing in adult ADHD, burnout, self-esteem, and chronic pain
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!
Nadine Cortez
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach that pulling Narrative, Attachment and Emotionally Focused, EMDR, Narrative, and IFS therapy, but I ensure flexibility in how this applies to your goals. I have interest in mood & stress, immigration, identity & self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and relationships. Walk & Talk (outdoor) therapy available in Windsor.
Jennifer Van den Bosch
Registered Clinical Counselor
Jennifer Van den Bosch holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She has a Level Two Certificate in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and a certificate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
Maiya Robbie
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist
My approach is compassionate, curious, resourcing, arts-based and informed by my particular constellation of interests and experiences in the field of psychotherapy. I'm dedicated to helping folks navigate liminal (in-between) spaces of not knowing. Sometimes this looks like stuck-ness, or feeling at a standstill... experiencing grief, overwhelm, depression or anxiety. I'm here to help.
Michael Peddle
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Certified IFS Therapist
Since 2011, I’ve supported clients through trauma and attachment wounds using IFS as my core approach. I integrate EMDR, SFBT, and evidence-based techniques to help people heal burdens, strengthen inner safety, and reconnect with their most grounded, empowered selves.
Liana Yip
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC
I work with folks who long to break free from patterns that perhaps were once helpful but are now worn out or destructive, who wish to reclaim lost or forgotten parts of themselves, their ancestral lineages, and their communities; who are seeking autonomy, sovereignty, and a sense of purpose in a world that needs us to show up and participate in our own unique ways more than ever.
Harleen Gill
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As a woman of colour raised by two immigrants, I have extensive lived experience with the struggles that often come along with these identities and circumstances. I strive to create a safe space using a culturally-informed lens in which you feel comfortable enough to put down some of the weight of life that you have been carrying alone. Book a free consultation now and start your healing journey.
Karen Baker
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer secure online psychodynamic therapy to adults across Ontario and BC. Anxiety, low mood, and chronic stress often aren't random — they're signals from a nervous system that learned to stay alert. I don't offer a fixed roadmap. I offer companionship. I won't leave your side when it gets uncertain. A space where all of you is welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Self Esteem
What causes low self-esteem and can therapy help?
Low self-esteem commonly develops from early experiences such as criticism, neglect, bullying, or trauma, but it can also emerge from chronic stress, relationship difficulties, or mental health conditions like depression. Therapy can help significantly — a trained therapist works with you to identify where negative self-beliefs originated, challenge their accuracy, and build a more grounded, compassionate relationship with yourself.
What therapy approaches are most effective for low self-esteem?
CBT is one of the most evidence-based approaches for low self-esteem, targeting the negative core beliefs and self-critical thought patterns that maintain it. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are also widely used and particularly helpful when low self-esteem is deep-rooted or connected to early life experiences. Many therapists integrate these approaches based on your individual history.
Is low self-esteem a mental health diagnosis?
Low self-esteem is not a standalone diagnosis, but it is a significant contributing factor to — and symptom of — many mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and personality disorders. You do not need a formal diagnosis to seek therapy for self-esteem concerns. Many people find that addressing self-esteem directly produces improvements across multiple areas of their mental health.
How long does therapy for self-esteem typically take?
The timeline varies depending on how deep-rooted your self-esteem issues are and whether they are connected to trauma or long-standing patterns. Some people notice meaningful shifts within 8–12 sessions of CBT-focused work; others with more complex histories benefit from longer-term therapy over 6–12 months or more. Your therapist will discuss realistic expectations early in treatment.
Can therapy for self-esteem help with other issues too?
Yes — improving self-esteem often has a positive ripple effect. People frequently report reduced anxiety, improved relationships, greater assertiveness, and better ability to handle setbacks as their self-esteem grows. Because low self-esteem underlies so many other challenges, addressing it directly can be one of the most impactful things you do for your overall wellbeing.