About treatment for insecurity, negative self-image (or inferiority complex)
A negative self-image (also called low self-esteem or inferiority complex) can cause a lot of trouble. A negative self-image makes you vulnerable, insecure and is bad for your self-esteem and your self-confidence. It can lead to all kinds of other symptoms, such as gloominess, anxieties, eating problems and physical symptoms (stomach ache, headache, etc.).
During the treatment we will discuss how your low self-esteem affects your daily life and what you would like to change. The goal is to break the vicious circle and ensure that you have less negative thoughts about yourself. In addition, we analyse your positive qualities, how you can obtain a better insight of which things are going well, so that your sense of self-confidence and self-esteem can grow.
Therapies for insecurity and low self-esteem
A psychologist can apply different forms of therapy during the conversations. The most commonly used therapy for insecurity and negative self-image is cognitive behavioral therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing (unrealistic) negative thinking and behavioral patterns that maintain your insecurity and low self-esteem. You will learn how to break through these unhealthy patterns and change them into more realistic and positive thoughts and beliefs about yourself.
If the low self-esteem was caused by a negative or hurtful experience in the past, EMDR can be a solution. EMDR helps you to process your bad memories. EMDR does not stand alone, but is usually used to support treatment.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) therapy is a form of behavioral therapy and helps you live a valuable life. You learn to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and how to overcome mental obstacles. We help you to break free from your low self-esteem and focus your attention on what is really important to you in life.
It is possible that one form of therapy is used, but a combination of different types of therapy is also a good option. At the start of the treatment process, you discuss with your therapist which form of therapy is best for you and your symptoms, and what feels comfortable for you. In this way, the treatment is tailor-made, so that you feel seen, heard and helped by us.
Contact Psychologen Amsterdam
Do you recognize your symptoms and do you need help or do you just have a question about the treatment of your insecurity and low self-esteem? Then call for an appointment or send a message to Psychologen Amsterdam.
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What do we offer?
A safe and trusted place for therapy in Amsterdam
A warm welcome from our founder Anouk Taytelbaum.
We are here to help you.
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No waiting list
We offer direct availability
Blended Care
Our effective eHealth approach!
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System therapy:
relationship and family therapy
Anger & misunderstanding? Sometimes you are so stuck in negative patterns that you can’t work it out together anymore
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Our healthcare professionals are trained in Hollands most respected counselling institutions with years of experience in the GGZ, private and charitable sectors in and around Amsterdam. In addition, they are continuously trained and retrained, which is also an obligation to keep their registrations and memberships with various professional associations.