Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself. When this has been constantly worn away over the years
by negative put-downs and rejection it is difficult for people to feel that they are worth much.

Low self-esteem hampers achievement, satisfaction, fulfilment and pleasure in school, work, leisure,
marriage and other relationships.

Childhood trauma and abuse are contributing factors to how people see themselves in adulthood and are
particularly difficult to cope with because within each person there still lives the little child who somehow
came to believe that all these things were happening because he/she was naughty or deserved it. Firstly,
you are not to blame for abuse that happened to you as a child and secondly, you can heal your inner
child and be free to be the adult you were created to be.

You could benefit from the unconditional support within a restorative counselling relationship. A trained
counsellor can help you begin the journey to discovering your unique self. Remember... you are a person
of value and worth.