Self-Esteem Development
Compassionate Counsellors Help Vancouver Individuals Build a Steadier Sense of Self-Worth.
Counsel Me Vancouver provides in-person and virtual self-esteem counselling for Vancouver and BC individuals — helping clients build practical strategies for self-criticism, fear of failure, and perfectionism.
$160–$195 per session · Free 15–20 minute consultation · Direct billing to most extended health plans
- Registered Clinical Counsellors — Master's-level training in every session
- CBT & Compassion-Focused Therapy — matched to each client's presenting concern
- 50–60 Minute Sessions — in person or by video
Serving Vancouver and BC individuals: in person at our downtown Vancouver office or by video.
What Brings People to Self-Esteem Counselling
Chronic Self-Criticism & Self-Doubt
Persistent negative self-talk, fear of failure, and perfectionism disrupt confidence and daily decision-making.
Carrying It Quietly
Many people manage self-doubt alone for years, unsure whether it's something counselling can address.
Support Without Needing a Diagnosis
Self-esteem counselling addresses self-criticism directly, with no formal diagnosis needed to begin.
Counsellors at Counsel Me Vancouver see this pattern across many kinds of clients — the young professional facing impostor syndrome, the student measuring themselves against peers, the new parent renegotiating identity, the person with longstanding perfectionism. Each pattern is personal, and each course of self-esteem counselling starts by understanding that person's specific self-critical thinking.
3 Steps to Get Started
- 01Schedule a Free Consultation
Book directly through the online JaneApp scheduling system.
- 02Identify Your Self-Critical Patterns
Discuss your specific self-doubt and get matched with the right modality.
- 03Build a Steadier Self-View
Attend regular sessions using evidence-based approaches like CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
What Changes With Self-Esteem Counselling
Clients build practical strategies for self-criticism, fear of failure, and perfectionism through structured sessions. Clients facing impostor syndrome or comparison-driven self-doubt gain a more balanced self-view. Clients gain tools that carry into work, relationships, and daily decisions long after a course of counselling ends.
Meet the Counsellors
Erica Beauchamp
M.Ed., RCC, Gottman Level 3
“Counselling, when done well, gives you the tools to heal faster and prevent old patterns from returning.”
Huda Sajjad
MA, MSc, RCC
“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore, heal, and build resilience for a healthier future.”
Jessica-Ann Dozois
MSW, RSW, CVRP
“Together, we'll work to chart a new and fulfilling path forward — one built on respect, compassion, and practical strategies for real change.”
Katharine Harrison
MC, RCC
“I am fascinated by the multi-dimensionality of human experience and am passionate about helping clients find greater alignment between their needs, boundaries, values, hopes and dreams.”
Self-Doubt Doesn't Have to Feel Permanent
Self-esteem counselling responds to self-criticism at any stage, not only after it becomes overwhelming.
Request My Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
What is self-esteem counselling?
Self-esteem counselling is a therapeutic process that addresses persistent self-criticism, self-doubt, and the thought patterns underlying low self-worth. A Registered Clinical Counsellor applies modalities such as CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy to help a client build a more balanced self-view.
How long does a self-esteem counselling session last?
A self-esteem counselling session typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. This duration allows time for check-in, focused therapeutic work, and closing reflection within a single appointment, whether delivered in person or by video.
What does self-esteem counselling address?
Self-esteem counselling addresses chronic self-criticism, fear of failure, perfectionism, and difficulty internalizing positive feedback. Sessions target both the cognitive patterns driving low self-worth and the behaviours, such as avoidance, that reinforce it.
How much does self-esteem counselling cost?
Self-esteem counselling costs typically range from $160 to $195 per 50 to 60 minute session, varying by counsellor. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and sliding scale rates are often available. View the Session Rates page for current pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.
What happens in a first self-esteem counselling session?
A first self-esteem counselling session establishes the presenting concern, relevant history, and initial goals. The counsellor explains their therapeutic approach and begins identifying the specific thought patterns driving the client's self-doubt.
Cities We Serve for Self-Esteem Development
Kootenays Cities
- Castlegar BC Self-Esteem Development
- Cranbrook BC Self-Esteem Development
- Fernie BC Self-Esteem Development
- Grand Forks BC Self-Esteem Development
- Greenwood BC Self-Esteem Development
- Kimberley BC Self-Esteem Development
- Nelson BC Self-Esteem Development
- Revelstoke BC Self-Esteem Development
- Rossland BC Self-Esteem Development
- Trail BC Self-Esteem Development
Metro Vancouver Cities
- Burnaby BC Self-Esteem Development
- Coquitlam BC Self-Esteem Development
- Delta BC Self-Esteem Development
- Langley BC Self-Esteem Development
- Maple Ridge BC Self-Esteem Development
- New Westminster BC Self-Esteem Development
- North Vancouver BC Self-Esteem Development
- Pitt Meadows BC Self-Esteem Development
- Port Coquitlam BC Self-Esteem Development
- Port Moody BC Self-Esteem Development
- Richmond BC Self-Esteem Development
- Surrey BC Self-Esteem Development
- Vancouver BC Self-Esteem Development
- White Rock BC Self-Esteem Development
Okanagan & Interior Cities
- Armstrong BC Self-Esteem Development
- Enderby BC Self-Esteem Development
- Kamloops BC Self-Esteem Development
- Kelowna BC Self-Esteem Development
- Merritt BC Self-Esteem Development
- Penticton BC Self-Esteem Development
- Salmon Arm BC Self-Esteem Development
- Vernon BC Self-Esteem Development
- West Kelowna BC Self-Esteem Development
Sunshine Coast Cities
Vancouver Island Cities
- Campbell River BC Self-Esteem Development
- Colwood BC Self-Esteem Development
- Courtenay BC Self-Esteem Development
- Duncan BC Self-Esteem Development
- Langford BC Self-Esteem Development
- Nanaimo BC Self-Esteem Development
- Parksville BC Self-Esteem Development
- Port Alberni BC Self-Esteem Development
- Victoria BC Self-Esteem Development
Start Self-Esteem Counselling Today
Meet with a Vancouver counsellor and build a plan for your specific self-critical patterns.
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