Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for adults with low self-esteem.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can feel like.
Everyone has moments of self-doubt. When low self-esteem becomes persistent, it can show up as constant self-criticism, fear of failure or difficulty accepting compliments, and hold you back at work and in relationships. It often develops from past experiences and unhelpful beliefs, rather than being a fixed trait.
- Negative self-talk or harsh self-criticism
- Avoiding challenges or new opportunities for fear of failing
- Struggling to set boundaries or say what you need
- Comparing yourself negatively to others
- Difficulty accepting praise or recognising achievements
Low self-esteem can affect work, relationships and mental health. It isn’t a personal failing.
How we approach self-esteem
Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, shaped around you and your life.
- 1
Understanding your experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including how you talk to yourself, where those beliefs came from and where they hold you back. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
- 2
Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.
- 3
Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Looks at unhelpful beliefs about yourself and works towards more balanced ones.
- Schema Therapy Explores long-standing patterns in how you see yourself.
- Strengths-based identity work Noticing your abilities, values and achievements.
- Self-compassion practices Practising a kinder inner voice.
- Assertiveness and communication skills Setting boundaries and saying what you need.
- Coping with setbacks Ways to handle setbacks without falling back into self-doubt.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Psychologists who work with couples
Depth behind the person you see
You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match you properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support adults with low self-esteem?
We provide a safe space to explore the thoughts and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself. Our psychologists use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy to work on unhelpful patterns in how you see yourself.
Do you only focus on confidence, or do you also look deeper?
Both. We work on practical skills for daily life while also exploring the beliefs, past experiences or relationship patterns that have contributed to low self-esteem.
How can I tell if low self-esteem is affecting me?
Signs may include frequent self-criticism, avoiding opportunities due to fear of failure, struggling to accept compliments, or comparing yourself negatively to others. If these patterns interfere with your wellbeing or goals, support may help.
What can I expect in therapy for self-esteem?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Together we’ll identify unhelpful thinking patterns, practise more balanced ways of viewing yourself, and set achievable goals you work towards step by step.
Can self-esteem improve if I’ve struggled with it for years?
You can start therapy at any point, however long you’ve struggled with it. Your psychologist will look at what has kept low self-esteem going and work with you on new ways of seeing and treating yourself.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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