low self-esteem

EMDR: Unlocking the Brain’s Innate Capacity to Heal

This article has been written by Dr Ines Santos, who is a clinical psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, an EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer, and is an accredited…

When Low Self-Esteem Enters the Room

This blog post explores what happens when a client’s low self-esteem activates our own as therapists, from the perspective of countertransference and psychodynamic theory. It also features the important role…

Shame and Connection in the Therapeutic Relationship

Shame often operates beneath awareness and erodes connection – with self and others. In therapy, acknowledging and working with shame gently and relationally can help clients move toward safety, self-compassion,…