Self-Esteem &
Confidence Therapy in Perth
Recognising Your Strengths. Building Confidence. Living Authentically.
Low self-esteem can affect how you see yourself, relate to others and approach opportunities. You may struggle with self-doubt, harsh self-criticism or the feeling that you are never quite "good enough."
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At Calder Psychology, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for self esteem and confidence for adolescents and adults who want to develop healthier self-esteem, greater confidence and a more supportive relationship with themselves.
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Greater confidence begins with understanding yourself and treating yourself with compassion.
Signs Therapy Might Help
You may benefit from therapy if you:
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Frequently doubt your abilities or decisions
Put others' needs ahead of your own
Find it difficult to accept compliments
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Avoid opportunities due to fear of failure or judgement
Struggle with self-criticism or harsh inner talk
Feel low confidence is affecting your wellbeing
Our Therapy Approach
Our approach is warm, collaborative and practical. We work with you every step of the way.
Client-centered & Collaborative
Therapy is tailored to your experiences strengths, values and goals
Understanding Unhelpful Beliefs
Explore the experiences and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself.
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Reducing Self-Criticism
Learn to recognise and respond differently to harsh or unhelpful self-talk.
Building Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion Develop a kinder, more balanced way of relating to yourself during challenges.
Strengthening Confidence
Build confidence through practical skills, meaningful action and experiences that reinforce your
capabilities.
Depending on your needs, therapy may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), compassion-focused strategies and other clinically appropriate evidence-based approaches.
We believe everyone has strengths, even when they are difficult to recognise. Our approach is warm, collaborative and practical, helping you build confidence through greater self-understanding, compassionate self-reflection and meaningful action.
How We Can Help
Therapy is personalised to your experiences, strengths and goals.
We support people experiencing:
Low self-esteem
Lack of confidence
Persistent self-doubt
Harsh self-criticism
Perfectionism
Fear of failure
Fear of judgement or rejection
People-pleasing
Difficulty being assertive
Difficulty setting healthy boundaries
Imposter feelings
Negative body image or self-perception
Together, we can work to:
Identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs
Develop a more balanced view of yourself
Recognise early warning signs
Develop healthier boundaries
Reduce harsh self-criticism
Build self-compassion
Strengthen assertiveness and communication
Develop healthier boundaries
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Recognise your strengths and achievements
Take meaningful action despite self-doubt
Build genuine, lasting confidence
Together, we can work to:
Self-esteem is how we think and feel about ourselves, while confidence is our belief in our ability to manage situations or challenges.
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Our self-view can be shaped by many experiences, including criticism, bullying, trauma, difficult relationships, anxiety. perfectionism and the expectations placed on us by others.
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These experiences can create negative beliefs, but they are not always accurate or permanent. Therapy can help you understand where these beliefs came from, and develop a more balanced, compassionate and realistic view of yourself.
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The goal is not to become someone different. It is to recognise your worth, trust your abilities and live in a way that reflects your values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can low self-esteem be changed?
Yes. Low self-esteem can improve with the right support. Therapy can help you identify unhelpful beliefs, build self-compassion and develop a more balanced and positive view of yourself.
What causes low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem can develop from a range of experiences, including criticism, bullying, difficult relationships, trauma, perfectionism or ongoing stress. Everyone's experience is unique, and therapy can help identify the factors contributing to low self-esteem.
Will therapy help me become more confident?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand what is affecting your confidence, challenge self-doubt and build practical skills that support greater confidence over time.
Can confidence really be learned?
Yes. Confidence is not something people are simply born with. It can be developed through new experiences, healthier thinking patterns, self-compassion and gradually stepping outside your comfort zone.
Is self-compassion the same as lowering my standards?
No. Self-compassion is about treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during setbacks. It helps you maintain realistic expectations without relying on harsh self-criticism.
Can therapy help with perfectionism?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand the beliefs that drive perfectionism, reduce fear of failure and develop healthier, more flexible ways of approaching goals and challenges.
