Self-sabotage

You were so close to success, and then you blew it. Again. Self-sabotage isn't about being stupid or lazy – it's often about deep fears of failure, success, or being truly seen.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Glen Gibson
Counsellor Therapist
Greater London
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsZoom

I am a male counsellor and psychotherapist based in central London, Camden Town, close to Kings Cross. My interest in counselling developed in 1982. I was…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with addiction, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 8 client testimonials
"Dear Glen, I would like to thank you for all you have done for me during our sessions."
— Client
Works with:AutismSpiritualityClimate and eco-anxietyAsperger's syndromeGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)Anxiety
Ann-Marie Walker
Professional Counsellor
Greater Manchester
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I am AnnMarie. Well done for taking your first step into counselling. I fully appreciate that it takes great strength and courage to take this step. I am a…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Greater Manchester (+5 areas)
Works with:ADHDAutismChildren’s learning difficultiesAnxietyDepression and anxiety in childrenChildhood bereavement
Michelle Martin
Psychotherapist
Lancashire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsZoom

About me and my therapy practice I am a person-centred counsellor working in Lancaster offering face-to face sessions or secure online or telephone…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Lancashire
Works with:Relationship problemsSelf-harmDomestic abuseLow self-esteemLonelinessRacism
Sian Collins
Life Coach
Mid Glamorgan
OnlineGoogle MeetZoom

Hi, I’m Sian. I’m a Confidence & Mindset Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Hypnotherapist, and I help women calm their overthinking, release…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with bereavement, bullying and more
  • Offers online sessions
  • Has 2 client testimonials
""I had driving anxiety for a combination of reasons, and it was completely debilitating."
— Client
Works with:Relationship problemsMoneyLonelinessCancerLow self-esteemWork-related stress
Reena Shahshe/her
Counsellor Therapist
Hertfordshire
In-person

Hello, I'm Reena — a British-born South Asian woman with deep roots tracing from India to Africa, now living in London. Over the years, my journey has been…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anxiety, asperger's syndrome and more
  • Offers in-person sessions
  • Has 6 client testimonials
""I wanted to share our experience with Reena, who has been working with our son over the past year."
— Client
Works with:Social anxietyChild counsellingSexual abuseSeparation and divorceHigh sensitivityPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Heather Macfarlane
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
City of Glasgow
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone

Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Is it all getting too much at times? Do you feel stuck but don’t know how to change? It can help to have someone impartial…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, affairs and betrayals and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 4 client testimonials
"I've changed in so many ways, I feel so much lighter. It's not so much of a traffic jam in my head now."
— Client
Works with:Separation anxietyRedundancyPassive-aggressive behaviourJealousyCancerPregnancy and birth

Experiences that may feel familiar

I found the whole experience to be totally life changing. I've been able to be softer to myself with emotions that arise, giving myself time to sit with them. I've also managed to become more...

Shabana is one of those rare people who truly listens and understands without judgement. Her support came at a time when life felt overwhelming, and she helped me slowly rebuild my confidence and...

I had counselling with Elaine during a turbulent phase of my life. Elaine holds a very warm space where you feel completely safe and listened to with no fear of judgement. I always felt happy to...