CBT Therapy For Low Self-Esteem & Burnout

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical talking therapy to understand how your thoughts, physical state, feelings, and actions are all connected. Helping you break the cycles and habits that keep you feeling stuck, and adapt to your ADHD.

Making Sense Of The Noise

Most of us move through the day on autopilot. We carry internal rules about how we should act, how much we should achieve, and what people will think of us if we fail. Over time, those rules can become exhausting, leading to burnout, constant “what if” thoughts, and a nervous system that never truly rests.

CBT is essentially a way of looking under the hood together. Helping us understand your difficulties, where they come from, what keeps them going, and the link between your past and present. It is one of the most researched therapies available, recommended by NICE for difficulties such as anxiety, trauma and low self esteem, and can also be adapted effectively for ADHD minds. CBT offers a helpful visual way of making sense of your patterns, whilst supporting the learning, habit building and behavioural changes needed for long term change.

CBT Can Explain The Core Thread Of Our Work

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Childhood, traumas & undiagnosed ADHD can shape self-esteem
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Low self-esteem can fuel anxiety & stress through self abandonment
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Stress & burnout can show up most, but often points deeper

Why This Isn’t Just “Positive Thinking”

Breaking The “All-Or-Nothing” Cycle:

Helping you step away from the pressure of being perfect or “on” all the time. Reducing the ups & downs in mood, energy & motivation

Understanding The Body:

Connecting that tight chest or restless energy to the thoughts running in the background. Learning to work with the nervous system.

Small, Real-World Steps:

We come up with small, manageable and ADHD-friendly experiments for you to try to see if we can produce a different result.

Silencing The Inner Critic:

Learning how to talk to yourself with a bit more perspective & a lot less judgement.

What Can CBT Sessions Look Like?

  • Linking your past with present patterns
  • Learning why you think, feel or act this way
  • Challenging negative thoughts about yourself, others & your future
  • Setting experiments to build confidence & authenticity
  • Reconnecting with activities, people & yourself again
  • Learning your early signs of stress
  • Grounding your attention & calming your nervous system
  • Building healthier sleep & morning routines
  • Learning to face situations that cause anxiety
  • Understanding overthinking & quietening the mind
  • Creating ADHD-friendly routines & adaptations
  • Correcting beliefs such as not being enough or too much
  • Finding solutions to the sticky problems
  • Expressing needs & setting healthier boundaries

What Changes When The Pattern Breaks?

The goal of our work isn’t to turn you into a different person; it’s to help you become the version of yourself that isn’t constantly exhausted by your own mind. When we pull apart the old rules you’ve been living by, the shift usually feels like a weight being lifted.

Here is what progress actually looks like in your day-to-day life:

  • You stop “performing” for everyone else.
    You’ll find you have the energy to say “no” without the crushing guilt, and “yes” only when you actually mean it.
  • The internal noise gets quieter.
    That constant “what if” loop starts to fade. You’ll learn to notice a stressful thought without letting it ruin your entire afternoon.
  • You feel “steady” again.
    Instead of your mood being dictated by your to-do list, you’ll have an internal anchor that keeps you grounded even when things get messy.
  • You understand your “why.”
    You won’t just be reacting to your feelings anymore. You’ll have the map to understand why your brain is doing what it’s doing.

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Start The Journey Today!

Working out what you’re going through and why is the first goal of therapy, so you don’t need to start from the position of knowing either. We can map this out together – who you are, what you’re going through, why and where this comes from, and how to create the change you’re looking for.

Ready to see if we’re a good fit?

The best way to start is with a brief, no-pressure chat. It’s a chance for you to ask questions and for us to see how we might work together. You can reach out via email or my contact page.

CBT Therapy Session Fees

Individual therapy for adults (18+) in Melton Mowbray and online across the UK

Initial Consultation

Free 20 Minute Introductory Call

Standard Therapy Session

£95 Per 50 Minutes

Extended Therapy Session

£135 Per 90 Minutes

Ready To Get Started?

Contact me to find out more and book in your free consultation.